Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

A recent homeowner survey conducted in September and October by Modernize, a leader in the home improvement and home services industry, showed increased homeowner plans for renovation projects this winter. ” Important homeowner survey findings. .” ” Important homeowner survey findings. Foster City, Calif.—A

Survey 98

Survey Report Industry Flooring 98

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Gregg Hicks—Whether you are a flooring retailer or contractor, it’s important to have a good sense of where our market is and where it is headed. To that end, it is beneficial to step back from your perspective and take an objective view of the flooring marketplace. Here’s what we learned from some of our recent surveys.

Survey 86

Survey Research Flooring How To 86

Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Chicago—The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will be collaborating for the first time on the 2021 CTDA-NAFCD Financial Benchmarking Program —essentially a survey that provides side-by-side analysis of their performance metrics next to industry averages.

Survey 52

Survey Report Chicago Ceramics 52

Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2022

Comparably awards are determined solely from employee feedback, which is collected anonymously through a survey of up to 50 yes/no or scalable questions. The post Emser takes home two Comparably awards appeared first on Floor Covering News. For the complete list of winners, visit Comparably.com.

Los Angeles 98

Los Angeles Survey Sales Tile 98

Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Wood Flooring Expo and the Coverings International Tile and Stone Exhibition will be held simultaneously, July 7-9, here, at the Orange County Convention Center. The Wood Flooring Expo will be held in the South Hall, and Coverings will be held in the North Hall. Orlando, Fla.—The

North America 98

North America Survey Strategy Stone 98

Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2021

As such, it surveyed past attendees via a third-party provider to ensure the decision to hold the event was a community-driven one. TISE knows doing business in the flooring, stone and tile industry requires experiencing the products first-hand and building relationships in a face-to-face environment,” said Dana Hicks, show director.

Las Vegas 98

Las Vegas Survey Strategy Meeting 98

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. The post Emser takes home 2022 Top Workplaces award appeared first on Floor Covering News.

Survey 98

Survey Research Tile Flooring 98

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Despite the intense competition from alternative hard surfaces, wood flooring still ranks high among the most aspirational flooring products on the market today. Among the key findings: Fifty-two percent of homeowners said they have wood floors in their homes, compared to 75% who say they have carpeting and 58% who said they have tile.

Survey 75

Survey Sales Products Flooring 75

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

corporate headquarters of Karndean Designflooring, a market leader in luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring , has been named one of Pittsburgh’s Top Workplaces for the 9 th consecutive year by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “At The facility houses a public flooring showroom, open by appointment only, from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.

Fort Worth 75

Fort Worth Las Vegas Survey Texas 75

Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2021

Funds were raised via an online survey for the design community: each response received increased the donation amount, for a total of $1,000. The goal of the survey was to gain a better understanding of how design professionals prefer to access information about natural stone. This donation was made possible by Salado.

Natural Stone 52

Natural Stone Stone Survey Ohio 52

Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2023

Comparably awards are determined solely from employee feedback, which is collected anonymously through a survey of up-to 50 yes/no or scalable questions. Diversity within a company is powerful and helps us to break through barriers and reach new heights together.”

Los Angeles 52

Los Angeles Survey Sales Tile 52

Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2024

New Orleans—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) kicked off its 2024 Expo this week, boasting its highest attendance in 20 years. See everyone you can on the show floor, meet some old friends and make some new friends. You are the driving force behind the hardwood flooring industry.” And please attend all the sessions.”

Survey 111

Survey Sales Industry Research 111

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Flooring retailers like Raffi Sarmazian of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring forecasts an improving economic climate as interest rates decline. Most retailers concur with Rick Ogle, CEO of Brewer Flooring Group, Oklahoma City, who said he would gladly take 2023’s results in 2024. “My How that shakes out is open for debate.

Flooring 105

Flooring Oklahoma City New York Canada 105

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

The visual and design component is one of the most valued aspects when it comes to floor installations or renovation projects. However, it is important to bear in mind the base on which the new flooring will lay—the underlayment. Durability: A key point when choosing an underlayment. 1 reason to install an underlayment. Creep test*.

Survey 98

Survey Study Flooring System 98

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Based on last year’s surveys, attendees groused about having to leave the showroom floor for a place to sit down and grab a bite to eat. The goal at TISE 2024, according to management, is to have everything accessible on the expo floor and offer more interactive features to keep attendees engaged. It all ties in very well.”

Las Vegas 85

Las Vegas Survey Trends Industry 85

Floor Covering News

APRIL 2, 2021

As such, it surveyed past attendees via a third-party provider to ensure the decision to hold the event was a community-driven one. TISE knows doing business in the flooring, stone and tile industry requires experiencing the products first-hand and building relationships in a face-to-face environment,” said Dana Hicks, show director.

Las Vegas 69

Las Vegas Survey Strategy Industry 69

JG Kitchens

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The top bullet point in the latest Houzz survey featured longevity. So I set out to discover how that's showing up in kitchen projects, the focus of the report. The post Adding Longevity Potential to Your Kitchen comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

Kitchen 130

Kitchen Survey Report Design 130

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Mike Weaver vice president of dealer trade sales Emser Tile Understand the advantages for you, the retailer “There are many surveys that show natural stone is what consumers ultimately want on their floors and counters. The post Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics appeared first on Floor Covering News.

Natural Stone 52

Natural Stone Stone Quarry Sales 52

The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

TCNA Green Report: Life-Cycle Cost Study Quick-reference data on various flooring options for cost per square foot over time. This 16-page guide is organized by LEED credit category,for quick reference to the categories and compliance pathways applicable to ceramic tile.

