<I>NFT</I> Survey Underscores Vinyl's Enduring Strength in the Flooring Market

Eighty percent of survey respondents expect vinyl floor covering sales in 2002 to increase or stay the same compared to 2001. In our 2001 study, just 77 percent of participating retailers/contractors felt that vinyl sales would expand or at least hold their ground over the coming year.

For the second straight year, the top-selling brand of vinyl floor covering by sales volume is Mannington, followed by Armstrong. Mannington and Armstrong are ahead of the pack with 36 percent and 30 percent, respectively.