Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As many business owners and commercial contractors know too well, certain industries have particularly strict commercial flooring standards for the health and safety of the building’s occupants. Tile promotes healthy air quality as it does not trap allergens like dust, pet hair, or pollen.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2021

.” series of free webinars in celebration of National Indoor Air Quality Month, Tarkett capped the month with a donation of 24,520 square feet of asthma- and allergy-friendly certified flooring to Breathe DC, which will use the flooring to help families in the Washington, D.C.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

The goal of the joint training, according to Merkrete national sales manager, Todd Boos, was to provide sales teams with a better understanding of industry standards as well as knowledge to become a better resource for customers. The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The schedule includes 10 free, standards-based tile installation workshops, plus an art glass panel training session. Each NTCA Workshop is presented by NTCA technical trainers who have been installing tile themselves for many years or who still maintain their tile installation business. 12/12 – Floor & Decor, La Quinta, Calif.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The content is aligned with industry standards and methods, ensuring relevance and applicability. Jackson, Miss.—The

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

Originally published by Fishman Flooring Solutions. ARDEX Receives 2017 Vendor Partner Award from Fishman Flooring Solutions. ARDEX Americas is a flooring industry pacesetter in developing and manufacturing high-performance products used for concrete repair and resurfacing, substrate preparation and flooring installation.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 8, 2024

In addition to this new color, Mirage Floors also launched the Exclusive grade in its DreamVille and Muse collections. This grade presents a clearer look than the Character grade but provides wood planks with some pronounced and nuanced coloration with a limited range of color variation.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 28, 2023

Each year, the award is presented to booths that excel in terms of their concept, design, creativity and overall layout. It combined a creative concept with the latest tile trends in keeping with the reputation for innovation that has made Edimax Astor Ceramiche a standard-bearer of Italian quality worldwide. www.edimaxastor.it

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 22, 2018

A tile cement floor might not sound like the most important element in a restaurant. But a bold and beautiful floor makes an immediate statement to diners and leaves a lasting impression. They also expect it to be cohesive by presenting a theme, making a statement, having an inviting atmosphere , and decor that unifies the space.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Eventgoers will be able to benefit from live demonstrations, show floor tours with pre-recorded audio, interactive sessions and partner education. A panel of experts will present a comprehensive review of everything from hot and cold weather challenges and moisture management to collaboration with architecture partners.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Although each brand functions as a stand-alone product line in the marketplace, these three powerhouse brands work together to present the market with a variety of color, design, size, shape, texture and price point needed to bring design dreams for a home or commercial space to life, according to the brands.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and a prominent manufacturer of high-tech porcelain and stoneware solutions , will present three new American-made high tech porcelain collections at Coverings 2024 in booth 7136. The post Stonepeak Ceramics debuts new collections at Coverings appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

A robust lineup of complimentary learning opportunities, including live demonstrations, curated show floor tours, interactive sessions and partner education, will span all tile and stone industry segments. McGrath will present the underreported environmental and human health impacts associated with Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The David Fell Spirit of Service Award is presented in memory of David Fell, president of BG Hoadley Quarries. Presented to recognize a company or individual involved with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. The post Greg Osterhout, Sam Arcot receive NSI awards appeared first on Floor Covering News. projects, visit here.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 1, 2021

Ceramic facades set the bar for sustainable standards very high. Enduring and Resistant Floors. It endures against both natural and unnatural forces, presenting a high degree of resistance to treading and abrasion. Ventilated facades. This gives it hypoallergenic properties that prevent the growth of bacteria. Estilker, Puzzle.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Flooring industry professionals, premier commercial flooring contractors, distributors, manufacturers and consultants will connect virtually at FCICA’s annual mid-year event, titled Connecting the Flooring Community. The event also includes five educational sessions, 10 associate presentations and networking happy hours.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Thanks to their commitment to research and innovation, Spanish companies are crafting solutions that present profound advances in the possibilities ceramic walls, floors and countertops can offer. And this is an area where Tile of Spain manufacturers are relentlessly progressing in new production processes. Rosa Gres, Biostop Series.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2023

Bostik will partner with The National Flooring Contractors Apprenticeship Program (NFCAP) to aid in the group’s nationwide training program. Its goal is to set standards within the flooring industry by training a new generation of flooring tradesmen who ultimately become professionally certified. Wauwatosa, Wis.—Bostik

