Toilet Paper, Surgical Masks And Porcelain Tile? Miami Faces Shortage Of Flooring Materials During Pandemic

In Episode 33, Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures interviews Steve Musolino - owner of Casa Linda Tile & Marble and the president of the Doral Décor District - about South Florida's shortage of tile flooring materials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Musolino also provides an expansive overview about Miami's tile industry, the various types of flooring materials and the current market pricing.  In Segment 1, Musolino discusses how his father - Stephen Musolino Sr. - was a pioneer in Miami's tile industry, relocating from Italy - after a stint in New York - to open up the Casa Linda Tile & Marble store and warehouse in 1986. Casa Linda continues to operate from its original site in an area that would go on to become the city of Doral.  Locals would come to know the area as the "Tile District" or "Tile Mile" before the city formally designated the area the Doral Décor District. Musolino Jr. - who worked with his father at Casa Linda from the beginning - took over the business operations more than a decade ago. He currently serves as the president of the Doral Décor District.   In Segment 2, Musolino provides an insightful overview about the various types of tile, how it is made, and where it originates from before arriving in Miami. Musolino provides an insider's perspective about the product type, quality and changing trends in the tile industry. In Segment 3, Musolino discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting manufacturers and their ability create and to ship tile to Miami. The conversation also includes a discussion about the impact that the  U.S.-China trade war has had on supply and pricing in the United States.   To send a comment, please email the podcast at [email protected]     Please be sure to patronize our advertising supporters: Condo Vultures® Realty, Condo Vultures® Condo Correction Tours, and CVR Realty.  Click here to subscribe to the Condo Vultures® Distressed Market Intelligent Report.