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. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

“Small businesses to large enterprises galore travel to TISE to source traditional materials like hardwood and laminates as well as discover modern innovations such as cork, engineered flooring and specialty and handmade artisan tiles,” said Amie Gilmore, director of The International Surface Event.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile ranked 28 on Selling Power magazine’s list of the “50 Best Companies to Sell For” in 2020. This award is recognition of our dedicated sales team’s focus on training and fostering a collaborative selling environment. This follows last year’s ranking of 29 on the overall list. “To

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

a leading distributor in New England, has tapped Mark Parets as the company’s new director of sales. He began his career at his family’s sales agency, Raznick-Faulkner (RF), where he focused on growing the company’s residential and commercial flooring installation business by servicing flooring supply distributors across the USA and Canada.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Tile selection is very similar. We want a certain look or to portray a certain message, and our “tile decorations” can be the vehicle to get us there. The first step is to select tile that feels right to you. Let’s start by talking about what makes this tile so special. How cool is that?

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. It’s the third highest dollar count since 2006. off in volume.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Machine-Made Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) said it has received many requests to make its online courses available at a lower cost. Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile. Throughout the course professional sales techniques and tactics are taught. Tile Installer Thin-set Standards (ITS) Verification.

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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

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. S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. Seen here is MSI’s Soreno Grigio porcelain tile and pavers.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced a robust fall training schedule, beginning with 13, three-hour workshops; four full-day regional training events; and a pair of two-day Art Glass Panel training events in September. ”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.” Jackson, Miss.-The

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Granada Tile

APRIL 23, 2019

If you can dream it, it can happen with custom tile designs. Interior designers and architects alike have fallen in love with the stunning patterns, captivating colors, and unique shapes available only through custom cement tiles. Architect Frank Gehry, commissioned these custom Granada Cement Tiles for his own kitchen floor.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category. Understanding how to use natural stone tile to recreate these designs, patterns, textures and colors adds to this advantage.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2023

What makes online sales less than ideal for retailers and consumers alike is the fact that flooring is best sold in-person where shoppers can see and feel the real thing. Photos, and even today’s popular room visualizers, while useful tools in the selling process, rarely close the deal on their own. Keep it simple.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 12, 2023

“Statements is an exclusive Daltile program geared to the top dealers throughout the United States,” said Patrick Warren , vice president of residential sales, dealer, and showrooms for Dal-Tile LLC. “The The post Elite Daltile program hosts conference for members appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online. “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated. UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits!

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2022

Walker Zanger, a luxury brand in tile and slabs, has officially launched a new website. The new website, built from the ground up, took almost a year of research, design and development, and the company said is its first step toward modernizing its sales channels. Sylmar, Calif.—

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. clean, off-white color. glossy finish.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2019

For interior designers, very little makes a more significant impact than the creative use of stunning, colorful tiles. Architectural features are easily highlighted, and rooms shift from basic to conversation starters with only a few small tile design tweaks. Creating a color palette for your tile designs has never been easier.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Tiles have always been a go-to material for the bathroom, but have you considered cement tile for your remodel? Cement tiles have been showing up in magazines, home renovation TV shows, and décor blogs more and more, and for good reasons. Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles? If not, it’s about time you do.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

Following are the latest innovations from the industry’s top software technology providers: Broadlume Broadlume has long been supplying the floor covering industry with essential technologies such as websites and digital marketing tools but is now slightly pivoting. “We That customer just bought tile. They’re going to put a rug on it.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2019

A modern and rustic farmhouse renovation, designed by Sagatov Design + Build ; cement tile backsplash from Architectural Ceramics. Backsplash Tile. 1Bright and bold, the backsplash tile grabs your attention. The tile comes from our specialty line, Sabine Hill , whose niche is hand-crafted cement tile work.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—T he ceramic category can be a difficult nut to crack for the dealer community, but it’s one that should be embraced as the ongoing potential for record-breaking sales continues into 2022. Simply put, consumers have a strong desire for tile,” Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile, told FCNews.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

All it takes to make a big visual impact is one simple tool, cement kitchen tiles. So Much to Love About Cement Kitchen Tiles. We love cement kitchen tiles because they are practical and extremely durable, can be designed into virtually any color or pattern, and are fairly easy to install. Black and White Kitchen Tiles.

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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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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JULY 6, 2017

The evolution of tile and stone in recent years has provided endless design and application possibilities. The trend has also been to transition to ever larger format tiles – they are now available in sizes as large as 5’ X 12’ in facial dimension, with thicknesses ranging from 3 mm to 3 cm and thicker.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2022

“We are thrilled with the Roomvo analytics we’ve been receiving in our insight portal,” said Tom Urban, general manager, Great Lakes Carpet and Tile. It is a remarkable tool that we’re grateful to have.” . The partnership with Roomvo has just gotten better and better,” said Jason O’Krent, director of sales, O’Krent Floors.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) created the Dan Hecox Service Award to be given out annually at Coverings. CTEF said Hecox’s passion, willingness to help attitude, commitment to the tile industry and tile installation excellence were beyond description. Gundlach Company as a tool sales representative.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In choosing their top retailer partners, suppliers looked beyond sales volume to other key attributes such as communication skills, trust, company culture and even benevolence as differentiating factors. Combine that with the local sales representation, Shaw’s distribution and their gold standard customer service, it was a win for everyone.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2023

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. Overall, sales growth was a bright spot. MSI, just like everyone, got over-inventoried because we assumed sales would continue to grow. That’s our expertise.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

The tile industry has been through a lot the past five years. But tile manufacturers, distributors and dealers that survived the tough times are now well positioned to benefit from the improving economic climate heralded by many observers. According to Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc.‘s By Jeffrey Steele. in square feet.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Our mobile showrooms allowed customers to shop in a safe environment.” Ditto for Walt Carney, owner of Simplicity Floor and Tile in Anderson, Calif. Having experience on the installation side, Nelson said he understood the philosophy behind in-home sales. Nelson emphasized the difference in the sales approach for mobile sales.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When it comes to tile in our homes, we all want a sweet looking space. Whether you are working with a designer or like to do-it-yourself, we can all learn from professional tile contractors and installers. Holy tile variation Batman! ” How do you know your tile’s potential variation? Or time to prep.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Coordinating your tile when you haven’t selected your cabinets and counter yet can be confusing. Fortunately, it’s much easier than selecting tile that coordinates with existing cabinets and countertops. There are so many options when it comes to tile, and if you have time, you have the option of selecting anything you want.

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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. What Lies Beneath: How the Tile Community Saved the Day with Proper Preparation. Exterior Tile Veneers. The Secrets of Pool Design and Installation.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The new campaign highlights for consumers how Daltile’s RevoTile is the solution for an easy room refresh, and fully equips the Carpet Exchange team with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate RevoTile’s benefits. The DIY-friendly tile. Increasing retailers’ sales. Design-forward.

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