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Must-have product introductions of 2023

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Research performed by the brand showed Soft Step achieving 70% higher sound absorption than other LVP options while being 46% warmer. What’s more, research also showed that homeowners want a balance of beauty, durability, comfort and easy cleaning when shopping for new floors.

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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FCNews 2nd annual FCNnovation Awards winners

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For retail sales associates, PFC is intended to be the easiest way to sell flooring—with confidence and simplicity. True Grout. i4F continues to drive innovation with True Grout on SPC/rigid core tiles and planks offering steadfast durability as well as a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. True Grout.

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Suppliers answer call as waterproof demand increases

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FCNews research found that the subsegment accounted for 37.1% Fifteen of the new Korlok Select stones feature vinyl grouting that is integrated into the construction. With research showing that today’s consumers are asking for waterproof flooring solutions for their home, Mohawk responded with a suite of waterproof products.

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Unilin makes good products even better

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We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. Over the years, especially the past few years, we kept inventing and putting more effort into research and development than ever before.”. Grout systems.

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Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

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Through extensive research and testing, its R&D and product team achieved that by creating Cloud 9, the optimal fiber construction offering both luxurious softness and durability while maintaining cost effectiveness. WetProtect gives consumers confidence knowing their floors feature the right kind of waterproof.

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Laticrete names Rizzo associate director of sales, concrete remediation

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—Laticrete has named Joseph Rizzo associate director of sales, concrete remediation. In this role, Rizzo will lead the Laticrete sales team in the creation and execution of strategy for all aspects of concrete remediation sales, which includes the NXT, SUPERCAP and Specialty Mortar product brands.

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