As The Tile Turns

JULY 14, 2022

Every trade show represents an exciting chance to observe innovative ideas from up-and-coming stars in the tile industry. From CERSAIE to Coverings, opportunities abound – and our team at Decorative Materials is determined to take full advantage of these exhibitions. While we love nothing more than to hit up our sector’s best and brightest events, we’re also intent on broadening our horizons.

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Rubble Tile

JULY 14, 2022

When selecting tile for your project, you want something that goes beyond sheer durability. You want something that will age like a fine wine, and get better over time. And you want something that’s in-stock in the US. Not every tile option can provide you.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

Hamont, Belgium—i4F and Hymmen have received notices of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued for the grant of two new Hymmen U.S. patents. The patents (granting on applications 16/494,308 and 16/494,309) cover digital embossing technologies delivering enhanced embossed optics on panels. At the same time, Hymmen also received a patent grant from China (patent number CN110290925B), covering aspects of Hymmen’s award-winning DLEPlus digital embossing technology.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC), a domestic, industry-wide promotion initiative for real American hardwood products, has launched a website at RealAmericanHardwood.com designed to inspire and educate consumers. “The website takes visitors on a digital journey to learn how and why they should choose Real American Hardwood flooring, cabinetry, millwork, furniture and other goods for their homes,” said Michael Martin, president and CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), w

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2022

R esidential carpet sales grew an impressive 17.2% in 2021, according to FCNews estimates, while the average selling price rose 7% last year and 12.7% in Q1 2022. Granted, price hikes had something to do with the increase in ASP; however, mill executives say consumer demand for high-end carpet is also driving soft surfaces. “ Consumers crave premium style and design in a quality product they can invest in and live on for years to come,” said Natalie Cady, director of premium brands residential c

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