Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. O rland o , F la.— Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. From trending design to innovative surface solutions, high-value educational opportunities and networking events, the show resonated with attendees and exhibitors alike.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The FCICA 2023 conference hosted 156 members and 39 exhibiting companies. T u cso n , A riz.—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. A total of 156 people registered to attend the event and 39 member companies exhibited during the product showcase.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

M any flooring retailers experienced a surplus of inventory in 2022 due to supply chain improvements. But in the end, it was the quality of the products in their assortment—not the quantity—that stood out. The following A+ products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high for specialty flooring retailers and distributors in 2022.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

T he vast majority of hard surface manufacturers today—especially resilient suppliers—are investing heavily in floating, rigid-core products designed to compete with the likes of laminate, engineered hardwood and even ceramic tile. After all, rigid is on fire right now and companies are looking to strike while the iron is hot, so to speak. But OneFlor USA, a fairly new entrant to the resilient flooring arena, is not interested in chasing the herds.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile is highlighting versatility and sophistication with the release of five on-trend new collections of glazed porcelain tile: Visconde, Nobleza, Regala, Mixt and Fixt. “These new collections will stand the test of time in regards to quality and style while making an impactful visual statement.” said Suzanne Zurfluh, director of design and Trend at Emser Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

When the page turned from 2022 to 2023, flooring retailers were approaching these next 12 months with trepidation. Many had come off their best two years but witnessed a slowdown in the fourth quarter. As well, inflation and interest rates were high, new home starts were low and the mainstream media was doing what it does best: sing the doom and gloom tune with the word recession in every chorus.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

B roadly defined, inflation is the overall rise in the prices of goods and services over time. These increases mean the dollar buys less than it used to. However, inflation can have a positive impact on the economy. In fact, the Federal Reserve sets an inflation target; it wants a healthy core inflation rate of 2%, which takes out the effect of food and energy prices.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The Oak Pointe 2.0 offers a matte finish in four colors. Johnson City, Tenn.—Mullican Flooring, a leading manufacturer of quality hardwood floors, introduced a new oak collection to its solid flooring line. The Oak Pointe 2.0 low-gloss collection offers a matte finish in four colors: Dark Chocolate, Saddle, Gunstock and Natural. Crafted from Appalachian oak, this new collection mirrors the Oak Pointe 2.0 collection that has provided many customers with the warmth and richness of oak, with its un

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