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Five Unexpected Places to Use Tile in Your Home to Increase Its Value

JG Kitchens

Americans don't use as much tile in their home spaces as other countries, but that's starting to change. Porcelain adds wellness design and resilience potential, as well as sustainability benefits. The post Five Unexpected Places to Use Tile in Your Home to Increase Its Value comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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GIO Tile Looks at What’s Hot in Tile Design in 2023

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Floors and walls n commercial spaces are impractical to update often because these elements have to strike a balance between trendy and timeless in order to stay relevant as well as stand the test of time. Floors and walls in these spaces must also be durable, easy to maintain, and in many environments, easy to … The post GIO Tile Looks at What’s Hot in Tile Design in 2023 appeared first on Gio Tile.

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Laticrete enters trim, molding category

Floor Covering News

Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, is adding profiles and trim to its growing roster of tile, stone and flooring installation products, making it a total solutions provider with a complete tile installation system including trim options. The comprehensive offering will be available in summer 2023 and will feature more than 4,000 possible combinations of shapes, colors, sizes and styles, including LED profiles that allow for uniqu

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Edimax Astor Ceramiche wins Best Booth Award at Coverings 2023

Ceramics of Italy

Edimax Astor Ceramiche (Solignano, Italy) is the proud recipient of the Best Booth Award at Coverings 2023 , North America’s pre-eminent exhibition of ceramic tile and surface covering technologies held in Orlando (USA) from 18 to 21 April. Each year, the award is presented to booths that excel in terms of their concept, design, creativity and overall layout.

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Glossy Ceramic Tile Designed in Spain, In-Stock in the U.S.

Rubble Tile

The Neri Collection by ADEX USA features solid-glaze, glossy ceramic tiles with versatility that is only matched by its refined look. Available in glossy field tiles, beveled tiles, decos, and trim pieces, this series gives you the variety and creativity to craft a design all.

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GIO Tile Looks at What’s Hot in Tile Design in 2023

Giotile

Floors and walls in commercial spaces are impractical to update often because these elements have to strike a balance between trendy and timeless in order to stay relevant as well as stand the test of time. Floors and walls in these spaces must also be durable, easy to maintain, and in many environments, easy to … The post GIO Tile Looks at What’s Hot in Tile Design in 2023 appeared first on Gio Tile.

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Mapei’s Real Bourdage named Joe A. Tarver Award recipient

Floor Covering News

Real Bourdage Deerfield Beach, Fla.— Real Bourdage, strategic marketing director for Mapei Corporation, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Joe A. Tarver Service to the Industry Award by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). Bourdage has been given this award in recognition of his service to the tile and stone industry. Bourdage was honored at the NTCA/TCNA Award Program, which took place during Coverings 2023 on Thursday, April 20.

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Ginori 1735 in the name of sustainability, designing the Manifattura of the future

Ceramics of Italy

Unique savoir-faire, the result of centuries of artistry, becomes high-tech in the name of sustainability. This, in a nutshell, is the unifying thread of the “New Production Kilns” project, recently concluded by Ginori 1735 , the expression of the Italian excellence in the field of luxury and lifestyle, one of the world’s leading brands in pure porcelain and in the design, at the Sesto Fiorentino Manifattura, with the installation and successful start-up of 5 environmentally su

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Choosing the Right Diamond Grit Size for Your Concrete Grinding Job

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Daltile, Marazzi, American Olean highlight sustainability efforts

Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas—In recognition of Earth Day 2023, sister brands Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean highlighted some of the many sustainable features of its products, processes and company ethos. “As a company, we strive to create beautiful tile designs responsibly,” said Paij Thorn-Brooks, vice president of marketing, Dal-Tile LLC. “Under our brands’ ‘Our Promise’ sustainability platform, we are focused on creating a more climate-positive future by being dedicated stewards of our global impact,

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Don’t judge a book by its cover in sales

Floor Covering News

T here’s a long-running flooring industry folk tale (it’s actually a true story) about a high-end retailer in New York City—ABC Carpet & Home—that was suspicious of a disheveled man roaming around the company’s flagship store on the famed Broadway strip. The manager on duty at the time was considering calling the police to escort the man out of the store.

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Atlas Concorde USA debuts new collections

Floor Covering News

Franklin, Tenn.—Atlas Concorde USA, an Italian-designed, American-made porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer, introduced Hero, a modern porcelain tile collection inspired by natural slate stone; and Cove Terra, a solid color concrete-look porcelain tile collection. Drawing from the beauty of nature-inspired colors and organic materials, the two new collections feature rich pigments, highly textural surfaces and contemporary shapes and sizes.

