Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. High-growth potential. Sustainability.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 29, 2017

Like all concrete and natural stone, cement tiles are porous. When installing cement tiles , whether on a floor or wall, they must be sealed before and after grouting to prevent the grout staining the tile. The post How to Seal Cement Tile Grout appeared first on Granada Tile Cement Tile Blog | Tile Ideas, Tips and More.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. You probably need to devote a minimum of 750 square feet of floor space and, more realistically, provide 1,200 square feet and up.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

—Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

” The workshops are open to tile installers and contractors as well as sales personnel and the A&D community. The September schedule, which takes place in North Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and California, is as follows: ● 9/12 Floor & Decor, Charlotte, N.C. ● 9/14 Floor & Decor, Novi, Mich. ●

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. CFI’s hardwood training courses cover everything from how to install a floating floor to direct glue down or stapling. “We

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JUNE 16, 2021

Floors, walls, landscapes, and doors are always prioritized. But redecorating your kitchen can have a significant impact on your property sale value. Wash the floors, paint the walls, wipe the countertops, and organize the silverware. With budget permitting, you can go for stone or concrete countertops for best results.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). and can be installed as-is on a wall or floor, or fabricated.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 30, 2014

There are plenty of typical things to do before listing your home for sale — cleaning, de-cluttering, staging, and so on. We all know of these obvious tasks, but what are some of the less obvious ways to make your home sell fast and stand out amongst the sea of For Sale signs? Image Source: Platinum Series Homes.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 17, 2022

For Starters, Floor and Decor Why Floor and Decor? Although dot matrix printing has come a long way in creating a natural look in ceramic tile to natural stone and wood, there are some distinct differences in $6 to $10 a square foot porcelain and $2 to $4 a square foot material. What to watch for is fit and finish.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new programs for Coverings 2022 —which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. Three educational stages.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Ancient Stone. If this blog is about porcelain, then why does the collection’s name say stone? Because porcelains like our Ancient Stone Collection , are made to look like natural stone. AC’s Ancient Stone Collection in the color Black, used in a commercial setting. Featured Porcelain Collections.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

F or many, the meteoric rise of SPC flooring —the rigid core subsegment of the resilient category—seemed unstoppable. The segment posted astronomical gains over the last several years, beating out every other flooring category in terms of growth as it nabbed share from carpet, hardwood, ceramic and laminate. Understanding the issue.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

A new home, on the other hand, is set in stone, right? Pulling comps can also ensure that you’re not paying more than you have to based on the current sales climate. You’ll get a base price for standard finishes, but each upgrade – think higher-end floors and finishes – will crank up your total price. Not exactly.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

It’s no secret that retail training is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in flooring. However, thanks to the multitude of digital formats available, online training in all its permutations has allowed industry manufacturers, associations and buying groups to stay connected with flooring retailers. Alliance Flooring, Inc.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Turn to the last page, and you’ll find most porcelains are rated for floor use, while some ceramic tiles are only suitable for wall use. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials. From ceramic to porcelain, and glass to natural stone, AC offers a variety of tile materials.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Now, how do we save time and money with smart home renovations for resale? Here’s how to get the biggest bang for your buck, or that higher asking price: Keep It Neutral. The natural color variation in the stone compliments the warm gray quartz counters. has seen a range of homes from clients wanting to buy or sell.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 5, 2017

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. We’ll show you exactly how to incorporate them into your interiors so you can create a space that is both timeless and on trend. Those who want to be extra trendy should look for the stone in shades of white and light gray.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Las Vegas—Mohawk emerged as the big winner in the 2023 Best of Surfaces 2023 competition, a contest cosponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). It helps owners grow sales and improve service. The colors popped,” she said. “I

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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 18, 2021

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Orlando, Fla.— Installation & Fabrication.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

I f the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) wasn’t on your radar before, it should certainly be top of mind now. Topics of discussion included ways to recruit and how to identify potential recruits, fundraising goals and initiatives as well as marketing. Indeed, FCEF’s goal will require a collaborative approach.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

For those of you looking to maximize every inch in your home, check out our tips on how to think big with tile in small bathrooms. Mann’s DC bathroom may be short on floor space, but its walls are tall. The shower floor, however, uses a small area to add big contrast to the overall design. Focus on a Feature.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

So imagine my excitement when I was selected to participate as a panelist in an educational session for tile and stone professionals, Selling Tile: The Internet, the Industry & the Consumer, during Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. At Coverings 2012, Bill Buyok shares tips on How a Social Media Presence Improves Retail Sales.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

and Texas The workshops, spanning three hours in the afternoon or evening, are open to tile installers, contractors, sales personnel and members of the architecture and design community. The post NTCA expands training initiative for 2024 appeared first on Floor Covering News. Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Known for its small-size ceramic products for manufacturers, distributors, architects and other design professionals, Decocer currently sells throughout the United States, which is the company’s primary client and accounts for more than 50% of sales. It’s what we know how to do, what we enjoy crafting, and what makes us unique.”

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). A sales and design associate would be tickled pink to pull together ceramic and marble samples for you.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 3, 2013

This beautiful table is for sale. Its also for sale. This tables made from reclaimed barn timbers and floor boards. This tables made from reclaimed barn timbers and floor boards. Thats a somewhat sad turn of events, however none of the stone or timber used in those old buildings goes to waste. flooring. (30).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 20, 2018

Zillow, the website that values home properties according to local area sales, just released a report on how to add value before selling your home. If you’re thinking granite countertops, wood floors or a new outdoor deck top the list, you might be surprised to read that none of those three are mentioned.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. 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. Jeffrey Steele.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

The backsplash turns up the wow-factor by taking the tile up the wall from floor to ceiling. For more information about glass tile and how to install it, check out our blog entry The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2023

He begins with the famed shepherd boy who felled the mighty giant warrior with nothing more than a sling and a stone three thousand years ago. David and Goliath offers many stories of how challenges are really blessings and vice versa and why underdogs—by changing the game—can be victorious over their more dominant competitors.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Maybe we here at Floor Covering News can reclaim our lives just in time for summer. So a few years ago, I came up with a cockamamie idea: I’ll just call a few of the major players for stats and get their sales figures. My 24-year-old son then taught me how to add columns in Excel. We don’t include stone flooring.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Since tile dealers and distributors are no exception, understanding how to create and manage a blog is key to your social marketing success. Greater visibility means more website traffic, and more website traffic means more sales. Everything Tile and Stone let us branch out into the whole tile and stone industry.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

Today, the company has grown into a multi-category flooring supplier with over $2 billion in annual revenue with additional expansion on the horizon. and Canada, aims to deliver them when, where and how its customers need them. If you ask my dad, he’ll tell you we’re not really in the business of tile and stone and flooring.

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