Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Clemson, S.C.—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) revealed the publication of its Material Ingredient Guide on July 7 at Coverings 2021. The Material Ingredient Guide—the first of its kind by any building product industry—provides information about the material ingredients used industry-wide by North American tile, mortar, and grout manufacturers, in-depth health assessments of the materials and is a resource for manufacturers to provide the content and chemical makeup of products or ̶

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Orlando, Fla.—With trade shows like Coverings and Cersaie among the first industry events to return to an in-person format, Italian manufacturers are excited to showcase their latest product offerings on a global stage. Ceramics of Italy member brands continue to invent new designs that reflect larger societal trends while solving unique challenges for the trade, according to the group.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

By Elisabeth McGowan While underlayment is usually an easy sell alongside a carpet purchase, it’s not always top of mind when finalizing a hard surface sale. However, as hard surface flooring continues to grow in demand, consumers are discovering its pain points more readily. “One of the common complaints of hard surface flooring is just that—it’s hard,” said Chris Palmer, vice president of sales, Leggett & Platt.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has entered a distribution partnership with FlorStar Sales, Inc. Effective immediately, FlorStar will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio in the Illinois, Michigan, northern Indiana, Wisconsin, northwest Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota markets. The agreement expands Tarkett’s distribution network, enhancing the company’s ability to effectively respond to the needs of commercial and residential customers in the key market, according to Tark

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation introduced an assortment of 24 new styles and colors added to its Natural Beauty Series of luxury vinyl plank. It is the company’s second collection for Natural Beauty and is comprised of new 4-inch wide planks, high style 9-inch wide planks in clean and unique looks and the addition of heavily requested colors to its 7 x 48 assortment.

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