Tile of Spain USA
APRIL 21, 2022
Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America, celebrated Spanish tile during this year’s annual Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The CID Awards, held on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022, honored outstanding achievements in architecture, design and the installation of tile and stone, in both residential and commercial projects.
How to Floor Tile
APRIL 19, 2022
NO! In all the bathroom showers I have torn out and rebuilt, Slate has been the worst performing material followed closely by Travertine, then Marble of any type. Slate, will begin to split and small shards peal off. Slate is very porous and I would not recommend Slate in a wet area, even a walkway particularly outside. Slate takes more work and material to install.
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Diary of a Tile Addict
APRIL 20, 2022
Since 1948 Heath Ceramics have been serving up American made glazed goodies in California. Originally a small-scale pottery ran by Edith & Brian Heath, Heath Ceramics opened its first factory in Sausalito in 1959 and welcomed tile production eight years later. Photo credit: Bruce Damonte. In 2003 the company was relaunched by Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey, a couple who have continued to maintain the soul of small-scale production, perfectly blending machine work and craftsmanship, and
Floor Covering News
APRIL 21, 2022
Edmund Vaske. Livonia, Mich.—Virginia Tile Company (VTC), a premier specialty distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile to the professional commercial and residential markets across the Midwest, hired Edmund ‘Ed’ Vaske as chief operating officer. Vaske will be instrumental in building on VTC’s successful 90-year history and executing on the company’s commitment to continued growth and innovation in the industry, according to VCT.
JG Kitchens
APRIL 20, 2022
Here are the latest trends in wellness design-enhancing appliances. These ideas will definitely inform my next home! I hope they inform your appliance purchases too. I conferred with three experts, who will also be guests this afternoon in my next Clubhouse WELLNESS WEDNESDAY conversation. The post New Appliance Trends Highlight Wellness Features comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 17, 2022
Being an architect for some people means standing up in front of a bunch of people and talking about your architectural decisions. If you are a student, you definitely will be architecture presentations so you might as well learn some tips that will make those moments wildly more successful. The post Ep 098: Architecture Presentations first appeared on Life of an Architect.
Diary of a Tile Addict
APRIL 20, 2022
Since 1948 Heath Ceramics have been serving up American made glazed goodies in California. Originally a small-scale pottery ran by Edith & Brian Heath, Heath Ceramics opened its first factory in Sausalito in 1959 and welcomed tile production eight years later. Photo credit: Bruce Damonte In 2003 the company was relaunched by Robin Petravic and Catherine Bailey, a couple who have continued to maintain the soul of small-scale production, perfectly blending machine work and craftsmanship, and e
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Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2022
Franklin, Tenn.—To provide customers with a complete range of tiles and décors inspired by the natural beauty of organic materials, Atlas Concorde USA unveiled Element, a stone-inspired tile collection, and expands Cove, its most popular concrete-look tile collection. Well-suited for residential and commercial spaces as both floor and wall applications, the new and extended tile collections make it possible to design authentic, comfortable and beautiful spaces, the company said.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
Oberlin, Ohio— A new course focused on the requirements needed to certify to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard is now available in the Natural Stone University. The video series provides step-by-step guidance to help quarriers and producers complete the process of certifying to the standard. Participants will receive an overview of the documentation required to achieve each of the 10 sections.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2022
Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville partnered with MindClick, a leader in rating environmental health performance of manufacturers and its products. All Crossville products are now included in the MindClick MSAP, with its product selections holding the rating of Leader. “As part of Crossville’s commitment to providing the best resources and solutions for design and installation clients, we continuously research and engage with the latest tools to access critical data needed to guide specification choic
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2022
Calhoun, Ga.—Mannington Commercial introduced a refreshed color palette featuring 29 colors for the Color Anchor Collection, a luxury vinyl tile flooring solution that brings spaces to life with versatile hues complemented with subtle patterning. The new color palette includes rich neutrals with multiple value steps, shades of blues and greens and vivid primary colors.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2022
Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk’s ultimate performance hardwood, UltraWood , has been chosen as a Green Builder Sustainable Product of the Year. Formerly known as the Hot 50, Green Builder Media said the award recognizes products that make the home a better place to be. The Sustainable Products of the Year selections represent today’s most innovative products that make homes more efficient, resilient, intelligent, healthy and safe, according to the company.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 21, 2022
