Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

I f the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) wasn’t on your radar before, it should certainly be top of mind now. The group, whose primary mission is to bring together representatives from all aspects of the flooring industry to tackle the installation crisis, has been making the rounds at virtually all the major flooring industry conferences and trade shows to drum up awareness and support for its cause.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

AUGUST 17, 2021

Are you familiar with the NTCA Reference Manual ? It's an invaluable tool for the tile industry and a well-respected companion document to the TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation and ANSI standards. We caught up with Bart Bettiga , Executive Director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) to learn more.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Mohawk’s Pergo Extreme Brunette. By Megan Salzano T he last year and a half has been anything but ordinary, and while the industry did struggle early on in 2020 due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has rebounded with a vengeance in 2021. The resilient category in particular has reaped the benefits of exponentially growing demand for home renovation and building materials.

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Rubble Tile

AUGUST 17, 2021

Zen Paradise natural stone and pebble tiles are inspired by the tranquil, gorgeous beaches of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. They are passionate about ensuring their products are organic, high quality, and ethically sourced. On the many islands where Zen Paradise’s materials are found, nature produces.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Waregem, Belgium—After another unconventional year in which no physical meetings and events could take place, Unilin Technologies said it wanted to reconnect with the market by organizing the “Flooring Innovation Days.” During this online webinar series, several of its colleagues will be hosting four webinars to introduce attendees to Unilin’s newest licensable technologies.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Little did I know the most important thing I would learn growing up would be how to throw a great party! My dad loved entertaining, and our house was filled with all kinds of people—some were customers, many were strangers. There were special events at our house. These included holiday celebrations as well as informal, Friday night tea hour, large barbecues and even workshops on how to stop your toilet from running.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

By Lisa Stout I married into the flooring business 37 years ago. My husband’s parents were in flooring and opened their business in 1976—it is still open today, owned by my brother- and sister-in-law. My husband was an installer through high school and college, and I would be his helper when he went on jobs. I learned a lot about the installation part of the business in those few years.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Columbus, Ohio—America’s Floor Source (AFS) has acquired JP Flooring, a long-established flooring retailer in Cincinnati. The acquisition includes JP’s 100,000-square-foot facility in West Chester, Ohio, which consists of a warehouse, office space and an award-winning showroom. “By adding the JP team to the AFS family, we will solidify our presence in Cincinnati,” said Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of AFS.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Following is the 11th edition of the Real Wood Coalition editorial coverage , which can also be seen in the August 9/16 print edition of FCNews. These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. A new edition of RWC coverage will be available in every print issue of FCNews throughout the year.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

By Reginald Tucker A fter postponing Edge 2020 due to the pandemic, Mohawk is going full speed ahead with its 2021 Edge Summit, which is scheduled to take place Dec. 1-4 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tenn. In keeping with past events, the 2021 Edge Summit invites retailers to experience world-class digital programs, new product offerings and industry-leading networking opportunities designed to drive business growth and customer loyalty.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Washington, D.C.—Higher construction costs and supply shortages along with rising home prices pushed builder confidence to its lowest reading since July 2020, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today. Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes fell five points to 75 in August. “Buyer traffic has fallen to its lowest reading since July 2020 as some prospective buyers are experiencing sticker shock due to higher construction costs,” said

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