Ceramics of Italy’s latest innovations were on full display as over 600 international manufacturers showcased their newest collections, revealing where design is headed in 2024 and beyond. Here we present trends for flooring applications.
Before installing moisture-sensitive flooring products, contractors must conduct thorough substrate testing for moisture and pH levels across concrete, gypcrete, and wood materials. Proper acclimation in service conditions and detailed documentation are essential to prevent costly failures and ensure successful installations.
The flooring industry faces significant challenges in Fall 2024 due to multiple supply chain disruptions. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton devastated the Southeast, while a dockworkers' strike briefly halted East and Gulf Coast ports. Although the strike was suspended, experts warn of potential long-term effects and urge flooring businesses to prepare for future crises by diversifying sources and managing inventory strategically.
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.
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.
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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