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Dean Craft is a principal with ISE Logik, providing proactive concrete solutions. Theodore, Ala.—ASTM F06 has approved a new standard that covers single-component fluid-applied moisture mitigation systems for use under resilient flooring installed on concrete...

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...

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...

Indianapolis, Ind.—The NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is bringing back a popular day-long course to encourage career progression in the floor covering distribution industry. The October 22 course is a condensed version of the University of Innovative Distribution...

Deerfield Beach, Fla.—Mapei, a leader in the construction products industry, celebrated its close of 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season that was marked by impressive performances from Marco Andretti and Kyle Kirkwood—both driving Mapei-sponsored cars. Andretti, driving...

Keynote speaker Jon Petz, a magician, gets a helping hand from FCNews publisher Steve Feldman on an amazing math trick at the AHSG conference. Naples, Fla.—Floor Covering News is here for the start of American Home Surfaces Group/Commercial USA‘s (AHSG) annual...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

On September 1, CARE submitted the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s 2023 Annual Report to CalRecycle, highlighting a historically high recycling rate among other achievements. The California carpet recycling rate was 35% for the year 2023 and reached 41% in Q1...

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...