Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Dallas—Daltile’s new Ravel glazed porcelain collection of marble and stone looks brings contemporary luxury to a space, creating intimate and comforting elegance, according to the company. “It is interesting how the concept of beauty and luxury is changing,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Dal-Tile LLC. “Beauty and luxury do not mean opulence and redundant luxe in 2022, but rather creating harmony and an aesthetic that feels lovely, not showy.

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Onfloor Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Wood flooring has become more popular than ever in recent years. It’s a versatile and natural choice for homes of all styles, residing perfectly under modern furnishings and traditional antiques alike. Not to mention, wood floors have a variety of benefits over other flooring types. They are generally easier to clean than carpets, last longer than tile, and are much more affordable than most other flooring options.

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Garden State Tile Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Habitania collection from Garden State Tile is an update to a classic favorite. The trending 8″x10″ porcelain body is available in a variety of soft encaustic-look solid and patterned options that can be mixed and matched for creative wall and floor applications. Browse Habitania. The post Hexagon Heaven: Habitania appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 5, 2022

I don’t share this story often, but I felt compelled to do so after another spate of mass shootings this summer. What could I contribute to the health and safety of my fellow citizens? Well, I could put my knowledge of wellness design to use… So I did. You can read that essay on PBS’ […]. The post The Gun Safety Conversation We Should All Be Having comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Dallas, Texas—Dal-Tile and its tile brands—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean—are part of the newly released Mohawk Industries Environmental, Social and Governance Report (ESG Report 2022). Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, is making the ESG Report 2022 easily accessible to customers via the Daltile , Marazzi and American Olean websites. “Our Dal-Tile team is keenly focused on demanding the very best from ourselves as we strive to lead by example with eco-friendly choices and b

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 2, 2022

We are starting a design exercise called the "Modern Home Challenge" with the intent to go through a design process that would help us understand how to design a modern house that people could afford and would actually want to live in. The post EP 110: Modern Home Challenge first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading EP 110: Modern Home Challenge at Life of an Architect.

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The A to Z of Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A civil engineering researcher from the University of Texas at Arlington is drawing inspiration from ancient civilizations to develop a more resilient, long-lasting, and durable cement material.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Dalton—Mohawk Group has launched Pattern of Time LVT. According to the company, the line is inspired by the unintentional beauty generated in creative spaces where art takes form. Whether it be a workshop, artist’s studio or gallery, the primary medium often covers more than just the intended surface. Sprays and drips of paint linger fortuitously behind in what is often a pleasing, albeit unplanned canvas beyond the canvas, the company said.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Louisville, Ky.— Louisville Tile Distributors has acquired a 100% interest in Mid America Tile, a wholesale tile distributor and importer specializing in ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal and natural stone tile, as its 13 th branch office. “This acquisition brings tremendous synergies and truly accelerates our growth strategy,” said Matthew Saltzman, chief executive officer of Louisville Tile.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Diana Viles and Bill Prescott at the 20th Annual FlooringPlus Convention and Fall Flooring Showcase. Uncasville, Conn.—The Belknap White Group (BWG), one of America’s leading full-service flooring distributors, recently hosted its 20th Annual FlooringPlus Convention and Fall Flooring Showcase here at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort. “Belknap White’s Annual Convention is one of our largest and most exciting gatherings of our customers and vendors,” said Paul Castagliuolo, president, BWG.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Dallas, Texas—Daltile’s newly-launched glazed porcelain tile collection , Anders, features a soft concrete visual offered in both warm and cool grays in a 32 x 32 format. “Noble Simplicity is a trend about living with less, focusing on the essential and decluttering our spaces and minds,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design, Dal-Tile. “Scandinavian design is a hallmark of Noble Simplicity and Anders’ soft concrete visuals are a nice fit.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2022

A s supply chain slowdowns eased, flooring manufacturers got back to the business of delivering winning products to their flooring retailers. Indeed, FCNews ’ 2022 Annual Product Guide is a nod to many of the outstanding products entering the marketplace. This year’s guide featured a record 29 suppliers who showcased their wares—from ultra-soft carpet to rigid core SPC.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Marietta, Ga.—The Southeast Flooring Market (SEFM) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Atlanta Chapter are collaborating on the 2023 Southeast Flooring Market. “We look forward to building this strategic partnership with NARI Atlanta,” said Lori Kisner, managing partner of the Flooring Markets and Market Maker Events. “Remodeling activity has increased dramatically over the past few years and builders are looking for more resources to provide their customer

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Saint-Georges, Quebec—Mirage, the hardwood flooring brand renowned for quality, has brought back its Mirage Rebate Sale for the fall selling season. The company said this major hardwood flooring rebate sale is taking place across the U.S. at all participating Mirage dealers from Oct. 6 to Nov. 18, 2022. Consumers get a $0.50/square-foot rebate on Mirage flooring during this promotion.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Calhoun, Ga.—Sunshine on a Ranney Day—an Atlanta-based nonprofit that reimagines and builds custom rooms for children with special needs— selected SolidTech for its latest bedroom makeover for five-year-old Joseph. “Mohawk’s generosity has helped bring the dream we have for these kids to life,” said Joe Lane, executive director, Sunshine on a Ranney Day.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