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Bostik to aid NFCAP nationwide training

Floor Covering News

Carlos Mongalo pioneered the NFCAP in 2020. Wauwatosa, Wis.—Bostik will partner with The National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program (NFCAP) to aid in the group’s nationwide training program. “Like most construction material suppliers, the flooring industry has experienced a shortage of professional installers, especially regarding ‘new breed,’ younger workers,” said Robert Williams, national sales manager/national accounts, Bostik.

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Shaw’s ReWorx receives Silver 2023 Edison Award 

Floor Covering News

Shaw took home a silver 2023 Edison Award. Dalton—Shaw Industries’ ReWorx hybrid flooring won silver in the post-consumer recycled material category at the 2023 Edison Award event held April 20. Now in its 36 th year, the Edison Awards is an annual competition honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation.

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Obituary: Scott Carlson, Legacy Tile

Floor Covering News

Wood Dale, Ill.—Scott Carlson, co-founder of Legacy Tile located here, passed away on April 12, 2023, at the age of 45. Carlson was born on June 7, 1977 and was a beloved son, brother, husband and father. Carlson was the middle child of Mark and Elaine Carlson, brother to Keith and Christy. He is survived by his wife Sara and their two boys, Johnathan and James.

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Dossche family re-enters the game with IFC brand

Floor Covering News

St. Kitts, West Indies—After revolutionizing the industry 11 years ago with the introduction of game-changing COREtec, Piet Dossche is trying to catch lightning in a bottle one more time with the launch of International Flooring Co. (IFC). The difference this time around is that Dossche is taking a back seat to sons Julian, CEO, and William, executive vice president, making this a bona fide family business.

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FCA Network 2023 annual convention kicks off

Floor Covering News

Scottsdale, Ariz.— Floor Covering News is here for the start of the FCA Network 2023 annual convention, the 25th edition of the event. “Networking Rising … A Force for Change 2023” is the theme for this year’s event, which is being held at The Scott Resort. Olga Robertson, president of the FCA Network, told members this year’s convention represented a “milestone” for the group; the future looks very bright.

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Shaw named to Best Employers for Diversity 2023

Floor Covering News

Dalton—Shaw Industries has been named as one of the Best Employers for Diversity 2023 by Forbes magazine and market research firm Statista. This marks the second year in a row Shaw’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognized. “We believe diverse and unique perspectives are foundational for creating a better future for our people, customers and communities,” said Sandy Johnson, Shaw’s director of diversity and inclusion.

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How to take your business to the next level

Floor Covering News

(This article was originally published by The New York Times and has been edited for content and style.) So you have a business and business is good. Now how do you make it better? The best businesses are always looking for ways to improve, whether that’s offering better products or adopting more efficient processes. Here’s how you can take your business to the next level.

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Durkan to highlight new innovations at HD Expo 2023

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—Durkan Mohawk Group Hospitality will return to HD Expo, held here, in 2023 with a fresh suite of products including a new mega collection, a brand refresh and an overall focus on the “Emergent Thinking” theme for the company this year through the lens of hospitality. “At Mohawk Group, the team believes all design can serve the greater good,” explained Jackie Dettmar, vice president of marketing, design and product development.

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Wickham adds two minority shareholders

Floor Covering News

Paul Rezuke, VP of U.S. sales, Wickham Hardwood Flooring Wickham, Quebec Canada—Jean Pierre Nittolo, principal owner of privately held Wickham Hardwood Flooring, has announced the current ownership team has approved the addition of two minority shareholders to the company: Paul Rezuke and Derick Roy. Rezuke, who has served as vice president of U.S. sales since 2016, has increased Wickham’s presence in America.

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Unilin, Barberan open house event showcases digital capabilities

Floor Covering News

Barcelona, Spain—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, partnered with Barberan to organize an exclusive open house event at Barberan’s facilities here earlier this week. The event, which drew attendees from around the world, provided visitors with valuable insights into the technical aspects of digital printing for the flooring industry, particularly for SPC and laminate products. “We were thrilled to host this open house event with Unilin and show

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Wickham Hardwood Flooring adds two minority shareholders

Floor Covering News

Paul Rezuke, VP of U.S. sales, Wickham Hardwood Flooring Wickham, Quebec Canada—Jean Pierre Nittolo, principal owner of privately held Wickham Hardwood Flooring, has announced the current ownership team has approved the addition of two minority shareholders to the company: Paul Rezuke and Derick Roy. Rezuke, who has served as vice president of U.S. sales since 2016, has increased Wickham’s presence in America.

