Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 9, 2024

Following more than four years of research efforts and investments of around €10 million , Gruppo Romani is presenting its first Smart Tiles, a range of innovative surfaces capable of integrating with the latest home automation systems. This invention is driving our group to explore new fields of application for ceramic tiles.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Daltile’s new Outlander features the company’s StepWise technology that provides 2x more slip-resistance than regular tile, for a seamless indoor/outdoor space. S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. Seen here is MSI’s Soreno Grigio porcelain tile and pavers.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. Still, flooring once again was able to continue its positive trajectory in dollar sales, which it has done every year since the Great Recession of 2008-09 except for the pandemic-impacted 2020.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

It’s common knowledge among industry observers that commercial tends to lag behind residential activity—at least during normal business cycles anyway. Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. billion, according to FCNews research.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile announced its complete suite of products with a new 2022/2023 tile product catalog , available both in print and online. The post Emser releases new tile product catalog appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2023

When the dust settled, Floor Covering News research found the resilient flooring category as a whole generated $9.522 billion in sales in 2022, a 13% increase over 2021’s $8.426 billion—much of that thanks to LVT. When taking total flooring sales into account , resilient gained market share in 2022. of sales and 29.2%

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 28, 2023

a beloved hardwood flooring industry legend who passed away in October 2022, Mullican Flooring is encouraging individuals to contribute to a National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Education and Research Foundation (ERF) Named Scholarship Fund in his name. He was the backbone of the NWFA. He served in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

—Starting this month, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is initiating a fundraiser to support Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) in a unique format: a coloring book. Tile Artistry is available for $15 each, shipping included, starting Nov. 8 on the NTCA website.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In the wake of COVID-19 concerns for surface hygiene, Why Tile has published a collection of resources defining the health benefits of ceramic tile coverings. Why Tile’s purpose to be an educational resource on the advantages of ceramic tile has never been more critical,” said Eric Astrachan, executive director, TCNA.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2022

The word “unprecedented” has aptly described the unexpected growth the flooring industry experienced in 2021 despite supply chain challenges, rising costs and the ongoing effects of the pandemic. When taking total flooring sales into account, resilient flooring sales comprised 31.6% of total dollar sales and 29.2%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Resilient flooring remains the fastest growing flooring category in the industry, and 2019 again saw it dominate its competitors. FCNews research put the category at $5.433 billion in sales in 2019, an industry-leading 10.5% 1 challenge for the flooring industry in 2020.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

The consensus among the major resilient flooring suppliers is that once the dust clears, 2023 will see resilient sales down mid-to-high single digits. “A In fact, FCNews ’ Statistical issue showed just how important price increases were to the flooring industry in 2022. In terms of volume, the category saw just a 4.7%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 28, 2013

According to the latest Catalina Report on Ceramic Tile released by Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC), ceramic tile has led the recovery in U.S. floor coverings sales. floor coverings, hard surface flooring, and combined ceramic/stone/glass tile markets.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

Every now and then it’s important to take a step back and look around the industry. And while a “rising star” might imply those new to the industry, it doesn’t stop there. We’ve taken note of companies—big and small, new and old—that have recently stepped up their game to the betterment of the industry.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. O nboarding a successful tile program at the retail level is no easy feat. This means that you can sell fewer tiles to achieve the same revenue compared to other types of flooring.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

The tile industry has been through a lot the past five years. But tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s By Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe, leaving destroyed economies and industries in its wake. 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.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2021

While the flooring industry has been a “man’s world” for decades, women are rising in the ranks and accomplishing incredible things that have helped move the industry forward. Cheryl Acierno has been engaged in the floor covering industry for her entire career, owning Acierno & Company for the past 21 years.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. But those tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

By Ken Ryan While the residential flooring market started to take off in the second half of 2020, fueled by the home renovation boom spurred by the COVID-19 shutdown, Main Street commercial was stuck in neutral as scores of restaurants, hair salons and other small shops closed for extended periods. Seizing opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2024

Ashley’s unparalleled dedication and strategic acumen have been pivotal in shaping the trajectory of Florida Tile, and for this last year, Panariagroup USA. In recognition of her exceptional leadership abilities, Donaldson was honored with the 2019 Coverings Rock Star award after only two years in the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2023

hardwood flooring category took a big step back in 2022. Floor Covering News research shows hardwood flooring revenues fell 9.8% Industry observers attribute the disparity in sales to volume activity primarily to higher material and production costs in the face of slower sales. last year to $2.41

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2022

Dalton—Laticrete has been added to the list of supporters for the The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF). The second round of the 10-week basic flooring installation program at GNTC is already underway. Partnering with FCEF helps us fulfill that promise from the very beginning with new flooring craftsmen.”.

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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

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Flooring retailers say trusted brands like Invista’s Stainmaster are serving them well in 2020. The early stages of 2020 revealed the kind of promise the carpet industry had longed for: innovative new offerings breathing life into a segment that had been losing share to hard surfaces for more than a decade. By Ken Ryan.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Las Vegas—On February 26, City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, honored Jeff Lorberbaum, CEO of Mohawk Industries, along with Kevin Campbell, president of Moen Americas, and Tom Koos, president and CEO of PrimeSource Brands, with the prestigious Spirit of Life Award.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

That is when I stopped laughing and began to seriously contemplate the flooring industry as a viable option. Could I really handle running a business and make a name for myself in an industry that is dominated by men? My father purchased a small flooring business when I was 10 years old. I was shocked. This is my dream.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. Following is a sneak peak of new Emser Tile products and corresponding current style directions. A Twist on Classic Subway Tile.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

W hy are flooring suppliers bullish about growth prospects for Main Street when most economic indicators convey uncertainty? There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

American Olean’s Foyer, which utilizes digital printing technology, is a striking marble-look tile designed to create a lasting impression. Digital printing may just now be making its way into the manufacturing process of some flooring categories, but for ceramic it has been changing the game for more than a decade.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

As part of the SCADpro program, Daltile recently worked with a team of students on a specialized research and development project. We were thrilled to partner with some of this country’s most talented young creative minds to address these questions,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

As we embarked on the grueling task of compiling our industry statistics for 2021 , I was probably more intrigued than ever as to what the final results would be. We knew the industry would be up, but how much? The industry was up 16.3% Home Depot reported flooring sales of $9.225 billion, up 13.1%, or $1.05

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” The post NSI launches new embodied carbon CEU course appeared first on Floor Covering News. These EPDs showcase natural stone’s low embodied carbon compared to manmade materials. .

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Tile is everywhere. From the backsplash of your kitchen, the floors of your shower, the walls of your local bar, to the lobby of your favorite hotel – there’s no questioning the fact that tile covers some of our favorite and most intimate spaces. Tile Helps Create Healthy Spaces.

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