Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Izmir, Turkiye—Anatolia, a Canadian-based international company who specializes in the design and distribution of sintered stone slabs, tiles and natural stone products, has unveiled its latest manufacturing facility. The two-million-plus-square-foot facility is meant to represent a bold leap forward in surface manufacturing. Located here, the state-of-the-art facility combines new technology with a commitment to sustainability.

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Giotile

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Slate, a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash, has been a favorite material in construction and design for centuries. However, recent trends in interior design have brought slate into the spotlight as a preferred material for both residential and commercial surfacing solutions.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Tile of Spain manufacturers are traveling to Bologna, Italy to showcase the latest innovations and trends in ceramic tile at the 2024 edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings. Now in its 41 st year, this trade show highlights exceptional furnishings, surfaces, advancements and trends in the bathroom industry.

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As The Tile Turns

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In the design world, we often hear about amazing success stories, where concepts go from zero to 100 overnight. But, the real journey behind these tales—the challenges, chance moments and hard work it took to realize these dreams—often remains untold. This is the story of Colorado's luxury tile showroom, Decorative Materials, and its founder Margot Hampleman, who transformed her passion for tile into the largest privately owned luxury tile showroom in the state, all while giving back every step

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with consumers in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category. However, successfully selling natural stone products has some major advantages, including higher profit margins and ticket sales on the part of the retailer.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Teeny tiny tiles tastefully adorned with hearts, leaves, squiggles, and apples take the stage today as we cover the adorable decors of Blatherwick Ceramics. Found on a scout about the internet, Buxton-based Blatherwick Ceramics sits proudly amongst the artisans on Etsy with artist Sue offering up her handmade slip decorated ceramic creations. Plates, mugs, dishes, and brooches add to the artsy ranks, with five collections of tiny tiles drawing our interest.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Image Credits: Top Left: Cicogres, Fame Top Right: WOW USA Inc., Icon Bottom Left: Realonda, Tetuan Cotto White Bottom Right: Alttoglass Group, Elite Pool Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers, unveils the 12 th annual release of the U.S. Quick Ship Collection. The new catalog features over 130 ceramic series from more than 30 Spanish companies.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Las Vegas—The International Surface Event (TISE), the premier event for the flooring, stone and tile industry, has opened registration for the 2025 event, to be held here January 28-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Utilizing more than 400,000 square feet and culminating over 700 exhibiting brands from around the world, TISE is North America’s premier event dedicated to sourcing materials and discovering the latest products, innovations and design trends all in one place.

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Why Tile

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to designing your kitchen, the floor is more than just a surface to walk on — it’s a canvas that can elevate your entire space. Kitchen floor tile patterns offer creative possibilities to transform your flooring into a stylish focal point and to help bring your entire room design together. From classic… The post Inspiring Kitchen Floor Patterns to Transform Your Space appeared first on Why Tile.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

I love gardens, but I don’t have a green thumb! My ideal spaces are filled with colorful, sturdy, low maintenance, water-wise native plants that attract butterflies, but not bees, hummingbirds but not pigeons! I don’t know if that’s achievable, but I’m always on the lookout for new trends and ideas. Here is my latest article, […] The post 8 Top Landscape Design Trends For 2024 comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Auth

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Researchers developed an AI-based framework utilizing OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard to assess the integration of smart building services across five key domains in smart cities.

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Onfloor Technology

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Imagine stepping outside to enjoy your morning coffee on a beautifully restored wooden deck, free of splinters and full of charm. For homeowners and contractors, maintaining a wooden deck is essential not only for aesthetics but also for safety and longevity. Over time, exposure to the elements can cause wooden decks to wear out, leading to faded colors, warped boards , and even potential hazards.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Daltile’s Rekindle tile line. A s homeowners look for more durable and stylish flooring options, tile is gaining ground as the go-to upgrade from materials like luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and laminate. Known for its longevity, low maintenance and diverse design choices, tile is making its way into more homes as consumers seek both functionality and a modern aesthetic.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

When I say the word “value”, the meaning that typically comes to mind is generated by that persons position or context. Andrew and I were having a chat about how employees think of value versus how employers think of value and is there a disconnect between these two groups that should be concerning? Welcome to EP 160: Determining Value [Note: If you are reading this via email, click here to access the on-site audio player] As someone who’s been on both sides of the employee-employer equation, I

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

We used to call them "granny flats" and they became hugely popular after WWII, when multi-generational households were commonplace. Zoning laws later started making these accessory dwelling units – also called ADUs for short – illegal, but they're making a well-deserved and welcome comeback. If you've got room on your property, you might want to consider adding one now or in the future.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Hempcrete, a bio-based material made from hemp shiv, lime, and water, is emerging as a sustainable alternative to conventional concrete. This eco-friendly material has potential applications in both retrofitting and new constructions, contributing to reducing carbon emissions and promoting green building practices.

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Onfloor Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Concrete professionals know the importance of maintaining pristine concrete surfaces. Cracked concrete isn't just an eyesore; it's a potential hazard that can compromise the structural integrity of concrete sidewalks, buildings, and pathways.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Confluent Path from Tarkett’s Layered Duality collection. Solon, Ohio — Tarkett has announced its new Layered Duality collection, first previewed at Design Days 2024 in Chicago earlier this year, is now available. The collection of non-PVC plank and tile patterns (Confluent Path and Open Path) offer smart solutions that rival traditional LVT in performance and aesthetics, according to the company.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

It is time for the second and last installment of the Life of an Architect “Ask the Show” episode for 2024. Once again, as is our practice we solicited questions to be submitted through our Instagram channels and selected as many as we thought we could reasonably get through in the time allocated for the show. If there were duplications, that simply made that question more likely to get answered.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

I reached out to four pros who attended the annual CEDIA Expo to find out what they saw on the show floor. Here's their takes on the latest innovations and trends. The post Five Wellness Trends from the Latest Smart Home Technology Expo comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

A study proposed a human-robot collaboration system for handling building curtain walls. The robots, guided by human intent and using dynamic motion primitives (DMP), improved handling efficiency by over 60%, reducing labor needs in construction.

