2019 October

In the October 2019 issue of Floor Trends, find out what's resonating with LVT. Also in this issue, we shine a spotlight on the latest innovations in surface preparation tools and flooring installation materials.

What's Resonating with LVT?

Tanja Kern

October 21, 2019

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The U.S. vinyl flooring market was worth about $3 billion in 2018, according to Stifel Equity Research Group, and demand continues to grow.

Beauty Beneath the Surface

Tanja Kern

October 14, 2019

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A floor installation is only as good as its foundation.

Industry Q&A: Proper Substrate Prep for Successful Flooring Installations

John Hoover

October 17, 2019

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The successful installation of any flooring rests with properly preparing the substrate and correctly using the appropriate floor prep products to remediate any problems with it.

Mohawk at Susan G. Komen Philadelphia 3-Day Walk for the Cure

Marketing that Matters: Flooring Manufacturers Support Charitable Causes

Danielle Clair Simpson

October 10, 2019

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Through heart-led cause marketing initiatives, these companies are making a lasting difference in communities and lives across the country, to the benefit of their core values, business and bottom lines.

Let the Buyer Have Faith: Armstrong Women Leading in Manufacturing

Danielle Clair Simpson

October 7, 2019

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During the span of her 25-year career as an environmental engineer, Amy Costello has seen the focus on sustainability shift from being an afterthought to a main focus.

How to Minimize Operations Payroll Expense

Matt Ketterman

October 14, 2019

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If you take a deeper look into your profit and loss statement, there are several areas you can develop income and minimize the cost of your operations team.

Industry Q&A: Mike Gallman, President, Mohawk Group

October 10, 2019

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Mohawk Group named Mike Gallman president earlier this year, overseeing commercial sales, operations, product management and planning.

Helping Those in Need: The Flooring Industry Gives Back

Tanja Kern

October 7, 2019

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The flooring industry is doing so much more than creating beautiful interiors.

How to Increase Professionalism in Installation

John T. McGrath Jr.

October 21, 2019

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We spoke to several industry leaders to learn how they have created teams of budding leaders with professional promise.

StudioSIX5 Shapes the Future of Senior Living

October 24, 2019

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When StudioSIX5 opened its doors on June 5, 2003, the so-called “silver tsunami” was still years away from beginning.

Streamlining Your Business to Ensure your Future

Dave Foster

October 17, 2019

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TalkFloor sat down with QFloors' Chad Ogden to get some insight into the changes industry-specific software has made and is making in the retail community and in the industry in general.

Gaining Customer Attention with Social Media Influencers

Irene Williams

October 24, 2019

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With influential people carrying your banner, you’ll have less heavy lifting to do to share your message.

Loyalty May Be the Answer You're Looking For

Sandy Montero

October 28, 2019

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How do you stay relevant when your suppliers are increasingly being pulled into the home center space and when new emerging competitors lurk everywhere?