Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, has announced its new 2023 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. Shaw Floors has also announced its 2023 Phase I hard surface introductions featuring alluring, modern and performance-driven styles. New 2023 styles include: Anso Colorwall.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2024

—It has been billed as “the Surfaces of the Northeast,” and for many retailers located in New England, upstate New York and parts of Pennsylvania, NRF Distributors’ New England Flooring Market (NEFM) is indeed their signature flooring event of the season. echoing a refrain shared by many of his fellow retailers.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. If that weren’t enough, the organizers of Coverings also offered a wide-ranging conference program comprising more than 70 informative seminars and demonstration sessions targeting every segment of the industry, all free of charge, and many with CEU credits.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Toronto, Ontario—Torlys has launched RigidTile Firm Premier, a collection of SPC tile patterns in matte finishes with realistic painted grout lines. Crafted with character, colors Modena and Amherst have crosscut “scratched concrete” linear patterns to create an industrial look.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Therefore, it shouldnt be surprising that Coverings , always a step ahead of other industry-related shows, took the power of Pinterest and literally ran with it! floor tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Meanwhile, a host of new prefabricated furnishing options and collaborations with the world’s leading design firms signaled the strength of the industry while carbon-neutral collections and the workings of a new industry ISO standard for embodied carbon demonstrated contributions to the future of the built environment.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 13, 2023

W ith the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in our rearview mirrors—as far as much of the industry is concerned—trade show season is in full swing and has already garnered much excitement. To help the industry ease its eagerness, FCNews has rolled out The Great Reveal 2023 — a platform to provide the industry a sneak peek at the newness to come.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

We are always mindful of having the right flooring at the right time. The disposable trends work well for the paint, clothing and cosmetic industries. But flooring is different. Flooring is an investment in the home, so it is essential to balance timeless flooring with the latest trends. Personalization.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Complementing the forthcoming shift in color preferences is the desire for a refined industrial aesthetic. From detailed marble veining to textured slate and smooth concrete, stone-inspired ceramic slabs enrich floors, walls, countertops and facades with layers of understated movement and finesse. Cerlat, Omega. Stone Slabs.

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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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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Cement tiles add elegance and dimension to the room Cement tiles add texture and dimension to the floor, wall or stairs the decorate. This means the color layer is much thicker than it would be in a hand-painted tile, making it last much longer. They can also be used in industrial, rustic and even elegant designs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Match the color palettes from today’s leading paint manufacturers to create a motif or design with bold colors. “No Combined with our industry leading tile and stone installation systems, customers can now select and build from a single source supplier—from the substrate up—while leveraging the industry’s most comprehensive warranty.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Often tile installers don’t have the opportunity to get formal training in the industry.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Sprays and drips of paint linger fortuitously behind in what is often a pleasing, albeit unplanned canvas beyond the canvas, the company said. Pattern of Time LVT is part of Mohawk Group’s Better Together Initiatives—a wide range of programs that allows specifiers to broaden and maximize the positive impact of their flooring selections.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here’s another fun fact about art that might blow your mind: The most expensive painting ever sold was the “Salvator Mundi” by Da Vinci, at a staggering $450 million, or the cost of around 10 Gulfstream G-450’s, dubbed “Hollywood’s Private Jet”. Paintings are just one aspect of the art realm, and art is a very subjective term to many.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. Talavera hand-painted tile, used on the risers of a staircase, adds instant drama.

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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. What we have learned as a sourcing show is people want to look at new trends, patterns, styles, technologies and don’t want to leave the show floor. 2 in Las Vegas. It will help.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2024

Alliance Flooring co-CEOs, Ryan Dunn and Kevin Logue. O r l and o —The early returns on the Alliance Flooring new Perfect Home retail merchandising system and technology platform point to a clear-cut winner that will ultimately yield higher margins for dealers and more satisfied customers.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

From decorative floors to graphic wallpaper, we love to have fun with pattern and color. To give a similar look, we selected one of our decorative hand-painted tiles, coming soon , designed by the lovely Lauren Liess. Want to have something easier to clean than paint? The FUN Factor. Personalize It. HOW-TO CREATE THE LOOK!

