Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
Louisville, Ky.—Louisville Tile, a nationwide distributor of ceramic tile , and Broadlume, a North American software and technology company , have formed a strategic partnership to bring the Wilcox Fifty Five private label tile collection to an even wider audience. “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Broadlume,” said Dub Newell, chief executive officer at Louisville Tile.
The A to Z of Building
JULY 11, 2024
Researchers developed a sustainable thermal insulation material using expanded styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and leather waste. This composite, especially with 20 phr leather, showed superior thermal and acoustic properties, offering an effective and eco-efficient solution for low-cost housing insulation.
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Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
Philadelphia Commercial’s portfolio spans commercial glue-down LVP to broadloom carpet. Shown is Novara LVT. Fast. Simple. Easy. Those three words encapsulate what customers consistently say about Philadelphia Commercial’s products and services. Backed by Shaw Industries , the Philadelphia Commercial brand benefits from vertical integration that ensures speed in delivery, exceptional service and comprehensive warranties.
Ceramics of Italy
JULY 11, 2024
Florim’s new Flagship store in London has opened its doors: the company confirms its presence in the lively design district of Clerkenwell. Present in the city since 2020, the company has moved to 56-60 St John St, Grant House Ground floor , where it has created a monobrand space intended to be a meeting and dialogue place for project professionals , where to schedule appointments and educational meetings but , above all, a place to get to know and experience firsthand the “Made in F
Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
From left: Mohawk’s Jeff Meadows, Michel Vermette of AFS and Piet Dossche, IFC. Columbus, Ohio—With an impressive array of suppliers, customers, employees and state government officials in attendance, America’s Floor Source (AFS) on June 27 raised the curtain on its brand-spanking-new, 265,000-square-foot facility here. The building houses two showrooms—23,000 square feet for the general public and an 8,500-square-foot design center for builder clients—a clearance/outlet center, state-of-the-art
Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
( FCNews launches the Abbey member profiles series, a program that puts the spotlight on standout retail members of the group.) David’s Abbey Carpet operates three stores in the Tennessee market—the latest of which services the Maryville community. When David Hayes, founder and owner of David’s Abbey Carpet, Knoxville, Tenn., made the decision to join the Abbey group back in the spring of 1997, the floor covering industry was in a state of flux.
Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
The hardwood flooring segment has clearly ceded share to competing categories like LVT, rigid core and even laminate. That’s due in large measure to the ability of many of those competing products to replicate the visuals of real wood—all at a fraction of the price of the real thing. Despite all that, however, hardwood remains the most aspirational flooring product today—and for good reason.
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Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
Atlanta—Commercial flooring solutions provider Shaw Contract partnered with the Hip Hop Architecture Camp to share the foundations of architecture, urban planning and design with Atlanta youth. From July 15-18, students at the Shaw Contract Atlanta showroom will use hip hop as the inspiration for designing places that better the community. Architect Michael Ford of BrandNu Design Studio founded the Hip Hop Architecture Camp in 2016.
Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
Can there be moisture issues with waterproof LVT? The short answer is yes. Figure 1. LVT cupping as a result of excessive moisture in the concrete. I recently received an email from a customer who had installed an LVT floor directly over concrete. Note: He is a novice installer, and he installed the floor as a favor to a friend. His neighbor, a general contractor, helped with the installation.
Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2024
Dalton—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announced the grand opening of its new warehouse and headquarters, located here. This state-of-the-art facility spans 20,000 square feet, including 2,000 square feet dedicated to office space and is said to mark a significant milestone in the company’s mission to enhance the flooring installation industry. A hub for training and certification The new headquarters will serve as a central hub for comprehensive training programs, aimed at certifying profes
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