As The Tile Turns

AUGUST 5, 2024

Discover the hottest floor tile trends inspired by the new floor pads from our recent Denver Showroom renovation. From bold Moroccan designs to sleek geometric patterns and creative color and texture combinations, the latest in tile and stone options are sure to inspire your next project. Whether you're looking to add a touch of exotic elegance with Moroccan-inspired tiles or create a modern and stylish space with geometric patterns, there's a trend for every design aesthetic.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Atlanta, Ga.—Flor, a high-end area rug brand for homes, offices and other spaces, launched its fall collection, designed to bring this season’s trends to life. The collection features a balance of visually bold patterns and subtle textural finishes, intended to allow customers to embrace their unique design personalities. The latest collection launches include: Squared away: Inspired by the best of the 70s, this area rug style reimagines texture with its fresh take on a squared lattice pattern.

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JG Kitchens

AUGUST 7, 2024

You probably heard about the unusual opening ceremonies, and maybe about a few of the competitors. But have you heard about the water pollution problem? That's the focus of my latest piece, as it impacts not just Paris, but a slice of coastal California paradise too. The post 2024 Olympics Controversy Painfully Familiar For One San Diego City comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Onfloor Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

Concrete edging is a crucial aspect of landscaping and construction projects. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, finding the right concrete edger can make all the difference in the quality and finish of your work.

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 8, 2024

A dataset from the University of Sharjah details energy consumption and environmental conditions on campus, monitored via IoT sensors from January to June 2024. It supports energy classification, anomaly detection, and AI-driven analysis for improving building efficiency and sustainability.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Lexington, Ky.—Panaria Ceramica has introduced Contemporary, a new tile series that is designed to bind the sophistication of modern design with the natural allure of French stone and the untamed landscapes of Nevada. This collection is said to stand as a testament to the harmony between man-made artistry and the organic elegance of nature. The Contemporary palette features five nature-inspired hues, each designed to elevate the atmosphere of a space: Chic White, Edge Gray, Mod Beige, Nu Taupe a

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2024

Dallas, Texas—Daltile recently launched three new designs into its One Quartz extra-large quartz slab program. These new products are among the largest quartz slab products in the world. “These new extra-large slabs exemplify how the beauty of marble and stone visuals nicely combine with the durability and low-maintenance of quartz—and at a price that easily fits into both residential and commercial budgets,” said Roy Viana, director of natural stone and slab for Dal-Tile LLC.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Lawrenceburg, Ky.—Florida Tile introduced Indulge, its latest porcelain tile collection that is meant to replicate the natural beauty of marble with the added strength and durability of porcelain. This collection is designed to bring the splendor of nature’s most dramatic stone palettes into many environments, designed to offer a blend of sophistication and practicality.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Huntington, N.Y.— Floor Covering News is seeking nominations for its inaugural FCNewS tyle & Design Awards Competition. The contest, which is open to all industry manufacturers and suppliers, represents an opportunity for suppliers to benchmark themselves against their competitors and prove style and design as a separator. The competition will be separated into six categories: Carpet, Resilient, Wood, Ceramic, Laminate and Area Rugs.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2024

The flooring industry’s largest distributor by revenue announced a bold rebranding that unifies the Belknap White Group, JJ Haines & Company and Swiff-Train brands under UCX—the Ultimate Customer Experience. “Our tagline is: ‘Your Flooring Connection,’” Ray Mancini, Jr., CEO, told FCNews in announcing the initiative. “It’s a people business. We want to connect with customers to let them know we care about them and offer great products and service.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Cincinnati, Ohio—Louisville Tile, a distributor of ceramic tile and related products, announced the grand opening of its showroom and contractor pro-shop located here. The modern facility—designed to inspire and serve the local design and construction community—will host a celebratory event on Thursday, August 22, from 3-7 p.m. EST. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the celebration at 3 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2024

