Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Jackson, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has appointed Jeremy Sax as the new deputy director. With over 26 years of extensive experience in the tile industry, Sax is said to bring a wealth of knowledge and strategic expertise to the organization. As the new deputy director of NTCA, Sax is set to play a crucial role in supporting the association’s objectives to enhance industry standards, foster professional growth and advocate for the tile contracting community.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Fire scares me, especially as a California homeowner. Our “fire seasons” are increasing in length and intensity. Not surprisingly, our homeowner insurance coverage is increasing too – when you can find it at all. I know we’re not alone either. According to the National Interagency Fire Center statistics, as of August 15, 2024, 29,917 fires this […] The post Cut Your Fire Risk and Insurance Costs!

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Flooring retailers are entering the final four months of a Presidential election year mostly pleased with how the first eight months played out—albeit with the understanding that the toughest stretch is yet to come. While the general consensus is that many dealers are down in 2024 vs. the year-ago period, it is not universal. In fact, some groups are seeing an increase, and some individual stores are even enjoying a record year.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This study integrates Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) and Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) to predict concrete's thermal conductivity. By using synthetic data for training, the model achieves high accuracy, enhancing energy efficiency in building materials and reducing experimental costs.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Dalton—Inspired by light’s ability to convey radiant energy and momentum, EF Contract has expanded its portfolio with the Dramatic Works collection—designed to illuminate and elevate the ambiance of contemporary interiors. Combining the performance attributes of hard surface flooring with the softness and warmth of carpet, this textile composite flooring is meant to be a versatile solution that’s suitable for corporate, education, healthcare, retail and institutional environments.

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Onfloor Technology

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Concrete is a durable and versatile material that is commonly used for building structures, pavements, and other outdoor surfaces. However, over time, concrete floors can become dull and worn out from exposure to weather elements and heavy foot traffic. This is where sealers and dyes come in – they help protect the surface of concrete while enhancing its appearance.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

(Part one in a series.) Recently I was sharing a cab with a client on my way to speak at a conference. He turned to me and said that he was interested to hear what I had to say about the state of the U.S. labor market. When I asked him what specifically he was hoping to hear in my talk, he said, “Well, I’m hoping you’re going to tell us where the workers went and when they’re going to come back!

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A fter suffering through a dozen product demos, you finally decide to take your flooring business to the next level by subscribing to a CRM —now it’s finally time to begin the process of implementation. However, implementing a system like this will require significant resources from both you and your software vendor. As such, this process must be designed and executed carefully in order to achieve your goal: to set up a system that both simplifies and optimizes your job process.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Washington, D.C.—A lack of resale homes and pent-up demand more than offset high mortgage rates and contributed to solid single-family permit growth across nearly all geographic regions in the second quarter. However, multifamily construction permit activity continued its slide downward across the board to start 2024. Meanwhile, single-family and multifamily construction both exhibited strong growth in second home markets over the past decade, according to the latest findings from the National A

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

(The retail community is counting down the days until Mohawk’s Edge Summit takes place this winter. As such, we’ve tapped several retailers, large and small, to explain what they’re looking forward to most.) Reason to attend: Networking Craig Phillips President/CEO The Flooring Edge, Akron, Ohio I have always said Mohawk Edge Summit comes at the perfect time of year.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I t has been quite the roller-coaster ride for The Dixie Group over the last few years. Upended by the Stainmaster exit, TDG weathered some difficult quarters before turning in a positive Q2 2024, with income of $700,000 vs. a loss of $1.6 million in the prior-year period. This was achieved despite soft conditions in the residential retail market exacerbated by inflation and high interest rates.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Washington, D.C.—Sales of new homes rose unexpectedly in July, following significant revisions in the previous months’ data, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Sales of newly built, single-family homes in July rose 10.6% to a 739,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate from significant upward revisions in June, according to newly released data from the U.S.

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