Accessories: Moldings, trim provide the finishing touches

One of the best ways for retailers to sell accessories in their stores, experts note, is through attention-grabbing merchandisers and functional samples.

Whether it’s a full display, graphic story boards or an array of samples, i.e., a chainset of trims, these detailed visual aids and mock-ups will help the consumer envision those accessories in their home, making them more inclined

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Housing affordability falls to lowest level since Great

Housing affordability falls to lowest level since Great

Washington, D.C.—Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices contributed to housing affordability falling to its lowest point since the Great Recession in the second quarter of 2022.

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), just 42.8% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of April and

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Daltile launches Lava Finish – Floor Covering News

Daltile launches Lava Finish – Floor Covering News

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has developed the Lava finish, a unique, proprietary finish for quartz surfaces that creates the most realistic, natural stone feel available on the market today, according to the company. Liberty Black is the first product to feature Lava finish.

“Our new Lava finish offers the most natural stone feel of any quartz product on the market today,” said

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Daltile launches new Made in USA quartz slabs

Daltile launches new Made in USA quartz slabs

Dallas, Texas— Daltile launched four new designs into the brand’s One Quartz extra-large quartz slab program. These new designs are Made in the USA with imported material in Dal-Tile LLC’s quartz plant in Dickson, Tenn., and are among the largest quartz slab products in the world, according to the company.

“These new, extra-large slabs exemplify how quartz combines the beauty

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LSI Flooring acquires pad business, updates website

LSI Flooring acquires pad business, updates website

New York, N.Y.—After expanding nationally in 2021, LSI Flooring —a national flooring products, sales and marketing agency —took over Daltonian Flooring’s carpet and rug padding business this year.

The carpet and rug cushion products were developed after years of scientific research and manufactured with proprietary chemistry and technology, according to the company. LSI padding products are made of extremely-high-density polyurethane

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Mohawk’s Edge Summit puts education front and center

Mohawk’s Edge Summit puts education front and center

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer buying habits have significantly changed. Those retailers who understand these changes and adapt are the ones who are succeeding today and will continue to do so going forward. Mohawk understands this, which is why the company is providing a comprehensive array of educational opportunities at its highly anticipated Edge Summit in Nashville

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