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. Some major commercial flooring sectors, such as education, retail and healthcare, recovered faster than others, according to published reports. Resilient represents approximately 57.5%

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JANUARY 30, 2022

For the first time in 15 years the International Surface Event (Surfaces 2022) will include every major flooring manufacturer on the show floor as an exhibitor. FCNews spoke to several seasoned Surfaces retailers who plan to attend Surfaces 2022 to glean tips for shopping strategies. One is a business-as-usual strategy.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 11, 2024

W hen it comes to “waterproof” flooring—or water resistant, as most flooring retailers will attest —how do you know how much is enough? However, how do flooring retailers know how much is enough? However, how do flooring retailers know how much is enough? DEBY WINTER Carpet & Tile Warehouse Vero Beach, Fla.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Virginia Tile, a provider of tile, customer service and installation products, has enhanced its team with the promotion of Sean Cilona to the position of vice president of product and marketing. ” The post Virginia Tile promotes Sean Cilona appeared first on Floor Covering News. Livonia, Mich.—Virginia

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. One of the hottest trends today is tile’s move outdoors—much of that growth coming after the pandemic when consumers were looking to make better use of those spaces. Pool surrounds. Countertops.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

Tile Excellence responds to bad advise on "how to lay ceramic tile" found on ask.com. Here''s a question from answers.com, which Tile Excellence oftens answers. In response to the question, "How to Install Ceramic Tile Floor" "To i nstall ceramic tile , first grout the area. Consumers Beware!

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2021

Austin, Texas—Full-service flooring provider, Fabulous Floors, has expanded into the Austin market through the opening of a sales office and warehouse. The office broadens Fabulous Floors’ Texas footprint as part of its strategy to grow through geographic expansion.

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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

MARCH 29, 2023

The idea of ecommerce is still in its infancy within the world of flooring. While the concept has found success within some home improvement-related industries—like home décor, furnishings and even electronics—flooring is a much different animal. Todd Herzig Pleasant Ridge Flooring and Design Detroit, Mich.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to their son, Raj Shah, president, it’s in the company’s DNA to continuously find ways to engineer methodologies in logistics, product innovation and merchandising and marketing strategies to make flooring and countertops more affordable and accessible to the consumer without sacrificing manufacturer or retailer profitability.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Louisville Tile Distributors has acquired a 100% interest in Mid America Tile, a wholesale tile distributor and importer specializing in ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal and natural stone tile, as its 13 th branch office. We are thrilled to welcome the team at Mid America Tile to the Louisville Tile family.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2022

Virginia Tile Company (VTC), a premier specialty distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile to the professional commercial and residential markets across the Midwest, hired Edmund ‘Ed’ Vaske as chief operating officer. Virginia Tile serves 16 midwestern states from Ohio to Kansas to North Dakota. Edmund Vaske.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile, leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, launched its new and updated website. Evolving times call for an investment in evolving our customers’ digital experiences and that begins with our website,” said Mara Villanueva Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2023

T he tile category is awash with benefits to the end consumer. With that in mind, tile suppliers are touting new-and-improved merchandising concepts designed to support the sale. Following are the latest in tile merchandising concepts: D altile Daltile’s Statements 2.0

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. O nboarding a successful tile program at the retail level is no easy feat. This means that you can sell fewer tiles to achieve the same revenue compared to other types of flooring.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2022

The Portobello America full-service, state-of-the-art tile production facility , located here, is slated to be operational by early next year. The pieces will be produced using the same body materials as included in our field tile ranges, such as Terralma and Gouach, and they will be just as high-end in appearance.”. Baxter, Tenn.—The

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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. “We The post Tarkett launches Discovery, education-focused flooring appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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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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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Spanish manufacturers vowed to continue to meet the needs of architects and interior designers by keeping production going in the ceramic tile sector. Maintaining that commitment, Spanish manufacturers overcame the setbacks that 2020 presented and emerge with new designs, technologies and innovations in tile.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Virginia Tile has initiated the next phase in its strategic growth plan with the debut of its branding refresh. The strategic plan, which began last fall with the opening of Virginia Tile’s flagship location in Troy, Mich., The strategic plan, which began last fall with the opening of Virginia Tile’s flagship location in Troy, Mich.,

