Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Rotem Eylor, CEO of Republic Flooring, stands with his new SPC display at the Flooring America convention. Republic Flooring may have just arrived on the SPC/rigid core scene, but its presence is already being felt across the flooring landscape—notably partnerships with the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) and CCA Global.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

—Laticrete International has acquired Benfer Schomburg, a leading producer of adhesives and sealants for ceramic and natural stone floor and wall coverings. The general management of the company will continue under the direction of Giorgio Cocchi, owner of Benfer, with support of Eddy Bonucelli, Laticrete regional director of Europe.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

You could install this porcelain tile both inside and outside for a contiguous look and connection between the exterior and interior environment, or install it in a space that feels otherwise detached from the natural world, such as in an enclosed space or upper floor room. Stone: Belgica Due. Clay: Habitania.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 30, 2022

With the unfortunate events in Europe, compounded with the additional disruption in the challenging logistic landscape, the leadership of Mosaic Companies said it has gone “all in” on its ability to produce, buy and move material across the globe. million square feet or 45 thousand premium slabs coming to the U.S. and its showrooms.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

laminate flooring category generated in late 2020 and throughout 2021 continued to positively impact segment sales in 2022. Floor Covering News research shows the U.S. laminate flooring market generated approximately $1.382 billion in sales last year at the first point of sale—an uptick of 6% over the year prior.

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The London Tile Co.

APRIL 11, 2017

Wood, stone and brick effect tiles have dominated the market for the last couple of years thanks to their realistic finishes and easy maintenance. But the latest trends to emerge from Europe are taking the ‘Tiles in Disguise’ trend to the next level. in kitchens, bathrooms and living areas.

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The London Tile Co.

DECEMBER 12, 2017

There are standards throughout Europe for bowing; the centre curvature for porcelain B1 is +/- 0.5% of the diagonal size and for porous tiles (ceramic, stone, slate, etc.) Make sure the sub-floor is level and even before tiling – you can use a self-levelling compound. B111 it is +0.5%/-0.3% of the diagonal size.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. This unglazed porcelain tile is appropriate for wall and floor use. To browse more limestone collections or other natural stone collections, use the Stone Product filter on our website. Rome, Italy.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2021

There are a number of companies currently building facilities in the Southeast to manufacture rigid core flooring, but few are of the size and scope of Huali Floors—a family-owned business that was started by Huashou Yuan in Taizhou, China, back in 2002. Huali Floors will not be without its challenges. Chatsworth, Ga.—There

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

flooring industry was spared—for the most part. Add that to “The Great Migration” as people moved away from big cities and into the suburbs and the result was an acceptable year for the flooring industry. Not only did 2020 floor covering dollars escape the wrath of the pandemic, so, too, did square footage. in volume in 2019.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. Changing the rules.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

. “I wanted something that went with all the new industrial looks,” Sullivan says of the collection, “and thought of an old-fashioned clock like those found in old churches in Europe.” The 12×12 honed field tile flows nicely from the shower wall to the bathroom floor.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

For starters, every major flooring brand will be exhibiting this year, and pre-registration has already surpassed 2022 numbers a month before the event. Normally we have 23%, so international is back very strong; it’s very strong from Canada, South America and Europe and, to our surprise, Asia. Asia reps] are using U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. Coverings 2022 saw 750 exhibitors and more than 30 countries represented on the show floor.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

T he intense level of competition in the waterproof flooring segment —particularly the LVP/SPC/rigid core category—has resulted in aggressive pricing strategies to build market share. For 2024, Bella Flooring Group also plans to launch a new waterproof PVC floor featuring EIR technology and a 20-mil wear layer.

