Floor Covering News

AUGUST 1, 2022

Dallas, Texas—As part of its Summer 2022 launch, Daltile is now offering two new natural quartzite products. The extra-large slab Caldera Blue and White Pearl products are mined in Brazil. “In the stone category , natural quartzite remains one of stone’s hottest offerings,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab for Daltile. “Natural quartzites feature the luxurious look and feel of marble with all of the benefits of greater durability and hardness.

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Why Tile

AUGUST 3, 2022

The look of handmade tiles has influenced current tile trends and manufacturing techniques as a way to create an unique and organic environment. We’ve explored popular handmade tile and handmade-inspired tile to present some of our favorite examples of how you can incorporate this growing trend. What Is Handmade Tile? As you might expect, handmade… The post Embrace the Perfectly Imperfect With Handmade Tile Trends appeared first on Why Tile.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Artworks was the first tile collection created by Original Style back in 1986.

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AUGUST 3, 2022

How do you set up your kids for homework and studying success? My latest piece covers that. The post Back To School Tips And Trends For Fall 2022 comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2022

As Bob Shaw comes up on his 91st birthday, there are three things that have not changed over the last seven decades: his competitive spirit, his ability to hold his own on the golf course (even if he doesn’t always play a full 18 these days) and, most important, he is still having fun. FCNews publisher, Steven Feldman, recently sat down for a few hours with one of the few people in this industry who still commands the title “Mr.” as he continues to build his on his legendary career through risk,

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Kitchen and Residential Design

AUGUST 4, 2022

Photo by Jingxi Lau on Unsplash A clog in your drainage pipes is a serious issue. You’ll be able to tell instantly if the clog is related to one appliance or the main sewers by verifying which ones are draining slowly. If it’s just one, the clog is in the appliance pipework. When all the appliances are draining slowly the clog is in the main sewer line.

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 3, 2022

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have examined the dynamic changes in the resilience of UK wastewater treatment works, now known as Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs), and.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 2, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The eight winning projects of the 2022 Tucker Design Awards were celebrated during a ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Wednesday, June 29. The 2022 Bybee Prize recipients, Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, were also celebrated during the ceremony. The biennial Tucker Design Awards competition , which began in 1977, honors members of the design community who exhibit innovation and excellence in the use of natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Columbus, Ohio—America’s Floor Source has completed the acquisition of Reliant Flooring Solutions, a well-respected commercial flooring company based in Cincinnati. “We’re excited to welcome the founder of Reliant, Butch Huffman, and his team of commercial flooring experts to the America’s Floor Source family,” said Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of America’s Floor Source.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Orlando, Fla.—The CFI Annual Convention & Expo kicked off here at Rosen Shingle Creek this week. According to Chris McKee, recently appointed president, the annual convention was the highest attended meeting in several years. The full schedule presents a unique opportunity for reconnecting and networking with peers, sharing best practices and learning in practical workshops and general sessions led by industry leaders and experts.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 1, 2022

Nashville, Tenn.—Lewis Davis, senior director of technology and research, World Floor Covering Association, announced the formal plans for the fcB2B Annual Meeting, to be held here September 19-21 at the Embassy Suites Hotel located adjacent to the Nashville International Airport. According to Davis, the annual meeting is where the industry comes together to focus on continuing to optimize the EDI Standards for the flooring industry and work toward increased adoption.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 2, 2022

Randy Boothe, Jessica Waller and Kara Carter of Swiff-Train Company. Houston, Texas— Swiff-Train Company (STC) has enacted a sales personnel restructure to emphasize builder/multi-family service. Randy Boothe has been promoted to builder/multi-family (BMF) business unit manager, partnering with Jessica Waller as BMF territory manager and Kara Carter as BMF specifier.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 1, 2022

Dalton, Ga.—Taylor’s newest addition to its extensive line of adhesives is Alpine—an unlimited moisture vapor barrier urethane wood flooring adhesive. According to the company, Alpine combines high elastomeric properties, unlimited moisture protection and sound control up to 63 IIC, 62 STC, making it Taylor’s all-in-one urethane installation solution.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 2, 2022

(This article was originally published on entrepreneur.com and was edited for content and style.). Search engine optimization (SEO) can seem like a headache. But if you’re a business owner, it can be one of the best ways to get your business found online. It provides a source of regular organic traffic that’s more cost-effective than other sources.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 1, 2022

( This article on video marketing was originally published on Hubspot.com. It has been edited for style and content.). One of the main things we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic in regards to how people consume content is that they want to be entertained in different ways. Consumers want the convenience of being able to consume content where they spend the most time, and on their own terms.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 1, 2022

Deerfield Beach, Fla.—Mapei recently teamed up with the Zombie House Flippers on A&E’s popular home-remodeling show “Zombie House Flipping” to turn an Orlando, Fla., property into a beautiful residence. Logan Reavis, technical services manager for Mapei, provided technical assistance both off and on-camera. “The show notes called this house ‘3,000 square feet of hell’,” Reavis said.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2022

(This article was originally published on hubspot.com and was edited for content, length and style.). A strong sales strategy creates the foundation for a cohesive and successful sales organization. Sales strategies and initiatives also align salespeople on shared goals and empower them to do their best work—keeping them happy and successful, too. Here are ten best sales strategies that can help you generate more leads and close more deals. 1.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 1, 2022

Waregem, Belgium— Adding to its already impressive portfolio, Unilin Technologies and Pelican Creations Home developed Comfort Core technology, which has already been utilized by many suppliers. According to the company, Comfort Core technology integrates a soft “comfort” layer underneath the top layer(s) of resilient products in order to upgrade the sound characteristics of the floor while also improving the ergonomics and walking comfort.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2022

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer buying habits have significantly changed. Those retailers who understand these changes and adapt are the ones who are succeeding today and will continue to do so going forward. Mohawk understands this, which is why the company is providing a comprehensive array of educational opportunities at its highly anticipated Edge Summit in Nashville in mid-December.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2022

Dalton—Shaw Floors, the flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries, has released its new 2022 hardwood introductions featuring Repel Splash-Proof Hardwood. “Our new Repel engineered hardwood introductions focus on craftsmanship as well as lasting durability and cleanability,” said Matt Rosato, hard surface channel director for Shaw Floors. “Customers want style and performance and Repel is prepared to give them both with timeless hardwood visuals and industry-leading durability.”.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2022

(From left) Bill Lipinski and Mitchell Jones. Miami, Fla.—Indusparquet, a leading manufacturer of Brazilian premium hardwood flooring, has added Mitchell Jones and Bill Lipinski to its U.S. sales and marketing team. Jones will serve as business development manager for the company’s direct market of North and South Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Lipinski will serve the same role for the Midwest direct market.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Salem, N.J.—Mannington Mills recently partnered with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) to support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program , which builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans. Mannington donated hardwood flooring for the new Vista, Calif., home of U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Stuart DiPaolo who served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2022

Dallas, Texas— Spaces4Learning recently released the winners of its 2022 New Product Awards, which included several flooring manufacturers. According to the publication, the New Product Award program honors the outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products or services are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to enhance the learning environment.

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 3, 2022

NYI, a leading provider of hybrid infrastructure solutions and managed services, has expanded its 60 Hudson Street operations through the addition of space formerly occupied by Equinix. The expansion.

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