In the late 1990s when laminate was all the rage and other hard surfaces such as wood and tile were starting their surge with consumers there were rumblings around the industry the resilient category was becoming a dinosaur and like it, a dying breed as market share was being eaten up every which way.
But as the industry entered the new millennium resilient manufacturers were starting to fight back with sheet goods that had improved, more realistic visuals beyond the old, traditional black-and-white diamonds, as well as stronger, better lasting wearlayers that helped protect against scratching, tears and gouging.