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In years past, Florim USA has shared winning booths with its parent company, presenting tile produced and distributed in both countries. We wanted to acknowledge that recognition by presenting our products in a dedicated space.”. The post Florim’s MileStone brand to debut at Coverings appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Manufactured from clay and other naturally-occurring minerals, ceramic tile does not contain the chemicals present in other floor coverings that are receiving increased attention for their possible adverse health effects, such as formaldehyde, VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Contessa by Interceramic.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 31, 2013

Available in a variety of popular styles, designs and finishes, CUSTOM’s new Profiles and Transitions create smooth transitions between rooms, bridge gaps between different types of flooring or tile materials and protect the edges of ceramic tile and natural stone for an even, professional finish. Industry Insights'

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Las Vegas—While many of the laminate, SPC and hybrid/rigid core products aim to deliver more value to the consumer, a significant portion of hardwood flooring products showcased at Surfaces this year targeted the upper echelon of the market. Hallmark Floors Hallmark Floors’ Mark Casper alongside a few best sellers.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

The Installation Innovation Stage, formerly known as the Installation Demonstration Stage, will present live demonstrations for installing a wide variety of new products and learning techniques to make tile and stone installations highly successful. The post Coverings unveils special programs for 2022 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 7, 2023

Marazzi, present in Spain with production plants at Castellón de la Plana since the early ‘80s, opens the doors of its first flagship showroom in Madrid. The partners who have contributed to the showroom’s realisation include world design leaders such as Signature Kitchen Suite, Sovet, Gessi and Ideal Standard.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

The International Surface Event (TISE) was held in-person here and re – e merged as an event full of connection, innovation and intention for the floor covering , stone and tile industries, show organizers said. Las Vegas, Nev.— New and notable. The June experience had several differentiators from previously held events.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

—Beauflor USA is reintroducing its luxury vinyl flooring collection, Pure, to the marketplace. The collection has also been reengineered and thoroughly retested to ensure the flooring meets all certification and market standards. The post Beauflor USA reintroduces Pure collection appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Knowing and understanding standards and specifications is key to growing the tile industry,” said Chris Kain, digital technical manager, TEC. The post CTEF to promote certification, training at TISE 2024 appeared first on Floor Covering News. Three openings remain for January 25. To pre-register, visit here.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

H as a customer ever called you complaining about hardwood floors cupping? Or about resilient floors having issues? Claims usually start with testing for moisture—not only in the flooring itself but also in the subfloor. Sometimes, they may be obvious—such as hardwood floors warping, cupping, or even buckling.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Attendees of the February 23 digital experience will be presented with complimentary industry content, featuring three live educational webinars that offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), along with robust on-demand content. The post Coverings adds Coverings Connected dates appeared first on Floor Covering News. 24, 2021, at 2 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Fall 2023 launch Fyre The handcrafted glazed ceramic wall tile presents a new and unique shade variation, making this a one-of-a-kind series. Eforea Although delicately designed, Eforea has hidden strength within its porcelain composition, allowing the collection to go on both walls and floors. Suitable for floor and wall applications.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group, and named John Cierech of Tennessee Marble Company its 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2020

Mannington Commercial will conduct a new CEU presentation and host a virtual product launch of the new Amtico Signature Collection at this year’s Virtual NeCon, NeoConnect , on June 9 and 10. “We “Join us for a CEU presentation as we explore the fundamentally changing way people use spaces. Calhoun, Ga.— EST / 11 a.m.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 9, 2021

Intro to the 2021 LVP Selling Guide: Fourteen years ago, Floor Covering News pub­lished its first educational supplement, the Re­tailer Guide to Hardwood Flooring , to great acclaim. The category goes by many names: lux­ury vinyl plank (LVP), luxury vinyl flooring (LVF) and, historically, luxury vinyl tile.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This year’s event is themed “Design Anew” and will include new product launches from leading and emerging brands, as well as presentations from industry leaders. Following is a curated selection of several new commercial offerings that will be showcased at NeoCon 2021: ARMSTRONG FLOORING. collection. MOHAWK GROUP.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award was presented to Picco Group for their work on the Utopia project in Grand Rapids, Mich. The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. The post Picco Group receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. Premier Flooring Center. For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. The Dixie Group. Rigid Core.

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