Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Daltile’s new Outlander features the company’s StepWise technology that provides 2x more slip-resistance than regular tile, for a seamless indoor/outdoor space. S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. Seen here is MSI’s Soreno Grigio porcelain tile and pavers.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. Following is a sneak peak of new Emser Tile products and corresponding current style directions. A Twist on Classic Subway Tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six esteemed architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 20 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. For even more projects, products and news from Tile of Spain be sure to follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter & Pinterest.

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

After signing a joint venture agreement with chemical group Pidilite Industries Ltd in 2019, Litokol SpA recently opened a new production facility in the town of Amod in the Indian state of Gujarat. Pidilite has also set up two other new production companies, again connected to the tile installation and natural stone sectors.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2023

Cement tiles have been used in homes and buildings for decades, and for good reason. However, not all cement tiles are created equal. Choosing the right manufacturer is important to ensure that you get high-quality tiles that will last for years to come. Here’s what you need to know when selecting cement tiles.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2023

When the dust settled, Floor Covering News research found the resilient flooring category as a whole generated $9.522 billion in sales in 2022, a 13% increase over 2021’s $8.426 billion—much of that thanks to LVT. When compared to ceramic tile, hardwood and laminate, resilient accounted for 56.6% of dollar sales (and 55.9%

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

Tile Industry Launches Inspiration and Education Initiative; Why Tile Debuts Here at Coverings. Orlando, FL) – The tile industry has united in a marketing and education initiative designed to inspire consumers and provide information on all of tile’s benefits. April 4, 2017. About TCNA.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

There are two ways to look at the flooring industry as a whole in 2019, depending on whether ones sees the glass as half full or half empty. growth in dollars was the lowest since 2009, when the industry declined significantly due to the Great Recession. FCNews research reveals that carpet and rugs (which comprises 52.9%

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) added a five-category “product use classification system” in ANSI A326.3 “ A merican National Standard Test Method for Measuring Dynamic Coefficient of Friction of Hard Surface Flooring Materials.” The five product use categories are as follows: Interior, Dry (ID).

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

F amily owned and operated since the founding of its parent company, Pelican Creations, nearly 25 years ago, Pelican Creations Home has made a name for itself in the ever-crowded flooring market by offering a variety of popular product categories and exceptional customer service to its retail partners. Product prowess. Customers react.

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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

AUGUST 21, 2023

“A lot of that is because we’ve seen pricing come down, so while square footage may not be off for some, the dollar value’s coming down—you actually got a lower number year over year,” explained Adam Ward, vice president of product management, resilient, Mohawk. Retail prices and costs have come down—we’ve seen deflation across the board.

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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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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. of total industry dollars ($27.995 billion in 2022).

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Resilient flooring remains the fastest growing flooring category in the industry, and 2019 again saw it dominate its competitors. FCNews research put the category at $5.433 billion in sales in 2019, an industry-leading 10.5% 1 challenge for the flooring industry in 2020. increase over 2018’s $4.916 billion.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. O nboarding a successful tile program at the retail level is no easy feat. This means that you can sell fewer tiles to achieve the same revenue compared to other types of flooring.”

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

The tile industry has been through a lot the past five years. But tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s By Jeffrey Steele.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

We saw the Main Street market pull back,” said Blakley Satterfield, product manager, residential resilient for Mannington, echoing a familiar sentiment. Mannington on Main incorporates existing products as well as new additions, revised merchandising and a simplified selling solution. Seizing opportunities.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. But those tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

Every now and then it’s important to take a step back and look around the industry. And while a “rising star” might imply those new to the industry, it doesn’t stop there. We’ve taken note of companies—big and small, new and old—that have recently stepped up their game to the betterment of the industry.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

American Olean’s Foyer, which utilizes digital printing technology, is a striking marble-look tile designed to create a lasting impression. The advent of digital printing—versus the traditional silk screen and roto-color—brought with it a whole new world for tile. marble, stone, wood, etc.) marble, stone, wood, etc.)

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

As part of the SCADpro program, Daltile recently worked with a team of students on a specialized research and development project. We were thrilled to partner with some of this country’s most talented young creative minds to address these questions,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 29, 2012

Did you know that Tile of Spain has a connection to Harvard University, America’s oldest educational institution? ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association, sponsors a program at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. Blog ASCER Cevisama Harvard tile of spain' … Continue Reading.

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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. Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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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, Tenet sessions.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 20, 2015

San Diego, CA – Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, Inc. In addition to its business services, the new CTaSC website provides many resources for companies in the tile and stone industries as well as some for consumers. List your products and services here: https://ctasc.com/blog/resource-suggestion/.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. It’s hard to pinpoint growth numbers because there are so many product groupings or category growth between soft and hard surfaces.”

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. To contribute, tiles and related installation materials on a project (mortars, grouts, etc.) “It’s not easy to get on that list. .

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

At Greenbuild 2016, TCNA announced UL certification of the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for tile mortars and tile grouts made in North America. With this announcement, building design professionals have even more reason to “think tile” and “think North American” when building green.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. “We We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The early stages of 2020 revealed the kind of promise the carpet industry had longed for: innovative new offerings breathing life into a segment that had been losing share to hard surfaces for more than a decade. The encouraging news is the flooring industry snapped back quickly , and residential carpet jumped 2% in the third quarter.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

Green Squared Certified® Sustainable Tiles and Tile Installation Materials Qualify for New LEED Credit. Green Building Council (USGBC) can now look to certified sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles, and tile installation materials to earn the needed credits. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2016.

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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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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. At first, the slowdown seemed less obvious—a possible fluke in GDP data that seemed inconsistent with rapidly rising employment and growing industrial output. A drop in American consumer confidence. in dollars and 5.6%

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

As we embarked on the grueling task of compiling our industry statistics for 2021 , I was probably more intrigued than ever as to what the final results would be. We knew the industry would be up, but how much? The industry was up 16.3% Industry insiders tell me those three companies seek to make 35% margin on flooring.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” These EPDs showcase natural stone’s low embodied carbon compared to manmade materials. This course is available to certified CEU speakers for download and presentation through the CEU Events dashboard.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Shaw Contract is taking the initiative to shift toward sustainable production and consumption models within its production cycles. This process is done holistically as the company looks at products, processes and actions. This results in significant carbon reductions during transport and ensures industry-leading durability.

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