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A Recap: 2018 Coverings Tile & Stone Show

Architectural Ceramics

This year took place in Atlanta, Georgia. Painterly textures: This porcelain is characterized by qualities of color, stroke, and texture; and was a strong theme this year. Nearly every porcelain booth had a line with qualities that could be described as painterly. A brushstroke texture on longer plank porcelain tiles.

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Best of 2017: A Reflection on AC’s Core Values

Architectural Ceramics

We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. A trait of porcelain tile, for example, is its durability. As a result, a great feature of porcelain tile is that it makes an excellent flooring option in commercial and residential spaces. It’s easy to apply that to tile. Results That Matter.

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Waterproof: Domestic manufacturing update

Floor Covering News

“Our overall goal is to provide stable pricing and readily available stateside inventory while working in tandem with our Chinese manufacturing operations,” said Dick Quinlan, vice president of sales and marketing. “In Domestic production is the key to U.S. independence.” and is currently working on a second line to increase capacity.

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Avente Tile Talk: Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in.

Tile Talk

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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LVT, WPC, SPC—which is right for your customer?

Floor Covering News

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. Today’s consumers are gravitating toward the longer, wider look. Pictured is Cali Vinyl Longboards in North Shore oak.

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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

Floor Covering News

Northwest Georgia is the landing spot for many new and proposed sites, which has been announced by the likes of Wellmade, Novalis, CFL Flooring, Huali Floors and Concord Flooring, formerly Arte Mundi. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. No wait time and no acclimation is required.

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LVT, WPC, SPC—which is right for your customer?

Floor Covering News

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. This gets way too complicated, and as sales professionals we can get too far out in the weeds. McMurtry is not alone.