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Garden State Tile Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Well believe it or not, the saying dates back all the way to eighteenth century Europe – and actually has nothing to do with your nose! Garden State Tile has highlighted some of our favorite ways to give your small space some big personality with tile and stone. A Room of History. In need of some Inspiration? PULLING IN PATTERN.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

. “I wanted something that went with all the new industrial looks,” Sullivan says of the collection, “and thought of an old-fashioned clock like those found in old churches in Europe.” The 12×12 honed field tile flows nicely from the shower wall to the bathroom floor.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 30, 2018

With just over week to go now until Coverings opens its doors in Atlanta, Tile Addict now turns the focus on another of Europe’s tiling powerhouses, Spain. The Andorra Collection from Oset features a stone-inspired fish scale pattern design in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format. Street Art by Saloni. Andorra by Oset.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As the parent company of Benchwick, Northann develops and produces high-quality flooring, wall panels and decorative surfaces in the U.S. as well as in Canada and Europe. That means not only supplying the flooring that has become so popular in the U.S. In fact, Benchwick considers it a new kind of rigid flooring.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The interactive educational presentation, titled “Intelligent Enclosure Solutions, an Introduction to Ventilated Facade Assemblies,” will be presented by Adam Abell, market manager of Tile & Stone Bostik, Inc., The post Bostik to present at Total Solutions Plus appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2021

ports—as well as those around the world—have impacted virtually every business sector, flooring included. Nowhere is this more evident than in the resilient flooring category. At Independent Carpet One Floor & Home, Westland, Mich., By Reginald Tucker O ngoing supply chain issues at U.S. Shown is Arcadia.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market. Tackling labor shortages.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the ground up, we’ll see what goes under and over shower floors and walls. This style is newer and more common in Europe than in the U.S. Had enough talk about what goes behind the floor and walls of a shower? The horizontal floors and countertops both use warm beige tones in natural materials with subtle veining.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 7, 2014

As you can see, a very simple 4"x8" white border is used to frame the rug while providing a seamless transition to the large stone pavers. Because they are so durable, cement tiles are an excellent choice for commercial floor applications, or high-traffic residential spaces. Further, with these highly durable products comes longevity.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

Most of Europe’s slate, for example, comes from Spain. They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. In the kitchen, the hard angles of the cabinetry and floors are softened by round light fixtures and natural light. Let’s switch from Geology to Geography.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2021

Forbo Flooring Systems has succeeded on all those fronts. Forbo was founded with an expressed focus on linoleum flooring products. It is also available in multiple sizes and direct glue-down and floating floor formats. Tim Ruzek, operations manager, Galaxie Floor Stores, Bloomington, Minn.,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

One of the country’s oldest large-scale manufacturers, the company specialises in small format glazed wall tiles, with 75% to 80% of total production exported, primarily to Europe, including France and the UK, but over 35 countries in total. Small format glazed wall tiles are Primus Vitoria’s speciality. Other ranges include Memo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

One of the country’s oldest large-scale manufacturers, the company specialises in small format glazed wall tiles, with 75% to 80% of total production exported, primarily to Europe, including France and the UK, but over 35 countries in total. Small format glazed wall tiles are Primus Vitoria’s speciality. Other ranges include Memo.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

I looked at a few different types of floor heating systems— hydronic, electric cable, etc., Step Warmfloor is 50% easier to put in and basically has no maintenance—you just lay the rolls out, put the floors down and go about your business,” he explained. Utilized in Europe for several decades prior to its introduction to the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. Will flooring wind up in the black this year? My brother enjoys the countertop side more; I enjoy the flooring side much more. This will be difficult.

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Decorator on Demand

APRIL 16, 2010

Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. Walls of Stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. “ White wall and floor tiles are still the predominant tiles sold in the USA, and most come from China primarily comprised of mosaics , white subway tiles , and larger thicker white wall tiles. Here it is.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 12, 2021

By Reginald Tucker F rom its inception in Europe in the early 1990s to its highly touted debut in the North American market later that same decade, laminate flooring provided a durable, tough, hard surface flooring option for consumers looking for alternatives to more costly options such as hardwood, tile and stone.

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Tile Excellence

AUGUST 28, 2014

By doing that everyone that needs to tile a wall or shower floor can do so with confidence, practically eliminating all shower leaks completely. The membrane protects the building structure by creating a complete vapor-shield and watertight envelope behind ceramic tile or stone. Matt doing stress test!

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Focus Floors and Furnishings

APRIL 8, 2013

The concept of flooring tile goes back thousands of years when hard surfaces of various rock forms, baked clay, and ceramic were being used. The early users of these initial tile flooring types needed something to cover their dirt floors that were of a size that could be easily carried to where the floor was located.

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