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Fueled by the rising importance of environmental concerns, "sustainability" has surfaced as an important buzzword in the commercial segment.

We asked representatives from all areas of the industry what they would like to change about the flooring business -- and we got an ear full.

For all the testimonials trumpeting the speed and efficiency of B2B information systems, it's increasingly clear that retailers and contractors in the flooring business have not yet fully embraced the technology.

As any one who has ever strapped on a tool belt can tell you, there are pluses and minuses to every building material.

Selling hardwood flooring against Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards and other large retailers is a discomforting thought for many flooring retailers.

Having seen steady growth in the tile and stone category, organizers for Coverings 2005 say they are anticipating a record number of exhibitors and attendees at the industry's leading trade conference, set for May 3-6, 2005 in Orlando, Florida.

Anyone squeezing their way through Persian Rug Galleries' lower level showroom last year would likely agree the place was badly in need of a makeover.

Mohawk Industries took top honors in five of the 11 categories included in National Floor Trends 2005 Styling Excellence Awards.

Please. No jokes about it being a "sticky situation," but manufacturers in the adhesives business say they are now compelled to keep in mind a growing number of factors when they make and market their products.

The hardwood floor market continues to thrive and prosper during a time of raw material shortages and price increases, according to the just-completed 2005 Hardwood Flooring Market Study conducted by National Floor Trends magazine in conjunction with the market research division of BNP Media.