Today’s installers have the benefit of many specialized grouts and mortars that make ceramic tile installation easier and better for the environment, while making the jobsite safer for both the installer and the homeowner.

For many years, one of the biggest drawbacks to ceramic tile for consumers in colder climates was the discomfort of walking on it during fall and winter months.

Laminate flooring has remained a strong category in the current economy, thanks to its versatility, performance and competitive pricing.

Carpet One Floor & Home members from across the United States and Canada came together for the group’s 2011 Summer Convention, held July 26-28 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

More than 200 leading manufacturers exhibited the latest innovations in hardwood flooring and related accessories at the 2011 National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Convention, held April 26-29 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.

Expo Revestir, the largest tile show in Latin America, opened March 22, as attendees from more than 65 countries filled the Transamerica Expo Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The message of Surfaces 2011, held recently at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, was perseverance.

Underlayment can be one of the most overlooked aspects of floor covering installation, yet it has a dramatic impact on the performance of the finished floor.

Revestir 2010, the largest ceramic tile and stone show in Latin America, held March 9-12 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, had record attendance despite the current global recession.

Since its inception 50 years ago as the Western Floor Covering Association, the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has played a vital role within the industry.