Qualified Remodeler Magazine

MAR 2013

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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PRODUCT TRENDS Karndean Designflooring Crossville Inc. but we've seen demand for planks that are 7, 8 or 9-in. wide as opposed to 3 or 4. Whereas the size of tiles 10 or 15 years ago was trending to 12 by 12, it eventually became 16 by 16 and now we're seeing demand for larger tiles than that : 18 by 18, 18 by 24 and even 18 by 36." Jensen believes large formats are beyond a trend. "I'd say they're a staple," he asserts. "Over the years we've seen sizes grow from the standard 12 by 12 to 18 by 18 and now we're accustomed to 24 by 24. Our design sensibilities have evolved to welcome large-format tile even in smaller spaces, and contractors have developed their skills to create beautiful installations that function well and look beautiful." Crossville offers a program that allows 50 March 2013 QR ForResidentialPros.com consumers to order custom plank sizes, which enables them to create fun, random patterns such as brick patterns for floors and walls. Part of the trend to larger sizes goes back to installation convenience, Lang says. "When you're installing a 3 by 36 plank, obviously you need more individual planks to fill up the square footage. That's going to take longer than it would take to fill up that same amount of square footage with a 9 by 48 plank. Installation goes faster when you deal with larger pieces. That ties back to what I was saying earlier with not only flooring, but our society in general: Make it easy; make it fast; be in and out and be done. Larger pieces allow you to do that." Karndean Designflooring Random sizing and patterns for tiles and planks allow for creative installations.

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