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Wellness And Sustainability Star In 2022 Residential Tile Trendss

JG Kitchens

Considering that no one installs tile for just one season or one year, I think the emphasis should be on what this versatile, durable surfacing material can add to your home more than what the style of the moment brings. . The post Wellness And Sustainability Star In 2022 Residential Tile Trendss comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Spain Heads to Coverings 2022!

Tile of Spain USA

We are pleased to announce over 70 Spanish ceramic tile companies will be traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada early next month to exhibit at Coverings 2022: The Global Tile and Stone Experience. Taking place from April 5-8, 2022, Coverings connects the world’s leading tile and stone manufacturers and suppliers with architects, designers and trade professionals to indulge in ground-breaking tile and stone products, innovations, trends, tips and tricks.

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Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF

Floor Covering News

Pendleton, S.C.—Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Professionals representing the SikaTile and Merkrete systems product lines joined Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training, at the 9,000-square-foot tile installation training facility for four days of tailored, hands-on training.

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2022 Tile Trends: Floor-to-Ceiling Marble Looks

Why Tile

Our celebration of National Tile Day and countdown to Coverings 2022 continues into its second week with another 2022 tile trend. And this week’s trend is sure to impress with its striking designs and equally striking size. That’s right, it’s floor-to-ceiling marble looks. Defined by a sense of movement and grandeur, these tiles are full… The post 2022 Tile Trends: Floor-to-Ceiling Marble Looks appeared first on Why Tile.

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US-Made, Weather-Resistant Porcelain Pavers with Contemporary Elegance

Rubble Tile

When it comes to outdoor flooring projects, it’s important to balance aesthetics with long-term durability and function. That’s especially true here in Minnesota. Here our super cold winters and hot, humid summers mean that our building materials have to be strong enough to withstand the.

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Always on Trend: Black and White Cement Tile

Cement Style

Black and white tile patterns are both classic and contemporary–basically the very definition of timeless design. This seemingly simple color combo is elevated by how deep you can make your design statement, whether you choose a bold geometric look or an elegant, intricate pattern. Handcrafted cement tiles change up this vintage tile style with a matte finish that has depth and character, such you see in our with a Troika pattern below.

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TISE 2022 unlocks myriad opportunities

Floor Covering News

Dallas—The thousands of attendees who made the trek to Las Vegas for TISE 2022 were given the opportunity to preview some of the newest, most innovative products in the industry, to negotiate deals with their business partners and vendors, learn more on a multitude of industry subjects and see old friends. According to Informa Exhibitions, which organizes the show, attendees from 55 countries experienced three distinct events (Surfaces, StonExpo and Tile Expo) in one with a new show floor layout

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How To Combat Supply Chain Issues as a Flooring Contractor

Onfloor Technology

Supply chain issues have been around for ages, from shortages on a battlefield to a construction job site, there is no escape to this issue—only that it manifests in different ways. In this article, we are going to focus on how flooring contractors can combat supply chain issues while still ensuring that the job gets done.

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Surfaces buzz still hums weeks after event ends

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano—Las Vegas—It’s been three weeks since Surfaces 2022 kicked off here in a major way and attendees and exhibitors agree the energy remains palpable. From much-needed business transactions to energizing educational events and the ever-popular networking opportunities, the conversation in the industry has yet to shift from the success of the show.

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Trendspotting: Cooler tones give way to warmer hues

Floor Covering News

By Jacqueline Hinchcliff—W hen it comes to emerging color trends in flooring, what works in one region of the country might not fly elsewhere. That being said, there are some common themes and motifs that cut across the map. For instance, while the “greige” phenomenon of 2020 is holding steady, dealers are also seeing a shift from cooler to warmer hues.

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Ceramics of Italy returns to Coverings

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas-After eight years, over 100 Ceramics of Italy manufacturers will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center here April 5-8 to showcase a multitude of new ceramic tile and installation products. Inside the Italian pavilion, organized by Confindustria Ceramica, attendees can expect to find a wide variety of cutting-edge Italian ceramic and porcelain tile collections reflecting current trends in architecture and design, including hyper-realistic stone and wood looks, colorful, marble-effe

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Shaw strengthens its totalworx team

Floor Covering News

Josh Martenn. Shaw has announced further strategic focus and investment in its new accessories brand, totalworx, designed to simplify the company’s offerings and ordering process. As part of this strategic investment, Shaw reports that Josh Martenn will now serve as director of business development for totalworx. Martenn brings 16 years of flooring experience to his new role with Shaw and has previously held several leadership positions in sales/marketing and business development with key indust

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Best of NeoCon 2022 submissions now open

Floor Covering News

Chicago— NeoCon has opened the submission portal to the 2022 edition of the Best of NeoCon competition. A hallmark of the show since 1990, Best of NeoCon is NeoCon’s official awards program recognizing exceptional new products in 54 categories from exhibiting companies across a wide cross-section of verticals. Longtime Best of NeoCon director, Eileen McMorrow, continues to manage the competition, recruiting new jurors with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, who will join veteran jurors

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AHF makes organizational changes, promotions

Floor Covering News

Jennifer Zimmerman. Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products is making organizational changes along with a series of promotions, including the appointment of Jennifer Zimmerman to chief commercial officer and Chris King to senior vice president of sales and marketing. “AHF Products just celebrated our third year as a company in December, and we are thriving through innovation, listening to our customers and investing in talent,” said Brian Carson, president and CEO, AHF Products.

