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MAY 4, 2023

More than 70 Spanish companies presented new products, innovations and trends during Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from April 18-21, 2023. This year, Spanish companies worked meticulously to curate flexible lines that cater to the vastly changing needs of projects large and small.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 29, 2023

In the realm of interior design and home renovation, there is an art form that can truly transform spaces into works of art. It’s the power of tiles – those mesmerizing, versatile pieces that add beauty, depth, and character to any room. And when it comes to exquisite tile craftsmanship, one name stands out: Granada Tile. With their exceptional commitment to quality and a passion for design, Granada Tile has been revolutionizing the tile industry since its inception.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. O rland o , F la.— Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. From trending design to innovative surface solutions, high-value educational opportunities and networking events, the show resonated with attendees and exhibitors alike.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 3, 2023

Nestled amongst the nooks and crannies of the stone walls of Thornwood, Glasgow you might find a mini bowl in kaleidoscopic colour. Branching off from an artwork titled Empty 1 , South African-born artist Wilma van der Meyden ‘s series of twelve mosaic bowls represent a manifold reaction to vacant and unsalvageable buildings and a divided ‘broken’ world, with the bowl motif deeply inspired by the global grassroots Empty Bowls project.

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Ceramics of Italy

MAY 5, 2023

Italcer Group, a leading Italian player in the ceramic design sector, has chosen Sacmi to supply a latest-generation kiln for its Fiorano Modenese facility. Sacmi’s new Maestro kiln uses hybrid hydrogen-methane technology and will be capable of operating with up to 50% hydrogen in its energy blend once hydrogen becomes widely available. The partnership with Sacmi confirms Italcer’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, a field in which the company has invested more than €20 million over t

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JG Kitchens

MAY 3, 2023

The good news is, you don't need a patio or yard to add a water feature to your home, so condo and apartment dwellers rejoice! The post Water Features Add Architectural Flair, Wellness Benefits And Real Estate Enhancements To A Home comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. O nboarding a successful tile program at the retail level is no easy feat. It requires expertise beyond typical product knowledge, access to highly skilled installers and a customer base looking for aspirational products that increase property/resale values.

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Ceramics of Italy

MAY 4, 2023

In response to the increase in US market demand for large sizes with ultra-high technical and aesthetic quality , Florim has teamed up with SACMI and completed the first step of an ambitious large slab project at its American branch in Clarksville, Tennessee. In August 2022, Florim USA installed and started up a new 153.3-metre FMA295 Maestro kiln ready to accommodate future production of large-format tiles.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 3, 2023

Polymer specialist REHAU has announced the launch of a new stormwater management system in partnership with water services company Hydro International. Image Credit: REHAU Flood damage in the UK.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The FCICA 2023 conference hosted 156 members and 39 exhibiting companies. T u cso n , A riz.—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. A total of 156 people registered to attend the event and 39 member companies exhibited during the product showcase.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

M any flooring retailers experienced a surplus of inventory in 2022 due to supply chain improvements. But in the end, it was the quality of the products in their assortment—not the quantity—that stood out. The following A+ products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high for specialty flooring retailers and distributors in 2022.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Las Vegas— Dal-Tile and its major brands, including Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean, is featuring a variety of new products at HD Expo 2023, being held here this week, in booth #4127. Daltile’s collections include: Rekindle Rekindle Daltile’s Rekindle collection of porcelain tile is 2x more slip resistant than regular tile, while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

T he vast majority of hard surface manufacturers today—especially resilient suppliers—are investing heavily in floating, rigid-core products designed to compete with the likes of laminate, engineered hardwood and even ceramic tile. After all, rigid is on fire right now and companies are looking to strike while the iron is hot, so to speak. But OneFlor USA, a fairly new entrant to the resilient flooring arena, is not interested in chasing the herds.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile is hosting spring cleaning clearance events at all four distribution centers, with deep markdowns on a variety of ceramic and porcelain tile. Over 500 products will be available to choose from and appointments are recommended. Dates and locations include: May 4-5 California Distribution Center, 5300 Shea Center Dr., Ontario, Calif.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Orlando, Fla.—MILEstone, the distributed brand of Florim USA, debuted three porcelain tile collections here at Coverings 2023 last month. The collections represented designer trends, newly USA-produced gauged porcelain up to sizes 48 x 48 and 48 x 110 and tangible steps toward the company’s goal of carbon neutrality. The first of the collections was an inaugural launch for MILEstone “Stories” concept.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile is highlighting versatility and sophistication with the release of five on-trend new collections of glazed porcelain tile: Visconde, Nobleza, Regala, Mixt and Fixt. “These new collections will stand the test of time in regards to quality and style while making an impactful visual statement.” said Suzanne Zurfluh, director of design and Trend at Emser Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 47 th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2023

Orlando, Fla.—More than 70 Spanish companies presented new products, innovations and trends during Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, held here April 18-21. This year, Spanish companies worked meticulously to curate flexible lines that cater to the vastly changing needs of projects large and small.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Orlando, Fla.— Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. The event rivaled pre-pandemic levels and was one of the most dynamic expositions and conferences in Coverings’ renowned 34-year position as the leading event in the tile and stone industry, ac

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Pendleton, S.C.—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has accepted a donation from Artistic Tile Inc., in memory of Steve Slutzah, Westside Tile and Stone, Inc., in Los Angeles, Calif., to support the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program and Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT). “Steve Slutzah was a great customer and friend of mine,” said Joshua Levinson, chief executive officer, Artistic Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2023

