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Carpet

Carpet: Covering the design spectrum from color to decorative

In today’s flooring market—where hard surface can account for twothirds of the floor and most options favor wood looks with minimal pattern—incorporating patterned rugs...

J+J Flooring debuts Zen Garden collection

Dalton—J+J Flooring has launched the Zen Garden collection, a new line of commercial carpet tile inspired natural landscapes and designed to create calming interior...

Shaw unveils summer 2026 product introductions

Dalton—Shaw Industries has introduced a new wave of summer 2026 products across four of its residential and commercial flooring brands. The launches from Anderson...

Resilient

In-demand designs that elevate resilient flooring

Resilient manufacturers continued to raise the bar in 2026, pairing performance with designs that reflect today’s home trends. Warmer, more natural visuals, expanding WPC...

Roppe launches PixelArt Minimalist rubber flooring

Fostoria, Ohio—Roppe has introduced its PixelArt Minimalist Collection, a digitally printed rubber flooring line designed for commercial interiors. The collection is billed as the world’s...

Shaw unveils summer 2026 product introductions

Dalton—Shaw Industries has introduced a new wave of summer 2026 products across four of its residential and commercial flooring brands. The launches from Anderson...

Wood

Havencrest Surfaces aquires PanTim distributor business

Dalton—Havencrest Surfaces, a wood-focused distribution company affiliated with Infinity Floor, has completed the purchase of the assets associated with the distributor business of PanTim...

Shaw unveils summer 2026 product introductions

Dalton—Shaw Industries has introduced a new wave of summer 2026 products across four of its residential and commercial flooring brands. The launches from Anderson...

Parador launches desert-inspired Maradune wood collection

Coesfeld, Germany—Parador has introduced Maradune, a new engineered wood flooring collection inspired by the world’s great deserts. The collection aims to translate the natural...

Laminate

Stats 2026: Laminate’s share slides amid decline in imports

The ongoing love affair with laminate flooring continues, particularly among retailers and distributors seeking alternatives to lower-quality SPC and entry-level to mid-range hardwood. However,...

Scoring Flooring: Industry stats for 2025

While the overall U.S. economy in 2025 can be classified as decent but slower than 2024, the contraction that the U.S. flooring market has...

NALFA adds Interprint to member roster

Springfield, Mass.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association welcomes Interprint as a new member, expanding its network of suppliers and industry partners. The addition supports...

Tile

Ceramic: Health and wellness moved to the forefront

Ceramic and porcelain tile bring to the table an unprecedented number of benefits that speak to the needs of today’s consumer. These attributes are...

Home design, fashion lead latest launches

As one of the industry’s most stylish flooring categories, ceramic tile has long been a leader in design. Manufacturers consistently push the boundaries of...

Shaw Contract expands porcelain offering

Cartersville, Ga.—Shaw Contract introduced Format + Fragmented, a new porcelain floor and wall tile collection designed for commercial interiors. Previewed at NeoCon 2026, the collection...

Technology

Stanton Design launches revamped B2B portal website

Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Design announced the launch of its newly enhanced B2B portal website experience, designed to create a more intuitive, connected and visually engaging...

Next-level digital innovations raise the bar on visual designs

Design technology is transforming flooring through advanced digital printing and other innovations. Direct digital printing and 3D technology allow manufacturers to create ultra-realistic visuals...

Latest advancements transform soft surface

The flooring industry has always been driven by innovation, but recent advancements in technology have taken soft surface to new heights. Acting on consumer feedback...

Installation

NOX to manufacture i4F CeraGrout Flex

Fostoria, Ohio—i4F announced that NOX Corporation will become the first U.S.-based manufacturer of its CeraGrout Flex technology. NOX will produce the loose-lay and glue-down luxury...

i4F, Van Dijk form stair tread partnership

Weert, Netherlands—i4F and Van Dijk Staircase Solutions have entered into a cross-license agreement and manufacturing partnership designed to expand stair tread solutions across Europe. Under...

FCITS announces 2026 education, certification courses

Dalton—Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has announced its 2026 flooring education and certification courses for flooring professionals. FCITS, a division of the World...

Underlayment

Bjelin launches full range of flooring accessories

Viken, Sweden—Bjelin has introduced a full range of accessories designed to complement its flooring collections. The company said it developed the line in response...

Obituary: Al Collison, MP Global Products founder

Norfolk, Neb.— MP Global Products announced the passing of its president and founder, Al Collison, an industry pioneer whose vision, ingenuity and leadership helped...

Accessories: Multifaceted underlayments abound

Beyond the obvious benefits of comfort underfoot and noise reduction, today’s underlayments and cushion products provide a host of essential benefits: moisture barrier protection,...
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