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Credit: Financing expands retail sales opportunities

Floor Covering News

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—The ability to use credit to make purchases has many advantages, the most obvious being the ability for customers to buy now and pay later. At the same time, retailers get to reap the benefits as most credit purchases equate to a much bigger ticket. On top of that, specialty retailers can leverage financing tools to keep consumers in the so-called “purchasing loop” over an extended period of time, which opens up repeat revenue opportunities for dealers down the road.

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NAFCD launches Emerging Distribution Leaders program

Floor Covering News

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) launched its Emerging Distribution Leaders program. This initiative will assist up-and-coming professionals in reaching their full potential through the provision of coordinated education and relationship-building opportunities, according to the association. The new Emerging Distribution Leaders program provides opportunities to connect and build relationships through education, networking and involvement in the associ

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Shaw strengthens its totalworx team

Floor Covering News

Josh Martenn. Dalton—Shaw has announced further strategic focus and investment in its new accessories brand, totalworx, designed to simplify the company’s offerings and ordering process. As part of this strategic investment, Shaw reported that Josh Martenn will now serve as director of business development for totalworx. Martenn brings 16 years of flooring experience to his new role with Shaw and has previously held several leadership positions in sales/marketing and business development with ke

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Carpet: Mills fill the void after loss of Stainmaster brand

Floor Covering News

The sale of the Stainmaster brand to Lowe’s last year may have caught some members of the carpet industry by surprise. However, to their credit, the mills responded quickly to create their own brand of pet-friendly carpet. In some instances, companies began working on their Stainmaster replacements long before the deal was consummated. “At The Dixie Group, life after Stainmaster actually started to take shape about three years ago,” said T.M.

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Mohawk promotes attributes of EverStrand

Floor Covering News

Calhoun, Ga.—In 2022, Mohawk said it plans to increase EverStrand’s sustainability momentum with new products positioned to reach a new audience. The aim is to educate and influence homeowners on how Mohawk’s EverStrand carpet provides a cleaner home while contributing to a cleaner planet. “EverStrand offers a sustainability angle that helps solve the challenge of building a connection with first-time home buyers and millennials,” said Denise Silbert, vice president of marketing, soft surface.

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Benchwick introduces TruBevel Pro

Floor Covering News

New York, N.Y—Benchwick, an interior surface innovator in 3D printing technology, said it has introduced the next step in bevel flexibility and realism with its new, patent-pending TruBevel Pro. “There are no limits with TruBevel Pro,” said Lin Li, owner, Benchwick and parent company, Northann. “This technology dramatically improves on the breakthrough TruBevel technology we introduced two years ago.

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Domotex to take place January 2023

Floor Covering News

Hannover, Germany—The next edition of Domotex takes place in Hannover, Germany, Jan. 12-15, 2023. According to the company, the in-person event will feature additional digital offerings, so all participants have the platform for networking and to exchange ideas on a personal level. Exhibiting companies at Domotex 2023 and trade show guests from all over the world will be able to exchange information on new products and current trends in the industry both onsite and virtually. “With the new

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TDG outlines fiber production strategy

Floor Covering News

Kennesaw, Ga.—The Dixie Group has updated the industry on its fiber production plans in the wake of Invista’s announcement to exit the Nylon66 BCF fiber business within the next four to six months. In a letter to its customers, T.M. Nuckols, president of TDG’s residential division, said: “Historically, TDG was one of the strongest supporters of the Stainmaster brand and, therefore, purchased a significant part of our fiber needs from Invista.

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NWFA completes 61st R.I.S.E. home

Floor Covering News

St. Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) provided flooring for its 61st home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The home dedication for United States Air Force Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Brian Schiefer took place Jan. 19 in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders.

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Avoid pre-qualifying based on appearances

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker—Most people reading this column know me as a flooring trade magazine editor and journalist. But that wasn’t always the case. I actually spent quite a few years in retail sales —an occupation that, ironically, paid for much of my college education in pursuit of a career in journalism. One of those retail positions entailed working as a tire salesman and automotive service advisor for a major national retailer.

