Why Tile
APRIL 4, 2022
We are excited to announce that Coverings, the most important event of the year for the tile and stone industry, is taking place this week. Manufacturers, distributors, architects, and other industry professionals will all convene in Las Vegas to learn from live presentations and — our favorite part — admire exhibits and new products on… The post Coverings 2022: Health and Beauty on Display appeared first on Why Tile.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 8, 2022
Arlington, Va.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, released the winners of its 2022 Best Booth Awards. The program recognizes exceptional exhibitor booths based on design, creativity, display of product, use of space and overall presentation. “The Coverings 2022 best booth award winners are a collective group of highly creative tile and stone industry companies,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show mana
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JG Kitchens
APRIL 6, 2022
What is the next wellness-focused cooking trend? Might it be air sous vide? Air what? What is this new twist on the cooking show favorite — and might it be something to consider for your home? The post Why You Might Want Air Sous Vide Capability In Your Next Cooking Appliance comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 3, 2022
The architectural profession seems to unnecessarily romanticize the amount of work it takes to do our job so it was only a matter of time before we discussed "Burnout" in today's post and episode 97 of the Life of an Architect podcast. The post Ep 097: Burnout first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 097: Burnout at Life of an Architect.
Why Tile
APRIL 2, 2022
In response to information from industry colleagues in Ukraine, the North American tile industry has launched a fundraiser to support Save the Children’s humanitarian efforts in the region. Save the Children is a top-rated global humanitarian organization that has been working in Ukraine since 2014. TILE$4UkrainianChildren is an industry-wide fundraiser co-sponsored by: Tile Council of… The post The Tile Industry Comes Together to Provide Humanitarian Relief for Ukrainian Children appeared
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2022
By Megan Salzano-Birch—After a strong showing in 2021, Coverings 2022, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will again be hosted as an in-person trade show event —this time in Las Vegas. Coverings 2022 marks the second time the event will be held live since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance in 2021 was 10,000 strong, and show management said 2022 will most likely generate healthy numbers as well—with members of the tile industry making
Kitchen and Residential Design
APRIL 8, 2022
Photo by Sidekix Media on Unsplash Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms of your home. It’s not just the place where food is prepared. In most cases, it is also the spot where the family meet, passing each other as they go about their day. That’s the reason it is still generally referred to as the heart of the home. However, no matter how central it is to the home, your kitchen can still start to look tired and dated.
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The A to Z of Building
APRIL 8, 2022
At Monash University, scientists have come up with a new design motif that has been derived from the stiff external covering of invertebrates that might help in making more damage tolerant materials.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2022
Commercial Tile Design Award-Multi-Family-SOLAIA Condos. Las Vegas – Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the winners of the 2022 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) competition. The 15 award recipients were honored for their creativity, ingenuity and technical achievements during a special ceremony and reception here at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2022
By Ken Ryan—E ven before the age of COVID-19, products that offered healthier attributes were gaining favor in the home. That trend has grown post-COVID-19, much to the benefit of products like cork and bamboo flooring. Known for their environmentally friendly benefits and unique visual characteristics, cork and bamboo flooring continue to serve a niche in the “alternative” hardwoods segment.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2022
Las Vegas—Crossville takes the wraps off its new Classic Grooves collection at the Coverings show here. According to Crossville, Classic Grooves is attuned to modern design sensibilities. It has a classic appeal and yet is also eclectic thanks to an inventive surface visual and a surprising mix of designer elements. The look of the field tiles has subtle striations and tone-on-tone optics and features subtle, swirling surface glints enhanced with a soft, sophisticated sheen.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2022
Spain has supplanted China as the largest exporter of ceramic tile to the U.S. by volume. The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials and other tile-related products, has released its 2021 U.S. Ceramic Tile Market Update. The report shows total U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 billion sq. ft., up 9.9% from the previous year.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2022
On3 offers micro-training modules that are said to help increase retention and ease trainee downtime. By Megan Salzano-Birch—For the construction and building industry , education and training have been areas of contention for years. Not only has the industry been starved for new recruits to its labor pool, but the resources to train new recruits have been somewhat difficult to come by.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2022
Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute has provided materials, labor and services for its 42 nd home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment (R.I.S.E) initiative. The programs builds 100% mortgage-free, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. The latest recipient is U.S.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2022
Clemson, S.C.—After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has announced the ANSI ASC A108 Committee’s approval of a standard characterizing 2cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. In recent years, usage of 2cm gauged porcelain tile pavers, particularly in outdoor living, has grown at a remarkable pace, creating a need for standardized product performance criteria upon which specifiers, installers, building
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2022
By Megan Salzano-Birch—J ust before the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S., flooring producers—both domestic and global—announced myriad plans to bring floor manufacturing stateside or expand existing operations. While some of those plans were briefly put on hold in 2020 while the world went into various stages of lockdown, those campaigns have finally come to fruition.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 8, 2022
By Reginald Tucker— Di Anna Borders, the award-winning vice president of design at Armstrong Flooring , lost her brave battle with cancer on March 17. She was just 50 years old. Michel Vermette, Armstrong Flooring CEO, reflected on Borders’ talents and positive attitude. “She was a strong-minded girl from Mississippi with an infectious smile who grew to become one of the most respected designers in the flooring industry,” he said.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2022
I t must have been about a year ago that my friend Ashlie Butler called me, asking what I knew about this group for women in the industry for which she was being recruited. I admittedly didn’t know much about it. She told me Liz Calandrino, whose column appears regularly in this newspaper, was involved. I asked about the purpose of the group and Ashlie initially mentioned discussions around product, brands, selling, etc.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 7, 2022
Atlanta— FEI Group, the nation’s largest network of interior and exterior finish contractors, will host its popular leadership development initiative, Climb, for the first time since 2019. This year’s event, scheduled to take place May 18-20 at the Grand Hyatt here, sold out in just two weeks. Author and keynote speaker, Gerry O’Brion. Climb Leadership is designed to deliver the knowledge, skills and mindset required to lead a thriving FEI member organization into 2023 and beyond.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 7, 2022
Syosset, N.Y.—As a follow-up to the overwhelming positive response from its 2021 virtual product launch, Stanton is preparing to host another online event on April 14. The one-hour webinar, dubbed “Reaching Higher Ground 2022,” will showcase its 2022 introductions in video format to its customer base. According to Stanton, the conference title serves as a play on the flooring industry as well as the virtual platform and nature of the entire initiative.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 7, 2022
Author and keynote speaker Gerry O’Brion. Atlanta—FEI Group, the nation’s largest network of interior and exterior finish contractors, will host its popular leadership development initiative, Climb, for the first time since 2019. This year’s event, scheduled to take place May 18-20 at the Grand Hyatt here, sold out in just two weeks. Climb Leadership is designed to deliver the knowledge, skills and mindset required to lead a thriving FEI member organization into 2023 and beyond.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2022
San Diego, Calif.—It just got easier to add an at-home outdoor refuge with Cali’s new 12-foot composite decking planks from the TruOrganics collection. Planks are made using recycled materials, with the core comprising 60% reclaimed wood fiber and 40% high-density plastics. This formula yields a stronger, more eco-friendly material that is uniquely protected against moisture, insects, rot and chemicals, according to Cali.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2022
1886 by Masland. Tarrytown, N.Y.—Floor covering retailers have two new brands from The Dixie Group that capitalize on consumers’ current propensity for higher end products. 1866 by Masland and Décor by Fabrica offer 96 predominantly wool products—30 of which are new styles—that provide dealers with attractive margin opportunities. This endeavor is obviously not The Dixie Group’s first wool rodeo.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 7, 2022
By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—The best things in life are free—especially when it comes to advertising. By recognizing a customer’s or end user’s value, delivering your best work, knowing when to ask them for ratings/reviews and engaging with them regularly, retailers can effectively utilize consumer feedback in their marketing efforts. FCNews reached out to several industry experts for their advice on how to turn customers into brand ambassadors.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 8, 2022
Dalton—Shaw Industries’ commercial division has joined Fuse Alliance , a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, as a new preferred supplier. “We look forward to collaborating with Shaw Industries, which shares our passion for elevating the commercial flooring industry and enhancing our shared customers’ experience,” said Geoff Gordon, executive director for Fuse Alliance.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 7, 2022
Gary Markarian, Josh Skinner and Tony Godfrey of Abbey of Naples. Dalton—The Dixie Group (TDG) recognized its “Most Valuable Partners of 2021” by presenting awards to the top volume and top growth partners for each of TDG’s four core brands along with each region overall. Also presented were awards to several buying group partners for a combination of outstanding growth and volume.