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2023

I n 2021, during the height of the pandemic, my husband and I opened our first home improvement retail store: Blue Mist Paint & Flooring in Spartanburg S.C. This is where I feel like I have stepped up my game in this industry. I can talk all things flooring with the best of them.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The popular luxury vinyl construction took the industry by storm a mere handful of years ago and raised the resilient category up to the fastest growing and highest selling in decades. There’s a reason why more than 90% of commercial floors are glue down. But that’s where a glue-down floor can shine. “If

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Ceramic tile is by far one of the most design savvy, alluring categories in the industry. One of MSI’s retail partners, Yates Flooring in Lubbock, Texas, features tile prominently and uses a key strategy of grouping color and material to help make the sale. Don’t underestimate the power of paint,” she said. Seeing is believing.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

By Robert Persons—In recent years, retail industries have had to adapt to the new landscape, which involves both at-home shopping and online selling. FCNews spoke with several flooring retailers who shared their secrets to mobile showroom success. Karyn Mitchell, Simply Floors, Denver, Colo. Send only the best qualified reps.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2020

Take a look at this week’s Top 5 Design Blog for some design inspiration taken straight from the music industry! The raw timber ceiling contrasted against the slate floors offer the notion of increased natural light in an area where shade from trees may seem omnipresent. Red Bull Doesn’t Just Give You Wings.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 27, 2014

Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

For 20 years, the PANTONE COTY has influenced the design community, be it fashion, industrial design, or home furnishings. The Institute selects the color based on a mix of research and trend analysis, such as: the entertainment industry, new artists, popular world travel destinations, or socio-economic conditions.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Glazed porcelain floor tile and glazed ceramic wall and mosaic tile. Suitable for floor, wall and countertop applications. Large-format floor options command any space, while the 12 x 24 Ripple wall tile and Trapezoid mosaic create a geometric illusion for the curious creative. Glazed porcelain floor and mosaic tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

In fact, many successful flooring retailers know when to turn away business, even telling potential customers that they might be better served going elsewhere. What can I do to help you narrow down your selections?’” —TRAVIS CARLSON, Carlson’s Flooring America, Fort Myers, Fla. Have you painted your walls recently?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 26, 2019

Painted geometric wall patterns. Create a custom feel in your room by painting a geometric pattern on the wall. Searches for geometric paint: +225%. Save your favorite geometric paint Pin, whip out some painter’s tape and paint some geometric patterns on your wall to get in on this Pinterest home trend.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 28, 2020

Commercial Interior Contractors Corporation (CIC) has joined the Fuse Alliance , a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors. CIC offers installation and maintenance of carpet, carpet tile, resilient flooring, ceramic tile and hardwood flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Flooring retailers have a lot on their minds these days—from running a business profitably to improving customer service to wondering whether their installation crew can handle the volume/schedule. To that end, Floor Covering News polled a group of retailers to find out what they believe will be their biggest challenges of 2024.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 30, 2020

The tile we felt added to the industrial-Italian vibe Diesel Ribbed Oxide with its texture and color, it could be used on an accent wall to add even more dimension to the space. We love the idea of using a durable porcelain wood tile for the floor, like our Enigma Legno porcelain , adds texture and balance to the lightness of the space.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Notable Projects “While traditional design principles are critical to understand and honor, I love to mix them with mid-century modern, industrial, and vintage eclectic.” From that point on, Bennett became intensely immersed in art — focusing on drawing self-portraits, painting, and charcoal work.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

FCNews publisher Steven Feldman sat down with MSI co-CEO Raj Shah earlier this year to discuss the dynamics impacting the industry at large and MSI in particular. With interest rates reaching recent record highs there has been significant slowdown in numerous parts of the industry. It’s become quite an industry, actually.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This year’s show coincided with fears of a 2023 downturn as still-elevated inflation, high interest rates and weakness in some housing sectors painted a sobering economic picture. We’re encouraged about the coming year,” said Chet Graham, president of Marquis Industries/ Gulistan, echoing a familiar refrain. “The

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many New Yorkers are opting for eco-friendly materials like bamboo flooring, which is both renewable and durable. In addition, low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints are becoming popular for their minimal environmental impact and improved indoor air quality. Thus, in such cases, you should play with artificial lights.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2019

Retro paint colors have us falling in love right now. The paint and decor colors of the 1970s are making their way back into today’s color palettes. Everything from paint color and carpets to stoves and refrigerators could be found in colors like Avocado Green, Harvest Gold and Burnt Orange. Image: MindfulDaze.

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