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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern is the associate publisher and editorial director of FLOOR Trends & Installation. She is also the host of the FLOORtalk podcast, where she explores the changes and challenges facing the flooring community's thought leaders and creatives. Tanja has been writing about business, design, and lifestyle for two decades, and her work has appeared in publications such as American Way, Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Interiors, Fodor's, Food Channel, CA Modern, Chicago, Fine Interiors, and Los Angeles.

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FCEF Gears Up for 2022 Installer Recruitment

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Tanja Kern
November 11, 2021
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After eight months, more than a dozen events attended, and thousands of miles traveled, FCEF convened Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 9-10, 2021, to report on its progress and to map out its plans to recruit more flooring installers. 


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A New Way to Earn CEUs: Floor Trends' Academy of Digital Learning

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November 1, 2021
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New innovations in aesthetic designs, pet- and kid-friendly surfaces, sustainability and health all become appealing as the world navigates the transformation of spaces in a world still grappling with pandemic procedures. Despite the challenges—and perhaps because of them—the flooring industry has stepped up to find solutions.


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Mannington Commercial Brings Solutions to A&D Via Mobile Showroom

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October 19, 2021
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Floor Trends visited the 44-foot trailer at the stop in Atlanta, Georgia, to see the latest commercial flooring solutions.


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NFA's Take on Pricing, Sourcing and the Builder Market

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October 7, 2021
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Board members of the National Floorcovering Alliance share insight into what's happening in flooring retail for Q4 2021. 


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NFA 30th Anniversary

NFA 30th Anniversary: A Look at Leaders in Flooring Retail

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October 1, 2021
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The National Floorcovering Alliance is celebrating 30 years.
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LM Flooring’s Expansion in Cambodia

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Tanja Kern
September 20, 2021
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LM Flooring’s Cambodian factory will be operating at a capacity of 55 million square feet by 2022 and will supply not only LM Flooring but also AHF Products’ other leading hardwood brands, including Bruce, Hartco and Robbins.
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FloorTek Expo Spotlights Innovations in Flooring Manufacturing

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September 14, 2021
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The American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) hosted FloorTek 2021 in Dalton, Georgia, September 14-15, showcasing the latest innovations in floorcovering manufacturing and machinery.  


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Industry Q&A: AHF Products Doubles Down on U.S.-Made Wood Flooring

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September 6, 2021
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AHF Products plants deeper roots in socially responsible domestic hardwood with the acquisition of American OEM. 


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Social Shout Out: Help Us Publish More Good News About Flooring

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August 23, 2021
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What are you doing in your community that's worth a social shoutout? Post on our Facebook page for a chance to be highlighted.
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CarpetDIY Introduces Machine-Washable Carpet Tiles

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August 23, 2021
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CarpetDIY, based in Dalton, Georgia, is bringing innovation to soft surface with the launch of machine-washable Luxury Carpet Tile (LCT).
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