Floor Covering News

JULY 24, 2020

In terms of volume, residential resilient accounted for 1.996 billion square feet. Markets such as multi-family and manufactured housing were seeing growth as economic conditions were very good and the channels were growing at a record pace,” said Kevin Howell, senior director of sales and product management, Beauflor. collection.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In this column, we will explore the significance of testing conditions and identify the 11 key tests that guide the successful installation of modern-day flooring products. The synergy of these tests ensures a holistic evaluation of the site conditions and material compatibility before the actual installation begins.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

AUGUST 9, 2023

An Introduction to Metal Roofing Metal roofing, as the term implies, is a roofing system made from metal pieces or tiles. It impacts energy efficiency, durability, and maintenance requirements, all of which contribute to the performance and longevity of your home. You can use a metal roof cost calculator to get an idea of the price.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2018

With over 4 million short-term vacation rentals competing for bookings on sites like HomeAway and Airbnb, catching the eye of a great guest can be tough. Make sure your guests’ environment is as comfortable as their own home — with the right air conditioning unit. Make a few wintertime tweaks, update your listing and off you go!

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

“We now have this alternative option for installations, which we’ve known for years on the glue side adds so much value to the installation [in terms of hollow spots]. Today’s adhesives offer multiple solutions beyond their core purpose including sound absorption, moisture prevention and mildew resistance.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

However, there are some educational areas, both close and far, that are open for learning under certain conditions. When we view schools with such a narrow-vision, focusing on only the room and the seat, then it opens up infinite possibilities in terms of style and taste, since functionality is already accounted for. Get Schooled!

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Flooring retailers expecting a rough patch in the second half have discovered that business conditions are actually picking up again for the fall selling season. Carpetland USA, which operates nine locations in Iowa and Illinois, expects solid sales activity for the fall selling season. What if the other shoe never drops? based Conklin Bros.,

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Realstone

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Built to withstand the test of time, these panels endure harsh weather conditions, from scorching heat to freezing cold, without losing their charm. Stone plays a crucial role in defining its character and appeal. Low Maintenance : Once installed, carbon slate requires minimal upkeep, saving time and resources in the long run.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

High mortgage rates that approached 8% earlier this month continue to hammer builder confidence , but recent economic data suggest housing conditions may improve in the coming months, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Washington, D.C.—High In particular, the 10-year Treasury rate moved back to the 4.5%

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Realstone

MAY 30, 2023

The Advantages of Thin Brick Introduction to Thin Brick Thin brick is a popular and versatile building material that offers numerous advantages in both residential and commercial applications. What is Thin Brick? Thin brick , also known as brick veneer or brick tile, is a lightweight alternative to traditional full-sized bricks.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 21, 2023

In terms of volume, the category saw just a 4.7% Suppliers also point to several other conditions causing the slowdown. What we attribute it to is really just the macroeconomic conditions that are in play,” said Jeff Francis, director of category management, hard surface, Shaw. increase to 6.156 billion square feet.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 31, 2020

The intrinsic characteristics of ceramic products make them preferable to other materials in terms of their limited impacts over their life cycle. Their resistance to extreme atmospheric conditions, chemicals, humidity, temperature variations and UV rays mean they are highly durable. of Italian ceramic tile production.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

D espite all the challenges facing the commercial contract market today—the residual effects of the pandemic, sky-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and the war in Ukraine—key end-use sectors for commercial flooring are showing signs of recovery, stimulating hope that market conditions will improve in the second half of 2022.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Jason McSwain, president of McSwain’s Carpet & Flooring in Cincinnati and the current NFA president who was unanimously elected to a second term, told FCNews that members and vendors had the option of attending in person or virtually. And it went off without a hitch, according to attendees.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Roofing repairs attract long term business via GIPHY Rounding out the exterior, thinking about a roof replacement should be at the top of any owner’s list on an older building. Every office needs a working central air conditioning system that is up to scratch. Kitchen and Residential Design

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 19, 2023

Builders are feeling cautiously optimistic about market conditions given low levels of existing home inventory and ongoing gradual improvements for supply chains,” said NAHB chairman Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala. Washington, D.C.—Solid

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The MPI measures builder and developer sentiment about current production conditions in the apartment and condo market on a scale of 0 to 100. The index and all its components are scaled so that a number below 50 indicates that more respondents report conditions are poor than report conditions are good. in Mishawaka, Ind.,

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

T oday’s flooring retailer is awash with options when it comes to waterproof flooring—a bona fide flooring category as retailers continue to tout the product as a major draw for flooring buyers in 2023. However, not all products are created equal and only those complete with next-level innovations will find homes at specialty retail stores.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2021

