Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

W hen we think of industry disrupters today, some of the innovators that come to mind include Uber, Tesla and Netflix, to name a few. Many would agree that these companies are changing the paradigm in their respective industries. As it turns out, the flooring industry has its disrupters as well. Domestic Production.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The exhibition concept of Marazzi showroom sees ceramic and porcelain stoneware products displayed as a contemporary labyrinth. A sequence of various settings, characterized by a mix and match of different materials showing the infinite potential of ceramic and porcelain tiles for any kind of project.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

For 20 years, the PANTONE COTY has influenced the design community, be it fashion, industrial design, or home furnishings. The Institute selects the color based on a mix of research and trend analysis, such as: the entertainment industry, new artists, popular world travel destinations, or socio-economic conditions.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2022

After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) said the ANSI ASC A108 Committee approved the standard characterizing 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Digital printing has truly revolutionized the tile industry by substantially elevating the realism of designs,” said Claudio Caselli, senior vice president, product research and development, Dal-Tile. “We Digital printing helped reduce costs for smaller production runs, achieve shorter production lead times and reduce waste.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

It’s common knowledge among industry observers that commercial tends to lag behind residential activity—at least during normal business cycles anyway. Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. billion, according to FCNews research.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s how some industry observers might describe the commercial flooring industry in 2022, which continued to emerge from the wreckage of a global pandemic to experience a vibrant rebirth. billion in 2022, Floor Covering News research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As early as 1999, the company’s experts began transforming production cycles with a focus on energy saving and the environment. Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2022

FCNews research shows wood flooring sales at the first point of sale in 2021 totaled a record $2.67 We estimate that probably 10% of the 21% growth in sales that hardwood achieved last year was probably due to price hikes and inflation,” said Brian Carson, president and CEO of AHF Products. during that period. to approximately $2.50

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added. The heart and soul of local communities witnessed a resilient rebound.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 28, 2013

According to the latest Catalina Report on Ceramic Tile released by Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC), ceramic tile has led the recovery in U.S. Catalina Reports have been relied upon by the ceramic tile, stone, and floor covering industries to provide up-to-date and valuable industry information for many years.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

It requires expertise beyond typical product knowledge, access to highly skilled installers and a customer base looking for aspirational products that increase property/resale values. These product advantages create elevated demand from consumers seeking ceramic among the dizzying array of flooring options.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

Simply put, porcelain and ceramic is the secret to safe, stylish and sustainable spaces. Made from natural ingredients and free from toxic chemicals, ceramic and porcelain keeps your home and business healthy by avoiding exposure to harmful contaminants that are found in other surfaces. Eco-friendly tile helps clear the air.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. FCNews research shows ceramic tile sales in 2020 saw about a 5% decline to $2.844 billion in 2020 from $2.994 billion in the previous year.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2021

The multi-surface visualizer allows consumers to get an idea of how an MSI product will look on the floor, countertop or wall. Ceramic and porcelain tile are aspirational products that rely heavily on home and fashion trends. Consumers conduct extensive research online before ever entering a flooring store.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. Following are the 2022 winners: Carpet.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

The Kerabond T / Keralastic two-component mortar system provides superior bond strength, improved deflection characteristics and the ability to bond to porcelain tiles, plywood and other difficult-to-bond-to substrates,” said Brian Pistulka, Business Manager for the MAPEI Tile & Stone Installation Systems line. www.mapei.com.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2018

Zaven’s creative spark found its highest expression in Cedit and gave life to a unique and original collection that plays on the modular repetition of a 3D element in ever-changing configurations: a design that combines different shapes and shades on large porcelain slabs of different colors, in order to maximize customization freedom. “

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Floor Covering News

MAY 19, 2021

By Megan Salzano While 2020 was anything but ordinary, there was one thing the flooring industry could count on: the continued popularity of the resilient category. FCNews research shows the category generated $6.589 billion in sales (not including rubber) in 2020—an industry-leading 21.3% increase over 2019’s $5.433 billion.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

billion in sales in 2021, according to Floor Covering News research. So, it stands to reason that while flexible LVT, namely glue-down, remains the workhorse for the commercial industry, the rigid core construction —the powerhouse on the residential side— would begin to gain ground. Resilient flooring represents approximately 57.5%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 29, 2014

CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Herb Miller, executive director of TPFH and its parent organization, Mountain Re-Source Center, thanked the tile industry for its ongoing support.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

Floor Covering News research shows tile flooring experienced a 14% increase in dollar sales in 2022 to $3.507 billion versus $3.077 billion in 2021. Putting things into perspective, in 2012 as the industry was recovering from the Great Recession, tile flooring clocked in at $1.623 billion in sales and 1.45 billion square feet.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

The product was introduced as an alternative option to address the variety of tile thicknesses available on the market and how they measure up to the adjacent drain for installation purposes. The graphic development is done using Florida Tile’s proprietary DP-Digital Porcelain technology. Industry Insights Innovations'

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 7, 2021

By Megan Salzano While the challenges of 2020 hit us all pretty hard, the final months gave the industry an unexpected boom in business that flooring dealers are still enjoying today. Dal-Tile’s one-two punch of tile innovation technology and leading style and design is what powers its product development and ongoing dealer opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2021

Research shows real wood adds value to the home over the long term. The popularity (and affordability) of laminate flooring posed a threat to the wood flooring sector when that new product category came on to the scene in the U.S. However, it found many consumers don’t know the difference between wood floors and other products. “We

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The multi-surface visualizer allows consumers to get an idea of how an MSI product will look on the floor, countertop or wall. Ceramic and porcelain tile are aspirational products that rely heavily on home and fashion trends. Consumers conduct extensive research online before ever entering a flooring store.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The awards program, now in its 11th year, has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show. The winners, announced on the show floor, are as follows: Innovation: AHF Products. Best Booth Design (over 1,200 square feet): Shaw Industries. AHF Products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

It became a big selling point, and new tile products were developed with a textured finish. Soon the industry realized some unexpected tradeoffs with too much texture. As a result, products were adjusted so they wouldn’t be a maintenance problem, but they would meet slip resistant requirements. The ANSI A137.1 standard.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% Every commercial sector was negatively impacted, but some performed better than others,” observed David Thoresen, senior vice president, product and innovation, Armstrong Flooring.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2019

Because more people know that making responsible choices about the products they put in their homes matters for the environment. Although exotic woods are stunning, bamboo, stone or porcelain may be more durable, require less harmful finishes and not affect forests. Check a product’s label. Cradle to Cradle (C2C) .

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

The Foundation provides consultation and research, leads preservation efforts and shares information about tile. The Tile Heritage library and research facility has a wealth of knowledge including books and slides about ceramic tile surfaces. green building products. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Product Plug.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

At the Educare 2 and Educare 3 centers, interior floors included large format porcelain tiles throughout the public spaces and a wood-look luxury vinyl tile in the classrooms. Modern apartment units which make up the bulk of the Mayo Building interior spaces included large format porcelain tile on floors and walls.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Interruptions and noise can kill productivity and are the number one complaint of employees in open workplaces. And boring colors are out–studies show that certain colors like red and orange stimulate productivity, so get ready for some colors and fun patterns in offices! Credits: Click images to view sources.

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Giotile

JANUARY 14, 2015

A number of studies have linked the physical environment of hospitals to health outcomes and research has demonstrated how specific design changes in health care environments can reduce stress and the negative outcomes associated with it. Connection to Nature. and create a calming effect.

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