FCNEWS LIVE at the National Wood Floor Covering Expo 2022 has kicked off. FCNews host, Katie Ford, is visiting the top suppliers on the show floor to discuss their latest and greatest in product, technology and service. Since 1985, Lauzon has been the North American leader in supplying customers with premium hardwood flooring. David Jr Lauzon, vice president of sales & customer experience, walks us through Lauzon’s new, simplified brand strategy and product line up.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2022
Arlington, Texas—Flooring Markets announced that the Southwest Flooring Market (SWFM) will move to Globe Life Field, the new home of the Texas Rangers located here, for its annual regional market taking place Jan. 12-13, 2023. The company said it is pleased to welcome back Mohawk Carpet Distribution and Daltile who will be joined alongside additional exhibitors including: The Master’s Craft, Fuzion Flooring, Lions Floor, Metropolitan Hardwood Floors, Republic Floor, Karndean, Stanton Flooring, Q
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
FCNEWS LIVE at the National Wood Floor Covering Expo 2022 has kicked off. FCNews host, Katie Ford, is visiting the top suppliers on the show floor to discuss their latest and greatest in product, technology and service. Indusparquet continues to be the leader in premium exotic hardwood flooring. Jodie Doyle, vice president of sales and marketing, shares the history of Indusparquet, the company’s go-to-market strategy and some of its most popular styles including Brazilian oak and Brazilian
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
Washington, D.C.—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 86, which remained unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2021. The finding is a signal of residential remodelers’ confidence in their markets, for projects of all sizes, according to the NAHB. “Business remains strong for most remodelers at the beginning of 2022,” said NAHB remodelers chair, Kurt Clason, a re
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
FCNEWS LIVE at the National Wood Floor Covering Expo 2022 has kicked off. FCNews host, Katie Ford, is visiting the top suppliers on the show floor to discuss their latest and greatest in product, technology and service. We’re here with Renee Tester, vice president marketing, e-commerce & digital, for QEP and Harris Flooring Group, which provide a full line of best-in-class flooring solutions and installation tools.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
FCNEWS LIVE at the National Wood Floor Covering Expo 2022 has kicked off. FCNews host, Katie Ford, is visiting the top suppliers on the show floor to discuss their latest and greatest in product, technology and service. In three and a half years, AHF Products has quickly grown to include 13 brands including Bruce, LM Flooring, Emily Morrow Home and more.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2022
Washington, D.C.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) met in March for its annual spring meeting. Traditionally held at North Carolina State University, the association’s academic and testing house member, NALFA members said they were thrilled to be back in Raleigh, N.C. together. According to the association, representatives from regular manufacturing members such as Classen Group, Kaindl Flooring GmbH, Kronospan USA, Mannington Mills, Mohawk Industries, Shaw Industries, Swi
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
FCNEWS LIVE at the National Wood Floor Covering Expo 2022 has kicked off. FCNews host, Katie Ford, is visiting the top suppliers on the show floor to discuss their latest and greatest in product, technology and service. Anderson Tuftex prides itself on hardwood floors that are designed with intention and crafted with care. Kyle McAllister, the newly appointed director of category hardwood & laminate for both Anderson Tuftex and Shaw Floors, walks us through the 2022 new intros Joinery, Gran
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2022
Calhoun, Ga.—New for 2022, Quick-Step introduced EverTEK, 100% waterproof hardwood flooring. The natural hardwood product is offered in 10 wood visuals in both traditional and fashion-forward colors. Featuring the ultimate protection against wear, scratches and dents, complete waterproof protection from surface to subfloor and antimicrobial flooring TEKnology in select styles, this hardwood flooring looks its best for longer, according to the company.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
Rome, Ga.—At the recent Murray County Chamber of Commerce annual awards breakfast, Foss Floors, a leading manufacturer of non-woven flooring and related textiles, was named as the Murray County 2021 Manufacturer of the Year. “Given Foss’s commitment to furthering the growth of the Murray County economy and their investments in our Murray Works program, they were an outstanding choice to be named manufacturer of the year,” said Eli Falls, chamber president and CEO.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) recently unveiled the organization’s brand refresh that reaffirms its focus on providing financial assistance to those who have worked in the floor covering industry who are battling life-altering illnesses, injuries and disabilities. According to the group, centered around the association’s new tagline, “The Heart of Flooring,” the new brand identity is the culmination of months of stakeholder input and creative iterations.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 22, 2022
By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—As the consumer shopping experience changes to become more tailored to one’s personal needs with the convenience of online shopping, store owners have adapted by setting up or shoring up their mobile operations. These mobile showrooms on wheels provide a more streamlined experience for the consumer by alleviating the need for her to visit a physical store.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 21, 2022
By Ken Ryan—Americans love their pets as evidenced by a 2021-2022 National Pet Owners survey showing that 70% of U.S. households, or about 90.5 million families, own a pet. What’s more, 95% of those homeowners consider their pet to be a member of the family. With that in mind, carpet mills have been busy developing best-in-class, stain-and pet-proof carpets—products that offer protection against accidents without compromising on aesthetics or durability.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2022
