Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Crossville, Tennessee – Crossville has launched Owen Stone porcelain tile collection, the company’s latest line embracing the natural elements and expanding the brand’s offerings that answer the biophilia trend. The finishes are the big story with Owen Stone,” said Lindsey Waldrep, vice president, marketing.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2023

—Karastan continues to expand its role as a complete flooring brand by focusing on fashion that transcends time with enhanced and authentic designs and long-lasting materials. Our designers meticulously scour the globe for the rare and beautiful, recreating nature’s designs in a durable flooring.”

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MAY 19, 2014

The MLT SYSTEM™ is a patented installation system, simple and revolutionary for the installation of floors and walls. The MLT SYSTEM™ enhances the installer’s skill and ensures the installation of flat floors and walls by eliminating possible lip-page during the install and curing process. Share it now!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Jason Goldberg, founder, chairman and COO of America’s Floor Source America’s Floor Source (AFS) , one of the largest flooring retailers in the U.S., First and foremost, this fills a void that is a very important channel for our business,” he told Floor Covering News. “If That’s all they do.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you're considering how to install natural stone floor tile, be aware that there's a significant difference between natural stone and ceramic tile especially when it's over wood framing. This is completely untrue and will many times lead to a very costly replacement. Let's explore in more detail.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

L a s V ega s —The 2023 International Surface Event highlighted the vigor with which the flooring industry is facing today. Flooring software technology providers were among those ready to support the industry’s vitality and growing needs in 2023. Alex Aya, vice president, Comp-U-Floo told Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B. It’s still the No.

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Architectural Ceramics

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 30, 2024

Combining the durability of Contour construction with genuine wood and stone visuals, True to Form is designed to embody the beauty and strength of elements found in the natural world. True to Form Stone features a palette of 24 colors across six stone patterns, including sandstone, travertine, concrete, basalt, soapstone and granite visuals.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 14, 2023

market in the mid 1990s, laminate flooring has garnered a well-earned reputation for being one of the most durable, scratch-resistant products available. But more recently—the past two to three years in particular—laminate flooring suppliers have made great strides in elevating the category’s performance in another area—water resistance.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab has received three noteworthy distinctions including those related to USACE Validation, ASSIMAGRA S.TONE Network and Fischer Fixings USA. The Natural Stone Institute testing lab has received validation by the U.S. ASTM C97 Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone.

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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.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The recent boom in the housing market is a boon to the natural stone category. Industry has had its fair share of hardship this year, and flooring is no exception. The flooring industry in general, and the natural stone category in particular, is starting to reap the benefits of such activities. By Megan Salzano.

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Realstone

MAY 16, 2023

Natural stone has a timeless beauty that has captivated homeowners for generations. This versatile material can be used in various rooms of the home, including walls, floors, fireplaces, showers, and backsplashes by adding color, interest, warmth and style to any space.

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Clayborn is a floor tile collection in which the patterns are created using “generative models” of artificial intelligence, i.e. neural networks capable of creating new images based on a series of examples analysed during the acquisition phase.

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Realstone

MAY 30, 2023

This comprehensive guide explores a variety of stone options, styles, and designs that can transform your room from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you prefer the classic charm of limestone, the sleek elegance of grey stone, or the rustic appeal of ledgestone, we have you covered.

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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

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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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2024

Solon, Ohio— Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett has launched a non-PVC plank and tile flooring collection, as part of the company’s holistic approach to helping organizations meet their sustainability goals. The collection is also part of ReStart, Tarkett’s flooring take-back and recycling program.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Did you know that Nuheat Floor Heating System brings soothing heat to tile and stone floors? Simply install a Nuheat mat under your tile and stone floor for a maintenance-free, economical, efficient heating alternative – with no cold spots. Share it now! announcements nuheat'

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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Happy Floors, an importer and distributor of porcelain and ceramic tiles, has expanded its offering into the SPC space with its new Easy Luxury rigid core products. “We Mindful of families with children and pets, Happy Floors developed Easy Luxury’s wear layer to be UV, wear, scratch and stain resistant. Miami, Fla.—Happy

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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 of total U.S.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Daltile’s new RevoTile was recently named a “Best Flooring Product Of The Year” in Architectural Record magazine’s annual award competition. Of the five flooring award winners, RevoTile was the only porcelain tile to secure the accolade. Innovative RevoTile is unique; there is nothing like it on the market.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 16, 2024

The company will present its SikaTile crack-isolation and waterproofing solutions at the prominent industry event , stressing to attendees the importance of protective membranes to tile and stone installation longevity. The membranes serve as crucial protective components of secure SikaTile systems.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Rigid core flooring offers Interface customers the performance of long-lasting hard flooring with the convenience of resilient tile, according to the company. Even Path features high-quality wood and stone designs engineered to withstand heavy static loads and hide subfloor imperfections. Atlanta, Ga.—Interface

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

MARCH 26, 2014

The industry’s first WiFi enabled floor heating thermostat. Universally Compatible – Compatible with any electric floor heating system using a 10K ? Flooring – Suitable for tile and stone with a temperature limiting (82°F) feature for laminate and engineered wood floors. Screen – 3.5″,

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Each 323-foot tower creates a vertical business campus offering impressive 360 degree views of coastal Orange County and showcasing large format tile and stone on every floor. This effect is enhanced by the luxurious expanse of oversized natural stone on floors, walls and even inside the elevator cabs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, has announced its new 2023 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. Shaw Floors has also announced its 2023 Phase I hard surface introductions featuring alluring, modern and performance-driven styles. Soft surface. Canvas Comfort + Canvas Comfort Blue.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2022

Waterproof is a buzzword in the residential flooring market, but commercial building owners, designers and property managers are beginning to look at this category of flooring for their latest projects. Rigid core flooring is an innovative hybrid product that combines some of the best features from multiple flooring categories.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

T oday’s flooring retailer is awash with options when it comes to waterproof flooring—a bona fide flooring category as retailers continue to tout the product as a major draw for flooring buyers in 2023. Following are 2023’s waterproof flooring innovations from today’s top flooring suppliers.

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Floor Covering News

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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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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Rubble Tile

JULY 12, 2017

Rubble Tile is excited to spotlight a new product line from Realstone Systems. Realstone offers a variety of high quality natural stone products, including wall and flooring panels, tiles and accessories.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 19, 2024

FEATURED TRENDS FOR 2024 The anticipation surrounding the 2024 edition of CEVISAMA was tangible, as over 70,000 industry professionals from across the globe navigated the exhibition floor to explore the latest innovations from over 500 exhibitors.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2024

Underlayment is a crucial part of the flooring installation process. TAMING LVT Vinyl Trends: Eternity LVT SG For vinyl plank floors that click together, Vinyl Trends recommends Eternity LVT SG. TAMING LVT Vinyl Trends: Eternity LVT SG For vinyl plank floors that click together, Vinyl Trends recommends Eternity LVT SG.

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