Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2018
Many people think of the countertops in their kitchen as something of a workhorse. It’s a surface on which they can prepare a meal, eat or get work done during the day. They don’t give it much more thought, but they should. In reality, your countertops can be the artistic centerpiece of your kitchen – and we have the 2018 countertop trends to prove it.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Mara Bollettieri Opportunities abound for retailers looking to get into the countertop business. Research shows the U.S. slab market is estimated to be around $5 billion in sales, with half coming from quartz, porcelain and natural stone slabs. But in order to tap into this lucrative product […]. The post Beyond flooring: Daltile’s guide to getting into—and succeeding at—countertops appeared first on Floor Covering News.
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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2018
Imagine: You open up your closet and everything looks neat and tidy. It’s filled with pieces you love, and you can see all of your options for today’s outfits. This isn’t just a scene from “Clueless.” It can be your reality if you’re ready to employ a few closet cleaning tips. We know that cleaning your closet is a major undertaking.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
By Nicole Murray Laminate flooring remains a viable option for flooring retailers who can position the product category as a suitable choice for high traffic areas, for its ease of cleaning and maintenance, for offering a range of colors and designs that mimic stone and hardwood flooring, and for being easy to install and relatively […]. The post Selling: Increasing sales prospects via key product placement appeared first on Floor Covering News.
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 10, 2018
Notebooks, pencils, backpacks — August is a time when school supplies hit the shelves; and parents and kids alike stock up to prepare for the new year. Parents get their clean house back, and kids get to start off the new school year with a clean slate. Let’s hope they did their summer reading assignments, right? At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Mara Bollettieri In this digital age, virtually all consumers use the Internet and social media. Whether it’s texting, sending “likes” and messages on Facebook, posting a picture of an aesthetically pleasing cappuccino on Instagram or searching for what’s trending in the news on Google—we are all guilty […].
The A to Z of Building
AUGUST 10, 2018
A NEW collaboration aims to develop blockchain solutions to the data recording problems which can jeopardise complex construction projects. Edinburgh Napier University is teaming up with.
Ceramics Central brings together the best content for ceramics professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Lindsay Baillie In the first six months of 2018, the resilient category has shown no signs of slowing down. In fact, some industry executives predict even greater growth for the segment in 2018 above and beyond the strides made in 2017. In keeping with last year, industry […]. The post Resilient: State of the industry—WPC, SPC continue to drive category growth appeared first on Floor Covering News.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Reginald Tucker In recent years, much attention has been focused on the highly stylized, European-inspired oak hardwood flooring products that are popping up in retail showrooms around the country. At the same time, industry observers are seeing surging interest in various domestic varieties such as hickory, walnut, […].
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Ken Ryan The installation crisis—a shortage of installers and a lack of skilled workers—has created a backlog of business for many flooring dealers who worry that projects will not be completed satisfactorily or on a timely basis. In today’s environment, products that can ease the burden for […]. The post Installation: Adhesives aim to ease the task at hand appeared first on Floor Covering News.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Lisbeth Calandrino Did your mom ever tell you if you wanted something done right, then you have to do it yourself? If so, you’re probably still doing it and everything else. Sure, sometimes it’s easy to do it yourself, but you’re setting yourself up for a lifetime […]. The post Lisbiz strategies: Micromanaging can kill your business appeared first on Floor Covering News.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Tom Jennings It was recently announced that Sears is closing another group of underperforming stores, including one not far from my home. As a longtime Craftsman tool junkie, I’m sorry to see this happen. But, as a retail merchandising junkie, who could be surprised? Rather than simply […]. The post Lessons learned: What Sears can teach us appeared first on Floor Covering News.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
By Nicole Murray With big-box stores continuing to leverage their size, scale and value-driven product offerings, specialty flooring retailers are looking for ways to differentiate themselves and compete on factors other than price per square foot. Following are proven tips retailers have employed in boosting their laminate sales. Tip #1: Emphasize laminate’s performance advantages.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Jeff Johnson Wood and bamboo flooring are natural products and, as such, are probably the most moisture-sensitive flooring products we deal with in this industry. Moisture problems can literally destroy a perfect wood floor by causing it to cup, buckle and warp, leaving no other solution than […]. The post Installments: Avoiding hardwood installation pitfalls appeared first on Floor Covering News.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By David Romano Dear David: I was talking to some of my peers and the conversation was centered around getting better deals from vendors. I heard about good deals, so I reached out to some of my vendors, but the deals I got were not that good. Do […]. The post Dear David: You get what you demand appeared first on Floor Covering News.
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 10, 2018
August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Jim Augustus Armstrong (Second of three parts) In my last column, I outlined the ultimate floor marketing system, which consists of three simple steps: “before,” “during” and “after.” “Before” is what you do to attract new customers before they have purchased from you. “During” is what you […]. The post Marketing mastery: New ways to generate (and turn) solid leads appeared first on Floor Covering News.
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