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Starnet Members Again Cite Fishman Flooring Solutions for Distribution Excellence
BALTIMORE, MD., March 31, 2025 –Fishman Flooring Solutions, a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation supplies, has been rated a top distribution partner by Starnet for the second consecutive year. Starnet is a commercial flooring cooperative comprised of more than... more


Tarkett Finds Recycling Solution for Used Flooring
SOLON, OH, MARCH 26, 2025 — Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) has boomed over the past 15 years, with global flooring manufacturer Tarkett noting that LVT’s share of the resilient market grew from 10% to 40% in that timeframe. Now, many of those early LVT installations are ready to be... more


Daltile, Marazzi & American Olean Named A Top Booth At KBIS
Dallas, TX – March 25, 2025 – At the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the Daltile/Marazzi/American Olean booth was one of only 6 booths to receive an award in the show’s official booth competition, out of nearly... more


NTCA Announces Q1 Five-Star Accredited Companies
Jackson, MS, March 18, 2025 – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) proudly announces the latest group of elite contractors achieving Five-Star Accreditation, a distinction that sets the highest standard for... more



Daltile Is a Sponsor of Historic All-Women CTI Test on International Women's Day
Dallas, TX – March 7, 2025 – Daltile is proud to be a sponsor of the groundbreaking All-Women Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test taking place this weekend in Vero Beach, FL at Carpet & Tile Warehouse. This test is spearheaded by Carpet & Tile Warehouse in collaboration with... more



Coverings Names 2025 Rock Stars and Coverings Champions
April 10, 2025 – ORLANDO, Fla. – Coverings (coverings.com), the leading international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced 20 honorees across returning and new awards programs, including... more



Coverings Reveals New Products for 2025
March 26, 2025 – ORLANDO, Fla. – Coverings (coverings.com), North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has revealed a select preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of materials, tools and technology products, to be unveiled at... more



Johnsonite 2025 Colors of the Year Reflect Nature’s Vibrant Language
SOLON, OH, MARCH 24, 2025 — Tarkett has announced its Johnsonite® 2025 Colors of the Year, bringing fresh inspiration to customers’ designs. This year’s palette is a celebration of nature’s living language, with six colors inspired by... more


All-Women Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Exam Marks a Milestone for Female Tile Professionals
March 12, Jackson, MS – On March 8, 2025, in honor of International Women’s Day, 12 women tile installers gathered at Carpet & Tile Warehouse in Vero Beach, Fla., to take part in the first-ever all-women Certified Tile Installer (CTI) hands-on... more



Daltile, Marazzi, and American Olean Release Annual Trend Reports 2025
Dallas, TX – February 25, 2025 – As fashion-based product lines, sister tile brands Daltile, Marazzi, and American Olean are today releasing their annual Trend Reports 2025. The brands’ product designers collaborated closely to agree upon what they view as... more