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Single-family, multi-family growth solid

Floor Covering News

Washington D.C.—New findings from the National Home Builders Association (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) show that all small and large metro urban, suburban and rural regional submarkets peaked in the second quarter of 2021. While that expansion has cooled somewhat, growth rates in all markets remained in double-digits in the final quarter of 2021.

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WFCA update: Raising awareness of fcB2B benefits

Floor Covering News

T he World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) recently conducted a member survey to discuss the challenges retailers are facing. It was no surprise that the lack of technology in the industry was an issue that came up frequently. The fact is, however, there are technology-based programs available to help flooring retailers. A case in point is the Floor Covering Business to Business program (fcB2B).

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Wood: Latest trends inspire product development

Floor Covering News

Many of Mohawk’s latest hardwood offerings key in on the mid-century modern design trend, which has become one of the prominent hardwood trends. By Reginald Tucker—O ut with the gray tones and heavy texturing; in with warmer brown hues, a greater focus on patterns and designs and much more subtle surface treatments. These are some of the prevailing trends that hardwood flooring manufacturers are seeing in the North American market today.

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Bhullar shares his 10 retailer resolutions for 2022

Floor Covering News

E very year our good friend, Pami Bhullar, vice president of business development for The Dixie Group, compiles his 10 retailer resolutions for the new year. These have traditionally appeared in my first column of the year, but we still seem to be playing catch up or covering different topics. As Bhullar notes, the last two years have been full of unprecedented personal, business and financial health uncertainties.

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How to make your networking pay off

Floor Covering News

By Lisbeth Calandrino—Networking—an essential tool in business and life—can be fun for some and yet a cause for dread for others. I get it—meeting new people can be a little intimidating, particularly if you’re worrying if people like you, how you speak, what you’re wearing, etc. There’s no reason to fear it, though. At its core, networking is about getting to know people.

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Shaw wins 2022 Training Apex award

Floor Covering News

For the 18th consecutive year, Shaw Industries has been named a Training APEX Award winner by Training magazine. The achievement is a testament to the company’s commitment to continuous learning and development. Ranked as the highest flooring manufacturer on the list, Shaw’s excellence in comprehensive training and workforce development is further recognized as leading the industry.

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Floors & More: Membership works ‘wonders’ for Floor Magic

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan—Bob Duke, owner of Floor Magic —with locations in Rockport and Damariscotta, Maine—thought he was simply joining a buying group when he signed on with Floors & More two years ago. The reality, he learned, is the relationship is so much more than that. “Originally, my interest was to be part of a group that would allow me to find new core vendors—and Floors & More has done that,” Duke explained.

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Flooring dealers remain optimistic amid challenges

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan—F ollowing what for many was a record-setting 2021 for top-line sales, flooring dealers say another memorable year can be attained despite rising inflation. Indeed, nearly two years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic helped usher in the home improvement spending bonanza—a boon for the flooring market—dealers report retail traffic remains healthy as consumers continue to spend.

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Book Smart: Required reading for industry pros

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano Birch— FCNews asked industry members to offer up the books that have had the most impact on them personally and professionally. Here are their top picks: Flavia Baggio, general manager, Indusparquet. “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg. “‘Lean In’ tells Sheryl Sandberg’s story as a woman in the workplace. She talks about how to coordinate a successful executive life and motherhood.

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Report card on Mohawk’s 2022 Roadshows: A+

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker—I t’s a wrap! After eight weeks, five cities, more than 6,000 miles and the rollout of some of the most anticipated product launches in Mohawk’s history, the Momentum Roadshows ended its run for 2022. The last leg of the Momentum Roadshows, which took place in Mohawk’s own backyard at its sprawling design center in Calhoun, Ga., wrapped up on Feb. 23 amid strong participation among Mohawk’s retailer partners in the region.

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WOFB: Novice to full-fledged store owner

Floor Covering News

By Jenn Wooding—It’s true that once you get into the flooring business you never get out. My career in the industry started when I was just 24 years old and I married a flooring installer. Being the entrepreneur that I am, I knew I wanted to have a flooring retail business. At the time, I knew nothing about flooring but knew I could begin with marketing and sales.

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RFCI supports the industry behind the scenes

Floor Covering News

The Resilient Floor Covering Association (RFCI) continues to play a vital role in the advancement of the category, supporting its members through avenues such as advocacy and messaging, particularly in the area of sustainability. It also gets involves in setting standards to ensure product quality meets consumers’ expectations. Now Dean Thompson, who has led RFCI for the past 15 years, is set to retire with industry veteran Bill Blackstock set to lead the charge into the future.

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Marketing mastery: Handling high demand

Floor Covering News

By Jim Augustus Armstrong—Some of the challenges faced by flooring dealers right now include supply issues , price increases, labor shortages , combined with high demand for flooring services. This series is dedicated to giving you actionable strategies for overcoming these challenges more effectively than your competition. Increase your margins. What do hotels, airlines and Uber have in common?