LEED 100

LEED North America Tile Survey 100

Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2020

The post Coverings announces ‘Coverings Connected’ digital experience appeared first on Floor Covering News. Attendees of Coverings Connected are also able to engage with 900+ exhibitors through online exhibitor galleries and the New Product Showcase.

Arlington 75

Arlington North America Survey Stone 75

The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

TCNA Green Report: Life-Cycle Cost Study Quick-reference data on various flooring options for cost per square foot over time. This 16-page guide is organized by LEED credit category, for quick reference to the categories and compliance pathways applicable to ceramic tile. Click here to purchase this valuable resource!

LEED 100

LEED North America Tile Survey 100

Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2019

Chicago—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has announced the opening of the 2019 NAFCD Financial Benchmarking Survey, conducted in partnership with Mackay Research Group. The report is designed to optimize distributor performance in an environment of relentless pressure on profit margins.

Survey 40

Survey Chicago Report Research 40

Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

Chicago—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries, will be exhibiting at PetCon, a prestigious pet-centric conference being held here July 22-23. Shaw Floors’ Pet Perfect products offer complete home solutions for both pet lovers and those who are tired of the mess caused by pets.

Flooring 52

Flooring Survey Chicago Products 52

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

White Label Studio , a full-service digital marketing agency based here and specializing in the home and flooring industries, is included in the inaugural Power Partner Awards by Inc. also conducted surveys to gather client testimonials as part of the process. Calhoun, Ga.—

Georgia 52

Georgia Survey Resources Industry 52

Floor Covering News

JUNE 12, 2023

Dalton – Shaw Floors has announced a new hard surfaces product, Pet Perfect Mineral Core, part of Shaw Floors’ Shop Your Lifestyle. Pet Perfect Mineral Core is designed specifically with durability and easy maintenance in mind, protecting floors from soil and scratches from the ground up. Around 85 million families in the U.S.

Flooring 52

Flooring Survey Report Meeting 52

Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

She and her colleagues Cristen Del Bove and Renee Cannon form one of the strongest design teams in the floor covering industry. It’s the same with flooring. So, when I design a floor, I want it to be somewhat classic, so it can create a backdrop to allow the consumer’s style to be featured.”. I know it’s a major commitment.

Design 93

Design Philadelphia Research Software 93

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Flooring retailers like Raffi Sarmazian of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring forecasts an improving economic climate as interest rates decline. Most retailers concur with Rick Ogle, CEO of Brewer Flooring Group, Oklahoma City, who said he would gladly take 2023’s results in 2024. “My How that shakes out is open for debate.

Flooring 52

Flooring Oklahoma City New York Canada 52

Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

A recent survey from Lightstream reports that 37 percent of homeowners indicated they are planning to remodel their bathrooms in 2019, edging out kitchen remodels, which 31 percent of respondents said was a priority. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed said personalization was their primary reason for investing in a renovation.

Natural Stone 48

Natural Stone Survey Grout Backsplash 48

Floor Covering News

MAY 22, 2020

Not only would such a development stand to have a major impact on residential real estate sales and home prices, but it could also bode well for independent flooring dealers —the vast majority of which are located outside major cities. A case in point is Great Western Flooring, based in Naperville, Ill., a western suburb of Chicago.

Pennsylvania 84

Pennsylvania Baltimore Flooring Maryland 84

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was in negative territory for the third quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The post Multifamily developer confidence weak in Q3 appeared first on Floor Covering News. Washington, D.C.—Confidence

Survey 105

Survey Report Washington Sales 105

Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2023

H ardwood flooring retailers and contractors have long known that hardwood flooring is an aspirational product. More specifically, refinishing hardwood floors, as well as installing new wood flooring, generated the highest returns on investment—higher than a new kitchen or bathroom upgrade or any other project.

Survey 98

Survey Study Kitchen Flooring 98

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

That statement accurately reflects 2021 for many flooring dealers, who—despite facing numerous challenges— are closing out 2021 with one of their best sales years ever, with many shattering records. FCNews asked several flooring retailers to share their proven practices for profits. Carlton Billingsley, Floors and More.

Sales 75

Sales Survey Ohio Products 75

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 8, 2013

The increase in existing home sales stimulates homeowner remodeling projects and the rise in home prices is an incentive for non-movers to invest in their homes and upgrade to stone countertops and flooring. As the residential market grows in importance, stone product suppliers have increased their reliance on the home center channel.

Report 100

Report Stone San Diego Survey 100

Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2019

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has released a new digital Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) tool for commercial flooring options. According to Tarkett’s research, 92% of facility managers surveyed find total cost of ownership (TCO) or LCCA to be key drivers in their decision making. The tool can be accessed at flooringlifecyclecost.tarkettna.com.

Flooring 58

Flooring Survey Ohio Tools 58

Floor Covering News

MARCH 12, 2019

Louis—A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) listed hardwood floors as one of the top 10 features desired by U.S. homeowners.

St. Louis 45

St. Louis Survey Flooring 45

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 26, 2019

While homeowners typically take on DIY projects to save money, it turns out that many of them are breaking their fixer-upper budgets and spending much more than they planned, according to a recent survey by Porch. The highest percentage of survey respondents named these as the projects in which they went over budget. New HVAC: 54%.

Survey 110

Survey Phoenix Research Tools 110

Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) kicked off its 2023 Expo here earlier this week amid strong attendance. In his address to attendees, which included professional hardwood flooring contractors and installers, as well as distributors and manufacturers, Martin provided his outlook for the segment in 2023. Milwaukee, Wis.—The

Milwaukee 98

Milwaukee Survey Ukraine Wisconsin 98