Sika's complete acquisition of Schönox HPS North America creates a single-source provider of flooring installation solutions for residential and commercial projects. Sika Senior Director of Floor Covering Marlene Morin discusses the strategic move, which combines two industry leaders, and what it means for flooring contractors in 2025.
While homeowners hit pause on 7% mortgages, the flooring industry hit fast-forward at TISE 2025. From AI innovations to major tech mergers, industry leaders revealed how they're using this market lull to revolutionize the business – all while doubling down on diversity with a repeat $50,000 investment in women's leadership.
From anti-slip ergonomic systems to rapid-install tile solutions, healthcare facility designers find new options to enhance patient environments while minimizing downtime.
A 54-year tile setting veteran reveals how renovation professionals can reduce construction waste through simple, sustainable practices—turning what would become landfill debris into donations, recycled materials, and beautiful repurposed art.
Successful Shaw Flooring Network retailers from across the country share their business models, growth strategies, and real-world challenges they face in finding qualified installers, managing cash flow, and planning for the future.
Advanced laminate flooring technology offers homeowners a sophisticated yet practical flooring solution, featuring enhanced waterproof options and sustainable materials. New designs and durability features are transforming expectations for affordable home flooring.
The landscape of residential and commercial flooring continues to evolve, driven by technological innovation, sustainability demands, and changing lifestyle needs. This guide presents the latest advancements and selections in flooring solutions for 2025.
Engineered Floors is launching over 30 new soft-surface styles in 2025. With innovative High-Def technology and a keen eye on generational trends, the company is elevating carpet into a personalized style statement that resonates with modern consumers.
Hospital construction presents unique challenges when adding vertical expansions to existing facilities, particularly regarding the integration of new floors with existing infrastructure. Here, forensic architect Corey Zussman discusses and addresses the complexities of the interior floor finishes and the existing concrete roof and construction.
As technology and nature compete for dominance in our living spaces, Coverings' 2025 hottest tile trends reveal how this ancient building material is evolving to satisfy both impulses. From tiles that discretely house smart home technology to surfaces that mimic torn fabric and ocean waves, discover how ceramic innovation is transforming both how our spaces look and how they function at North America's largest international tile and stone exposition this April in Orlando.