Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

F looring retailers often talk about suppliers as their “partners.” But what does that really mean? After all, suppliers don’t necessarily share in the profits and losses. In this case, the dynamic is more nuanced. For some retailers, a good partner is a supplier that cares deeply about the retailer’s success and reputation. For others, it’s about the supplier being dependable in delivering products on time and standing behind that product should an issue arise.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Imagine being a member of the CFI ( Certified Flooring Installers ) and taking the CTI ( Certified Tile Installer program ). Talk about a ground-breaking event! Flooring and tile are distinct given unique installation requirements for floors and walls. That said, many flooring installers must be proficient in the full range of product options. If they're going to be certified for flooring, they may also want to become Certified Tile Installers.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I f Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, then Labor Day is the unofficial kickoff to fall. The kids are back at school, the college and pro football season is upon us and the dreaded election is just around the corner. With that, here are some thoughts with two-thirds of the year already in the rear-view mirror. I know this hasn’t been a great year for business, but Dixie and Mohawk posted very nice second quarters.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A recent article published in Scientific Reports proposed an active learning-based predictive machine learning (ML) model for designing green buildings (GBs) with minimum energy consumption and.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Atlanta, Ga.—Interface, Inc., a global flooring solutions company that focuses on sustainability, has launched two new carpet tile styles—Knitstitch and Breakout. These introductions feature dynamic patterns, including a classic woven aesthetic and a geometric grid pattern. Made for large-scale commercial spaces, both add to Interface’s growing portfolio of flooring available at an attainable price point through innovations in design and manufacturing.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

C arters v ille , G a.—More than two years after launching its meticulously designed, state-of-the-art rigid core manufacturing facility here, Wellmade has officially doubled its production capacity. A leading OEM supplier that supports many of the industry’s most recognized brands, Wellmade has added eight more extrusion lines, bringing its total annual capacity to 200 million square feet.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

I t took Deborah Cybert, co-owner of Interior Vision Flooring Design in Soquel, Calif., 15 years to jump on board with Floors To Go. However, all it took was one visit to the group’s flagship store in Florida and a meeting with leadership to seal the deal—even though Cybert was initially apprehensive. “Bobby [Frandeen, co-owner] and I said, ‘OK, we are not making any decisions in Florida,’” Cybert told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s Tuesday Tips , Tom Jennings reminds viewers that businesses don’t help its customers by continuing to address what in their minds are complex issues by inflicting more c

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

St. Louis, Mo.—Showroom Pricing, a leader in advanced QR code solutions designed specifically for the flooring industry, announced its upcoming feature in the documentary series “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid.” This educational segment, which is set to highlight Showroom Pricing’s new technology and its impact on flooring showrooms, will premiere in its sneak peek on September 4 on the Fox Business Network.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

If necessity is the mother of invention, then innovation might be parented by crisis. Whether you call it an installation crisis or a installer shortage, the impact on our industry will be devastating if changes are not embraced and supported. The flooring industry, like many other skilled trades, is facing a severe labor shortage that threatens its long-term viability.

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