Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

By Megan Salzano From Scandinavian minimalist design to biophilia and even the pandemic, global influences are shaping U.S. ceramic design. Whether it’s through calming colors or nature-inspired textures, ceramic styles are tapping the needs of today’s consumer to feel connected to nature, comforted and safe while at home. Cozy Essentials. “A design movement that I personally like to call ‘Cozy Essentials,’ which can be considered an evolution of minimalistic design, is a trend that combines the

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 5, 2021

If you are in the market for kitchen cabinets that will allow flexibility and versatility, look no further than wood cabinets. They fit perfectly into any kitchen style, whether it is traditional, contemporary, or ultra-modern. Every type of wood offers its pros and cons, and you can decide which is best for your renovation or kitchen update. Depending on whether you are upgrading individual cabinets in your kitchen, or you are going through a full remodeling process, wood cabinets can be the pe

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

Mohawk Group’s Relaxing Floors was recognized for its sustainability attributes. Calhoun, Ga.–Mohawk Group’s award-winning Relaxing Floors carpet line is featured in The Journal of Sustainability’s special issue—“Architecture and Salutogenesis: Beyond Indoor Environmental Quality.”. The inclusion is a notable distinction, achieving scholarly recognition for the line’s strong scientific backing and sustainability-driven initiative.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

By Ken Ryan Following a strong start to 2021, flooring dealers see no reason for a slowdown as they enter the second quarter. In fact, many say the best is yet to come as the residential sector in particular continues to fuel a surge in business. San Antonio-based O’Krent’s Abbey Flooring continues to see a brisk pace of sales activity despite the pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

By Steven Feldman W ith the recent announcement that the rescheduled Surfaces is “officially” a go for June, it’s time to start making plans. Book your flights, reserve your hotel rooms and register. Even though many of the big names will be taking a pass until next February, there will still be hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their wares. As well, the anticipation of connecting with friends after all this time should have you salivating like Pavlov’s dogs.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

(Editor’s note: Following is the second installment in a new series promoting Women of the Flooring Business, a social media group that provides members with a platform to share their experiences, observations and best practices.). By Rachel Berlin W hen I was first approached by Lisbeth Calandrino and Michelle Winters to be an “admin” for the “Women of the Flooring Business” Facebook group, I said, “Why me?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

By Roman Basi T he Biden administration made changes to the pandemic aid program, aiming to help the smallest of businesses, sole proprietors and minority-owned firms. To that end, small businesses with 20 employees or less are being prioritized for payroll protection program (PPP) loans. While PPP funding has been instrumental in helping small businesses and their employees since April of 2020, some of the smaller businesses have had trouble accessing these critical loans.

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