If the comments of floor covering dealers/contractors who participated in National Floor Trends' 2002 Carpet and Area Rug Study are an apt indication, the future of the carpet/area rug segments is very clear.
Wood flooring continues to grow in importance for profit-minded retailers and contractors. In fact, it is one of their most important and profitable products.
Cersaie, the world's largest international exhibition of ceramics for the building industry, marks its 20th anniversary in 2002. This year's show is slated for Oct. 1-5 in Bologna, Italy. To commemorate the 20-year milestone, event organizers have developed plans to enhance the show program with an inspirational new architectural program dubbed "Involucri."
Outstanding commercial and residential ceramic tile designs were honored as part of the recent 16th Annual Spectrum International Ceramic Tile Competition. Awards were presented during the All Industry Awards Breakfast at Coverings 2002 in Orlando, Fla.
Since I last wrote about sound-control systems (see NFT's August 2000 issue), the Tile Council of America has deleted from the TCA Handbook all floor details relating to sound transmission. However, the 2002 edition of the handbook does present sound-abatement details, including fire ratings, that pertain to wall installations.
More than ever before, laminate floors are being installed in glueless format rather than with adhesives, according to the just completed 2002 National Floor Trends' Laminate Flooring Market Study.
While the current economic outlook for the commercial floor covering business may be a topic of debate, the design and color trends taking shape this year are nothing short of incredible!
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