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Onfloor Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Concrete provides a durable and long-lasting foundation for buildings, roads, and other structures. However, over time, concrete can start to show signs of wear and tear , such as cracks, stains, or uneven surfaces.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has introduced new Argent 2.0 porcelain tile, offering a timeless aesthetic that can complement a variety of design styles. Moving away from the bold hues of its predecessor, Argent 2.0 embraces a serene and tranquil palette conducive to learning, healing, exploration and introspection within both residential and commercial spaces.

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mohawk Industries, the world’s leading flooring manufacturer, announced the promotion of Mauro Vandini to President of the Company’s Global Ceramic Segment , effective as of 15 September 2024. Vandini will also maintain his present role as President of Mohawk’s European Ceramic business. Mohawk Industries, headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia and listed on the NYSE, posted consolidated revenue of over $11 billion in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers, unveiled the 12th annual release of the U.S. Quick Ship Collection. The new catalog features over 130 ceramic series from more than 30 Spanish companies. The Quick Ship Collection is a reference guide, showcasing a select group of ceramic products from Spanish manufacturers that are available for immediate purchase in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Flooring retailers across the country continue to tout the influence of waterproof positioning. Between the power of the tagline to get consumers in the door and the advances in technology that have given the label clout, waterproof flooring continues to drive sales at the retail level. With that in mind, several flooring retailers have hyped their top waterproof flooring brands and their collections for 2024.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Decocer, which specializes in designing and manufacturing small-size custom tiles, is participating once again in Cersaie, one of the most important fairs in the ceramic sector worldwide, and does so with a new corporate identity and brand image. The ceramic company, focused on the customization of pieces for each client, arrives at the world event with a renewed global image, taking a step forward in its overall business strategy and strengthening its position in the market.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Cali Mavericks S ince its inception more than 30 years ago, laminate flooring has long been touted as an economical, durable, high-performance alternative to many of the competing hard surface flooring covering products it was initially designed to emulate. While those attributes have largely held true over the past few decades, it’s also important not to overlook other noteworthy features that make laminate flooring a desirable category to market, promote and consume—namely its environmentally

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Artisan Floors is up 19% year over year in 2024. As a sole proprietor, Paul La Torre knows what it’s like to abruptly lose $1.4 million in business after his two largest flooring customers went bankrupt during the Great Recession. Bruised and battered, La Torre managed to survive to fight another day. The greatest lesson from that experience? It’s much better to go into battle with an army than by yourself.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Lost in the chaos of this deplorable election season was a very important article that appeared last month in the Wall Street Journal headlined, “The return of wall-to-wall carpet: Why Americans want this soothing luxury now.” It may be the first positive article on carpet I’ve seen in the national publication since I had a respectable head of hair.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cartersville, Ga.—The Montage collection is a large-scale solid vinyl tile (SVT) from Shaw Contract with a classic terrazzo visual designed to combine durability, stain resistance and ease of maintenance to meet the demands of commercial spaces. “Terrazzo is beautiful, but it’s often not practical or in the budget for some projects,” said Dave Bailey, director of healthcare and senior living at Shaw Contract.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Salt Lake City—Attendees totaling 157 from 48 member companies and five architectural firms attended the annual NSI Study Tour, which took place here August 25-28, with an optional extension to Idaho on August 29. Highlights included an overview of the Utah State Capitol installation project with KEPCO+, tours and activities at Mountain Valley Stone, Delta Stone Products, Valley View Granite and American Stone—with an evening at the Wolf Creek Ranch Center.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Most of the products in the new Kährs Estates collection retail between $6 and $10 per square foot, but there are some SKUs that can fetch anywhere from $12 to $14. Pictured is Estate Hickory. Visitors to the Kährs space at the annual NWFA convention earlier this year got their first look at the company’s new Estates collection, the by-product of a partnership with a domestic hardwood manufacturer.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Tony Wright, AHSG Roswell, Ga.—Back in 2000, Bruce Weber founded the American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG), an alliance of independent floor covering retailers, followed by Commercial USA, which comprises commercial flooring contractors. Nearly 25 years later, AHSG has expanded to 270 members representing well over 400 locations, while Commercial USA counts 190 contractors among its members.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Frank Hermans Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of the 2024 Tucker Design Awards and the inaugural Thor Lund Quarrier Award. The Tucker Design Awards were presented at a ceremony in Salt Lake City on August 26, during the NSI Study Tour. Eight projects and their design teams were celebrated. The 2024 Bybee Prize recipient, Lee Becker of Hartman-Cox Architects, was also honored during the ceremony.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Flooring retailers often view the fourth quarter as a last-chance opportunity to finish the year on a high note, and that’s especially true this year given the slowdown at retail. So, what better way to inject some enthusiasm into the market than a fall refresh? Following are a few product standouts for this key selling season. Shaw Floors Introducing Elevated I, II, III by Shaw Floors—a stylish, design-forward carpet that aims to bring fresh sophistication to any space.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Imagine a world where teenagers are more excited about flooring installation than the latest TikTok dance craze. Farfetched? Maybe. But if lineman school can be considered a cool career choice, why not flooring installation? At the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), we are on a mission to make that a reality, transforming flooring into a sought-after career path.

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