Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 5, 2023

Nestled in a picturesque neighborhood on the Spanish island, Ibiza, is a charming apartment complex that shies away from the traditional norms of architectural dwellings. “Social Housing in Ibiza” is a project that takes an abstract approach to seaside living with a porous shell that breaths in the island’s air. Image Courtesy of: José Hevia. Receiving top honors in the architectural category of the 2022 Tile of Spain Awards , this set of 19 residential units designed by Ripoll-Tizón , offers re

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As The Tile Turns

JANUARY 3, 2023

Few partnerships in the tile industry are as strong or enduring as that of Decorative Materials and Artistic Tile. We’ve been partners (and friends) for a long time – and there’s no denying our bond or our admiration for one another’s work. Our team jumps at any and every chance to visit the geniuses from Artistic Tile, so we were thrilled to once again spend time exploring their slab gallery and getting to know even more of their remarkable team members.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Can’t wait for Surfaces 2023 to see the latest/greatest flooring introductions? Several industry suppliers provided FCNews with a glimpse of what’s to come in the coming year. Among the 2023 highlights? Mohawk’s SmartStrand Color Wall; Cali’s Windansea—a collection of coastal inspired rigid core planks featuring sand, driftwood and sea stone colors made for easy, natural designs; and Wellmade’s Ultimate Solution HDPC/SPC, its newest waterproof rigid core flooring collection.

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Cement Style

JANUARY 4, 2023

Zellige tile is all about rustic charm. A Moroccan tile art form dating back 1,000 years, Zellige and Bejmat tiles celebrate the natural beauty of the clay. . What is Zellige Tile? Unlike machined tile, exquisite Zellige and Bejmat tiles by Villa Lagoon Tile are molded, cut, and glazed entirely by hand by skilled artisans in Fez, Morocco. They use local clays fired in kilns fueled by olive pits, then finished with an enamel glaze.

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JG Kitchens

JANUARY 4, 2023

I started working out in my living room when Covid shut down my gym. I realized, like millions of other folks, that I really prefer exercising at home, so I still do. In my next place, I intend to have a dedicated fitness room. So my latest piece on creating those spaces with expert tips will come in handy. It could come in handy for you even sooner.

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The A to Z of Building

JANUARY 3, 2023

Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM), an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, announces the availability of nylon cure-tape for rubber hose.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tony Malisani. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Foundation (NSF) welcomed 10 new industry members to its board of directors for 2023. The new members are as follows: Tony Malisani – board president. Kevin Camarata – president-elect. Rich Katzmann – immediate past-president. Ralph Morgan – director. Greg Osterhout- director. Brie Pfannenbecker – director.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has expanded training and education for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023. The new programs address the foundations of tile installation and practical training to prepare installers for the Certified Tile Installer program, as well as an enhanced inspection course and additional sessions of a historically popular program.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

TISE 2022 saw the industry return in droves after a two-year, pandemic-driven hiatus. In fact, 15,000 attendees made their way to Las Vegas to attend the show, with a lofty number of first timers treated to TISE’s inaugural First-Time Attendee Reception. Much of the same excitement is expected for the 2023 show. One major accomplishment for TISE 2022, which will be repeated in January, is the launch of its Women’s Leadership Conference.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

The winter markets set the tone; No more masks, no staying home. We came to Surfaces to earn and learn; We saw new innovations—and Shaw’s return. Speaking of Shaw, I must applaud. Your St. Jude efforts—and 18 th Apex award. Stanton entered commercial, Floors 2000 they acquired; I can’t believe Brodsky, Grizzle and McGrath—all retired. Speaking of acquisitions, the list can go a mile; Belknap bought out Swiff-Train and Crown purchased All Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

(This article was contributed by Amorim Cork Composites). The visual and design component is one of the most valued aspects when it comes to floor installations or renovation projects. However, it is important to bear in mind the base on which the new flooring will lay—the underlayment. This layer of material, applied between the concrete (or the previous flooring in case of renovation work) and the final flooring, is essential to ensure the durability of the floor over time.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2023

The SFN convention will be hosted both in person and via a virtual option for the 2023 event. Orlando, Fla.—For the first time, Shaw is giving a virtual option for its 2023 Shaw Flooring Network (SFN) Convention. Virtual attendees will be able to watch every general session, attend most breakout sessions, explore the expo, take advantage of special deals, win prizes and even network with other SFN Convention attendees, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Dalton—Anderson Tuftex (A/T), premium residential carpet, hardwood and rug brand of Shaw Industries, has announced its phase one introductions for soft surface and hardwood for 2023. Soft surface styles were inspired with the intent to elevate, differentiate and rejuvenate Anderson Tuftex’s current carpet portfolio. Phase one of the 2023 design portfolio puts special emphasis on more versatile color variation and has allowed Shaw designers to expand on what is possible in soft surface style and

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Dalton— Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) , which celebrates its 30 th year in business this year, is kicking off its Carpet Installation Technical Certification Program for sales professionals at The International Surface Event (TISE) on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 and Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the CFI booth (6663). The program is specifically designed for retail sales professionals who would like to know more about the installation process through the eyes of an installe

