Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

AHF Products has officially purchased assets of Crossville, Inc., This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

T he tremendous excitement surrounding the waterproof flooring category has spurred an array of both natural and synthetic products—and even some innovative, water-resistant hybrid materials. The products are also 100% waterproof, allowing for “whole home flooring” with authentic hardwood visuals in every room.

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APRIL 2, 2024

Dalton—The Artistic Elements carpet tile collection from J+J Flooring was inspired by the foundational building blocks of art: line, shape, color, value, texture, space and form. We are excited and proud to be able to offer products of this caliber at such a competitive price point.”

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) added a five-category “product use classification system” in ANSI A326.3 “ A merican National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.” The five product use categories are as follows: Interior, Dry (ID).

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Flooring industry leaders have begun hosting a new event, the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit, to be held July 17-18 here. The event is co-hosted by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA).

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APRIL 12, 2022

—After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) said the ANSI ASC A108 Committee approved the standard characterizing 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Hannover, Germany—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has entered into a strategic patent partnership with HMTX Industries—a global flooring company and leading innovator in flooring technologies. “Together, we are redefining the standards for fully sustainable flooring.

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AUGUST 16, 2022

18-22, 2022 includes a broad assortment of tile installation products and materials worth more than $80k. This online auction includes tile installation products and materials that tile installers and contractors know, love and depend on,” said Brad Denny, CTEF executive director. Flooring products.

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JUNE 20, 2022

Chicago—AHF Products showcased its newly expanded and comprehensive commercial flooring portfolio here last week at NeoCon 2022. According to the company, the revolutionary, low-maintenance VBT product offers superior scratch, stain and scuff resistance without polish, reducing the total cost of ownership over the life of the floor.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Louis—Bluegrass Wood Products is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association. NWFA is pleased to welcome Bluegrass Wood Products as the newest NWFA/NOFMA member,” said Michael Martin, NWFA president & CEO.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

F amily owned and operated since the founding of its parent company, Pelican Creations, nearly 25 years ago, Pelican Creations Home has made a name for itself in the ever-crowded flooring market by offering a variety of popular product categories and exceptional customer service to its retail partners. Product prowess.

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MARCH 3, 2023

A mid higher consumer expectations and rising industry standards, flooring adhesives manufacturers have rolled out innovative enhancements and even brand-new iterations to boost performance and ease of use. Following is an overview of some of the latest flooring adhesives hitting the market.

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JULY 17, 2023

Suppliers are investing in new technologies to make wood floors more durable and, yes, water resistant, to compete with the likes of SPC. Pictured is Dogwood from AHF Products. It’s all about demonstrating why hardwood is still the most aspirational flooring product on the market.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics.

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MARCH 8, 2024

A blend of post-consumer tire rubber, post-industrial vibrant EPDM chips and low VOC binder, Upscale is available in two standard sizes: 4mm x 8 x 36 and 4mm x 12 x 24. This new line of flooring offers designers and architects an innovative alternative to terrazzo, ceramic tile and luxury vinyl tile and plank. “The

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

AHF Products is launching Hartco Contract, a new line of vinyl plank and tile floors including SPC rigid core, loose lay thick LVT and dry back traditional LVT, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl sheet designed for light commercial, multi-family and manufactured housing installations. Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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MAY 17, 2023

W aterproof flooring has flooded the marketplace for several years now—and for good reason. Whether it be via messy children, wayward pets or particularly raucous game nights, today’s flooring consumer is looking to protect their “fifth wall” investments with vigor. Following is a curated sample of some of those options.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. Because of our vendor partnerships with Laticrete and Schluter, AC offers multiple types of in-floor heating options. Strata Heat, is our in-stock, in-floor heating option.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

T he waterproof flooring story isn’t just about the latest rigid core/SPC offerings hitting the market. FCNews research showed resilient flooring was up 21.3% FCNews research showed resilient flooring was up 21.3% Improved dimensional stability is a hallmark of Axiscor’s Pro, Prime and Trio collections of SPC flooring.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Happy Feet , a distributor of luxury vinyl plank and tile, has joined forces with Moxie Flooring Distribution, an Arizona-based flooring distributor with a strong presence in the West Coast region. “We We are extremely proud of this merger,” stated Tracy Lassen and Jared Boyle, co-owners of Moxie Flooring Distribution.

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APRIL 6, 2022

After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has announced the ANSI ASC A108 Committee’s approval of a standard characterizing 2cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 11, 2022

In a further demonstration of its commitment to human beings and the environment, Ceramiche Keope has gained WELL Building Standard V2 ® certification. WELL Building Standard V2 ® is the latest and most rigorous version. This certifies that Keope porcelain floor and wall tiles contribute to the health and wellness of living spaces.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Many firms were telling us they’re working on refreshes and interior updates, so providing them with flooring in warm, cool and mid tones allows them to bridge the old with new and use their current palette to their advantage rather than having to replace it altogether.”. All J+J LVT products are available carbon neutral.

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

Solon, Ohio —Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, entered into a distribution partnership with Tingle Flooring. Effective immediately, Tingle will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio in the Kansas City, St. We’re thrilled to be working with them.”.

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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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JANUARY 17, 2023

—Crossville-produced tile, porcelain tile panels and porcelain slab products have received pre-approved status through the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS). CHPS Pre-Approved products simplify the process of identifying, specifying and documenting building products that meet rigorous health and environmental standards.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Good education flooring design supports each person who comes through the door, in every square inch of the building,” said Jonathan Stanley, vice president, education & government strategies, Tarkett North America. Ethos products are manufactured in Dalton, Ga., The collection’s two soft surface options are Visual Path and Mentor.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. The coronavirus pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy last year as businesses saw supply chains interrupted, demand for products and services decline, and government-mandated closures.

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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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JANUARY 28, 2021

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

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APRIL 8, 2024

The CTI part of the CTEF booth is sponsored by TEC Specialty Products in booth #7900 and includes eight opportunities to take a free Certified Tile Installer hands-on test. Knowing and understanding standards and specifications is key to growing the tile industry.” Six openings remain. ” To pre-register, visit here.

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

—For the 11 th annual Total Solutions Plus Conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will give attendees a virtual first-hand look at the company’s latest flooring solutions. Products to be showcased. SpectraLock 1.

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JULY 26, 2023

Waregem, Belgium—Zhejiang GIMIG Technology has included Unilin Technologies’ grout imitation technology, Unigrout, to its tile SPC product roadmap with new SKU launches planned later this year. The patented technology significantly reduces the risk of visible gaps between the floor panels, ensuring a visually appealing floor surface.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Despite headaches within the economy —namely high interest/mortgage rates— resilient flooring suppliers are pointing to continued growth in 2024. Many supply chain risks remain for products imported from abroad. Challenges include higher inventory costs due to rising interest rates and product stoppages as U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

By Heidi Steele—With a dizzying array of flooring alternatives today, selecting appropriate finish materials intelligibly is more important than ever. Flooring trends are constantly evolving, waxing and waning in looks and demand as each season passes. What’s driving a return to these classic floors is their obvious enduring beauty.

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