Tile of Spain USA
APRIL 5, 2023
Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announces its schedule of events for Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, held this month from April 18-21, in Orlando, FL. This year, Tile of Spain is pleased to welcome over 70 exhibitors, to the Spanish Pavilion.
JG Kitchens
APRIL 5, 2023
But tile, especially porcelain, can be a fantastic design material for just about any space in or outside your house or condo. The post 2023 Tile Trends comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
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Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2023
The Allison Eden Studios Flooring Collection, developed in conjunction with Graphic Image Flooring, debuts in 30 luxury vinyl SKUs based on the artist’s signature mosaic designs. Brooklyn, N.Y.—In New York ‘s free-spirited but revered arts/fashion/design community, the name Allison Eden is synonymous with mosaic glass artistry. For the better part of the last 30 years, her dazzling, intricate, one-of-a-kind works of art have graced all manner of surfaces—from custom backsplashes and eye-catchi
Why Tile
APRIL 6, 2023
After seven weeks of counting down, we’re thrilled to announce that Coverings is just about here! And you know what that means: one last 2023 tile trend. So, let’s get into it: pink tile. Pinks are an easy way to introduce color into monochromatic spaces. As designers move away from all-white and gray interiors and… The post 2023 Tile Trends: Pinks appeared first on Why Tile.
Ceramics of Italy
APRIL 7, 2023
Marazzi, present in Spain with production plants at Castellón de la Plana since the early ‘80s, opens the doors of its first flagship showroom in Madrid. The project is the work of ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, who redesigned the space of 300 square metres overlooking the very central Calle Serrano and Calle Juan Bravo, in the heart of the Spanish capital, to accommodate the infinite Marazzi collection of ceramic surfaces.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 2, 2023
Even though artificial intelligence can conceptually trace its roots back to the 1950s, the reality is AI and Machine learning went mainstream not too long ago, but what does this mean to the profession of architecture? The post Ep 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 122: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence at Life of an Architect.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 7, 2023
T he earliest iterations of locking systems were mainly designed to facilitate an essential function: install the greatest amount of panels in the shortest amount of time with the least amount of mess possible. It was precisely this mode of installation that made laminate flooring such a new and exciting product category when it first began appearing in retail showrooms in the U.S. market nearly 30 years ago.
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Ceramics of Italy
APRIL 4, 2023
Planitop 3D mortar/ink, the only one of its kind certified at international level for constructing buildings using 3D printing technology, contributed in Black Buffalo 3D Corporation’s Global Innovation Award from the National Association Home Builders (NAHB), an award that recognizes the most advanced and cutting-edge original products, services, homes, communities and champions of the building industry from around the world.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
Shaw has invested nearly $25 million in its Plant RP in Ringgold, Ga., since 2019 to ramp up its domestic manufacturing. W aterproof features remain a staple in the industry and RSAs continue to tout the performance attribute’s ability to drive customers in-store. What has evolved of late is the expansion of its accessibility. The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment.
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 3, 2023
A new warehouse expansion will provide additional storage space for Komatsu’s large and heavy weight spare parts, ensuring extra support towards a fast and steady supply of these Genuine Parts.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
Corey Smith, president of DMA Floors, looks forward to the opportunities available through Starnet membership. Columbus, Ohio–Starnet Commercial Flooring, the world’s largest network of full-service independent flooring contractors, announced that DMA Floors has joined the cooperative as a new member. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., DMA Floors is a full-service commercial flooring contractor servicing the state of Virginia.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
A t Shaw Builder + Multifamily, we love talking all things fashion and trends. We have our hands on the pulse of macro and micro trends from the runway to pop culture and everything in between. We are always mindful of having the right flooring at the right time. However, trends come and go—some last longer than others; some last a lifetime. The disposable trends work well for the paint, clothing and cosmetic industries.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2023
Chicago—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announced its schedule of events for Coverings 2023 , North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, held here from April 18-21. This year, Tile of Spain will welcome over 70 exhibitors to the Spanish Pavilion.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 7, 2023
Sonny Callaham Rockwall, Texas—Sonny Callaham, co-founder and chair of the National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT), will head up the UNITE training and education committee. Callaham currently serves on UNITE’s board of directors. Joining Callaham is Kevin Keefe, national technical sales manager, QEP Roberts; Lew Migliore, founder and president, LGM and Associates; and Bart Bettiga, executive director of National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA).
