Flooring Podcast

Karl Scholz Discusses the Launch of Two Ceramic Tile Installation Patents Introduced At Domotex

January 16, 2020—Karl-Heinz Scholz, a German Inventor, and Kemp Harr discuss two new ceramic tile installation systems that were launched at Domotex Germany that are designed to speed up the installation process and make is easier for installers. Listen to the interview to learn more about Drytiling and Ceraclick. These new systems will be available here in the U.S. this year through Lico and potentially other licensees.

Donato Grosser Discusses Shift Away From Chinese Imports in Ceramic Tile Market

January 15, 2020— Donato Grosser, a tile industry consultant, and Kemp Harr discuss the significant drop in Chinese tile imports due to elevated countervailing duties. Listen to the interview to understand that roughly 22% of the square footage will be replaced by imports from other countries or from increases in domestic production.

Harlan Stone Discusses Global Launch of HMTX and Outlook for Growth in Rigid Core Flooring

Harlan Stone, CEO of HMTX, and Kemp Harr discuss the global launch of the HMTX brand at Domotex Germany, continued innovation in rigid core construction and the outlook for growth in 2020. Listen to the interview for more details

Thomas Baert Discusses The Latest Innovations and Aesthetics in Rigid Core Flooring

January 13, 2020—Thomas Baert, CEO with CFL/Firmfit, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest technology in rigid core flooring from the Domotex Germany Expo in Hanover, Germany. Listen to the interview to learn how the construction of rigid core flooring continues to evolve and how different core, wearlayer and click construction solve different performance issues like sound deadening, scratch resistance and water resistance.

Natalie Jones Discusses Shaw Contract's Launch of a New Concrete Moisture Solution

January 10, 2020—Natalie Jones, Director of Marketing with Shaw Contract, and Kemp Harr, Publisher of Floor Focus Magazine, discuss a concrete moisture solution that the firm spent two years developing and testing. Listen to the interview for more information including details about the warranty.

John Gilbert Discusses Carpet One's Growth in 2019 and Issues the Members are Focused on

January 9, 2020—John Gilbert, President of Carpet One, and Kemp Harr discuss the growth among their members in 2019, the outlook for 2020 and a few of the issues the Co-op is focused on for future success.

Lou Weiss Discusses His WSJ Editorial About the Use of Red Carpet in Hollywood

January 8, 2020—Lou Weiss, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) columnist, discusses an opinion piece he wrote in the WSJ that discusses the use of the red carpet in Hollywood. Lou has a floorcovering background as you will learn in the interview. To read the full article, click here.

Joe Yarbrough Discusses the Carpet and Rug Institute's Focus for 2020

January 7, 2020—Joe Yarbrough, President of the Carpet and Rug Institute, and Kemp Harr discuss the carpet and rug trade association’s focus for the coming year. Listen to the interview for more details and also learn a little more about the carpet executives that serve on its board of directors.

Dean Thompson Discusses the Launch of Assure Certified Program for Rigid Core LVT

January 3, 2020—Dean Thompson, CEO of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), and Kemp Harr discuss the launch of Assure Certified third-party certification for rigid core LVT. Listen to the interview for more details on the rapid growth of this category, why SCS Global was picked to manage the program and the four main testing categories.

Frank Douglas Discusses the Highlights of His Career as He Retires from Crossville

December 30, 2019—Frank Douglas, VP of Business Development at Crossville, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of his career as he retires from a career devoted to the tile industry. Listen to the interview to hear more about how the business has evolved under his leadership and his plans for the future.