Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean, three of the home and shelter industry’s leading brands, will be exhibiting together in Booth #201 during the CCA Global Partners Winter Convention 2025 taking place from January 12-15. In the Daltile/Marazzi/American Olean booth, many of the latest tile and stone products will be featured. Although each brand functions as […]

CCA Global Partners Retail Group held its first NEX40 Retreat, bringing together 100 flooring professionals under age 40 from across its cooperative network. The event, focused on leadership development and networking, includes professional development sessions and team-building activities. It operates alongside the cooperative’s Winter Convention in Orlando, Florida.  “NEX40 was a way for me to […]

What do you do when the holidays are over and all the sparkle and glowy lights of Christmas are packed away? I tend to go with a more simple approach and less feels like more to me. So I keep a few things from Christmas that make me happy, like candlelight glow and add a […]

Belgian flooring technology company Unilin Technologies has developed a new production process for pressed bevels in SPC flooring, in collaboration with Chinese equipment manufacturer KONO. The process, which builds on Unilin’s 2011 pressed bevel patents, aims to address industry challenges including bevel misalignment and high scrap rates in production. The company reports the new method […]

Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) will kick off the new year with its January Power Hour, “Practical AI Uses,” featuring Brent O’Guin and Michelle Carpenter O’Guin of Modern Context, Inc. The virtual event will take place Wednesday, Jan. 15, at noon EST and will explore how professionals can integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows […]

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, a place filled with warmth, indulgence, and love. Yet, it’s easy for this space to become overlooked when it comes to decor as were usually busy focusing on something else when we’re there. If your kitchen cabinets and shelves are looking a bit tired, it […]

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn’t have to cost a fortune and I’ve spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yard sales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I’m here to inspire and encourage other women to find their […]

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announces significant growth in its Regional Training and Workshop programs, with expanded offerings and a growing number of host partners across the United States. These educational initiatives are the cornerstone of NTCA’s mission to elevate the tile industry through hands-on training, technical expertise and industry collaboration. In 2025, NTCA […]

Bjelin has unveiled its Woodura Herringbone 2.0, a hardened wood flooring system. The new product, which has already seen success in Scandinavian markets, combines traditional elegance with modern engineering. Its patented Woodura® technology delivers three times the durability of conventional wood flooring, while the innovative 5G locking system simplifies installation. “Woodura Herringbone 2.0 demonstrates our […]

Laticrete, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has acquired a majority stake in Fuma-Bautec, one of the leading German profile manufacturers. Since April 2023, Fuma-Bautec was the exclusive profile supplier of Laticrete for the United States and Canada markets. The acquisition takes the established relationship between the two companies to […]

Universal Metro, Inc., a commercial flooring contractor based in Huntsville, Alabama, announced its acquisition of Commercial Flooring Services (CFS) in partnership with industry veterans Grant and Courtney Petruzzelli. The deal marks a significant expansion into the Southeast market for Universal Metro while preserving the local legacy of CFS’s founder, Randy Sexton. Founded in 1995, CFS […]

Versatrim announced the launch of Versatrim Treads, an innovative stair system that incorporates actual flooring planks to create seamless stair treads and caps. The new product line extends the company’s award-winning VersaCap collection, which includes Round, Edge, and Square profiles. By utilizing the same flooring material used in the rest of the installation, Versatrim Treads […]

Four flooring industry events are proceeding as scheduled at the new Loews Arlington Convention Center complex in Arlington, Texas, despite weather concerns for the latter part of the week.  The Southwest Flooring Market (SWFM) has partnered with the Adleta Winter Product Show for the first time, creating more convenience for the distributor’s customers, according to David […]

The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) is hosting its Apprenticeship Competition, a hands-on challenge designed to showcase their Floor Covering Apprenticeship training program, during The International Surface Event taking place January 28-30 in booth 3437.  Prior to the final in Vegas, a series of one-day regional competitions are held across the various […]

Collaboration leads to a better result! Main Line Kitchen Design’s Chris Rossetti collaborated with Gray Space Interiors, and Gray Contracting and Construction to transform this Blue Bell kitchen from dark confusion to a wonderful open, light-filled space. Chris’s design uses Brighton Custom Cabinetry in stained Flagstone on hickory wood for the island, hood, and floating shelves, and painted maple […]

Top DIY projects and makeovers of 2024!  I’ve gathered my biggest DIY makeovers completed in 2024 and what I hope to accomplish this year!  This is always a fun post to write, as it makes me feel super accomplished after a VERY lazy Christmas break. 🙂 I tackled a bunch of big projects last year […]

The U.S. economy is positioned for another year of healthy growth in 2025, building on strong performance in 2024 despite persistent headwinds from inflation and high interest rates, according to the National Retail Federation’s chief economist. In the January edition of NRF’s Monthly Economic Review, Jack Kleinhenz highlighted the economy’s remarkable resilience, noting that 2024 […]

Despite existing home sales hitting 30-year lows, Mohawk sees opportunities in high-end products and new construction. At Edge Summit 2025 in Aurora, Colorado, Mohawk President of Residential Sales Jeff Meadows discussed the company’s strategic focus on domestic production, luxury products, and builder partnerships amid challenging market conditions.  Here are excerpts from the conversation, edited for […]

COREtec, a Shaw Industries brand, has developed a patent-pending innovation that bridges the gap between vintage charm and modern functionality in flooring design. The new product line, slated for 2025 release, features five distinct styles ranging from weathered oak to sun-bleached pine. The innovation lies in its specialized beveling technique that mimics the natural spacing […]