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

APRIL 5, 2024

Atlanta—Interface launched several new flooring collections in the first quarter, offering hardworking, high-quality and high-performance solutions for commercial interiors. The result is versatile carpet tile styles that bring familiarity, warmth, and handcrafted authenticity to today’s interiors.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Tile of Spain (TOS), the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), has updated the 2022 U.S. The resource is updated annually as new trends, innovations and technologies in tile production and design emerge.

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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. Units might be flat.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), has updated the Tile of Spain USA Quick Ship collection for 2021. It is updated annually as new trends, innovations and technologies in tile production emerge.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. Therein lies the opportunity for savvy flooring dealers to grab their fair share of those high-end dollars—and material selection will play a crucial role in their success.

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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.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Dallas, Texas— Daltile has named Renovation Flooring the “2023 Daltile Elite Statements Dealer of the Year.” Renovation Flooring is owned by Mike and Crissie Anderson, located in Miramar Beach, Fla. The post Renovation Flooring named Daltile ‘Dealer of the Year’ appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Known for its small-size ceramic products for manufacturers, distributors, architects and other design professionals, Decocer currently sells throughout the United States, which is the company’s primary client and accounts for more than 50% of sales. Decocer’s passion for making quality tile is superb,” he said.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 3, 2019

Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Terra Cotta or Saltillo Tile? Terra cotta tile is a red clay-based tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 20, 2017

With their promise of low-maintenance, natural colors and rustic feel, it is not surprising that ceramic tiles from Tile of Spain companies are the perfect compliment “Cottage” or “Country Chic” inspired homes. IBERO Porcelanico, Native series floor tile. … Continue Reading.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

building a strong distribution channel here, we knew that to be an American company we needed to manufacture in the United States. The 44-year-old company, based in Brazil, is a leader in tile, exporting to more than 60 countries. We are bringing to the United States what we call the Concierge Portal,” Brito explained. “It

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), is now accepting entries for the 2023 edition of the “Passport to Creativity” tour. Miami, Fla.—Tile

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2022

São Paulo—Portobello, a world leader in the ceramic tile industry, said it will be presenting products, accentuating its focus on the North American marketplace and updating all attendees information regarding construction of its upcoming new state-of-the-art factory in the United States during Coverings 2022.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 9, 2014

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Tiles tell tales!" Menzies, Executive Director of the Tile Heritage Foundation , explained it to me many years ago. The Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) is a well-run, non-profit organization that is benevolent and generous. The Importance of Preserving our Tile Heritage.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2023

Chicago—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain, announced its schedule of events for Coverings 2023 , North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, held here from April 18-21. Refreshments will be served. Friday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2023

—Crossville has introduced its new Sahara Noir porcelain tile panel. The line is made in Italy by Laminam and stocked in the United States. Mesh backing provides enhanced strength and durability for use on floors and walls in commercial or residential settings. “It

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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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Granada Tile

JULY 2, 2013

It’s Fourth of July week here in the United States. As you can imagine, at Granada Tile , we take stripes very seriously given our Echo Collection’s new—and beloved—stripes range of cement tile we recently introduced. Each tile features a pattern of six stripes laid out in parallel, irregularly-spaced lines.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Johnsonite Pentagonal rubber tiles Solon, Ohio—Johnsonite, which joined the Tarkett family of brands in 2005, has a new product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its rubber tile, which details health and environmental impacts of each ingredient, as well as embodied carbon from cradle to gate.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 20, 2017

Victorian tiles are a type of encaustic tile that are most notably known for their striking geometric patterns. They are often used for restorations and historical replicas, but many interested buyers are also using Victorian tiles for new buildings and modern style homes. The History of Victorian Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 25, 2022

This year’s series includes a combination of virtual and in-person events, with plans to visit seven cities across the United States. Hosted by Arizona Tile. Arizona Tile. Arizona Tile. The post NSI releases 2022 Stone Industry Education Series appeared first on Floor Covering News. Hosted by MSI.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The company’s award-winning brands include Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Hartco and Crossville. AHF offers hardwood, SPC/rigid core, laminate, luxury vinyl, traditional vinyl sheet and ceramic tile with a focus on innovation and industry “firsts.” Every floor in the collection is crafted with care in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2023

The ceramic market in the United States is one of the largest and most attractive in the world… and is essential to our international expansion strategy,” said Cesar Gomes Junior, Portobello Grupo’s chairman. The post Portobello America kicks off production at new Tennesee factory appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 20, 2020

—As the next step in the integration of the recently acquired Naturally Aged Flooring and Krausbrands, Q.E.P. has launched Harris Flooring Group. Harris Flooring Group includes Naturally Aged Flooring, Kraus and the legacy Harrisbrand. said Renee Tester, senior product and marketing manager, Harris Flooring Group.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Moroccan Tile. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Spanish Tile.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2018

Armstrong Flooring will introduce a three-to-five percent price increase on select commercial sheet, luxury vinyl tile, vinyl composition tile and select residential resilient products in the United States and Canada. The post Armstrong Flooring initiates price increases appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 12, 2023

Statements is an exclusive Daltile program geared to the top dealers throughout the United States,” said Patrick Warren , vice president of residential sales, dealer, and showrooms for Dal-Tile LLC. “The The post Elite Daltile program hosts conference for members appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Nules, Spain—i4F announced that Novalam Innovacion SA has signed an i4F drop-lock technologies license agreement for its entry into the global stone polymer core (SPC) flooring market. Destined for the global market, SPC production will commence at Novalam’s new state-of-the-art facility in here as of March 2024. “We

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 12, 2015

When combined with light-colored design elements, such as white subway tiles, the atmosphere of the bathroom becomes pleasantly light and airy. Please stop by any of our Arizona Tile locations to speak with one of our professionally-trained consultants. About Arizona Tile. We’re always happy to help assist!

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

New York—More than 200 leaders in the flooring industry gathered here recently to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) at the Rainbow Room atop the famed Rockefeller Plaza. It was a unique evening celebrating the legacy of philanthropy and leadership in flooring,” she added.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2021

Crash Blue colorway of the PGS brand, Happy Floors. Platinum Equity acquired Paramount Global Surfaces (PGS), a developer, importer and distributor of proprietary porcelain tile and other hard surface floor coverings used primarily in remodel and replacement solutions by both residential and commercial end users. Baird & Co.

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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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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. cement tile floors , relief tile.

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