As The Tile Turns
MAY 25, 2023
Every year brings new opportunities to attend the astonishing trade shows and other inspiring events, but there's no North American extravaganza quite like Coverings. In 2023, this must-attend event brought together over 1,000 exhibitors from all around the world – and we were once again excited to join the fun. There has often been an element of the expected in the past with porcelains having dominated the show for so long.
Diary of a Tile Addict
MAY 26, 2023
For any new readers, our Cyberspace Curiosities series collects five of the most weird and wonderful tile collections we’ve found across the internet and puts them all right here for you to enjoy. And this is our eleventh instalment, so let’s take a look! 1) Pampa Designed by Italian company Ceramiche Caesar , these decor tiles come from a wide range of Deco Solutions, each featuring wallpaper style large format tiles in a variety of patterns.
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Giotile
MAY 24, 2023
Stone and stone-look porcelain for surfaces, in general, is still very much on trend, but increasingly, design clients in both the commercial and residential sectors are favoring big, bold stones that act as statement pieces. These bold stones in exotic species, unique or bold colors, and often with dramatic veining, aren’t shy; they take center … The post Go Bold or Go Home: GIO Looks at Statement Stones appeared first on Gio Tile.
Floor Covering News
MAY 25, 2023
The Pinhoti Peak mountain home features several Daltile products. Dallas, Texas—Expert craftsman and celebrity designer, Chip Wade, recently completed the year-long design and build of his ultimate show home, “Pinhoti Peak,” in the North Georgia mountains. Grounded in the principles of livability, sustainability and modern design, Wade’s newest structure embodies the popular design trend of “Tender Living.” Tender Living focuses on creating spaces that are comfortable, inviting, and
JG Kitchens
MAY 24, 2023
Last week, we looked at outdoor kitchen ideas and trends. Today, we're expanding our focus to other outdoor living spaces. The post Experts Share Top Outdoor Living Space Ideas and Trends comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
The A to Z of Building
MAY 26, 2023
The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) today announced a three-year partnership programme to save heritage across the UK – by empowering people to come.
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JG Kitchens
MAY 25, 2023
The post Gold Mine comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
The A to Z of Building
MAY 26, 2023
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Essex business has marked a key point in the renovation and extension of Cedar Hall, a specialist SEN school in Essex, with an official ‘topping out’
Floor Covering News
MAY 22, 2023
Charlotte, N.C.— Moderno Porcelain Works Charlotte hosted the grand opening of its showroom and state-of-the-art fabrication facility here on Thursday, April 27. “The Carolinas were lacking a fabrication and installation company focusing exclusively on large format porcelain slabs,” said HK Patel, Charlotte managing partner. “Now they have Moderno Charlotte.
Floor Covering News
MAY 23, 2023
Lancaster, Pa.—Known for transforming reclaimed materials into performance flooring that makes people’s lives better, Ecore further reinforced its reputation as a leading innovator in the commercial flooring industry by earning two prestigious product awards and recognition as a sustainability leader. Ecore’s Heritage Motivate performance vinyl tile (PVT) claimed top honors in the resilient flooring category of this year’s IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards and was selected as a Sustainable Prod
Floor Covering News
MAY 22, 2023
Adairsville, Ga.—Shaw has installed solar technology by Watershed Geo for steep slope applications at its carpet tile manufacturing facility, located here, known as Plant T1. The half-acre installation will generate approximately 300 kW of power once it goes live later this year. That’s enough to power more than 45 homes’ electricity, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Floor Covering News
MAY 23, 2023
Chicago—During the upcoming 2023 NeoCon Show , Kährs International will host an offsite event at Solita restaurant (previously the Pink Taco) around the corner from the Merchandise Mart and next to the Spartan Surfaces Showroom. Kährs will welcome guests on the second floor of the restaurant, displaying new products from its commercial and residential product lines, as well as offering food, drinks and headshots taken by a photographer.
