Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

“Innovation goes beyond just performance and durability with these new offerings,” said John Crews, vice president of carpet product design for Shaw. “In Dakota Aft, Shaw Floors carpet category director, added, “These new product offerings are a great example of just what we’re capable of as a brand.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The Daltile Statements ‘Store Within A Store’ program is designed to simplify the tile selection process for retailers. Dallas, Texas—Daltile is currently holding its annual meeting with key customer advisory board members on Tuesday, Oct. One of those tools is the new Daltile Statements ‘Store Within A Store’ program. Advisory board.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

—Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Tom gave me a parameter of what was needed, what aspects he wanted to hit and I built the curriculum around it,” Carothers explained.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Plano, Texas—AHF Products celebrated the opening of a new design showroom here featuring a cross section of products representing its full portfolio of brands, including Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Hartco, LM Flooring, Robbins, Parterre, tmbr, Hearthwood, Raintree and others. Product designers from AHF headquarters in Mountville, Penn.,

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Somerset, Ky.;

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2021

Daltile’s Defend line of tile features Microban technology for superior cleanability. The answer, according to Daltile, is positive news for the tile industry. Tile is the very best option for waterproof needs,” said Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms for Dal-Tile Corporation. “

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year ever , and it’s no wonder as the product pipeline continued to deliver innovative offerings that were in high demand. Following are some of the top must-have product introductions of 2021, along with their key selling points. Create Flooring: Lofts.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. What’s more, much of the production of these waterproof products is happening right here in the U.S. Mohawk Industries is also heavily invested in its U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. We’re also known for our expertise in residential tile products. The large format porcelain tiles in the color White, come from our Silk Stone Collection. For more Slim Slab options, visit our Product Page or download a Datasheet here.

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Ciao Tile

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Statements Tile is currently seeking applicants for the position of Showroom Sales Associate at our south Seattle location. Assist the manager in the organization, set-up and clean-up of customer meetings and events. Create sample labels, tear sheets for products. Commission on sales. Showroom Management.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

We couldn’t help but get her thoughts on some tile too. Rachelle: I am an Interior Designer by education, but fell into sales when I lived in Arizona. Selling tile from the Rockville Showroom was a natural transition. Have you used any AC tile in your home? AC: Favorite tile, check. R: Can I mention two?

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Each January, AC has a company-wide meeting, where we reflect on the previous year and create goals for the new year. Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

CARE’s differential assessment plan is based on two factors: 1) carpet material, as in broadloom vs. tile; and 2) percent of post-consumer content, as in greater than or equal to 10% post-consumer content and less than 10% post-consumer content. Carpet tile with greater than or equal to 10% post-consumer carpet rises from $0.71

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 12, 2023

Dallas – This week, Daltile is hosting a multi-faceted meeting for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. A key strength of the Daltile brand is the breadth and depth of product that we offer,” Warren added. “The

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall. But, just like most of us eagerly await the change in seasons, these fall-inspired tiles are worth the wait. Porcelain tile is known for being tough. Autumn Park.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

“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. Again, the end goal is to help our commercial customers quickly, conveniently and confidently make tile selections.”.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

AHF Products partnered with key distributors across the country to represent the company’s newly expanded and comprehensive commercial flooring portfolio. The AHF Contract Portfolio includes homogeneous sheet, heterogeneous sheet, inlaid heterogeneous sheet, LVT, commercial hardwood and new Vinyl Based Tile (VBT). Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. The coronavirus pandemic impacted all sectors of the economy last year as businesses saw supply chains interrupted, demand for products and services decline, and government-mandated closures.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

You may be adding garland to your White Pine or pining after tile you saw on our website. Whatever the case may be, when it comes to small design details, don’t forget about tile trim. First, check out our list of tile trim terms, where we describe various types as well as mention AC Collections that feature them.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Flooring underlayments perform a myriad of jobs that all serve to uphold the success of the final product—a full flooring installation. Chris Palmer, vice president of sales, Leggett & Platt, also noted the dual benefits of the category. As such, RSAs should consider underlayment education a key component of making the sale.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2023

AHF Products is partnering with William M. Bird is essential to our growth across our business, and this is especially true for the commercial segment,” said Fred Reitz, vice president-commercial, AHF Products. John Allen, vice president of sales at William M. AHF Contract’s Nod to Nature Mountville, Pa.—AHF The William M.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. Pictured are Restful Trek (carpet tile) and Wildwood Preserve. The Main Street marketplace is—and always will be—a driver in the market economy,” said Glenn King, vice president of sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

A total of 156 people registered to attend the event and 39 member companies exhibited during the product showcase. For Catherine Church, FCICA executive director, the event picked up on the momentum generated during the association’s 2022 meeting—a milestone anniversary year. Last year, we celebrated our 40 th anniversary.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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Ceramics of Italy

MARCH 18, 2024

The award recognises Italian companies’ international sales achievements and their ability to enhance the global standing of Italian industry based on official statistics from the Italian Customs and Monopolies A gency. Designed to meet the needs of the global design community , Boost World transcends the concept of a collection.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2022

The purpose of event is to annually bring the ceramic tile industry together to network and learn from each other. Total Solutions Plus is hosted by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile Contractor’s Association of America (TCAA).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

One of the most respected Portuguese tile brands, Recer was founded in 1977. Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

One of the most respected Portuguese tile brands, Recer was founded in 1977. Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Dalton—Shaw Floors has expanded its innovative, DIY-focused Floorigami peel-and-stick carpet tile platform with an industry-first, interactive e-commerce experience, the company said. The brand’s commitment to meeting its customers’ needs by adapting to shifting consumer preferences is reflected in its BOPIS e-commerce strategy.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

NRF Distributors is a family-owned floor covering products distributor based in Augusta, Maine. LG Hausys Floors announced a new partnership with NRF Distributors, a family-owned floor covering products distributor based in Augusta, Maine. Among the LVT, SPC and commercial sheet products NRF will be carrying is the Artistry collection.

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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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. GLEN ELLYN, IL, August 4, 2021) – Total Solutions Plus (TSP) is excited to bring the ceramic tile industry back together to network and learn from each other, in person. Exhibiting at the Tabletops is your ticket to increasing your business sales and services. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

They don’t make the flooring products consumers buy; they provide the underlying technology that makes the floors they buy even better. With its True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks, the technology allows manufacturers to feature a middle grout line mimicking two tiles in one. Hotspotproof. Light SPC.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Until the Fed lowers interest rates, existing home sales can be expected to remain slower than usual. However, when grays took over, it was easy to stock five different variations of gray and still sell the crap out of them whether it was flooring, carpet or tile.” — Lacey Gillespie , Pro Floor & Tile Fergus Falls, Minn.

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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% The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. compared to 2019. in 2019 to 4.9%

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