When it comes to building on the momentum created in 2013, Mohawk Industries went all out with its product introductions for this year—in both its soft and hard surface offerings.
Softer carpet options, wider plank hard surface choices and large rectangular tiles are just a few of the new and innovative product trends Shaw is featuring for retailers and consumers for 2014.
Depending on who you ask, fiberglass-backed resilient flooring has either already taken over the resilient sheet market or is poised to overtake it soon.
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.
There is no doubt 2013 was one of the best years for the overall industry in recent memory, and with many of the key indicators flooring looks to remaining positive, executives at Mohawk Industries told members of its ColorCenter and Floorscapes aligned networks to “Own the Moment” at the company’s annual Solutions conference.
Island-inspired outdoor and indoor rugs will hit the market early this year thanks to a new partnership by Oriental Weavers and the designer label Tommy Bahama.
MP Global Product’s QuietWarmth Film is a gentle radiant heat system that will add an R-value of .5 to the floor assembly and is designed specifically for floating wood and laminate floors.
Made from a mixture of inorganic raw materials found in glass, porcelain tile and natural quartz, Cosentino’s new architectural surface, Dekton is ultra compact for both interior and exterior design.
Pietra Romana replicates the look of natural travertine found in Roman structures, making this classic porcelain tile collection ideal for use in residential and commercial spaces.