FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors

Emore, who most recently served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO, brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the flooring and building products industries.

I4F reported that it will be a Diamond sponsor at the 2025 Global DIY-Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, June 11-13. As one of seven Diamond sponsors, the opportunity provides i4F visibility and direct engagement with senior leaders from the world’s largest DIY and home improvement retailers.

The month of May has been a busy one for MS International, which opened a new distribution center, a showroom and a pop-up showroom in the Southeast.  

Tarkett has a full agenda of product launches and education planned for Chicago's Design Days, taking place in Chicago from June 9 to 11.

Havwoods has launched Italian Grande, a deep smokey wood tone within its Italian Collection, offering dark, rich colors at an affordable price point. Available in plank, herringbone, and chevron patterns with low-profile construction, the prime-grade wood flooring targets residential projects across all budgets.

New home sales jumped 10.9% in April to 743,000 units despite high interest rates and construction costs. Home builders call it an anomaly, with 61% now offering sales incentives. Year-to-date sales still down 1.2% as industry faces ongoing economic uncertainty.

Houzz's 2025 summer trends report reveals homeowners embracing "color drenching" (up 4x) and light hardwood flooring (up 5x). Wood paneling, vintage aesthetics, and warm metal accents dominate interior searches as homeowners prioritize bold, personal design choices that blend creativity with functionality.

Brazil's 57-company pavilion at Coverings 2025 in Orlando generated $27.34 million in immediate deals and projects over $90 million in 12-month business. The natural stone showcase exceeded expectations with nearly 4,000 business contacts, reinforcing Brazil's leadership in the international stone market.

California's carpet recycling program studied waste at four major processing facilities, finding wool/jute (25%) and unacceptable backing materials (12%) dominate landfilled carpet waste. The data-driven analysis aims to improve post-consumer carpet circularity and identify barriers to recycling residential and commercial carpets.

Tarkett has expanded its Victory Color Studio and Event+ luxury vinyl tile collections with new vibrant colorways designed for workplace, education, and healthcare environments. The additions include 36 Hues & Tones colors and 25 Abstract palette options, emphasizing durability, sustainability, and neurodiversity support through varied design choices.