By Lisbeth Calandrino—Some people talk about networking as if it were this horrible thing they must do. Others think networking is about meeting people, and they hate that. In my mind, networking is the key to success in life and in business. Networking is about meeting the right people to further your objectives. Effective networking is not that difficult, but it does require some thought and action to achieve the desired results.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2022
By Ken Ryan—How to manage a profitable business in an environment where costs are out of control? That is a question flooring retailers ponder as they deal with pricing pressures from many sides. The situation has grown more dire in 2022 with soaring fuel prices driving up the cost of goods and services for flooring dealers. Against that backdrop, retailers are looking for ways to lessen the inflation burden.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
By Jim Augustus Armstrong— In the first two installments I said that being visible online —by itself—is not an advantage because almost everyone is visible online. It’s the bare minimum. This series is about being more strategic. Loss of trust. Numerous polls and studies show that Americans have lost trust in American institutions: government, universities, legacy media, social media, religion, corporations, marriage, law enforcement, health care, etc.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
By Roman Basi—Due to a change promulgated by the American Rescue Plan of 2021, small businesses that are utilizing digital payment services such as PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, etc., will notice a change. Any third-party settlement provider accepting credit cards on behalf of the business and putting money into the business’ bank account will have to be reported to the IRS.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 20, 2022
Dalton– Yenefer Colely, formerly with Engineered Floors, has joined Taylor and represents the Meridian Industrial Flooring Division as its new HR business partner, serving all employees at all of the division’s facilities across the U.S. Colely will be based out of the Taylor Adhesives offices here. Taylor Adhesives, Polycom Solutions and Frontier Products comprise the Meridian Industrial Flooring Division.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
FCNEWS LIVE at the National Wood Floor Covering Expo 2022 has kicked off. FCNews host, Katie Ford, is visiting the top suppliers on the show floor to discuss their latest and greatest in product, technology and service. Bostik is a leading global adhesive manufacturer. Doug Lindemann, technical services, and Jake Stadler, market manager hardwood, discuss the latest innovations from Bostik including Roll-Cote, a new water-based, fast-drying, easy-to-apply adhesive and Ultra-Set SingleStep 2 adhes
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2022
Los Angeles, Calif.—Following an impressive showing at Coverings 2022 , Walker Zanger and Anthology are back and stronger than ever, according to the companies. Thanks to the booth’s innovative design and open layout, the companies said customers appreciated the pieces’ quality and the convenience of viewing them without interruption. Safe to say, the new line was very well received by customers, who praised the brilliance of the products and how Suzi Portugal’s, vice president
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2022
Manitowoc, Wis.— Graphic Image Flooring, is a leading provider of custom-printed vinyl flooring, has named Ron Laramy as vice president of sales – North America. According to the company, Laramy brings an impressive range of experience to this new role. He’s a veteran in the sales and merchandising world having spent 28 years in a variety of roles with Best Buy Company including store management, merchant, category manager and senior manager of merchandising operations.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2022
Washington, D.C.—The market share of single-family and multi-family homes built in rural markets increased over the past year, and the growth seems to be accelerating, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). According to NAHB’s Home Building Geography Index (HBGI), 10.5% of all single-family homes built in Q4 2021 were built in rural areas, up from 10% in Q4 2020.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2022
Rather than write about topics dominating the news these days ad nauseum—specifically escalating prices on everything from energy to eggs—I thought it would be refreshing to dial it back a notch. A report on design trends recently found its way into my inbox, which I found to be somewhat interesting. The document to which I’m refer- ring is the American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) 2022 Trends Report, the first of a three-part series revealing significant industry trends and implication
Floor Covering News
APRIL 19, 2022
By Reginald Tucker— Xpress Global Systems (XGS), already a leading player in the nationwide transportation of floor coverings, is looking to take its capabilities to the proverbial next level with a new-and-improved customer service portal designed to enhance the overall user experience for its clientele. The new, self-service XGS Customer Portal offers a host of bells and whistles and features and benefits.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 18, 2022
Jerry Guo, president of Lions Floor, previewing samples of some of the company’s latest rigid core products at Surfaces earlier this year. By Reginald Tucker—Some suppliers take a “one-size-fits-all” approach in their product development and marketing efforts. Lions Floor is not one of those companies. As it seeks to further differentiate itself in a sea of sameness—particularly in the uber-competitive rigid core segment—Lions Floor plans to introduce new SPC lines specifically geared toward two
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