Mon.Apr 17, 2023

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Coverings 2023 aims to energize the audience

Floor Covering News

O rland o , F la.— Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, takes place here this week, April 18–21, at the Orange County Convention Center. This year’s show is offering more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space with numerous global pavilions hosted by leading tile associations and product manufacturers.

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Top five benefits of using natural stone veneer

Realstone

When trying to decide on cladding for your next home or landscaping project, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the choices out there. There is natural stone, natural stone veneer, faux stone, stucco, cement and many others depending on your project. It’s easy to make assumptions about the cost, durability and installation time with various products which is why its important to do your research.

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Flooring retailers express optimism heading into second quarter

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F looring retailers are recalibrating their near-term projections as the anticipated slowdown in 2023 has yet to materialize or has been less impactful thus far. As the second quarter begins, dealers are reporting that for the most part business activity has kept pace with previous quarters and, in some instances, has accelerated. “As an organization, we are more optimistic about 2023 as a whole now—after Q1—than we were going into the year,” said Casey Dillabaugh, president of Boise, Idaho-base

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How to Choose a Natural Stone Veneer for Your Home Interior Wall

Realstone

The Appeal of Stone Veneer Stone veneer has become a popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to their living spaces. With a wide variety of styles and textures available, stone veneer can transform any room into a stunning focal point. Benefits of Stone Veneer There are several reasons why homeowners choose stone veneer for their interiors: It provides a wide range of colors.

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Cook joins soft surface team at Tarkett

Floor Covering News

Solon, Ohio–Tarkett has named Tracy Cook to its growing commercial team as senior director, product management, soft surface. Cook will set the strategy for all Tarkett North America commercial soft-surface products. Her role will include lifecycle analysis, protecting and growing market share within current target market segments, and managing existing product portfolios.

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Realstone Systems Stone Veneer for Home Exterior

Realstone

When it comes to home design, the exterior is just as important as the interior. One way to make your home stand out and increase its value is by using Realstone Systems Stone Veneer for your home exterior. These high-quality stone veneers can transform your home’s appearance, giving it a timeless and elegant look. In this article, we will explore the different types of stone veneer available from Realstone Systems, the benefits of using them, and how to choose the perfect one for your hom

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Mohawk is bringing the rhino back in a big way

Floor Covering News

After a seven-year hiatus, Mohawk’s rhino campaign is back in full swing—but this time with a deeper message linked to the Rhinory in Texas. Austin, Texas—Mohawk in 2023 is bringing back one of the most successful marketing campaigns in company history—only this time it is enhanced with sustainability and causal elements designed to resonate with a new, younger consumer.

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Things should remain positive over the long haul

Floor Covering News

G enerally speaking, the outlook for the flooring industry remains bright through the end of the decade. Nobody is suggesting there won’t be some potholes in the road or turbulence in the air, but the many positive dynamics should outweigh current and future headwinds. Short term, we are still dealing with inflation, which is getting better, and interest rate hikes, which should abate.

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NRF Distributors unveils domestic, digitally printed SPC

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NRF Select is a domestically produced, digitally printed SPC. T op 20 wholesaler NRF Distributors—headquartered in Augusta, Maine—has the distinction of being one of the first flooring distributors to launch a domestically produced, digitally printed and digitally embossed SPC line, powered by United Surface Solutions. The official launch kicked off at NRF’s annual show on April 4 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Conn.

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Making the transition to employee-owned dealer

Floor Covering News

T he flooring sector—an industry filled with family businesses—is no stranger to succession planning. Typically, the next generation will take over the company’s leadership in hopes of preserving the founder’s legacy and the company culture for years to come. But what happens when a company has no natural successor to involve in the succession planning, and someone from the outside comes in to lead the team?

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Classen: In a manufacturing ‘class’ all by itself

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It might not be a household name in terms of consumer brand recognition, but in the realm of PVC-free, private-label manufacturing of hard surface floor coverings, Classen is certainly top of mind in the eyes of flooring suppliers, distributors, specialty retailers and, yes, even the big boxes that source its array of top-quality, environmentally conscious products.