Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), reported on the tenacity of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2023 production, sales and exports figures.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

And to give the retailers an easier way to work and communicate with their manufacturers while working together to bring opportunities to sales.” Comp-u-floor What’s been five years in the making has come to fruition as Comp-U-floor has transitioned its software into a fully web- and mobile-based business management system.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. Trevor Hook, owner Hooked on Tile LLC Evansville, Wis.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. Suppliers are making it easy for consumers to mix and match their styles, too, with new technology and design-forward products meant to flow from one surface to another.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Now, visuals are back in fashion and suppliers unveiled resilient product lines that were dressed to impress. I would say a major storyline in the industry is growth in light, warm colors, whereas the last couple of years, we’ve probably been in a mid-neutral, rustic area,” said Jenne Ross, product director, Karndean.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

AHF Products is launching Hartco Contract, a new line of vinyl plank and tile floors including SPC rigid core, loose lay thick LVT and dry back traditional LVT, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl sheet designed for light commercial, multi-family and manufactured housing installations. Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. That success didn’t happen by chance—it was quality products that helped generate the revenue stream that continues to this day. About the product: Shaw’s Pet Perfect line offers durable, easy- to-clean carpets. Panoramic’s 10.6

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%. of dollar sales for the gradually increasing hard surface market and 24.6% Imports vs. domestics.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think the vibe is very good,” said Patrick Warren, vice president, residential sales, dealer & showrooms, Daltile. The product integrates porcelain tile with LED lighting to create a backlit look for users. The products Daltile launched at the show were Divinium, Acreage, Artcrafted and Gamma.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

.— Ardex Americas is set to acquire TiLite, a manufacturer of building materials for shower systems. With the new addition to the company, Ardex said it is able to broaden its system solutions within the tiling segment, adding more flexibility and more comprehensive installation options. “I

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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. Tenet sessions.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Trend analysis, worldwide procurement, sales expertise and leadership has led to this comprehensive catalog that delineates Emser’s array of offerings.”

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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. Rather, it is a product ecosystem consisting of porcelain floor and wall tiles united by a profound aesthetic harmony.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Now let’s heat things up and find out which system may be right for you. They’re experts in what goes between and under our tile; which includes floor warming systems. AC offers both an in-stock and special order in-floor heating system: Strata Heat. For more size options, visit our Floor Heat Mat Product Page here.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I would probably say the market’s going to be, at best, flat, maybe even a little bit down,” said Dick Quinlan, VP of sales and marketing, Wellmade. I think it’s going to be a tough first half of the year,” noted Yon Hinkle, VP of product management, resilient, AHF Products. “We Units might be flat.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Stefano Rabaioli, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Florim USA stated, “We believe Urban Wood is the ideal choice for commercial applications where the look of natural wood has been selected, but the durability and ease of maintenance offered by porcelain tile material is a necessity. and a >0.50 www.laticrete.com.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Retailers large and small employ a range of RollMaster’s suite of flooring software products to execute numerous tasks or business functions—i.e., The organization, efficiency and productivity have all improved drastically throughout all facets of our business. estimating, measuring, inventory management, accounting, etc.

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The London Tile Co.

JULY 27, 2021

Often natural stone or concrete slabs are used outdoors, however these materials can require regular cleaning and sealing, and can look a little old fashioned. If you are looking for a long-lasting and modern alternative to traditional paving products, porcelain is the perfect choice. You can order tile samples from product pages.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2023

Foam Products E co S il e nc erI nfinity Eco Silencer Infinity is a premium acoustical underlayment designed, approved and warranted for use with pad attached flooring. Another benefit of this product is it’s approved for use with Ardex P 4 Primer and the fast-track adhesive Henry 647 PlumPro.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2023

billion in sales in 2021, according to Floor Covering News research. of those hard surface commercial sales and remains the fastest growing category. What’s more, these products now boast water-resistant capabilities to meet growing market demand. x 72 wood look planks and 18 x 36 stone look tiles.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

However, scores of suppliers of competitive waterproof products such as resilient and even some high-performance laminates and hybrids are responding by highlighting select collections that provide retailers with trade-up opportunities and, by extension, higher profit margins. We decided we’re not going to the bottom anymore.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mohawk’s SmartStrand Color Wall; Cali’s Windansea—a collection of coastal inspired rigid core planks featuring sand, driftwood and sea stone colors made for easy, natural designs; and Wellmade’s Ultimate Solution HDPC/SPC, its newest waterproof rigid core flooring collection. Among the 2023 highlights? AHF’s Armstrong Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

ProGrout Plus is the latest step in our tile systems’ offering evolution,” said Merkrete director of sales, Todd Boos. “We ProGrout Plus is suitable for dimensional stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass and clay tile installations.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Without these seemingly sundry products the installation would be incomplete and the flooring would likely fail. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. Jay Samber, senior director installation products, Dal-Tile Corp., The result?

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 18, 2023

And with that comes the prospect of products that don’t necessarily meet high quality, performance and/or environmental standards. “I I think what’s going on here in the western United States is a lot of dealers have SPC fatigue,” explained Adrian Van Raalten, vice president of sales and marketing, Pacific Direct Industries.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. The use of a Gray colored Thinset can result in discoloration of the stone or the appearance of oily stains on the face of the stone. Kerdi Shower System.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MARCH 6, 2015

Special thanks to Westside Tile and Stone for hosting a recent NTCA event! ARDEX Tile& Stone Installation Systems Sales Professional Ken Vara was asked by Westside Tile and Stone to conduct product demonstrations at his booth and on the contractor stage. Check out some photos from the event!

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2023

H ardwood may very well be the most aspirational flooring product (next to stone or ceramic tile). To that end, hardwood suppliers across the board are leveraging emerging innovations designed to enhance both the visual characteristics as well as the performance attributes of the product.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Commercial flooring rebounded as sales increased 13.1% The lion’s share of sales (approximately 70%) was generated from specified contract while the remainder came from Main Street commercial applications, research shows. flooring sales, according to Floor Covering News research. from roughly $6.5 billion in 2021 to $7.34

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Both SPC and WPC flooring products are taking share from most other categories and, as such, suppliers are entering the sphere to get in on the action. Whether it be product design, go-to-market strategy or a combination of the two, these “new kids on the block” are proving themselves in a category dominated by seasoned suppliers.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 3, 2020

The first week of Alliance Flooring’s two-week Connect 2020 concluded with Engineered Floors, Metroflor, Emser and Armstrong providing retailers with product reviews, training guidance and special deals on pallets. The beauty of this line is that every single product is a high-density rigid SPC core,” Young said.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Technical College System of GA. Metcalf is the co-founder of Metcalf Advisory, a consulting agency that assists businesses with strategic planning, sales system optimization and data-based decision-making. Perren is the deputy commissioner for technical education for the Technical College System of Georgia. Ed Metcalf.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By Ken Ryan Specialty flooring retailers are constantly employing methods to up their game, especially as it relates to exclusive, higher-margin product offerings and, of course, personalized service, in an effort to grow the business and even beat big boxes. Private labeling also helps when comparing products.”.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. Laws of Luxury: How to Increase Your Sales by Leveraging the Luxury Business Model.

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