Installing tile on walls can be more challenging than working on floors. Oscar Barradas, owner, OBF Tile, shares a couple of tips to ensure your walls are prepped properly. 

No doubt Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP) are the future, but it would seem the future is now. Chris Rachel, owner, Superior Home Solutions, provides a quick list of what you need to know before adding large-format tile to your flooring installation repertoire. 

The Raimondi LAB330 and LAB270 bridge wet saws are capable of cutting large format tiles up to 330 cm (10.8’).

Baeumler and M-D PRO, which is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will engage with contractors and installers through a series of educational initiatives on social media. The collaboration aims to educate pros on using installer-friendly solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality. 

Two tile companies and one wood manufacturer announce the addition of new team members. Read on for Floor Trends & Installation's round-up of recent arrivals and changes in flooring business and sales. 

Jim Olson, NTCA's assistant executive director since 2008, has been awarded the association's Ring of Honor for his exceptional leadership and 40-year dedication to the tile industry. Olson will receive the prestigious recognition at the Total Solutions Plus Awards Luncheon in Boston on October 28.

Artivo Surfaces, the Transom Capital-backed parent company of Virginia Tile, Galleher, and Trinity Hardwood, is acquiring Tom Duffy Company, a strategic move that significantly strengthens Artivo’s position as a market leader in the tile and flooring industry.

This year’s awards, announced at the Total Solutions Plus conference in Boston, celebrate Juan “Junior” Mercado from Christian Brothers Flooring & Interiors as the Commercial Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year and Jeff Occhipinti from Columbia River Tile & Stone as the Residential Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year.

Lunada Bay Tile has introduced three new colorways to its Tommy Bahama glass mosaic collection: Fujisan, Lucky Bay, and Motuo. 

Panariagroup USA has unveiled its new Playlist ceramic tile collection, featuring geometric patterns in 3x12 and 8x8 formats across 12 color options.

Brazil, the world's fourth-largest natural stone producer and leading U.S. supplier, is intensifying efforts to expand its market presence through export incentives and education. 

This Veterans Day, Daltile continues its ongoing partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting the construction of specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans through the foundation's R.I.S.E. Program.

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Kicking off Jan. 5 in Philadelphia, the appointment-only traveling show will provide personalized product and program experiences to retailers across the U.S.

Builders are getting increasingly concerned about affordability hurdles ahead for most buyers.

The actor, HGTV personality and celebrity carpenter will emcee the event during which brands each have three minutes to present an innovative product.

Solid demand and ongoing building material supply bottlenecks continue to put upward pressure on new home prices, according to NAHB.

True Teak is grown in the highlands of Thailand on plantations that are specially managed for longer life cycles of 25 to 30 years

The advisory council meets periodically throughout the year to advise senior management and help shape the direction of programs developed by the flooring retailer cooperative.

Walker Zanger Studio Cement is a vibrant collection that offers striking patterns and a complementary color palette at a budget-friendly price point. 

The company has added Atlanta to the list of stops, February 22-23, 2021, at the Mohawk Flooring Center.

Single-family and multifamily housing production accelerated in November, due to strong demand for new construction.

The engineered wood collection bridges contemporary and traditional design through eight colors. 

Subtle plank enhancements create a sense of authenticity for these wood-look floors.

Karastan carpet will get a refreshed look in-store and online including a new assortment of sophisticated and timeless products.

The company says the flooring blends optimal ratios of EVA pad and stone plastic composite (SPC) core thickness to help deliver stable flooring without sacrificing comfort.

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Sommer joins Del Sol Food with more than 16 years of experience in finance and accounting.

The indefinite closing of the company's Jarratt, Va., facility coincides with the company's decision to discontinue liverwurst after multiple related illnesses were linked to the product produced there.

Gogia has demonstrated leadership in areas such as corporate and brand financial planning and analysis, sales finance, supply chain finance, mergers and acquisitions, and innovation finance.

Siegle is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience with industrial manufacturing companies.

Carrillo will oversee and implement quality control measures throughout the poultry processing operation.

The virtual experience is personalized, giving visitors the chance to become acquainted with products from their country of choice.

The fully continuous, automated and chilled dough substrate processing system reduces manufacturing costs and can produce  range of plant-based meat products at volumes of 2,500-5,000 lb./hr. on a single processing line.

Hall held financial leadership roles as CFO for Nutrabolt and PepsiCo, where he most recently served as CFO for Quaker Foods and Sabra Hummus.

PepsiCo says the acquisition will complement its portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings.

Müller faces the challenge of continuing to expand the business strategy in three strategic territories for the dairy company.

The global fruit pulp market is expected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $2.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.4%.

The collaboration between Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures is available today and expected to reach consumers in early 2025.