Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—For several years now the flooring industry has dealt with a shortage in labor, particularly in the area of qualified flooring installers. FCNews spoke with several dealers who are tackling the labor shortage head on to gauge their strategies for finding and retaining qualified candidates. We host CTI tests.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

“We believe home builders will find our LVT products to be of exceptional quality, high design and price accessible.”. Designed for easy maintenance and installation, both collections come in a glue-down format. Designed for easy maintenance and installation, both collections come in a glue-down format.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

However, not all products are created equal and only those complete with next-level innovations will find homes at specialty retail stores. Bruce (AHF): Comfortstone AHF Products’ Bruce brand recently introduced its Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic.

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Tile Talk

JULY 22, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?"

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Expressive Ideas is the new vinyl-based tile (VBT) innovation from AHF Contract that will be featured at NeoCon 2022. The VBT product line, exclusively from AHF Products, offers lower maintenance and life-cycle costs versus traditional vinyl composition tile (VCT) tile, with colors developed specifically for commercial environments.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 30, 2020

Each six-foot repeat includes more than a thousand rotating motifs, making the overall pattern impossible to find. Fabricate is available in Powerbond for quick installation in large spaces or modular tile for smaller areas and creative inserts, creating ideal flooring solutions for office, education and hospitality spaces.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

—AHF Products is launching Hartco Contract, a new line of vinyl plank and tile floors including SPC rigid core, loose lay thick LVT and dry back traditional LVT, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl sheet designed for light commercial, multi-family and manufactured housing installations.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. 2015 TCNA Tile Initiative. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. Porcelain Tile Certification. Market Reports.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

UL-Certified EPD for North American-Made Ceramic Tile Paves the Way for Points, Credits, and Compliance in Green Construction. Tile Council Recognizes Industry “Guru” Dave Gobis With 2015 TCNA Tile Person of the Year Award. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The core technology features Envision AI, which designs intricate wood and tile patterns; DSE, which adds authentic textures; and TruBevel, which aims to perfect the edges. Fit for high-traffic residential and commercial spaces with many unique styles, it is designed to help consumers find the perfect style to complement their new décor.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Whether you are preparing for the future or desire a clean, sleek look, a curbless shower (aka level entry shower or barrier free shower) can offer homeowners with a timeless installation. Curbless shower installation by Collins Tile and Stone, Northern VA. Installed on 2x wood joists, truss joists, and TJI joists.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MARCH 13, 2018

Virginia Tile's Brent Stoller is a serial Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program hands-on testing host. He also regularly hosts Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) evaluations in the Virginia Tile facility in Kansas City, KS. Brent is also actively involved in CTEF as a Board Member.

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ISC Surfaces

JANUARY 30, 2017

Vortex Sequence by Florida Tile is inspired by the elegant Varana stone found in Italy. Sequence’s soft, flat surface and rectified edges allow for tight, nearly seamless installations. Florida Tile is available from ISC Surfaces in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Central / Southern Illinois. All sizes noted are in inches.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 17, 2018

announced that Mark Holman is the 2017 4 th quarter recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship. He studied Civil Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and opened a commercial flooring installation business.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Owner and certified home stager, Malena Kaplan, of the Bethesda-based company MK Staging & Design, LLC. AC’s tile was used throughout the bathroom, from the shower walls and accent, to the wood-look tile on the floor. Not sure how much it will cost to take out that outdated tile floor and install new porcelain?

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Anderson Tuftex Discover Discover was designed with no pattern match required for installation. Inspired by the aerial views of urban Mediterranean landscapes, Anderson Tuftex crafted the organic pattern of Discover to create a bold statement and ease the headache that comes with installing a patterned carpet.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

To my knowledge, we have never competed with Amazon or Wayfair,” said Penny Carnino, director of operations at Grigsby’s Carpet, Tile and Hardwood, Tulsa, Okla. “We Amazon and Wayfair, however, also sell a wide selection of flooring online with the option for professional installation.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project.