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Jeff Lorberbaum, Mohawk CEO, welcomed attendees to the Edge Summit 2023. Nashville—After a pandemic-induced hiatus, several postponements and years of planning, Mohawk finally kicked off its much-anticipated Mohawk Edge Summit 2023 here. The event drew more than 400 attendees, including some of the company’s top retailer partners. The theme of Edge Summit 2022, “Ignite Your Edge,” reflects Mohawk’s commitment to give its retailer partners the tools and support they need to succeed in today’s cha

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tom’s Tips” regarding staging and displays. In the Tom’s Tips series, Tom Jennings, retail training expert, presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Phil Koufidakis of Baker Bros (inset) said he believes the economy is strong and people with money are spending it. Is 2023 the year when retail finally faces the music—that the pandemic-led surge that enriched so many is over? Or will the entrepreneurial know-how of dealers once again prevail —inflation and labor shortages be damned? If history is any lesson, don’t bet against the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Boston, Mass.—Floorcloud and Consolidated Flooring said they are partnering to bring the New York and Chicago market areas a powerful new technology platform to enhance the level of jobsite quality control occurring on many of the largest commercial construction projects in each region. A Starnet member and one of the nation’s leading commercial flooring contractors for almost 80 years, Consolidated Flooring said it prides itself on delivering projects with exceptional quality, on time and withi

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tom’s Tips” regarding staging and displays. In the Tom’s Tips series, Tom Jennings, retail training expert, presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Rouge River, Ore.—Wagner Meters has long focused on providing quality products for moisture testing to customers for more than 50 years, but the company is not resting on its laurels. Through ongoing innovation and input from users, Wagner Meters strives to keep up with the evolving needs of its customers. Sometimes that means creating new products or revamping existing technologies to fill voids in the market.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Bill Wilson. Bonita Springs, Fla.—Abbey Carpet Company has promoted Bill Wilson to the position of executive vice president of sales and marketing. In this newly expanded role, Wilson will continue working with the sales and marketing teams to cultivate a uniformed member experience that will help identify, research and implement the ongoing programs and services necessary to help take members’ businesses to the next level.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

T his is generally the time of the year when most people—including business owners—think about goals, resolutions and objectives for the coming year. If you’re lucky enough to be one of the specialty floor covering retailers that posted record sales during the past two years, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to maintain strong sales growth for 2023.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2023

COREtec PRO Premium in London Elm and Douglas Maple, COREtec Originals Premium in Cloud Pine, COREtec PRO Premium in Fairhaven Oak. Dalton—COREtec, premium resilient brand of Shaw famous for launching the industry’s first waterproof rigid core product, is rolling out 15 new waterproof styles and a subtle rebrand to the COREtec PRO (SPC) line in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2023

N ominations are being accepted for the Best of Surfaces 2023 contest. The award-based program is cosponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates Surfaces and has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design. “The Best of Surfaces awards are designed to recognize those companies whose product, program, service, business practice or booth design are considered to be best in class,” said Steve Feldman, publisher/editorial director, FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Earlier this month I got a call from a past coaching client and business owner, telling me he’s had enough of the flooring business. After many years in the industry, he said he’s simply not motivated. My client started installing at a young age and eventually went into his own business. His store is on the smaller side, but it’s upscale. Moreover, he has great customer reviews and loyal employees.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2023

[link]. Cali’s latest product launch, Cali Turf , delivers a lush, green lawn, without the water, mowing, allergies or mess. Drawing on a highly innovative design, the company said this product is more realistic and friendlier to the planet than other artificial turf products. According to the company, these features set Cali Turf apart: Natural beauty.

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The A to Z of Building

JANUARY 3, 2023

Finding a sustainable way to shape a zero-waste economy is essential to keep the world’s consumption within its planetary boundaries, especially for versatile and widespread materials like.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2023

NAFCD board members. Chicago—Supply chain disruptions. The state of the economy. Rising costs of fuel and transportation. Hiring and recruiting. These were just some of the hot-button topics on the table at the 2022 North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NAFCD + NBMDA) convention held here late last year.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2023

Dalton—Philadelphia Commercial, leading Main Street brand of Shaw, released its 2023 soft and hard surface introductions, which include broadloom and resilient styles along with Shaw’s revolutionary ReWorx hybrid flooring platform. ReWorx is a hybrid flooring solution that have the warmth and texture of a soft surface floor with the durability of a hard surface floor and feature the performance attributes of sound, safety, cleanability and durability, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

’Twas the week before Christmas and all through our home; Dustin selling ads, Steve finishing this poem. Reggie and Ken completing their tasks, Including a request from Steve to burn all the masks. Megan and Jacqui working without sleep; Dustin reminding the staff Xmas gifts mustn’t be cheap. Eliud completing pages, Krystal doing billing; When the dust had cleared 2022 was fulfilling.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2023

As 2022 comes to a close, many specialty retailers are taking stock of the things they did well over the course of the year. At the same time, they may also be looking for ways to improve for 2023. One key area dealers will no doubt be focusing on is how to improve profit margins in an economy battered by rising inflation. FCNews rounded up several flooring retailers from across the country to share their proven practices for increasing profit and improving their business overall.

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