Tile of Spain USA

JULY 9, 2020

Thanks to their versatility in finish, format, shape and size, ceramic tiles offer an unlimited number of design solutions for residential and commercial spaces with which we can explore. However, when it comes to defining the style and personality of a space, it is color that becomes the key decorative element. The diversity of colors and chromatic scales that can be found in the collections from Spanish manufacturers allows almost any color scheme to become a reality. .

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Megan Salzano. Fashion and home trends have long inspired tile design. In fact, tile’s ties to these industries can be traced back centuries while also seen represented on the hottest runways and inside the trendiest homes of today. It’s a love affair that has not waned and is projected to live into the future indefinitely. As such, today’s tile makers often keep a close watch on evolving fashion and interior designs in order to develop coordinating collections that reflect those changing inc

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Why Tile

JULY 9, 2020

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. NextFlor, a new product from SRP Industries, offers the visual appeal and performance attributes of competing natural products without the shortcomings. With so much competition in the resilient category today—especially within the LVT, WPC and SPC product subsegments—it’s easy to fall into the “me-too” trap. But one company, Akron, Ohio-based SRP Industries, is looking to change the game with a new iteration of resilient flooring based on advanced polymer technology.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Ken Ryan. Karastan’s Vivid Introspective. While carpet’s footprint in the home has shrunk in the past decade, the trend has allowed better, higher-end goods to thrive within residential settings. Mill executives cite two reasons for this shift: 1) with carpet mostly relegated to the bedroom, consumers want a nicer look in that space; and 2) with most hard surfaces priced above carpet, homeowners are willing to consider carpet at a higher price point than before.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Ken Ryan. The flooring division of RC Willey Home Furnishings has seen a 30% increase in the average ticket order. The COVID-19 punch that temporarily dazed flooring retailers during late March-April has been supplanted by a rather frenetic period of activity, resulting in higher ticket orders and, in some cases, record sales. Despite scores of showrooms being closed for weeks, many retailers contacted by FCNews say they have bounced back quickly and are matching 2019 levels on the strength o

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Reginald Tucker. Some suppliers tout a high level of product quality and attention to manufacturing details; others cite innovations in staining and finishing technologies that accentuate hardwood’s natural aesthetic attributes. Then there are those who say the key to success lies in tailored, go-to-market strategies that aim to drive brand awareness at retail.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

( Third of three parts ). By Jim Augustus Armstrong. I launched Flooring Success Systems in October of 2007—right before the U.S. economy tanked. I had the task of somehow helping my floor dealer clients survive what was to become the worst economy since the Great Depression. A key marketing approach I taught (and still teach) follows the example of a chiropractor from Arizona who built three practices that grossed over a mil- lion dollars annually.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

Corporate Gold. Aliquippa, Pa.—Ardex Americas was recognized at the 2020 Starnet Commercial Flooring Design Awards across several different categories. This year’s awards drew nearly 40 applications from flooring contractors who used Ardex or Henry products for their installation. “ARDEX is grateful to be included in a number of prize-winning installations from across the country,” said Robert Dalton, Ardex manager of strategic partnerships. “Starnet’s Design Awards

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

By Steven Feldman. The second leg of FCNews ’ Retail Recovery Across America was completed a couple of weeks ago. Round two took us to five locales in Florida (before things escalated down there), Louisville, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago and Madison, Wis. We checked in on large and smaller retailers alike; I encourage you to watch the video series on fcnews.net.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group has officially announced the speaker lineup and schedule for its inaugural Design Forward Virtual Summit , styled DesignFWD, which takes place exclusively online July 15–17. The free digital event will broadcast programming that features industry experts, inspirational speakers, roundtables, webinars, podcasts and more, all thoughtfully curated to inspire attendees—many of whom continue to work remotely.

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