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Surfaces 2023: Tile emulates home trends

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas— The International Surface Event, held here last month, was home to three powerhouse tile companies this year: Dal-Tile, MSI and Emser Tile. While the main event for tile each year is Coverings, being held in Orlando, Fla., Tile suppliers agreed this year’s show was robust and the energy was palpable.

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Dealers descend on NRF Distributors market

Floor Covering News

“I’ve been coming to this show for 20-plus years and love everything that NRF has to offer,” said Joe Gagne, owner of Ballston Carpet & Tile, Ballston Spa, N.Y. “No. Ditto for Jorge Morgado, partner/president of sales, Allied Flooring & Paint, Agawam, Mass., 1 is I love NRF’s service and their wide variety of products.

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Avente Tile Talk: New! Arabesque Cement Tile Spanish Pavers

Tile Talk

Arabesque Cement Tile Spanish Pavers. New Arabesque Cement Tiles Bring Spanish Flair to Any Décor. Our newest line of cement tile offers not only a classic, time-tested look, but also the durability and craftsmanship of traditional handmade cement tile. Introducing Arabesque Cement Tile!

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How to elevate your retail sales game

Floor Covering News

They treat it as if it’s as simple as painting drywall. Be sure to build a sales presentation for everything you offer, be it carpet, tile, LVT, laminate, hardwood, showers, back splash or total kitchen remodel. The ‘whiteboard’ strategy Tips are best remembered if you write them down. Oftentimes it’s $3 to $4 per foot.

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Ceramic: In-store elements help secure the sale

Floor Covering News

Ceramic tile is by far one of the most design savvy, alluring categories in the industry. One of MSI’s retail partners, Yates Flooring in Lubbock, Texas, features tile prominently and uses a key strategy of grouping color and material to help make the sale. By Megan Salzano. Yet, some retailers struggle with the sale.

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Coverings celebrates design innovation with Best Booth Awards

Floor Covering News

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. The design of the booth’s facade, marked by the company’s elegant wall tiles and the grandeur of their XL Slabs, is the epitome of contemporary design.

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Top three ways to keep homeowners on board

Floor Covering News

Maybe they’d be just fine with marble-look tile and refinishing the cabinets instead of replacing them. Paint a realistic picture. Another part of painting a realistic picture is helping clients visualize the design, as it can be hard for non-pros to translate blueprints, tear sheets and samples into a complete image.