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Swiss Krono Group Adopts Unilin's Unidrop Locking System for Flooring Products

Flooring manufacturer Swiss Krono Group announced the adoption of the Unidrop locking system for its laminate and hybrid resilient flooring products in multiple manufacturing facilities around the globe.




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F9 Brands Explores Potential Sale of Southwind Building Products

After the recent addition of LL Flooring to the F9 Brands retail portfolio, F9 Brands CEO Jason Delves said the company is exploring other potential strategic options that will better align with Southwind’s long-term growth opportunities.




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Tarkett's Non-PVC Layered Duality Resilient Flooring

Through testing, Tarkett said its non-PVC resilient flooring has been proven to stack up against traditional LVT in terms of dimensional stability, impact resistance and ease of maintenance.




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Multifamily Supplier Urban Surfaces Celebrates 5 Years with i4F Drop-Lock Technology, Expands Commitment

Multifamily flooring supplier Urban Surfaces uses i4F technologies to ensure high-quality flooring installations. 




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New ASTM Standard for Mitigating Moisture Beneath Resilient Floor Covering Approved

The ASTM F06 Committee approved a new standard that covers single-component fluid-applied moisture mitigation systems for use under resilient flooring installed on concrete substrates.




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Shaw's TotalWorx Pet Perfect LVT Underlayment Offers Moisture Barrier Capabilities, Subfloor Smoothing and Thermal Insulation

The GroundWorx Pet Perfect Underlayment offers a wide range of benefits, including sound suppression, moisture mitigation, smooths subfloors, thermal insulation and comfort underfoot. 




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Gapping in Glue-Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring: Bringing Semi-Wet Setting Back

Preferred Flooring President Daniel Gonzalez urges the flooring installation community to follow the right guidelines for semi-wet-setting luxury vinyl.




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Shaw Industries Names Seth Arnold Brand Leader of Coretec

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. announced that Seth Arnold has been named Brand Leader of Coretec. He will assume this new role on November 4, 2024. 




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Celebrity Designer Nikki Chu Launches Globally Inspired Tile Collection With The Tile Shop

The collection, available now at tileshop.com and Tile Shop showrooms, features globally inspired designs influenced by Chu’s travels to India, Bali, Indonesia and Africa.




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ShoreFlor Laminate Flooring by Tarkett Home is Made for Kitchens and Bathrooms

Featuring a hydrophobic coating on the beveled edge, Tarkett Home's technology repels water and includes a watertight locking system to prevent water from reaching the core, maintaining the integrity and appearance of the floor.




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Cali's Vinyl Laid Back is Designed for Trade and Builder Pros

Designed for large-scale projects, Laid Back offers seamless, efficient glue-down installation and is available in Cali's most popular light and natural colors. 




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Cali Marks 20 Years of Coastal-Inspired Home Innovation with Anniversary Sale

The company, which started in 2024 with two college friends' idea to create sustainable building materials from bamboo after a surf trip to Hawaii, has grown into a diverse brand offering premium flooring, rugs, turf, and composite decking.




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The Good Plastic Company Transforms Plastic Waste into Sustainable Architectural Materials—Including Flooring

The Good Plastic Company is turning trash into treasure, giving old plastic a glamorous makeover.





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Nemo Tile + Stone Unveils Celine Marble-Look Porcelain Tile

This collection combines sophisticated patterns with advanced technology to create depth and texture for residential and commercial spaces.




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Sunshine on a Ranney Day Chooses SolidTech Resilient Flooring for Teen Bedroom Makeover

Sunshine on a Ranney Day, a nonprofit that reimagines and builds custom rooms for children with special needs, selected Mohawk’s SolidTech waterproof LVT for its recent bedroom makeover for 16-year-old Kendall.  




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AHF Crossville Trajectory Concrete-look Porcelain Tile

AHF's introduces new concrete-look porcelain tile collection, Crossville Trajectory.




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Three New Porcelain Tile Collections from American Olean

Reservorio, Urban Essence, and Color Story Pinstripes are three new porcelain tile collections from American Olean. 




