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% increase over 2020’s revised $6.463 billion.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 2, 2024

One of the key benefits of cork flooring is its environmental friendliness. After it is harvested, cork is shredded, compressed into sheets and baked in a kiln—the finished product is then cut into planks, tiles or left as a sheet, at which point it can be used for construction purposes, typically as either flooring or insulation.

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Floor Covering News

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% CFL, for example, developed NovoCore Q to be the sound choice in waterproof floors.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

They will use those measurements to build a model of friction performance with the long-term goal of innovating high-friction flooring to prevent occupational slips and falls. Designing specific, high-friction flooring could mitigate these injuries, but we need a better understanding of the flooring factors that lead to friction.”.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

There are two ways to look at the flooring industry as a whole in 2019, depending on whether ones sees the glass as half full or half empty. FCNews research reveals that carpet and rugs (which comprises 52.9% FCNews’ exclusive research reveals total 2019 flooring sales topped out at $23.07 Flooring currently sits just 4.6%

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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. All soft-surface flooring produced by Tarkett North America are free of all six classes of harmful chemicals and PFAS.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

After expanding nationally in 2021, LSI Flooring —a national flooring products, sales and marketing agency —took over Daltonian Flooring’s carpet and rug padding business this year. The carpet can be picked up separately or the padding can, likewise, be picked up without leaving a mess on the floor. New York, N.Y.—After

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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% As a result of the diminished sales activity in 2022, hardwood flooring saw its total share of flooring sales fall to 8.6% Last year, hardwood flooring accounted for 14.1%

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2021

Mohawk Group’s Relaxing Floors was recognized for its sustainability attributes. –Mohawk Group’s award-winning Relaxing Floors carpet line is featured in The Journal of Sustainability’s special issue—“Architecture and Salutogenesis: Beyond Indoor Environmental Quality.”. Calhoun, Ga.–Mohawk

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2021

[Las Vegas] After a 15-year absence from Surfaces, Shaw Floors will be in full force on the show floor when the event kicks off Feb. According to the company, these will be true market solutions based on consumer research and Shaw’s 50-plus years of market expertise. 1 here at the Mandalay Bay convention center.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

Atlanta—LG Hausys America, one of the world’s leading providers of building and decorative materials, has officially established its LG Hausys flooring division to serve the North American market. The time is now, and we’re excited to usher in a new era of resilient floor covering solutions to the North American market.”.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 27, 2020

Huali Floors, a China-based manufacturer of resilient flooring, will establish its first U.S. The strong flooring community that the Northwest Georgia area embodies was a determining factor in our commitment, and we want to be part of that spirit. We are excited to welcome Huali Floors to Murray County,” said Governor Kemp.

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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. Cheryl Acierno.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

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. Not only did 2020 floor covering dollars escape the wrath of the pandemic, so, too, did square footage. in volume in 2019.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I nnovation is at the heart of product development for flooring manufacturers. Fortunately, this year’s “must-have” product introductions serve as a compilation of in-demand and innovative soft and hard surface flooring. As a result, Dundee solid oak floors provide strong resistance to everyday dirt and wear.

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Onfloor Technology

MARCH 21, 2023

If you have a concrete floor, you know how important it is to protect and maintain it. From residential garages to commercial warehouses, concrete floors need to be sealed and maintained against moisture, dirt, stains, and other wear-and-tear that can result in cracks and costly repairs.

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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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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. Today we are witnessing the 5.0 revolution,” explains Gruppo Romani Chairman Giorgio Romani.

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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

JUNE 3, 2021

That is when I stopped laughing and began to seriously contemplate the flooring industry as a viable option. My father purchased a small flooring business when I was 10 years old. My mother handled the accounting and record keeping while my father installed flooring and took the lead in sales. I was shocked.

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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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Tile Excellence

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Ditra Flooring System Doesn''t Make Sense I''ve been installing tile most of my adult life. From the first introduction of Durock then Hardi board, Even back as far as metal wire and hand "dry pack" concrete bed floors. Now using Ditra on wood floors is defiantly not a concrete floor installation. We love questions too!

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

laminate flooring category generated in late 2020 and throughout 2021 continued to positively impact segment sales in 2022. Floor Covering News research shows the U.S. laminate flooring market generated approximately $1.382 billion in sales last year at the first point of sale—an uptick of 6% over the year prior.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

—As breast cancer awareness month begins, Carpet One Floor & Home is launching a new pink ribbon welcome mat campaign. The “Carpet One Welcomes Your Support” campaign supports long-time charitable partner, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). It honors those dedicated to solving the complex puzzle that is breast cancer.

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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. from roughly $6.5

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

The lab has a long history of microbiological testing and research on ceramic tiles and other floor and wall coverings, including ground-breaking research on photocatalytic antimicrobial surfaces and the antimicrobial effects of various metal oxides in glazes.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Despite the challenges and uncertainties the coronavirus is still likely to present in 2021, senior-level executives representing flooring’s big three multi-product manufacturers are bullish in their projections for the coming year as the industry seeks a return to “normalcy.”. And they have good reason to be optimistic.

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Mosaicos

DECEMBER 17, 2011

about tiles - mainly about patterned floor tiles made either of cement or clay. Tile research in Jerez de la Frontera (part I). I have just returned from Jerez de la Frontera, where I researched some more about cement tiles. Old floors I have seen myself. Tile research (IV) - the best at last. Tile research (II).

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2018

Research shows the U.S. The post Beyond flooring: Daltile’s guide to getting into—and succeeding at—countertops appeared first on Floor Covering News. August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Mara Bollettieri Opportunities abound for retailers looking to get into the countertop business.

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

Product manager—Emma Remer The creation of the product manager position, filled by Remer, addresses the need for a dedicated role to streamline the transition of products from research and development to market, ensuring a unified approach across operations and marketing.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

D espite all the challenges facing the commercial contract market today—the residual effects of the pandemic, sky-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and the war in Ukraine—key end-use sectors for commercial flooring are showing signs of recovery, stimulating hope that market conditions will improve in the second half of 2022.

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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. This collaboration was intended to provide not only valuable research, but also development of the best solutions and tools with which to provide our A&D customers optimal service.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2022

Nominated companies are evaluated based on results from Energage’s anonymous, research-based employee engagement survey that is powered by findings from 15 years of research and data from more than 23 million employees across 70,000 organizations.

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The A to Z of Building

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A practical strategy for enhancing sustainability in buildings is using less material in floors, as it can decrease the environmental footprint of the structure. Penn State researchers investigated.

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