Thu.Feb 10, 2022

article thumbnail

Unilin makes good products even better

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker—Those of us who fondly recall that catchy slogan from the BASF Specialty Chemical ads—“We don’t make a lot of the products you buy; we make a lot of the products you buy better”—can certainly appreciate the approach that Unilin Technologies takes in partnering with major flooring manufacturers to raise the ante on product performance.

article thumbnail

The Bétera House, A Love Letter to Terracotta Tile

Tile of Spain USA

Situated just outside the city limits of Valencia, Spain, where the mountains meet the sea, is a humble abode that pays homage to the traditional craftsmanship of handmade terracotta tile and the true essence of ceramic materials. “The Bétera House” designed by Juan Grau Fernández of architect studio, Hugo Mompó, is a single-family residence, that at its core represents the beauty of living in a Mediterranean-style house.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Cyber thieves are smarter than ever: Are you ready?

Floor Covering News

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—As technology becomes more advanced, so do cyber attacks. Various kinds of ransomware, malware and other computer viruses can be a business owners’ worst nightmare. In fact, 2021 saw a major cyber-attack that affected various software and other operations in the flooring industry. Aside from installing the typical virus protection from software like Webroot, McAfee or Norton, there are plenty of other steps business owners should take in order to ensure their informatio

article thumbnail

Mercier names the winners of its annual awards

Floor Covering News

Montmagny, Quebec—Mercier, a pre-finished wood flooring brand , presented its annual awards. According to Mercier, the awards acknowledge partners who have distinguished themselves in terms of sales performance and representation in the U.S. market in 2021. Distributor of the year. Wood Pro. Wood Pro and Mercier established their partnership in 2006, according to the company.

Sales 52
article thumbnail

Remodeling demand remained strong in 2021

Floor Covering News

Washington D.C.—The remodeling industry saw strong demand throughout 2021 despite supply chain problems and rising costs, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) showed continued year-over-year improvement in remodelers’ sentiment, with index levels at well above break-even point of 50.

Survey 52
article thumbnail

Dealers in low-populated areas make it work

Floor Covering News

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—When opening a storefront, the first thing that comes to mind is location. Will it be stand-alone or in a plaza? What other businesses surround it? Will it be in a big city or the suburbs? In the flooring business, location also translates to foot traffic—and foot traffic can mean all the difference between success and failure.

America 40