Floor Covering News
MAY 24, 2023
Orlando,Fla.—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), a World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) brand, and the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) have partnered to host a new convention and trade show, scheduled to take place Sept. 20–22, 2023, here at Rosen Shingle Creek. The event brings together two leading organizations in the flooring industry, offering an impressive platform for professionals to attend educational seminars while networking and promoting career development. “We are
Floor Covering News
MAY 24, 2023
Washington, D.C.—A lack of existing inventory and stabilizing mortgage rates helped push single-family production up to the highest rate thus far in 2023 even as builders continue to deal with high construction costs, persistent labor shortages and tightening credit conditions for construction loans, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Floor Covering News
MAY 24, 2023
Saddle Brook, N.J.—Nourison has rebranded to Nourison Home. As the new parent for Nourison’s portfolio of products, the rebrand aims to better align the company’s strengths with evolving consumer needs and preferences. “It’s not enough for us to just offer well made products,” explained Andrew Peykar, president, Nourison. “It’s about that something extra, whether its richer texture, better materials or design that offers more value to our customers.
Floor Covering News
MAY 23, 2023
Washington, D.C.—With negotiations around the debt ceiling encapsulating this city, board members of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) went to Washington to meet lawmakers regarding issues important to their own businesses—including independent contractor issues, the Marketplace Fairness Act and the Working Families Flexibility Act. The meeting on Capitol Hill took place the day before WFCA’s annual board meeting and provided retailers and suppliers with a glimpse of Congress at work.
Floor Covering News
MAY 24, 2023
Adairsville, Ga.—The annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Fundraiser will take place on Sept. 13, 2023. This year will be the 21st year of hosting the Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament, which benefits the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) and will return to the historic Barnsley Gardens here. Last year’s event raised $130,000 for the FCIF.
Floor Covering News
MAY 25, 2023
Top Left: Chairman, Steve Cloud, M. Frank Higgins & Co., Inc. Top Right: Skip Mancini, B.T. Mancini. Bottom Left: David Triepke, Universal Metro. Bottom Right: Ellen Zucker, Diverzify. Columbus, Ohio—On May 20, 2023, Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership held a shareholder meeting for its voting stockholders of record. During the meeting the group announced the reelection of incumbent board member Skip Mancini, B.T.
Floor Covering News
MAY 25, 2023
Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has expanded its nature-inspired Renewal Series with two new prints. Inspired by the outdoors, the new designs, Veiled Grove and Ebbing Waves, boast beautiful details and soothing designs. “From the scent of fresh pine needles to the sound of waves crashing against the shore, nature awakens our senses and renews our spirits,” said Omoleye Simmons, vice president of design for Tarkett Contract, North America.
Floor Covering News
MAY 25, 2023
Wayne, N.J.—Lucida Surfaces has named Jacob Herzog regional sales manager. With this promotion, Herzog will be responsible for overseeing the North Jersey and New York regions, while leading a team of sales professionals and driving the areas’ sales strategy. For the past four years, Herzog’s exceptional sales skills and in-depth knowledge of the company’s products and services have played a significant role in expanding the customer base and generating substantial revenue growth.
Floor Covering News
MAY 23, 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 shares the thought that more education doesn’t always make someone more productive.
Floor Covering News
MAY 22, 2023
St. Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) announced the addition of Rick Holden and the late Don Conner to the NWFA Hall of Fame during the NWFA Wood Flooring Expo in Milwaukee , Wis., on May 2. “Both Rick Holden and Don Conner have shaped the wood flooring industry in remarkable ways,” said Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO. “Their contributions go beyond measure, with Rick’s steadfast leadership and Don’s enduring legacy.
The A to Z of Building
MAY 22, 2023
Polyglass, a leading provider of roofing and waterproofing solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new brand identity.
Floor Covering News
MAY 24, 2023
Washington, D.C.—Limited existing inventory, which has put a renewed emphasis on new construction, resulted in a solid gain for builder confidence in May even as the industry continues to face several challenges, including building material supply chain disruptions and tightening credit conditions for construction loans, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
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