America's Older Home Stock Requires Investment in Modernization
New York, NY, April 6, 2026-The median age of U.S. homes is 44, reports the Wall Street Journal, and these homes are in need of modernization and maintenance.
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More Americans Embracing Maximalist Interiors
New York, NY, April 6, 2026—A portion of homeowners are ditching the safe, vanilla choice of white walls and light-oak floors in favor of maximalist interiors.
Eugenio Martínez Serna Named TCNA Tile Person of the Year
Las Vegas, NV, April 3, 2026—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has named Eugenio Martínez Serna, president and general director of Grupo Daltile, as the 2026 TCNA Tile Person of the Year.
Ceramics of Italy Opens 2026 International Tile Competition
Las Vegas, NV, April 3, 2026-Ceramics of Italy has opened entries for its 2026 International Tile Competition, marking the first year the organization has combined its North American Design Competition and Italy-based La Ceramica e il Progetto into a single global program.
Central Alabama Flooring Acquires Foote Bros. Carpet One
Gadsden, AL, April 2, 2026-Central Alabama Flooring has announced the acquisition of Gadsden, Alabama’s Foote Bros. Carpet One Floor & Home.
Coverings 2026 Trends: Texture, Technology and Tile as Art
Las Vegas, Nevada, April 2, 2026-At this year’s Coverings show, the global tile industry has made one thing clear: tile is no longer just a surface-it’s an experience.
The Dixie Group Announces 7% Price Increase on Soft Surface
Dalton, GA, April 2, 2026-The Dixie Group has announced a price increase on all soft surface segments up to 7%. These increases will be effective with orders beginning April 27, 2026, and all shipments beginning May 11, 2026.
Mutares Completes Acquisition of Haro
Munich, DE, April 2, 2026-Mutares has successfully completed the acquisition of the flooring business of Hamberger Industriewerke.
NTCA Names 2026 Five-Star Accredited Contractor Project Winners
Jackson, MS, April 2, 2026—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the winners of the Five-Star Accredited Contractor Project of the Year Awards on April 1 at Coverings 2026.
Trade Deficit Widened by $2.7 Billion in February
Washington, DC, April 2, 2026—The goods and services deficit was $57.3 billion in February, up $2.7 billion from $54.7 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.