MSI is offering up engineered wood floors with the W series. Earlier this year MSI Surfaces officially marked its entry into the genuine hardwood flooring category with the new W series, a stylish collection of wide/long plank engineered wood floors tailored for consumers with discerning tastes. Influenced by lush woodlands and treetop canopies, the W series debuts in two eye-catching collections—Ladson and McCarran—spanning 26 SKUs.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2024

(This installment is the first of two parts) My wife and I recently ventured to Florida to plan out the Flooring Business Master Class 2024, scheduled to take place Nov. 14-15 in Orlando. The trip was a lot of fun. We crossed through 10 states, stayed at nine different hotels or Airbnbs, visited seven flooring dealers, took one ocean trip with my brother and, most importantly, we spent over $200 on junk food at five different Bucees on our route.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2024

Columbus, Ohio—In a land of Goliaths, there is still room for a David. Sheldon Yoder is living proof. This city is home to two of the largest independent retailers in the country in Rite Rug and America’s Floor Source. Combined, the two behemoths do more than three-quarters of a billion dollars in sales annually. There is also former NFA member Levis4Floors, some Carpet Ones and, of course, your friendly neighborhood big boxes: 10 Home Depots, four Lowe’s and a couple Floor & Decors.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Fort Lawn, S.C.—Benchwick, the full subsidiary of Northann Corp., a company specializing in 3D printing and manufacturing solutions, announced the relocation of its global headquarters here. This move is said to support the company’s expansion while enhancing its operational capabilities. The new facility includes industrial and manufacturing space designed to accommodate the company’s growth and innovation initiatives.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2024

(Editor’s note: This installment is part two in a series.) Many flooring business owners or operators think that a CRM system is simply a platform on which they can manage their sales team and operations. However, the reality is a truly robust CRM system can potentially be your strongest hire. When applied properly, these systems can regularly perform tasks at a higher level than any human could.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Dalton—The Dixie Group has appointed Tami Stahl as vice president of marketing. In this position, Stahl is set to lead its marketing organization and oversee internal and external strategy, communication and creative output for all Dixie Group brands: DH Floors, Masland, Fabrica and TRUCOR. Stahl has served in a variety of marketing-oriented roles during her career in the industry and is said to bring a wealth of experience and knowledge.

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 5, 2024

A review in Developments in the Built Environment discusses Construction 4.0, emphasizing a digital twin-based framework for synchronized construction management. This model integrates AI and digital twins, promoting efficiency, sustainability, and human-centric design in future construction practices.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Artificial turf has come a long way since it was first installed in a recreation area in Rhode Island 60 years ago. Since then, countless iterations have emerged to suit almost every conceivable purpose—from pet care to putting greens. The material came of age in 1966 when AstroTurf was first installed in the Astrodome in Houston, former home of the MLB Astros.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2024

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 reminds us that the only way that you can be successful is to know your staff’s opinion on the impediments to making your business a better p

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 7, 2024

A recent review in Sustainability examined the use of sustainable construction materials in the UAE from 2014 to 2024. The study analyzed literature and regional regulations, highlighting the progress in sustainable practices, material recycling, and eco-friendly construction methods.

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The A to Z of Building

AUGUST 6, 2024

A recent study in Case Studies in Construction Materials introduces novel adhesive-free edge connections for cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, enhancing their sustainability and performance. Using numerical modeling and experimental validation, four new timber-based connections were tested for improved flexural strength and load-bearing capacity, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week, we asked: What truly motivates your sales team? Here are their responses: Overall, the best and most fair plan we have is draw vs. commission. This gives the salesperson a ‘guarantee’ and the opportunity to make more with commissions.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Dalton—Paying homage to the natural visuals of the most ancient vegetable fabric human histoy, J+J Flooring introduced Step by Step—an LVT line inspired by durable and textural linen. Over time, linen fiber has integrated itself within society as both a luxury fabric and a utilitarian tool. Considering both the visual inspiration and historical narrative, linen’s enduring legacy in textile development parallels the durability of the fibers themselves.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2024

