Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Consumers are spending more money on creating outdoor oases using products like Daltile’s My Stone Moon collection, seen here. . Seen here is Florida Tile outdoor tile and pavers. Flooring retailers who embrace this new space with just a little flair for design open themselves up to a great opportunity for additional sales.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. Clark Cornelius, president and COO of Florida Tile, agreed, noting: “The show was excellent. Florida Tile also sees a bright future ahead. Florida Tile, for example, unveiled its BlueRun line at the show.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2023

“Our distribution partners offer local stock, sales, marketing, logistical support and a team that is dedicated to commercial customers.” John Allen, vice president of sales at William M. Our entire leadership and sales team is enthusiastic about this new partnership with AHF Contract. Bird, concurred. The post William M.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Florida Tile, too, favors an eco-friendly manufacturing process. Many factories, including Florida Tile, now have closed-loop processes that reuse water and heat created from the natural gas kilns,” said Micah Hand, director of marketing and product management. Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, DalTile Corp.,

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

NWFA and the Coverings international tile and stone exhibition organizers co-located to simultaneously bring attendees to the NWFA’s 2021 Wood Flooring Expo and Coverings 2021.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

“TidesHDP” is latest addition to Florida Tile’s expanding line. Florida Tile has introduced a stylized interpretation of vein-cut stone called TidesHDP, a glazed porcelain and wall tile line for both commercial and residential use. The new TidesHDP collection ranges from bold Blues to Steel Gray and Dark Brown.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA — MAY 20, 2016) The growth and energy at the 2016 Coverings show strengthened the show’s position as the leading international tile and stone exhibition in North America. This figure is an increase in overall attendance from the 2015 show, and to industry insiders, affirms positive movement in the tile and stone market.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

SOURCE: Florida Tile Inc. Nov 28, 2007 09:00 ET LAKELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 28, 2007) - Always an innovator in the ceramic tile industry, Florida Tile is pleased to announce that it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I would probably say the market’s going to be, at best, flat, maybe even a little bit down,” said Dick Quinlan, VP of sales and marketing, Wellmade. There’s still a lot of pricing mechanization going on, and as a result I think you’re going to see dollar sales will probably be down. Units might be flat. It started this entire craze.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host a lineup of informative sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021. Orlando, Fla.— Installation & Fabrication.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Taylor, alongside her husband John, owns and operates a successful retail flooring business with three locations in southwestern Florida. Metcalf is the co-founder of Metcalf Advisory, a consulting agency that assists businesses with strategic planning, sales system optimization and data-based decision-making.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

in April, TISE gives tile dealers an advantage over those who choose to wait for the Florida show to discover what’s new. The company also continued to highlight its “Shop By Look” wall, which features QR codes to help guide consumers through the sale. MSI also showed new designs in the ever-popular stone-look format.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Carrollton, Texas—Fabulous Floors has named Rick Cain—formerly vice president of sales—to president of the company. In his previous role, Cain led Fabulous Floors’ expansion efforts in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, Massachusetts, Georgia, New York, Virginia, California and Oregon.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. In the virtual realm, digital tools such as visualizers are often essential to the sale.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

We love talking to contractors who have installed other systems,” said Jim Van Landingham, Vice-President of Residential Sales for Quick Drain USA. Craftsman, by Florida Tile. The graphic development is done using Florida Tile’s proprietary DP-Digital Porcelain technology. www.quickdrainusa.com. www.floridatile.com.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

So imagine my excitement when I was selected to participate as a panelist in an educational session for tile and stone professionals, Selling Tile: The Internet, the Industry & the Consumer, during Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. At Coverings 2012, Bill Buyok shares tips on How a Social Media Presence Improves Retail Sales.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Farrell Gerber, Executive VP Sales of Tile Redi® stated, “Redi-Trench™ is the only linear drain system completely integrated into a leak-proof, mold-free shower pan. Ames Tile & Stone, in Vancouver provided slab isolation membrane and the NuHeat radiant heating system to enhance the performance of the floors. Mike Ward, U.S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Hicks said sales for the 2024 show are already encouraging, with many exhibitors interested in booking larger spaces. Suppliers are also pulling out all the stops with respect to digital printing and advanced imaging technologies to better replicate natural visuals such as wood, tile and stone looks. on the last.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. However, after several years of belt-tightening, the industry faces some interesting challenges in an evolving marketplace.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. This comes on the heels of 4.6% in volume in 2017; 5.1%

