Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Clemson, S.C.—U.S. ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. ceramic tile manufacturing, are filing anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions with the federal government seeking the imposition of substantial tariffs on imports of ceramic tile from India to remedy unfairly low-priced imports that have injured domestic manufacturers and flooded the market with uncertified porcelain tiles.

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Why Tile

APRIL 22, 2024

Happy Earth Day! We find it especially significant that Earth Day, April 22, is the first day of Coverings 2024! A study by the Carbon Leadership Forum reported approximately 30% of all global carbon emissions are attributed to the building sector, with at least 8% resulting from the manufacturing of construction materials. This puts the… The post Coverings 2024 Celebrates Earth Day appeared first on Why Tile.

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Giotile

APRIL 24, 2024

Handmade tiles add charm, warmth, and unique character to spaces. “Perfectly imperfect” is a wonderful way to describe handmade items, particularly tiles. The hallmark of handcrafted tiles is their irregularity. They have uneven surfaces and non-straight edges, which give even the simplest tile shapes and colors an added dimension of interest.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 24, 2024

When I was a young girl, I had two grandmothers. One lived in a nursing home. The other lived with us for extended periods. That was the grandparent with whom I was closest. The same was true for friends and cousins whose grandparents lived with or near them. It's a trend that's returning, thanks to the pandemic, an aging population and skyrocketing housing costs.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Atlanta—Marazzi and American Olean are both showcasing upcoming collections during the Coverings 2024 tradeshow at the Georgia World Congress Center here, April 22-25 in meeting room #245. “The desire to thrive is in all of us,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design for Dal-Tile, parent company of Marazzi. “A key building block of feeling inspired is to surround ourselves with the colors, styles and designs that encourage our personalities and dreams.

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The A to Z of Building

APRIL 24, 2024

This article explores a novel method for monitoring bamboo structures using remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and artificial vision, developed as part of a collaborative project between China and Italy. Leveraging drones equipped with high-resolution cameras, the study conducted a survey of a bamboo roof structure, followed by 3D modeling and analysis within a VR/AR/MR app.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 21, 2024

This will be the 5th time in 5,209 days that I have put my opinions about taking on extra work outside of your normal job and typically during ridiculous hours of the day and night. This practice has become to be known as “moonlighting” and depending on your age and where you are at in […] The post Ep 149: Moonlighting first appeared on Life of an Architect.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Woody Sanders Jackson, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has presented Woody Sanders with the prestigious 2024 NTCA Ring of Honor award. This recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the tile industry. “The NTCA is honored to recognize Sanders for his outstanding contributions to the tile industry,” the group said in a press release. “As the 2024 NTCA Ring of Honor winner, Sanders joins a distinguished list of indu

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The A to Z of Building

APRIL 25, 2024

A comprehensive review of 543 articles on BIM and sustainability integration in construction identifies research gaps and areas needing further exploration. The study delves into the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of BIM-sustainability nexus, highlighting under-researched topics such as life cycle sustainability analysis (LCSA), green building design, construction waste management, and emerging technologies.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Atlanta—Decocer, a ceramic tile company specializing in the design and manufacturing of small size pieces, will be at Coverings, a tile and stone show taking place here from April 22 to 25. For the spring, the unique 5 cm x 50 cm geometry takes center stage, along with new versions of hexagonal pieces, Lisbon blues, floral patterns, feathers, multi-format zelliges, exotic lapis lazulis and grays for pools, graphics, mattes and highly expressive material effects.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Clarksville, Tenn.—Florim USA has expanded its MILEstone product portfolio with the launch of ½-inch-thick (12mm) gauged porcelain large format tile. The initial launch introduces the concept of “pre-fab,” with an initial size of 32 inches x 96 inches. “We are excited to introduce our new, ½-inch (12mm) pre-fab concept,” said Rodolfo Panisi, president and CEO of Florim USA. “This product completes Florim USA’s unique proposition for creating a seamless look within our collectio

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Breaking into the tile business, while challenging, is a manageable endeavor for many flooring dealers. However, it does require overcoming some of the major hurdles associated with the category. Those challenges usually include labor, training, infrastructure and limited showroom real estate, to name a few. However, suppliers say they are always on-hand to help their dealer partners succeed—and it’s the savvy dealer who knows when to ask for (and accept) that help.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

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 program recognizes outstanding exhibitor booths at Coverings, with this year’s winners including three Best in Show displays and awards for Best Concept, Best Display and Best Green Booth. “The Coverings 2024 Best Booth winners revitalize the meaning of true innovation and inspire creativity with a range of formats, colors, styles and appli

