With a challenging housing market putting a crimp on residential retail foot traffic these days, many flooring retailers have found salvation in Main Street opportunities as that sector continues to flourish—especially in the LVT and carpet segments.
To leverage that market opportunity, several flooring suppliers have created brands and programs specifically for Main Street. Following is a snapshot of some recent offerings and what retailers had to say:
Pentz Commercial: Podcast
About the product: Podcast by Pentz Commercial is a versatile, high-performance commercial flooring collection available in both modular carpet tile and broadloom formats, featuring a modern geometric pattern in new, updated colorways for the Main Street segment.
What retailers had to say:
“Designed for both commercial and residential spaces, these premium carpet tiles combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. Whether you’re updating a bustling office, creating a cozy living area or outfitting a retail space, Pentz Podcast carpet tiles are the ultimate flooring choice.”
—Brian Osborne, Floor City
Aladdin: BigPopof Color
About the product: Big Pop of Color pushes carpet tile innovation forward through its blend of nylon and PET yarns—an unexpected pairing that delivers enhanced texture, visual dimension and high-performance durability in one design solution.
What retailers had to say:
“We recently installed Big Pop of Color for a customer opening a Mahjong game room. They were looking for a floor with significant visual ‘pop’ to complement their gaming tables. They were very impressed by the numerous layout options available.”
—Richard Mathews, Flooring Source
Philadelphia Commercial: DuoScape
About the product: DuoScape blends broad market appeal with the fluid beauty of organic structure. Engineered for performance, Duo- Scape pairs EcoSolution Q Nylon with StrataWorx backing in the carpet tile for a balance of durability, style and value.
What retailers had to say:
“DuoScape is offered in a durable carpet tile and a broadloom carpet that gives our customers many options. This product offers structured patterns that can enhance many professional spaces. I personally love the available accent colors that can offer unlimited vibrant designs.”
—Mark Arnold, Carpet Selections
Karndean: LooseLay
About the product: The Karndean LooseLay collection offers more than 40 wood- and stone-inspired luxury vinyl designs. The K-Wave friction-grip backing holds the flooring in place, so LooseLay can be installed with or without a full adhesive spread.
What retailers had to say:
“The Karndean LooseLay product has become a very large and popular part of our overall LVP business. The quality of material has been very consistent and inventory levels are always strong. The newer patterns are on trend and are well liked by our designers and consumers.”
—Bill Huss, D&M Interiors