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Cali introduces Barrel hardwood collection

Floor Covering News

San Diego, Calif.— Cali introduced the Barrel Collection, luxury cuts of European white oak in beautiful, understated, neutral shades to give homes a refresh that will never go out of style. “Barrel hits a sweet spot in the flooring space,” said Doug Jackson, Cali president. “We were very intentional with respect to design, color and pricing. The lighter palette is on trend and exactly what our customers want, and the value is designed to sway any floor-buying decision.

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Shaw releases 2023 corporate sustainability report

Floor Covering News

Shaw’s corporate sustainability report highlights the company’s progress and focus on putting people at the heart of its efforts. Dalton—Shaw Industries has released its 15 th annual corporate sustainability report, highlighting the company’s progress toward its goals in material health, clean air and climate protection, product circularity, water and soil stewardship and social fairness.

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Abbey Carpet promotes Jennifer Larson to marketing manager

Floor Covering News

Jennifer Larson Bonita Springs, Fla.— Abbey Carpet Company Incorporated promoted Jennifer Larson to the position of marketing manager. With continued direct report to Bill Wilson, EVP of sales and marketing, Larson will advance her active role in departmental management and production coordination as well as staff integration with emerging systems, to name a few.

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Mullican Flooring expands Castillian collection

Floor Covering News

Johnson City, Tenn.—Mullican Flooring, a leading manufacturer of quality hardwood floors, added two new series and new colors to its Castillian engineered white oak hardwood collection. “Mullican is excited to offer the new Elegance series in our Castillian engineered hardwood collection, which has long been one of our most popular collections,” said Pat Oakley, vice president of sales and marketing for Mullican.

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Watch: Cali Vinyl Legends gives you more

Floor Covering News

San Diego— Cali Vinyl Legends gives you thicker boards at a full half-inch for a sturdier feel that’s more similar to hardwood than most vinyl flooring. That thickness allows the flooring to naturally fit under moldings, door casings and jambs—for simpler installations. Planks are also backed by acoustic padding, for quieter, more comfortable rooms and they measure 60 inches long by 9 inches wide.

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‘Tuesday Tips:’ A floor for every place

Floor Covering News

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 it’s an RSA’s job to determine the exactly correct floor for the given space.

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Tarkett organizes new cradle to cradle online CEU

Floor Covering News

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has partnered with Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) to bring the “Cradle to Cradle Certified: Powering the Shift to Healthy, Climate Positive and Equitable Products” CEU presentation to the A&D community on Wednesday, April 26 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. EDT and is free to attend. “We see sustainability as a collaborative effort, and net positive impacts, closed loops and a circular economy all depend on the materials you start with,” said Roxane Spears,

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Happy Feet promotes green practices

Floor Covering News

Chattanooga, Tenn.— Happy Feet International has applied green practices to its manufacturing processes for years to both reduce waste and recycle materials. To celebrate Earth Day, Happy Feet highlighted some of its practices to demonstrate ways to reduce the impact on the environment and encourage others in the industry to implement similar initiatives.

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Mobile Marketing launches NFA online sample program

Floor Covering News

Mobile Marketing’s Carole Cross and Jimmy Poulos of Flooring 101 at the NFA meeting where the new online sample program was announced. St. Kitts, West Indies—At the recent spring meeting of the National Flooring Alliance (NFA) here , Mobile Marketing announced a comprehensive new online sample program for NFA members. Flooring consumers browsing NFA websites powered by Mobile Marketing will now be able to order samples of carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl and laminate directly from the sites.

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David vs. Goliath: Thriving next door to the big boxes

Floor Covering News

I t’s a jungle out there. The challenges that today’s retailers face are formidable. And only those with superior skills will be able to survive against local big boxes who leverage their national advertising and buying power to feed on consumers’ appetites for low-cost flooring. “The home centers have a huge advantage when it comes to advertising and buying power,” Bill Zeigler, co-owner, Charles F.

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Louisville Tile names Employee Innovation Program winners

Floor Covering News

Employee Innovation Program winners, Donald Resendez and Brandon Bingham, with Crosby Hall. Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile has democratized the process of business innovation with the creation of its Employee Innovation Program. The program is designed to give a voice to employees at all levels of the company. The program asks employees at all levels to submit ways to improve some feature of the business, from the customer experience to the business processes.

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NFA conference 2023: It’s all about delivering value

Floor Covering News

S t. K itt s , W e s t I ndie s —The first National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) conference 2023 led by recently elected president Ian Newton, Flooring 101, Southern California, proved an overwhelming success with quality speakers, a first-time vendor who is no stranger to the group and some key decisions on critical issues that will benefit the group over the long term.

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