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Dekton is available in 12 white, grey, black and natural stone hues and in three polished matte and slate finishes. PST is essentially an accelerated version of metamorphism or the "change in form" that rocks and stone undergo in nature when subject to heat and pressure over thousands of years. ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

When helping a consumer find her ideal floor, experts say retail sales associates need to consider several factors, including the consumer’s lifestyle and the room in which the flooring is being installed. In Florida, we have more concrete slabs in poor condition than not, so we prefer floating floors residentially.”.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

“Although granite continues to be popular, homeowners are expanding their material preferences to include new stone variations,” said Amy Gath, vice president of marketing at Formica Corporation. One of the most desirable granites, it reflects the trend toward light and white sophisticated stone. ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST.

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Time2Design

APRIL 22, 2014

A leading choice for design professionals and homeowners, Walker Zanger natural stone and tile products can be found in celebrity homes, trendy boutiques, lavish spas and resorts, and museums around the globe including: Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Viceroy Anguilla Resort, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, H.

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

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Time2Design

MAY 22, 2013

ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST. ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST DESIGNER DIGS. products for sale. tile and stone. ALECIA WESNER. amanda talley. Amber Sunset / Photo by Carmen. anthony baratta. appliances. apprentice event. apron sink. architecture. asid showhouse. assemblage art. atlanta cabinets. atlanta interior design. audio video.

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Time2Design

AUGUST 3, 2012

ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST. ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST DESIGNER DIGS. products for sale. tile and stone. ALECIA WESNER. amanda talley. Amber Sunset / Photo by Carmen. anthony baratta. appliances. apprentice event. apron sink. architecture. asid showhouse. assemblage art. atlanta cabinets. atlanta interior design. audio video.

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Time2Design

MAY 17, 2013

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Whats Uba Tuba in Florida is called Labrador in New York. Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. You cannot order a natural stone counter out of a catalog and you have to pick the slabs your counters will be made from in person. Deal with it.

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Time2Design

AUGUST 14, 2012

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Time2Design

JANUARY 22, 2013

ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST. ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST DESIGNER DIGS. products for sale. tile and stone. ALECIA WESNER. amanda talley. Amber Sunset / Photo by Carmen. anthony baratta. appliances. apprentice event. apron sink. architecture. asid showhouse. assemblage art. atlanta cabinets. atlanta interior design. audio video.

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Time2Design

AUGUST 3, 2012

ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST. ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST DESIGNER DIGS. products for sale. tile and stone. ALECIA WESNER. amanda talley. Amber Sunset / Photo by Carmen. anthony baratta. appliances. apprentice event. apron sink. architecture. asid showhouse. assemblage art. atlanta cabinets. atlanta interior design. audio video.

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Time2Design

MARCH 11, 2014

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Time2Design

MAY 10, 2013

ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST. ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST DESIGNER DIGS. products for sale. tile and stone. ALECIA WESNER. amanda talley. Amber Sunset / Photo by Carmen. anthony baratta. appliances. apprentice event. apron sink. architecture. asid showhouse. assemblage art. atlanta cabinets. atlanta interior design. audio video.

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Time2Design

OCTOBER 3, 2013

ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST. ASID FLORIDA WEST COAST DESIGNER DIGS. products for sale. tile and stone. ALECIA WESNER. amanda talley. Amber Sunset / Photo by Carmen. anthony baratta. appliances. apprentice event. apron sink. architecture. asid showhouse. assemblage art. atlanta cabinets. atlanta interior design. audio video.

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