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Las Vegas—Daltile is featuring its latest new STARE products, its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large porcelain slab line, tile and stone products, Marazzi products and American Olean products during the HD Expo + Conference 2024 here April 30–May 2 in Booth #4127. “STARE was developed to offer our customers the height of fashion,” said Laura Grill, director of product design for Dal-Tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Atlanta—Portobello America (PBA) will be unveiling a portfolio of wall tile collections at Coverings 2024 here, Booth #7320 in Hall C. Designed to empower one’s creative vision; these ranges offer exceptional versatility, artistic expression and modern functionality. Impasto Collection The Impasto Collection is a range of small-format, satin-finish tiles inspired by the expressive brushstrokes of artists like Pollock and Kusama.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Adhesives can be a tricky category, especially when it comes to a flooring sale. Luckily, adhesive manufacturers know just how to position their products to the benefit of the retail sales associate. Here are their top five tips on how to successfully sell adhesives: Focus on performance “The most important thing about an adhesive is the thought of it as part of a system for a successful product installation.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Atlanta—Merola Tile Distributors of America introduced Valor, its new line of premium, American-made porcelain tiles at Coverings. Valor tiles, available in a 6-inch x 24-inch format, aim to capture the essence of America with their distinctive wood-grain appearance, designed to bring a rustic, gritty strength into any outdoor setting. John Merola, CEO of Merola Tile, conceptualized Valor, which was inspired by his profound love for the country and deep respect for the veterans who have valiantl

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Jackson, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has been recognized as the Floor & Decor Pro Partner of the Year. This esteemed award highlights NTCA’s commitment to excellence in the tile industry and its dedication to fostering strong partnerships within the flooring community. “The NTCA is honored to be recognized as the Floor & Decor Pro Partner of the Year,” said Bart Bettiga, executive director of NTCA. “This award reflects our ongoing commit

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk is commemorating Earth Day by highlighting its commitment to planet-friendly flooring products and initiatives such as PureTech and the “Live Pure” campaign. “With a focus on spreading awareness of not only PureTech’s sustainable and performance attributes but also the fight against ocean plastic in collaboration with Plastic Bank, ‘Live Pure’ will help our retail partners drive traffic in store and increase leads,” said Kelli Widdifield, Mohawk’s senior vice president of mar

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) unveiled the recipients of the Five-Star Contractor Project of the Year Awards and the new Community Impact Award at Coverings 2024. These awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the tile installation industry, recognizing the outstanding achievements of top professionals. The winners are as follows: Hohn & Hohn, D.W.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone. The recipients of the awards were celebrated during the CID Awards Reception and Ceremony on April 23 at Coverings 2024 here. “The unveiling of the CID Award winners remains a fan-favorite event at

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APRIL 23, 2024

This review delves into the utilization of SiO2 aerogel in low-carbon building materials, emphasizing its potential for CO2 adsorption. It explores the significance of aerogel properties, morphology, and amino modification for enhancing carbon capture.

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The A to Z of Building

APRIL 22, 2024

The paper explores the burgeoning field of modular timber construction, highlighting its eco-friendly attributes and structural advancements. It discusses the principles of modularity, layout design, structural systems, and the integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s “Tuesday Tips ,” Tom Jennings reminds us that customers are aware of when they are rushed through a process or transaction.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Marco Andretti Deerfield Beach, Fla.— Mapei , a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the construction industry, will unveil the No. 98 Mapei/CURB Honda as part of the Andretti INDYCAR program. The car will be driven by racing icon Marco Andretti at the upcoming 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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The A to Z of Building

APRIL 21, 2024

Italian researchers assessed and retrofitted a corroded concrete building in Sicily, proposing a comprehensive strategy involving steel-concrete composite floors, concrete and steel jacketing, FRP wrapping, and new steel elements. The retrofit significantly improved seismic performance, demonstrating the effectiveness of mass and stiffness redistribution techniques.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Stonepeak Ceramics, the U.S. operation of the Italian Iris Ceramica Group and a prominent manufacturer of high-tech porcelain and stoneware solutions , will present three new American-made high tech porcelain collections at Coverings 2024 in booth 7136. The new collections are achieved utilizing the recent state-of-the-art investments made to enhance manufacturing operations.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Dalton—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has appointed Rod Von Busch, vice president of operations at CDI Floors, as its new board chair. Von Busch, a longstanding member of the CFI advisory board, brings years of experience and dedication to his new role. He succeeds Don Styka and is poised to lead CFI into an era of continued excellence and innovation.

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The A to Z of Building

APRIL 23, 2024

Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2024

Scott Humphrey Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has extended CEO Scott Humphrey’s leadership through January 2028, with the option for renewal on a yearly basis. This extension underscores the board’s confidence in Humphrey’s visionary leadership, which has propelled the association’s expansion, increased its industry influence, and adeptly navigated challenges and opportunities. “Under Scott Humphrey’s leadership, the WFCA has seen unprecedented growth and st

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 23, 2024

Pottstown, Pa.—Mobile Marketing was recently named a Premier Partner in the Google Partner program for 2024. “We are proud to have received the Google Premier Partner designation,” said Carole Cross, managing director of Mobile Marketing, a Cyncly Company and the flooring industry’s leading web services and digital marketing solution provider in North America.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2024

“The job to improve is never finished,” said Aaron Lee, CEO of Smith.ai, a firm specializing in automated voice systems. His statement reflects the mentality seen across the board with software technology providers within the flooring industry. Their goal is to offer retailers continuous updates and improvements to not only help retailers operate more efficiently and streamline their day-to-day operations, but to also increase their profitability in the process.

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