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The last week of May was full of good reads for the flooring industry. Check out our top five articles from this week.

Most installers know the steps involved in stretching in carpet, but it’s easy to get wrong, resulting in costly rework or damage to a flooring contractor’s reputation. 

For the third year, the Mohawk Design Summit brought together retailers and designers to curate the 2025 and 2026 products for the Mohawk, Karastan and Godfrey Hirst brands. 

Mohawk Group launches a new line of carpet tile, Shape Theory, a collection that is inspired by the elegant and simplicity of geometry and the invigorating power of vibrant hues. 

Interface was awarded the Award of Excellence in the General Business-to-Business category for its 2022 Impact Report as well as the Award of Excellence in the Campaign Business-to-Business category for its Past Forward carpet tile collections.

Coinciding with optimism in the builder market, new flooring options aim to ease supply chains stresses, increase durability and amplify style within a tighter price point.

Prima Vista features fully customizable, hand-tufted, hand-loomed and hand-knotted rugs made from 100% New Zealand wool, which is celebrated for its color consistency and longevity. 

Flooring retailers give their first impressions about Mohawk’s new PETPremier carpet display. 

Highlights of the introductions include six collections – one hand-knotted and five hand-tufted – that embrace the company’s signature artistry and craftsmanship with a fresh and modern twist. 

By requiring approximately 20% less fiber per square meter, it delivers substantial cost savings and reduces environmental impact.