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Las Vegas— The International Surface Event, held here last month, was home to three powerhouse tile companies this year: Dal-Tile, MSI and Emser Tile. While the main event for tile each year is Coverings, being held in Orlando, Fla., Tile suppliers agreed this year’s show was robust and the energy was palpable.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Portobello Group, a leading producer of porcelain and ceramic tile in Brazil, has begun construction of its U.S. We believe in the strategy, the market potential and, above all, the combination of our know how with the American team and culture.”. tile factory appeared first on Floor Covering News. Baxter, Tenn.—

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Louisville Tile, a leading distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile, has acquired American Olean Midwest, a highly respected tile supplier and distributor. The acquisition represents a significant milestone for Louisville Tile. Louisville, Ky.—Louisville

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

Solon, Ohio— Tarkett, a worldwide leader in flooring and sports surface solutions, has entered into a distribution partnership with Ohio Valley Flooring. A key component of that strategy is expansion in distribution,” said Jeff Fenwick, president, commercial business, Tarkett North America.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Virginia Tile Company has appointed Dana Kropke as the new vice president of commercial and national account sales. As part of her responsibilities, Kropke will oversee the development and execution of sales strategies for new and existing, multi-regional commercial and national strategic markets, products and channels. Livonia, Mich.—Virginia

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Las Vegas— The International Surfaces Event has become a smaller player in the world of ceramic and porcelain tile of late—most likely due to the fact that Coverings is held a mere two months later. Emser Tile showcased new products within trend displays. Emser Tile also came to the show with a new strategy.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Louisville Tile Distributors held its first-ever company-wide team building and recognition event earlier this fall. More than 80 Louisville Tile employees gathered together for a week-long conference here at the Galt House Hotel. Sessions covered everything from sales strategy to marketing to new in-house technologies.

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AUGUST 17, 2020

7 More Unique Heat-Beating Strategies. 7 Strategies for Beating the Heat This Summer , Houzz. Enjoy the brief read and take some inspiration away from the pictures showcasing their heat-beating strategies! Folkform bases ceramic tile mural for public swimming pool on Spånga town plan , Dezeen.

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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

MARCH 19, 2024

.— Florim USA , a supplier of porcelain tile and manufacturer of the MILEstone brand, has introduced Digital Texture. This cutting-edge innovation marks a significant advancement for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the surface of tiles, creating a unique tactile experience, reminiscent of natural, random textures.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In addition to a specialized sales department, the company participates in Coverings , the annual tile and stone trade show, and flies executives in regularly to work closely with distribution partners. based Architessa, which sources tile both domestically and internationally, is another satisfied customer.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 22, 2020

Armstrong Flooring has launched two new commercial collections: MedinPure, a PVC-free homogenous sheet for healthcare settings, and Unbound LVT designed for transitions to carpet in adjoining spaces. The post Armstrong Flooring launches two commercial collections appeared first on Floor Covering News. Lancaster, Pa.—Armstrong

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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Dalton—Shaw Floors has expanded its innovative, DIY-focused Floorigami peel-and-stick carpet tile platform with an industry-first, interactive e-commerce experience, the company said. The brand’s commitment to meeting its customers’ needs by adapting to shifting consumer preferences is reflected in its BOPIS e-commerce strategy.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Dalton—COREtec, premium flooring brand of Shaw Industries , has released its 2024 new product introductions. The 2024 starting lineup includes: COREtec Tile COREtec Tile meets market demand for tile visuals with an average of 50% savings on installation time and costs, according to COREtec. This is tile, the COREtec way.”S

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to flooring, it takes a lot of expertise and a little bit of guile to run a successful business. Not only do flooring retail store owners have to tackle the traditional challenges that come with small business ownership but they must also confront nuanced topics like installation and expanded customer service.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2020

The FCNews Retail Recovery Across America video series continues today with a visit to Enhance Floors & More in Marietta, Ga. Check back on Wednesday when Feldman visits Lou Morano, owner of Capitol Carpet & Tile with five locations in south Florida. To view all available videos in the series, visit here.

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