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Case Study: Atlas Concorde Floor Tiles Elevate Dubai Mall's Expansion with Italian Elegance

Atlas Concorde's porcelain tiles were chosen for a recent expansion of the China Town segment of the Dubai Mall. The resin-effect Prism collection and concrete-effect Boost collection add Italian elegance to the world's largest shopping center.




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Industry Veterans Launch East Paragon Flooring

Learn how Don Finkell, Emily Finkell, Carr Newton, and Jesse Xia launched East Paragon Flooring to bring the best in design, performance and value to the North American market. 





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Top-Rated HGTV Show Features Karndean Designflooring In Recurring Role

HGTV show “100 Day Hotel Challenge” features the renovation of two North Carolina beachside hotels in just three months – and they chose Karndean LVT for the jobs.




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Shaw Industries to Invest Approximately $90 Million to Expand Domestic Manufacturing of Resilient Flooring

Shaw Industries is further enhancing its domestic resilient flooring manufacturing capabilities with a $90 million investment in Plant RP in Ringgold, Georgia, which makes SPC and LVT resilient flooring. This latest phase of investment will more than double the facility’s resilient flooring production capacity by 2026. 




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LX Hausys Advances U.S. Sustainability Goals

Building materials manufacturer LX Hausys has released its 2024 ESG Report, highlighting significant environmental progress at its Georgia facilities. 




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Resilient Flooring Leaders Gather at RFCI Fall Meeting

The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) held its fall membership meeting October 28-30 at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida, drawing approximately 120 industry representatives. The gathering featured an impressive lineup of expert speakers addressing economic trends, regulatory matters, and market analysis.




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AFS Group Expands Mid-South Presence with Acquisition of Memphis-Based Flooring Solutions

AFS Group, the nation's fifth-largest independent flooring retailer based in Columbus, Ohio, has acquired Flooring Solutions, a Memphis, Tennessee-based flooring and tile retailer reporting more than $10 million in annual sales.




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NFA Vendor Meeting Reveals New Solutions for Flooring Retailers

Vendor partners at the National Floorcovering Alliance fall meeting in Washington, D.C., offered products and solutions designed to help these top dealers sell more floors in 2025. 




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J+J Flooring Kicks Off 8th Annual Helping Hands Initiative Delivering Kid-Themed Christmas Trees to Children's Hospitals

This November and December, designers and flooring professionals come together for a fun, festive competition where they create themed Christmas trees based on ideas appropriate for kids in J+J Flooring’s 8th annual Helping Hands initiative. 




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Mohawk Industries Names Paul De Cock as New President and COO in Leadership Transition

Mohawk Industries has announced key leadership changes as Chris Wellborn prepares to retire from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2024. Paul De Cock, currently serving as President of Flooring North America, will succeed Wellborn in the role. Ken Walma, an experienced manufacturing executive from Madison Air, will join Mohawk this month and take over De Cock's position as head of Flooring North America on February 1.




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eBook | Introducing the 2024 Moisture Meters Guide

Moisture management can make or break a flooring installation. But with countless moisture meters on the market, how do you choose the right tool for your projects? Floor Trends & Installation has published a comprehensive guide that cuts through the confusion, helping flooring professionals select the ideal moisture meter for their specific needs.




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MAPEI's Installation Solutions Powers Red Bull Half Court Global Tournament

MAPEI Corporation's advanced sports-flooring products transformed the center court of the 2024 Red Bull Half Court tournament into a work of art designed by Carolina De La Cruz Rodriguez.




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Mohawk Partners with WIFI to Celebrate Women in Flooring at Edge Summit 2025

Mohawk, in collaboration with Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI), announces plans to celebrate the impactful women in the flooring industry at Edge Summit 2025. 




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Floor Trends & Installation Announces Winners of 11th Annual Installation Awards

The 11th Annual Installation Awards celebrates skilled flooring installers in residential and commercial settings. This year’s winners showcased unique projects and challenges, and we welcomed several new faces to this year’s contest. 




