Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2022

The popularity of bamboo and cork flooring remains strong despite the intense competition from the deluge of LVP/SPC products. However, despite all these positive attributes , bamboo and cork flooring products cannot sell themselves. Position the products appropriately. Others recommend a different approach.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

—Mapei Corporation and Mohawk Industries’ Daltile/Mohawk Group businesses have signed as headline sponsors of the Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18. Mapei is proud to be a headline sponsor for the first Flooring Sustainability Summit,” said Brittany Storm, the company’s sustainability manager. “At

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News. Pendleton, S.C.—Technical

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

It seems like every supplier of flooring has jumped on the waterproof bandwagon to reap the benefits of the industry’s fastest growing category—and for good reason. Dealers across the country report that “waterproof flooring,” when positioned correctly , draws in more consumers than any other tagline in today’s market. Lions Floor.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Here from May 28 to May 30, 2024, the company will showcase its commitment to elevating the quality and performance of flooring products. “Our presence at Domotex Asia is a testament to our ongoing dedication to providing our partners with the tools and cutting-edge technologies that redefine industry standards.” .

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think the vibe is very good,” said Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Daltile. The product integrates porcelain tile with LED lighting to create a backlit look for users. The products Daltile launched at the show were Divinium, Acreage, Artcrafted and Gamma.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Stu Kinney Kinney, an accomplished national account sales manager, offers experience in the flooring industry. Walworth steps into Virginia Tile as a regional sales manager for the commercial division, armed with nearly two decades of experience in the interior design industry, focusing on tile solutions.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

This year’s Rock Star recipients epitomize the industry’s most resourceful and exceptional young professionals who consistently innovate as forerunners of achievement, setting new standards in performance and excellence to further industry advancement.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Somerset, Ky.;

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Trend analysis, worldwide procurement, sales expertise and leadership has led to this comprehensive catalog that delineates Emser’s array of offerings.”

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Despite headaches within the economy —namely high interest/mortgage rates— resilient flooring suppliers are pointing to continued growth in 2024. Dick Quinlan senior VP sales and marketing, Wellmade What is your projection for the category in 2024? Many supply chain risks remain for products imported from abroad.

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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

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Offering a unique combination of design versatility, easy installation and high-end performance, Karndean LooseLay aims to set the standard for commercial LVT. Engineered and manufactured for installation as a floating floor, the product also can be glued down if a project requires.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. The heart and soul of local communities witnessed a resilient rebound.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2022

Waregem, Belgium—Unilin Technologies said it will launch SquareClic, a technology that ensures a perfectly aligned floor throughout the whole installation, at TISE 2022. According to Unilin, the flooring industry has been looking for a solution to make checkerboard pattern installations with a click system for a long time.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. Premier Flooring Center. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. “The

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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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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Scott Jones, John Thompson and Andy Friedlander are the company’s new territory sales managers for south and east Texas and eastern North Carolina. Every new employee we bring on is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about flooring, and we are really excited to have them on board with us.”. Scott Jones. John Thompson.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

“When homeowners redesign or remodel a room, they are doing a lot more than just the floors,” said Carole Cross, founder and CEO, Mobile Marketing. Now they’re able to visualize and see their floors along with countertops and walls. On the builder side of our business, it is common to install backsplashes at the same time as flooring.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2024

Columbus, Ohio—AFS Group (America’s Floor Source), a top-five independent flooring retailer, has acquired the assets and intellectual property of Lewis Floor & Home (Lewis). We look forward to growing our premium product offering and making continued investments in marketing, merchandising, technology and training.”

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Lux Flooring’s SPC products feature a 22-mil thickness and a virgin stone core for added durability. W hile some flooring companies aim to be many different things to many different retailers—providing a breadth of product categories from wood to resilient to ceramic—Lux Flooring’s focus is singular: SPC luxury vinyl flooring.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2023

H ardwood may very well be the most aspirational flooring product (next to stone or ceramic tile). To that end, hardwood suppliers across the board are leveraging emerging innovations designed to enhance both the visual characteristics as well as the performance attributes of the product.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

They don’t make the flooring products consumers buy; they provide the underlying technology that makes the floors they buy even better. Using our TrueGrout technology, suppliers of rigid core flooring and laminate can achieve the same visual without the shortcomings of tile.”

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. The grout can be easily applied and cleaned afterward, resulting in a fully installed waterproof floor within a couple of hours.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

“It’s difficult to think of an honor that could be more fitting,” said Samantha Lisi, vice president of commercial sales. Better for the planet Made with the company’s K-Wave friction-grip backing to keep the flooring in place, Karndean LooseLay can be installed without full-spread adhesive. We’re proud and humbled by the recognition.”

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 1, 2023

In 2023, EnergieKer has obtained UNI EN ISO 14001: 2015 certification demonstrating its commitment to minimise the environmental impact of its production processes. EnergieKer’s investments are focused on protecting all environmental resources on every production line and to ensuring compliance with the highest green economy standards.

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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. The post Coverings releases 2023 education lineup appeared first on Floor Covering News. Register for Coverings 2023 here.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2021

Now is the time to delve deeper than ever into consumers’ rapidly shifting preferences and priorities and to develop new products, services and even business models to meet those needs. I anticipate that the flooring industry as a whole is poised for a period of solid growth over the next five-plus years. SOLID GROWTH AHEAD.

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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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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. compared to 2019. and 4.3%, respectively.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

acquired Dalton-based Professional Testing Laboratory (PTL), a leading testing company that works with players across the floor covering industry. The acquisition of PTL allows Renew Lab Partners to further develop its testing capabilities for a wider range of products. The acquisition, he noted, will broaden that exposure measurably.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 13, 2024

It’s a quickly evolving field, one that will make us much more productive, and this will require us to adapt.” FCNews reached out to a dozen flooring retailers regarding their thoughts on AI technologies. Floor Coverings, San Jose, Calif. I’m interested in known, trackable production, impact and results.”

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 23, 2021

Carrollton, Texas— LM Flooring has announced its largest product launch in the brand’s 20-year history with four new collections as well as extensions to four of its most popular lines, totaling 55 new SKUs launching in the fall. The Reserve offers a 7.5-inch inch fixed width; and The Glenn a multi-width 4-inch, 5-inch and 6.5-inch

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

It was precisely this mode of installation that made laminate flooring such a new and exciting product category when it first began appearing in retail showrooms in the U.S. It’s all about keeping pace with the attributes that end users of hard surface products demand today. market nearly 30 years ago.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

FCNews has announced the winners of its inaugural FCN novation Awards, a new initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies in the flooring industry today. Hardwood—(Woodura) Valinge Flooring. And innovation is what drives sales at retail. Ceramic—(Defend) Daltile.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

By acknowledging those innovations that are decided to be a cut above the rest, suppliers and their products receive credit and gain additional exposure. Suppliers are asked to submit only one innovation per product category. Flooring products will be judged based on design and/or performance (technology). Rigid core/WPC.

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