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Namba Joins FCI as Editorial Director

May 8, 2013
Floor Trends’sister magazine Floor Covering Installer (FCI)is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Namba, president of Namba Services Inc. in Taylorsville, Utah, as the magazine’s editorial director.
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Industry Training a Big Draw at CFI Certification Event in Dalton

May 15, 2013
International Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) recently welcomed more than 100 flooring installers, dealers, manufacturers and inspectors for four days of training and certification
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Selling the Right Product and Creating Realistic Expectations

May 16, 2013
Most of my research verifies that most floorcovering sales people and stores do not do well in creating totally satisfied customers.
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Radiant Heating: The Untapped Market

May 16, 2013

The colder the climate, the colder the floor. Cold weather helps to perpetuate the sales of radiant heating in the northern and eastern parts of the country, but it doesn’t have to be a popular add-on in only those regions

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Floors For Walls Are Walls That Floor You

May 15, 2013
Every decade moves design forward in leaps and bounds.
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The Commodity Side of Hardwood Flooring…What Really Determines the Price of Oak Flooring?

May 15, 2013
There is definitely a positive upward trend in residential home building.
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FCICA in the Big Easy: A Record-Setting Event

May 8, 2013
The Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA) recently held its annual convention in the exquisite Bourbon Orleans Hotel in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
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On the Clock with a School Project: Delivering that Education Opportunity

May 8, 2013
Jeff was feeling pretty pleased with himself, having won the contract for carpet and resilient flooring at a local school system.
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Specifying Adhesives for Flooring Projects

May 8, 2013
Flooring materials have no value until they’re installed and most flooring is installed with some type of separate adhesive, troweled or sprayed onto the substrate.
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‘Indebted to Our Past, But Not Bound to It’: A Q&A with WFCA CEO Scott Humphrey

May 8, 2013
Scott Humphrey has joined the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) as its CEO after a more than 25-year career at Shaw Industries.
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‘The Correct Strategy and Execution’: Five Questions for Andreas Mueller

May 9, 2013
Andreas Mueller, president/CEO of the North American division of rubber flooring manufacturer nora, has taken on a greater role in the company as managing director of nora systems GmbH.
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Selling the Right Product and Creating Realistic Expectations

May 16, 2013
Most of my research verifies that most floorcovering sales people and stores do not do well in creating totally satisfied customers.
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A Spirit of Collaboration in the Flooring Industry

May 15, 2013
I just recently returned from the packed, busy National Wood Flooring Association convention in Dallas.
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Altro Maxis Unity: New Safety Flooring

May 16, 2013
Altro Maxis Unity is 2.5 mm thick, heavy-duty flooring designed to withstand high volumes of foot and wheeled traffic up to 2000 psi.
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Tai Ping Introduces the Design Collective

May 16, 2013
1956 by Tai Ping presents the Design Collective, for the hospitality market.
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Florim USA Introduces The Galaxy Tile Collection

May 16, 2013
Florim USA introduces The Galaxy Tile Collection, a porcelain tile that may be used as a “crossover material” for both commercial and residential applications.
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Capel Rugs Launches COCOCOZY Line

May 16, 2013
Capel Rugs has teamed up with top shelter blogger and textile designer Coco.
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Mediterranea Debuts River Valley Series

May 16, 2013
Combining the old world and the new Mediterranea is utilizing its Dynamic HD Imaging inkjet technology to create a combination of cement and stone.
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Masland Rugs 4.0 Program Now Available Online

May 16, 2013
Commercial design specifiers can now easily customize and recolor standard area rugs with the debut of Masland Contract’s new Rugs 4.0 program online.
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Charcoal Walnut Joins Terra Legno’s Collection

May 16, 2013
Charcol Walnut is Terra Legno’s newest product to join the Annoso Collection.
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Milliken’s Linen 2.0 Collection Brings Classic Textile to the Floor

May 16, 2013
Milliken introduces Linen 2.0, a collection inspired by the intricate textures of classic linen textiles.
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Karastan Glams It Up with Panache Collection

May 16, 2013
"Panache is full of young energy and punch,” says Brandon Culpepper, vice president of specialty sales for Mohawk.


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Crayola Glass Tile Collection

Consists of 99% Recycled Material
May 16, 2013
The new Crayola Recycled Collection consists of 36 colors in two finishes and nine special blends.
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April Sees Its Share of Top-Flight Events

Photos from various events that Floor Trends attended including NWFA 2012, Coverings 2012 and more!

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Harold Chapman, Chairman of the WFCA
Bonitz Flooring’s Harold Chapman (see “Profiles in Success: Bonitz Flooring Group” in our July issue) took the helm of the World Floor Covering Association on July 1, filling the role vacated by Jim Walters. Listen in to hear Harold’s thoughts on where the WFCA’s been, where it’s going and role it will play in the future of the floor covering industry. 

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