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New Multifamily Housing Showed Mixed Results in Third Quarter

Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing showed mixed results year-over-year in the third quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).




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NAR Reports 87% of Metro Areas' Home Prices Increased for Q3 2024

Approximately 90% of metro markets (196 out of 226, or 87%) registered home price gains in the third quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.08% to 6.95%, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report.




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Tarkett Sweeps MarCom Awards with Six Honors for Marketing Excellence

Global flooring leader Tarkett secured six prestigious MarCom Awards, including three Platinum awards for their 2023 Design Days campaigns and website redesign, plus three Gold awards for their "Made Right Means Johnsonite" campaign.




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Bella Flooring Group Announces New Leadership, Reinforces Market Position

Following recent management changes, Bella Flooring Group reaffirms its market presence under new leadership, with plans for significant investment and product expansion in 2025. 




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Construction Spending on Nonresidential Building Projects Dips 4% in September

The Dodge Construction Network reports that nonresidential building projects decreased 4.2% in September.




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Imperfect Floors Meet Their Match in Lightweight Underlayments

New possibilities for projects where weight is a concern.




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TISE Announces Winners of Fourth 2025 Regional Installation Competition in Phoenix

Big D Floor Covering Supplies in Phoenix, Arizona hosted the fourth and final 2025 TISE Regional Installation Competition. Cesar Haro-Pena with Mike's Custom Flooring won the luxury vinyl plank category, and Hugo Gutierrez with Golden State Contract Flooring won the carpet category.




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How To Use Flooring as a Design Tool in Open-Concept Spaces

Flooring choice is integral in defining a space, but what about open-concept spaces? Here, Anthony Espinoza, co-owner of Music City Improvements, shares a few tips to assist designers in preserving the flow of open-concept spaces.




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Home Depot Sees Hurricane Boost in Q3, But Same-Store Sales Slip

The Home Depot reported higher overall sales but declining comparable store performance in its third quarter, as the home improvement giant continues to navigate challenging macroeconomic conditions while benefiting from hurricane-related demand.




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Sports Broadcasting Icon Bob Costas to Headline CCA Global Partners Retail Convention

Emmy-winning sportscaster Bob Costas will deliver the keynote address at the CCA Global Partners Retail Group's annual ConneXtion convention in January 2025.




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Unilin Secures Patent for Eco-Friendly PET Flooring Technology

The technology, marketed as "P-SPC" (PET-based Solid Polymer Composite), offers manufacturers a PVC-free alternative that maintains the familiar characteristics of traditional SPC (Solid Polymer Composite) flooring products.




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NTCA Launches Art Tile Coloring Book Fundraiser

Laticrete is sponsoring the printing costs, so all proceeds of the fundraiser go to the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF)




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Maximum Marmi Porcelain Slabs Make U.S. Debut

Debuting for the first time in the U.S., these new high tech architectural surfaces include the latest in Iris Ceramica Group’s advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities and years of continuous research. 




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Stardust Tile Collection Combines Neutrals with Vibrant Hues

The ceramic mix and the surface of the tiles are enriched with small colored flakes, "stardust" that embellishes and strengthens the material.




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Elementi by Iris Ceramica for Floors and Walls

The collections are renowned for their aesthetic and chromatic matching possibilities in a series of expressive color palettes where sizes and surfaces combine for a total look solution.





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M-D Pro Launches New Website

The new website was designed with the end-user in mind for individuals looking for product information, where to buy and how-to videos.




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Domotex 2023 Showcases Sustainability, Innovation and Color

Floor Trends reports on the latest flooring technologies and sustainable initiatives from Domotex in Hannover, Germany. 




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Küberit Showcases New Profile Selection Process, Sample Acquisition and Specification Support

Küberit USA will debut its new integrated process for profile selection, sample acquisiiton, and resources for specification support at this week’s TISE. 




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Mohawk Performance Accessories Expands Stair Tread Program

In 2023, Performance Accessories further expands this promise by enhancing its stair tread program and emphasizing its waterproof accessories.