Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Having just returned from an Italian exhibition triple-header – Cersaie, Technargilla, and Marmomacc – I found myself contemplating just how would I display today’s XXL porcelain slabs if I was a tile retailer. Easy care is another advantage: just water and ordinary cleaning products.

Porcelain 53

Porcelain Marble Cement Architecture 53

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. Yarn System. True Grout.

Grout 98

Grout System Products Sales 98

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. AHF Products. Style & Design: Daltile. Sustainability: Inhaus. Technology: Mannington.

Natural Stone 40

Natural Stone Las Vegas Strategy Products 40

Giotile

APRIL 17, 2015

There is a growing body of evidence emphasizing the role that design aesthetic has on brain functioning and behavior, affecting everything from worker productivity to feelings of wellness. Some colors have been linked to aggression, while others have proven to increase productivity.

Interior Design 40

Interior Design Design Policies Strategy 40

Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Specified contract, a sector which—according to preliminary FCNews research—represents approximately 70% of the estimated $6.3 billion and volume approached 3 billion square feet, according to preliminary FCNews research. For example, tile remains a preferred product for specified contract, despite sporting modest growth rates.

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Industry Sales Research Report 98

Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

And freight expenses once product reached these shores were through the roof. Back then it was about products like resilient tile and VCT. SPC/rigid core, the product known to consumers as water- proof, was responsible for a revival of many other segments. FCNews research reveals that carpet and rugs (which comprises 47.9%

Industry 98

Industry Flooring Sales Research 98

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. The indoor/outdoor trend continues to boom. Seen here is MSI’s Soreno Grigio porcelain tile and pavers. Tile has come a long way from its days as a kitchen/bath product.

Ceramics 59

Ceramics Industry Training Sales 59

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. In addition to a strong desire for residential outdoor living improvements, home improvement and renovations are also trending. in 2020, Floor Covering News research found.

Sales 98

Sales Flooring Tile Mexico 98

Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

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. Overall, FCNews research shows ceramic’s share of the commercial market increased slightly to 14.8% Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices. in 2020, up from 13.7%

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Sales Tile Mexico Ceramics 98

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! Bringing the Outdoors In.

Trends 58

Trends Design Detroit Meeting 58