(A market analysis from NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, which was originally published on NAHB.com ). Rising interest rates and declining housing affordability are the primary culprits for the ongoing weakness for home sales and housing starts in recent months. Since the start of 2022, the benchmark 10-year Treasury rate, which often moves in tandem with mortgage rates, has increased from 1.51% to approximately 3.7%.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Executives from Shaw and Nebraska Furniture Mart officially kick off the launch of the Anso Gallery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Omaha, Neb.—Shaw is partnering with Nebraska Furniture Mart—one of the nation’s largest home improvement retailers—to launch the first-ever Anso Gallery. The novel showroom-within-a-showroom concept is the byproduct of a nearly year-and-half-long collaboration to create an elevated, in-store carpet buying experience.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new Tom’s Tips. In the 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, he says. In this week’s Tom’s Tips , Jennings stresses the importance for flooring stores to constantly look for new ways to be relevant to the next generation of buyers.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Brittany Storm. Deerfield, Fla.—Mapei Corporation’s sustainability manager, Brittany Storm, has been selected to the 2022 class of LEED Fellows by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). GBCI is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business-industry performance and practice globally.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

(This article was originally published on NAHB.org and has been edited for content and style.). Careers in construction offer competitive wages and opportunities for advancement. And with half of the payroll workers in construction earning more than $49,070 a year, it is no surprise that the industry is attracting individuals from all different backgrounds.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has partnered with Taylor Adhesives, a leader in high-quality flooring adhesives and substrate coatings, to help grow technical college programs across the country. “We’ve found one of the biggest challenges getting technical school programs off the ground is the cost of the materials needed for hands-on training,” said Jim Aaron, executive director, FCEF.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

(This article was originally published at HubSpot.com. It has been edited for content and style.). Marketing is all about meeting people where they are—and often, they’re on social media. For this reason, it’s the perfect vehicle for product discovery. Of course, not all social media platforms are created equal, especially when it comes to product discovery.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Dalton—Shaw Industries has been voted the 2022 “Best of the Best Employer for Industrial Manufacturing” in the Chattanooga Times Free Press’ people’s choice awards. With more than half of Shaw’s 20,000-plus associates located in the surrounding Chattanooga area, Shaw reported these wins are credited to its associates and their commitment to creating a better future for their people, customers and communities.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Chicago—The 2022 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is taking place here November 1–3. During this event, distribution executives will have the opportunity to grow their businesses and their knowledge through business connection functions, topical programming and social activities, according to show organizers. “We are thrilled to unite many of North America’s premier distributors and suppliers at the 2022 convention,” said Kevin Gammonley, executive vice president of NAFCD and NBMDA.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

(This article was originally published on Entreprenuer.com. It has been edited for content and style.). Developing and executing compelling social media content takes a lot of work and, unfortunately, it is only a small piece of the formula that will lead to creating brand awareness and consumer messaging on social media platforms. Sadly, even with the most amazing content, only about 5.2% of Facebook followers, with similar results on other platforms, will organically see posts due to the algor

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2022

(This article was originally published on entrepreneur.com. It has been edited for content and style.). Brand equity , loyalty or affinity are really just terms used interchangeably to describe trust. While all brands strive to build trust with their customers, trust is earned and not given. According to a recent survey by Edelman , 88% of respondents stated that trust was an important factor in buying decisions, one percentage point less than the financial value of the products.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Bel Air, Md.—Spartan Surfaces acquired HiLine Inc., effective September 30, 2022. Based in Minneapolis, HiLine covers Minnesota, Wisconsin, Dakotas, Iowa and Nebraska. Spartan welcomes the HiLine team, adding warehousing, sales and support staff to its Midwest operations. Since 1979, HiLine Inc., serviced the flooring trade as well as the commercial specifiers and end users.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products’ Dogwood Densified Wood from its Bruce brand was named as a winner in Good Housekeeping ’s 2022 Home Renovation Awards in the “Hottest Home Decor” category. “Bruce is honored to be recognized among the industry’s leading home renovation products by the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute,” said Jennifer Zimmerman, chief commercial officer, AHF Products.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), appointed Peter Templeton as president and CEO. As president and CEO of both USGBC and GBCI, Templeton will direct the organizations’ efforts to increase the reach and impact of green building and green business market transformation activities around the world.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

William Norris Little Sr., retired president/COO of Shaw Industries, passed away on Oct. 1, 2022 at the age of 91. Norris was born June 28, 1931 in Marshville, N.C. He attended the University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill and graduated from Georgia State College in Atlanta with a degree in business. He married his wife, Billie M. Little (Mancin) in 1953.

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