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 7, 2022
Researchers from Monash University have discovered a new design motif derived from the rigid external covering of invertebrates that may help create more damage tolerant materials for future building.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2022
Torlys, a global company specializing in responsible flooring solutions, is gearing up to showcase its newest product innovation, Torlys Everest XP Hardwood, at the 24 th annual Interior Design Show, slated to take place April 7 to 10 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Touting extreme performance and durability, Torlys Everest XP collections , dubbed by the company as the “pinnacle of hardwood,” offer waterproof surface technology and are made from 100% natural materials.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 5, 2022
Chattanooga, Tenn.—Xpress Global Systems (XGS) has promoted Bill Speer from vice president of finance to CFO. The move comes on the heels of a very successful year at XGS in which Speer helped guide the organization through three acquisitions and multiple new market expansions. “Bill has been instrumental in supporting us through significant change since his career began at XGS,” said Dan Martin, CEO of XGS.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2022
The FCICA convention included demonstrations from key vendor partners. Biloxi, Miss.—The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) wrapped up its 40th Annual Convention here at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino last month. Flooring industry professionals, commercial flooring contractors, distributors, manufacturers and consultants attended two full days featuring two keynote speakers, a trade show, four education sessions, three product demonstrations, networking opportunities and committee mee
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2022
Santa Fe Springs, Calif. – Galleher, a top-20 distributor, has named Samantha Barth as its new director of sales development and training. Barth joins Galleher after a 14-year career at Mannington Mills, where she held a number of relevant sales management and training positions. Barth’s appointment reflects Galleher’s continued commitment to meeting the expanded needs of their customers through its unique strategic and consultative selling model.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2022
Spartanburg, S.C.– Milliken & Company said it will initiate a 5%-8% price increase for its commercial soft surfaces, commercial resilient products and adhesive products. The new pricing structure will take effect April 2, 2021. The initiative includes its North and South American portfolio of commercial modular carpet collections, resilient flooring, entryway products as well as adhesives to respond to the rising costs of raw materials.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 6, 2022
T axes are not the first thing that most individuals/investors consider when jumping into the world of cryptocurrencies. However, the IRS continues to crack down on cryptocurrency tax compliance and it’s important to learn how cryptocurrency is taxed. In the U.S., cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are treated as property for tax purposes. Just like other forms of property such as stocks, bonds and real estate, you incur capital gains and capital losses on cryptocurrency investments when you sell, tr
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2022
By Eric Wagner—How to get customers to market for you? It’s easier than you think! It’s hard enough doing the job, let alone doing the marketing, too. If you’d rather leave the marketing up to the ones who do it best, this is for you. Think about it—the best marketers are expensive. But the second best are way more affordable and maybe just as effective.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2022
( Part two in a series ). By Jim Armstrong—In part one of this series I said being visible online—by itself—is not an advantage because almost everyone is visible online. It’s the bare minimum. To dominate, you must do one of two things: 1) Outspend them and be more visible; or 2) Use a more strategic approach. This installment is about being more strategic.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 8, 2022
Chicago, Ill.—In addition to daily onsite keynotes and special programs, this year’s NeoCon , which will take place here June 13-15, will offer 47 virtual CEU-accredited programs from an impressive roster of leading industry experts from a wide cross-section of fields. According to the company, the sessions will span eight program tracks: workplace, healthcare, education, facilities, wellness, sustainability, design skills and industry direction; and delve into the topics that are making a
Floor Covering News
APRIL 3, 2022
Higher global demand for hardwood cores is driving up the cost of lumber, suppliers report. By Reginald Tucker—Two years ago, the No. 1 issue on the minds of many hardwood flooring executives was how the category would fare in the midst of a raging pandemic. Turns out the segment—and the industry by and large—would fare well as consumers and homeowners spent more time inside and more of their disposable income on flooring and other home improvement projects.
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