San Diego, Calif.—Cali, a multi-channel leader in innovative flooring solutions, has announced the launch of its latest product, Cali Vinyl Laid Back. Exclusively designed for trade and builder professionals, this new floor was built with the intent to revolutionize large-scale projects through efficient installation and high-quality design. Cali Vinyl Laid Back is a glue-down “dry back” vinyl that comes in Cali’s most popular light, natural colors, meant to appeal to a broad r

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Saint Charles, Mo.—Sheoga Hardwood Flooring is the latest company to have earned NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association. “Sheoga Hardwood Flooring has a reputation for providing locally sourced, precisely milled, exceptional wood flooring,” said Robert McNamara, vice president of marketing and sales. “The rigorous NWFA/NOFMA certification process is a great way to feed Sheoga’s hunger for operational excellence.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk and Performance Accessories are sponsoring The International Surface Event (TISE) National Installer of the Year Competition for the third consecutive year. Participants across the country will install Mohawk carpet and resilient flooring with coordinating Performance Accessories products. Kicking off August 10, 2024, stops include Seattle, Wash.; Chicago, Ill.; Dalton; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Surfaces in Las Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2024

(Editor’s note: This installment is part three in a series). In this third installment of our series on solving the worker shortage crisis, we’re diving into the success of In-N-Out Burger, a company renowned for its ability to attract, hire and retain top-notch employees. We’ll explore what In-N-Out does differently and how flooring dealers can apply these strategies to their own businesses.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2024

Editor’s note: To augment the fall selling season for its retailers, Mohawk announced that National Karastan Month will take place Sept. 19-Oct. 31. All Karastan products are included during this sale, and there will be promotional offers such as consumer rebates, special consumer financing and in-store point-of-purchase materials. Karastan’s BelleLuxe Waterproof line provides high fashion that’s affordable.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2024

QuietWalk from MP Global. It’s no secret that MP Global offers up some of the top-selling flooring underlayments on the market. But what might not be as widely known is the fact that those products are both sustainably and locally made. “In a world that is becoming increasingly more aware of recycled materials, we were doing this long before anyone cared or thought it was cool,” explained Deanna Summers, marketing director.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2024

The floor covering/design industry is undergoing significant transformations, and these changes are shaping career trends and creating new opportunities for professionals in the field. Here’s a look at some of the key trends influencing careers in this dynamic industry: Integration of technology and design. The fusion of technology and interior design is redefining how spaces are conceived and utilized.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Successful branding campaigns can be seen across the business world—from the “Mayhem” character in Allstate’s insurance commercials to the decades old “Just Do It” Nike campaign. This positioning has become even more important in today’s world where brands can only gain clout by being their true, authentic selves—and showing those selves to the world.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

No one has ever suggested I was the smartest person on the planet, and there are many reasons for that. Persistent? Maybe. Smart? Debatable. Flashback one year ago. Mohawk invited me to Denver to attend a Susan G. Komen 3-Day , which is when people walk 60 miles over three days in support of the fight against breast cancer and those who have either been afflicted or lost someone to this horrible disease.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Inhaus’ entire line of quality laminate includes attached padding for noise suppression. Pictured is Lamdura in Scarborough. Ever since its inception more than 20 years ago, the knock (pardon the pun) on laminate flooring has been its unmistakable “click-ity-clack” sound heard when walking across the surface of the floor, especially when wearing clogs or stiletto heels.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Washington, D.C.—Home prices experienced a third year-over-year deceleration in May, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. On a year-over-year basis, the non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) index posted a 5.94% annual gain in May, down from a 6.39% increase in April. Since June of 2023, the index had seen steady increases in the year-over-year growth rate.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Washington, D.C.—Elevated interest rates for home mortgages and construction and development loans kept single-family production and demand in check during June, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Overall housing starts increased 3.0% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.35 million units, according to a report from the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Washington, D.C.—At the outset of the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit , emcee Bill Griese of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) said organizers had one stated goal for the event: to have a dialogue. Simple enough, but by the end of the three-day event it was apparent the Summit had achieved a lot more than talk. For the 225 attendees of the Sustainability Summit representing myriad fields—including architecture, interior design, building management, flooring manufacturing and

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