In an industry increasingly dominated by hard surfaces, Engineered Floors is writing a different narrative—one where carpet is not just surviving, but thriving. “We saw a resurgence in carpet in the fourth quarter,” noted Eric Ruppert, senior director of product marketing and category management, signaling a shift in the flooring landscape. The company’s groundbreaking DreamWeaver […]

Louisville Tile Distributors, Inc. has launched Fret, a contemporary wall tile collection that transforms the traditional subway tile concept through innovative design and accessible luxury. The new line is part of the company’s premium Wilcox Fifty Five program. The collection features an elongated 2″x16″ format with a glossy finish, available in 10 colors ranging from […]

Floor & Decor Holdings reported Thursday that its fourth-quarter profit rose 28.1% to $47.5 million despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges in the home improvement sector. The Atlanta-based specialty flooring retailer posted net sales of $1.11 billion for the quarter ended December 26, 2024, up 5.7% from $1.05 billion a year earlier. Comparable store sales declined 0.8%. […]

The California Carpet Stewardship Program has intensified its push for sustainable carpet recycling, managing $881,000 in grants to transform how the state handles carpet waste. The 2024 funding, distributed across 15 grants to 14 organizations, targets everything from expanding collection infrastructure to pioneering new recycling technologies for hard-to-process carpet materials. The program’s capital improvement initiatives […]

I4F’s Ceramic Click patented system takes all the benefits of a floating, modular floor and combines it with the beauty and strength of real ceramics by delivering a click installation system for ceramic tiles enhanced with an i4F drop-lock system. A technological installation breakthrough that combines the ease of a floating, modular floor with the […]

Celebrating the first-of-its-kind flooring installation training school in Troy, Michigan, The Carpet Guys Flooring Center, in partnership with the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) association, hosted the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the state-accredited TCG Installer Training Center on February 18, 2025. The event brought together the school’s founders, financial supporters and educational partners.  […]

At just 18, James Pope is breaking ground in flooring installation after completing a 10-week course at Great Falls College, Montana, through the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and its training partners.  He credits homeschooling and his parents with helping him decide on a career path. “Being homeschooled definitely helped [me] pave my own way […]

Brazil’s natural stone industry is poised for significant international expansion as Marmomac Brazil 2025 prepares to host 264 business meetings between local suppliers and global buyers in São Paulo February 18-20. The trade initiative, organized by the Brazilian Natural Stone Association (Centrorochas) and ApexBrasil, will bring together 22 Brazilian companies with 14 international buyers from […]

When it comes to specialty flooring retail, personal service isn’t enough anymore. That’s the driving insight behind Mohawk’s ambitious transformation of its Edge partner program, which aims to help retailers bridge the gap between customer interactions and customer satisfaction. Research revealed a troubling disconnect: while 81% of specialty flooring consumers receive personal assistance from retail […]

The Flooring Contractors Association spring meeting returns to Fort Worth, Texas, this March, bringing together installation professionals from across the sector for three days of learning and networking opportunities. The 2025 Spring Mid-Year Meeting, hosted at the Sheridan Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, will feature comprehensive educational sessions and an exclusive tour of the Uzin […]