Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The distinct challenges the industry has faced and continues to face start with inflation,” said Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Dal-Tile. The challenges, though, of training are not limited to the tile industry. However, there is a bright side. “We

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings 2022 learning opportunities will focus on the key tenets of “Health, Wellness and Environment;” “Timeless Luxury;” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.”. Designing for Outdoor Living. Attendees will learn the steps involved in the design-build process for outdoor spaces and how to successfully deliver the final product to the client.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2023

There, attendees reunited, socialized and networked at Sunset Point, a scenic outdoor area with a breath-taking mountain range as backdrop. A key one was the group’s signature CIM training and certification program, which has grown exponentially. The trade show concluded with a happy hour followed by an outdoor reception.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of While a move outdoors had already begun, suppliers said the pandemic has increased the necessity for expanding “usable living space” to the outdoors.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

To be successful with the category, retailers are tasked with educating themselves and the consumer on its pros and cons in order to facilitate a successful sale and installation. From a retailer’s perspective, opportunity for consumers to splurge on natural stone is high across a number of categories—kitchen, bath and outdoor included.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Overall, sales growth was a bright spot. We’ve both been cross-trained on just about everything. MSI, just like everyone, got over-inventoried because we assumed sales would continue to grow. It obviously helps if it goes to our current customers because our same salesperson can market and make the sale.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 22, 2022

New work-from-home lifestyles also continued to drive consumer spending as many looked to expand their existing homes to feature new office space or outdoor sanctuaries. As a result, the resilient flooring category registered a staggering $8.426 billion (not including rubber) in sales in 2021 —an industry-leading 30.3%

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

From the moment we arrived at the train station it was a whirlwind walk thru the snow covered streets of Amsterdam. Our lovely tour guide and fellow blogger Louise de Miranda, author of the blog 30s Magazine , met us at the train station to help us navigate our way to our hotel. kalamazoo outdoor gourmet. outdoor dining room.

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Building Moxie

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Just below, we’ll explore WiFi video surveillance and discuss the value of extending security to the home’s premises using outdoor cams. In part two, I’ll detail the installation of the Nest Cam IQ outdoors on my current home. (I’ll Part two covers: Placement of Outdoor Cams.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2021

By Reginald Tucker W hen it comes to hardwood flooring sourcing , so much of the focus has been trained on Asia—rightfully so given the manufacturing prowess and scale of the scores of suppliers in that region of the world. said Paul Rezuke, vice president of sales. That’s no coincidence, according to the folks at Boa-Franc. “We

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2018

.” — Stephanie Anton, EVP of Luxury Portfolio International Let an outdoor living space draw in buyers. Outdoor living space “According to a recent survey, 51% of home buyers find outdoor living space the most attractive quality when searching for their perfect home, more so than open floor plans and curb appeal.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2021

“The last few years the hardwood category has lost share to these categories, but hardwood is rebounding and getting back to growth in 2021,” said Brad Williams, vice president of sales and marketing at Boa-Franc, makers of the Mirage brand. sales and marketing, Indusparquet. “In We see wide width demand in 3?4-inch

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 13, 2012

I was director of marketing for a point of sale advertising agency. It takes a tremendous talent to put together kitchens, bathrooms, foyers and outdoor areas using tile. TD: Do you have additional training in selling or installing tile? TD: How did you get started with tile? That was an interesting journey.

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Stagetecture

JULY 22, 2017

There are all kinds of ways to enhance the natural appeal of your outdoor space without breaking the bank in the process. Hanging Lanterns and Outdoor Lighting. Installing lighting fixtures and outdoor lighting. We love these outdoor lighted planters for your backyard. DIY water features for your Backyard Transformation.

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