Edison, N.J.—FloorFolio Industries redesigned a popular LVT pattern with the introduction of Linen II. “The original Linen Collection was an essential abstract-defined LVT,” SAID Michael Freedman, President and CEO. “We wanted to take it to the next level of realistic visuals, so in conjunction with our team of designers, we kicked it up a few notches and are proud to launch Linen II.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Lancaster, Pa.—Ecore has launched its first performance vinyl tile (PVT), Heritage Motivate, a new high-performance and visually appealing flooring surface. According to the company, the offering was designed to be safer, quieter and more ergonomic than traditional LVT products. “We’ve created a vinyl tile product that simply performs better,” explained Bo Barber, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Ecore.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2023

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week we asked: Are you feeling any impact from the LVT detention? Here are their responses: “As of now we haven’t been impacted at all with having to wait for LVT. If (and when) it does become a problem, we always tell the customers that it might be an issue and they should have a few choices ready if the job is time sensitive.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Milwaukee, Wis.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) kicked off its 2023 Expo here earlier this week amid strong attendance. The event marks the group’s return to the city of Milwaukee after the event had to be canceled in the spring of 2020 due to the onslaught of the novel coronavirus pandemic. “It’s great to be here in Milwaukee to share some good news and discuss some of the challenges we face as an industry,” said Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO, in his opening keynote remar

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2023

Dalton—International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) released its comprehensive floor covering installation training and certification courses scheduled now through October. These courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of the flooring industry and provide hands-on training to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals. The education program offers a wide range of flooring types, including an expanded array of options in the commercial sector and is taught by highly skilled an

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Annie Cowart Dalton—Shaw Industries has named Annie Cowart the company’s residential division vice president of marketing. In this role, Cowart will build upon Shaw’s award-winning brands to drive greater value for both customers and consumers. Her leadership will enhance the company’s marketing and creative solutions team and help unleash unprecedented success for the team and Shaw’s customers, the company said.

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The A to Z of Building

MAY 4, 2023

Today, HP Inc. announced that HP SitePrint is now available in the UK and Ireland, extending the Early Access Programme initiated across North America last year. HP SitePrint is a robotic solution.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Dalton—Taylor Adhesives will now offer a lifetime warranty for wood flooring installations done by a National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Certified Professionals certified installer. This performance warranty applies to Taylor Signature Line and Essentials Line wood adhesive products only and will cover replacement of floor covering material, replacement of Taylor product(s) and labor costs to repair and replace in the event of an adhesive related failure.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), a member company of The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), is celebrating today, National Skilled Trades Day, with a “Day of Giving.” The organization’s first annual day-long fundraising campaign encourages industry members across disciplines—suppliers, retailers, installers, etc.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Persons of the Year 2022, Wyatt Rollins and Joe Yarbrough, with CARE executive director, Bob Peoples, at CARE’s 21st Annual Conference. Orlando, Fla.—CARE announced winners of the Persons of the Year Awards for 2022 on April 26 in conjunction with the organization’s 21st Annual Conference held here. The 2022 Persons of the Year are Joe Yarbrough and Wyatt Rollins. “The industry’s accomplishments come down to the efforts of a lot of smart, hardworking folks,” said Bob Peoples, e

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Training is crucial for any profession and it is especially important in the flooring industry. As an owner/sales manager, one of your main responsibilities is to ensure your sales team is adequately trained to excel in their roles. Weekly sales trainings are an essential aspect of ensuring your salespeople are equipped with the skills, knowledge and motivation needed to succeed.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts 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. In this week’s “Tuesday Tips,” Tom Jennings, retail training expert, reminds us why professional scheduling is a key pillar to success.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

When the page turned from 2022 to 2023, flooring retailers were approaching these next 12 months with trepidation. Many had come off their best two years but witnessed a slowdown in the fourth quarter. As well, inflation and interest rates were high, new home starts were low and the mainstream media was doing what it does best: sing the doom and gloom tune with the word recession in every chorus.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

B roadly defined, inflation is the overall rise in the prices of goods and services over time. These increases mean the dollar buys less than it used to. However, inflation can have a positive impact on the economy. In fact, the Federal Reserve sets an inflation target; it wants a healthy core inflation rate of 2%, which takes out the effect of food and energy prices.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

I t wasn’t supposed to go like this. After working remote for two years, workers were said to have learned a lesson: They vowed to never fully and completely get back on the hamster wheel; to take their work-life balance with them back to the workplace. Instead, I’m hearing from managers that the pressure has never been more intense, and managers and executives alike need creative ideas to keep up with relentless changes.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

B ehind every successful floor covering manufacturer is a network of retailers and distributors that support that supplier by either moving their products efficiently through the supply chain or by actively and enthusiastically promoting and merchandising those products to the consumer or end user. Such is the case with Hallmark Floors, which is celebrating 25 years in business.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

The Oak Pointe 2.0 offers a matte finish in four colors. Johnson City, Tenn.—Mullican Flooring, a leading manufacturer of quality hardwood floors, introduced a new oak collection to its solid flooring line. The Oak Pointe 2.0 low-gloss collection offers a matte finish in four colors: Dark Chocolate, Saddle, Gunstock and Natural. Crafted from Appalachian oak, this new collection mirrors the Oak Pointe 2.0 collection that has provided many customers with the warmth and richness of oak, with its un

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