The latest generation of adhesives are very installer friendly, significantly lower in VOCs and provide assurance of long-term performance,” noted Wayne Williams, Stauf’s director of training. Quinn T here are many different flooring adhesives , each offering benefits to weigh and pricing to compare. Modern adhesives.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Empower Rigid Core flooring is built using Armstrong’s innovative Reinforced Mineral Core (RMC) to provide optimal performance in terms of both indentation resistance and stability while remaining 100% waterproof. Armstrong’s Diamond 10 technology keeps floors looking newer and longer while making them easy to clean. CALI—CALI VINYL.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 13, 2013

bare feet), and the condition of the soles that a person is wearing, whether the person is walking or running; their gait, and whether they are turning or transitioning from one plane to another or from one textured surface to another. Specifying Ceramic Tile, Glass Tile, Stone and Terrazzo for Slip Resistant Surfaces…. By: Donato Pompo.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 20, 2021

In terms of volume, the hardwood segment accounted for roughly 888 million square feet—a decrease of 4.2%. of the total flooring market in 2020 in terms of dollars. FCNews research shows the U.S. hardwood flooring market generated approximately $2.207 billion in sales, a 4% decrease from 2019 and a shade below the five-year low of $2.23

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 31, 2018

“Tiles are rated for use in different locations,” an AC Customer Service team member points out, “Check if your tile is rated for outdoor use, like freeze-thaw conditions or submerged wet areas, before selecting it for your project.” The term Rating is often replaced by Application. It takes a lot to scare us.

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Kitchens for Living

MAY 11, 2017

. . They are definitely not the same thing and you shouldn’t use the terms interchangeably. Where as quartz is a mineral, quartzite is actually sandstone that has been transformed through conditions of heat and pressure in the earth. It’s composed of 93% quartz which is a mineral (see above).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Las Vegas—New supplier partners, enhanced digital marketing tools and innovative lead-generation initiatives to help drive more business for retail members. These were just some of the highlights of the 2023 Floors & More winter convention held here recently. We have great, strategic partnerships, but we had holes in our lineup. “For

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2022

An elevated pace of inflation will challenge the economy for at least the next few years, prompting tighter credit market conditions. As a result of these inflationary forces, the Federal Reserve enacted its first federal funds rate hike in March, increasing the short-term interest rates by 25 basis points. Washington D.C.—An

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Onfloor Technology

JUNE 21, 2022

Resurfacing concrete is a process that involves removing the top layer of concrete and replacing it with a new layer. This process can be done by a professional contractor or by yourself. If you’ve got a concrete driveway, path, or pool deck, you might be understandably worried about how to refurbish it to look its very best. Why Resurface Concrete?

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Since its inception in 2014, Benchwick—a subsidiary of Northann Corp., a producer and full-range service provider of natural and sustainable materials used for interior finishes—has largely operated behind the scenes. as well as in Canada and Europe. Now, that’s changing. Our company is pretty young; we only have an 8-year history.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

Quinn W hile some segments of the residential replacement market actually benefitted from consumers and homeowners quarantining in their residences during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the same cannot be said for the commercial sector. compared to 2019. The projects within healthcare shifted from planned projects to emergency needs.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2023

In this article, Forbes consults the CFOs and other finance executives of Forbes Finance Council to learn the top five steps they recommend taking in response to challenging financial times. It’s important to audit all the activities in your business and to look for the most productive activities,” said Kale Goodman, co-founder, Easier Accounting.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 16, 2017

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

Policymakers need to find long-term solutions to supply-chain issues.”. While these supply-side limitations are holding back the market, our expectation is that production bottlenecks should ease over the coming months and the market should return to more normal conditions.”. Washington, D.C.—Higher

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Heath Ceramics

DECEMBER 27, 2016

But we also get some more subtle — and longer term benefits. Peek into our Sausalito and San Francisco factories this week between Christmas and New Year, and you’ll notice that something’s different. First off, it’s quieter. No sounds of kilns and dryers. No beeping of forklifts. No sounds of glaze being sprayed on tiles and dinnerware.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2020

While no one has a crystal ball as to how things are going to shake out over the medium to long term, some observers say 2019 could be remembered as the last growth year in commercial for some time. Customization is a hallmark of many commercial installations, especially restaurant and retail.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The quality of an adhesive contributes to the long-term performance of the entire construction project,” said Jay Conrod, senior product manager, Laticrete. Utilizing superior products will always assist in achieving superior results.”. Additionally, they can reduce overall carrying costs on the construction site for the developer.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

There’s total chaos in terms of raw material availability that has limited production and labor short-ages all coming at once. FCNews rounded up leaders from the various flooring categories to identify the challenges that concern them the most. Following is a sampling of the responses. There’s not one thing, there are many.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

However, the term “recovery,” by ITR Economics’ standards, means conditions are becoming worse less quickly. We’re not posting monstrous increases year over year, but we’re seeing some favorable conditions compared to this time last year. All eyes, of course, are on the housing market, particularly housing starts.

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