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Tile Excellence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Foundation Drain Tile and Two Options for Waterproofing Your Basement [As promised, Tile Excellence, Inc. will feature guest bloggers and content from associates as it relates to DIY and Consumer Help on Tile Installation and General Contractor Issues here on Ask Tile Excellence.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 6, 2012

Many of your customers will still find you, but why make it difficult? When researching tile and stone, your potential customer will turn to your website and your Facebook page for an initial impression. Do you have beautiful installation images in your photo galleries? How will this tile look once it’s installed?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2023

So, I took a big risk and left my 17 years in healthcare and we took the appropriate steps to open our first brick-and-mortar location where we sold cabinetry, tile, flooring and hardware. I even moved onto installation. We also realized we couldn’t successfully run our renovations business and our own showroom at the same time.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. One might say Donato Pompo’s career in tile was foreordained. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Whether you are preparing for the future or desire a clean, sleek look, a curbless shower (aka level entry shower or barrier free shower) can offer homeowners with a timeless installation. Curbless shower installation by Collins Tile and Stone, Northern VA. Installed on 2x wood joists, truss joists, and TJI joists.

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Ciao Tile

MAY 3, 2010

Part 2 of our interview with Mary Yocum, Western Regional Sales Manager for Crossville and one of the key voices in the North American tile market. Q: What is the most common mistake people make when using tile in their home? The skill of that installer is a critical part of the completed project. News and Commentary'

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

“In resilient products, wood looks are refined with fewer knotholes and less dramatic graining; popular tile looks feature designs that mimic high-end materials. At 60 x 9 x ½, boards are thicker than most average vinyl planks yet lightweight, making them especially sturdy, commercial-friendly and easy to install. Mannington.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. How can the tile contractor help the architect?

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

JULY 13, 2016

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. How can the tile contractor help the architect?

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. Moreover, the cement used for producing these tiles is supplied by an Energy Star Certified factory.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. your next tile project. However, I couldnt wait any longer to introduce our newest line of cement tiles, Rustic Cement Tiles Pavers. Rustic Cement Tile Pavers Come in a Variety of Colors & Sizes. Where to Use Cement Tile Pavers This line of cement tiles is our most versatile ever.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles. The same philosophy also applies to the time-tested look and durability of handmade cement tiles, in this case, Arabesque cement tiles. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. Arabesque Conche Spanish Paver Handmade Cement Tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 14, 2020

“For example, we have a local restaurant that is closed, so we are doing a $6,000 carpet tile re-do of the entire restaurant. What’s more, Smiddy is a certified paramedic. Some retailers are finding success with residential installs consumers approve while stuck at home. Ramping up residential .

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 26, 2019

You don’t want to find asbestos in your home. You can often find asbestos in exposed insulation. Inside the home, it could be in your kitchen walls, bathroom vinyl flooring tiles, and old-fashioned popcorn ceilings,” Walsh says. Certified professionals can safely remove this dangerous material. What is asbestos?

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Conestoga Tile

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Whether you are preparing for the future or desire a clean, sleek look, a curbless shower (aka level entry shower or barrier free shower) can offer homeowners with a timeless installation. Curbless shower installation by Collins Tile and Stone, Northern VA. Installed on 2x wood joists, truss joists, and TJI joists.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Arabesque Cement Tile Spanish Pavers. New Arabesque Cement Tiles Bring Spanish Flair to Any Décor. Our newest line of cement tile offers not only a classic, time-tested look, but also the durability and craftsmanship of traditional handmade cement tile. Introducing Arabesque Cement Tile!

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

“We see continued growth across all three categories—broadloom, carpet tile and hard surfaces. Aladdin has a bevy of offerings for Main Street, from 100% waterproof hard surface selections to carpet tile in a coordinated broadloom segment, and solution-dyed PET and nylon. Our approach is DIY, which stands for Design it Yourself.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Further, by using our Spanish Paver Tiles, youll feel good knowing your choice is also good for the environment. Like what you see?

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