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2023
Containers held under the UFLPA detention have been piling up at U.S. ports. I n the time since U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began issuing detention notices against PVC-related goods under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), containers have been piling up at U.S. ports, with bonded warehouse space quickly drying up. According to Customs, as of March 4, $40 million worth of flooring has been officially detained, although some industry experts believe the number today is cl
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
Orlando, Fla.—During Coverings 2023, taking place in here April 18-21, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will demonstrate tile installation techniques and GPTP Advanced Installer Certification (ACT) from start to finish in booth #4243. “Coverings represents an ideal setting for demonstrating tile installation best practices and certifications that support tile installers embracing the latest in tile technology,” said Brad Denny, executive director, CTEF.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
Clarksville, Tenn.—With the initial $35 million dollar expansion plan announced over one year ago, Florim USA started the production of gauged porcelain tile with the installation of the latest press technology, the Continua+ by Sacmi. Continua+ technology has revolutionized tile manufacturing, according to the company, transitioning form traditional press or mold production to production capable of a new level of size flexibility and thicknesses, expanding the number of possible applications.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville Inc. announced aggressive carbon reduction goals affecting its tiles’ global warming potential with a goal of achieving a 30% reduction in manufacturing embodied carbon by 2030. The company’s short-term goal is equally aggressive as it seeks to achieve an additional 10% reduction by 2024 as compared to its 2019 measurements.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2023
F or domestic floor covering manufacturers, it’s one thing to be able to locally source all the components that go into the making of the final product—not just the raw materials but also the adhesives, binders, etc. But when that product checks virtually all the boxes when it comes to sustainability, renewability and environmental consciousness, it’s doubly impressive.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2023
Altamonte Springs, Fla.—Kährs introduced a new hybrid, PVC-free, biobased flooring for use in both residential and commercial spaces: the Aware Collection, flooring with an authentic wood appearance with durability comparable to that of a traditional vinyl floor. The introduction of the Aware Collection aligns with Kährs’ sustainability strategy, which includes steps to continuously reduce the company’s environmental footprint, including sourcing innovative, new material.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2023
T he Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act (UFLPA) prohibits the importation of all goods that are produced in—or contain any content from—the Uyghur Region in China. This region is believed to house forced labor operations and is a major supplier of PVC and raw materials to China and the greater Asian region. This law impacts all major LVT players as containers are being detained until clear and convincing evidence can be produced to ensure forced labor was not used in making the goods.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
Chicago—NeoCon shared its robust lineup of featured presentations, virtual and on-site CEU programs, workshops and tours for this year’s edition, taking place here June 12-14 at The Mart. A dynamic complement to the show’s daily keynote presentations , the various sessions allow attendees to take deeper dives into a wide range of topics and gain insightful perspectives and strategies for professional advancement.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2023
Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) announced its first annual day-long fundraising campaign to take place on Wednesday, May 3. This event purposefully coincides with National Skilled Trades Day to bring awareness to flooring installation as a skilled trade. National Skilled Trades Day was established in 2019 by City Machine Technologies in Youngstown, Ohio, to raise awareness about the value of the skilled trades workforce in the United States and honor skilled trades workers.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2023
T he crippling shipping delays and logjams that plagued the flooring industry in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and into the early part of 2022 have finally begun to subside. Importers and distributors are seeing the resumption of “relatively” normal supply chain activity—so much so that now many are having to contend with excess inventory issues.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2023
Steven Feldman, publisher, Floor Covering News C ustomers. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they pay the bills. Most of the time the relationship goes relatively smooth. Sometimes there is a hiccup, but as a professional, you try to make it right. But not all customers can be satisfied. Maybe they are misinformed. Maybe they have preconceived notions or misperceptions about you or your business.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2023
Bjelin, Sweden—Bjelin has launched a new range of hardened wood floors with updated and improved colors, formats and technologies. The company has entered an exciting phase of growth and has expanded into new markets with more products to be launched throughout the year. The new hardened wood 3.0 floor range features enhanced designs, a brushed lacquered surface as well as a new lacquer with an improved classification of use—Class 33—for heavy residential and commercial applications.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 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 Tip , Tom Jennings reminds us to always be memorable to the customer by making your showrooms sizzle.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
St. Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the Decorative Hardwoods Association (DHA) have announced the completion of comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for wood flooring products. EPDs are a means to verify a product’s environmental impacts by providing objective, scientific data that quantifies how a product is made and its effects on the environment throughout its entire life cycle. “For years, flooring manufacturers across all categories have mark
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2023
(Part two) I f you want to release a new drug, you have to go through extensive clinical trials and gain FDA approval. If you want to build a new house or building, you must first gain zoning approval and look at environmental impact assessments. But if you want to release an artificial intelligence (AI) app, you simply hit a button and put it out there.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
I t’s no secret that relationships are the cornerstone of any business, both personal and professional. Social media and the internet have made it even easier, but not for everyone. Many people still find social media cumbersome and annoying. I hear remarks like, “I don’t like being online; I wasn’t born during the online era,” or “It takes too much time.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2023
Two new colors have just joined the Cali Vinyl Longboards collection. Island Maple and Tidepool Lagoon dive into richer brown and slate tones, respectively, rounding out the popular seaside palette. All Longboards colors make for effortless designing, with shades and textures inspired by driftwood, sand, and other coastal influences. At 70-7/8 x 9, these longer, wider rigid core planks are also Cali’s biggest waterproof SKUs—delivering the best value per square foot.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2023
Calhoun, Ga.—Quick-Step is building on its ongoing success with eye-catching visuals, the latest technological innovation and enhanced waterproof capabilities within its NatureTEK and EverTEK lines. “In 2023, Quick-Step is positioned to further progress in its NatureTEK and EverTEK lines,” said Greg Wiedbusch, vice president of distributor sales. “Even amongst the struggles the industry has faced with supply chain issues, our Quick-Step customers remained loyal to the brand and have delivered do
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2023
Calhoun, Ga.— Mannington Commercial introduced Realities III, an update to its hard-working Realities II collection, including 48 enhanced wood visuals and colors. The new collection is ideally suited for healthcare and senior living facilities, where hygiene, easy maintenance, cost savings and efficient installation are priorities. “Realities III offers updated wood visuals, designed specifically to coordinate with select Spacia collection LVT and Amtico LVT colors, making it easier for healthc
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 7, 2023
Grass America, a leading supplier of functional hardware for the cabinet industry, highlights its Dynapro product, the premier undermount slide for drawer applications.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2023
C edar C reek , T exas — Alliance Flooring’s national convention here served as the official debut of co-CEOs Ryan Dunn and Kevin Logue as leaders of the buying group—an opportunity to chart AFI’s course for the next generation of ownership. They were not looking to hit singles. As Kevin Logue explained, “We felt we needed to make a bold statement—to make this a landmark convention that 10 years from now people will be talking about.
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