Flooring
AHF Products Wins Best Art Installation at Consolidated Flooring’s Consocon 2024
Consolidated Flooring, a commercial flooring contractor, hosted its third ConsoCon show recently at Glass House Union Square in New York City where AHF Products picked up first place in the “Flooring as Art” competition for its vibrant and buoyant design paying homage to film icon Marilyn Monroe. Nineteen flooring manufacturers, including AHF Products, showcased a curated […]
Bathroom Renovations Reflect Changing Homeowner Priorities
Homeowners are shifting their approach to bathroom renovations in 2024 with personal comfort and long-term usability increasingly prioritized over resale value considerations. The latest Houzz U.S. Bathroom Trends Study surveyed more than 1,200 respondents and found that homeowners are putting personal needs first during primary bathroom renovations with those focused on resale value dropping by […]
AHF Products Named ‘Vendor of the Year’ by Do It Best
AHF Products was named a “Vendor of the Year” by Do It Best in the flooring category. Do it Best, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a member-based hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. Founded in 1945, Do It Best reports annual sales of nearly $5 billion and serves […]
Shaw Contract Launches TractionSafety Resilient Sheet Collection
Commercial flooring provider Shaw Contract announces its latest innovation in resilient sheet, TractionSafety. TractionSafety is a collection of slip-resistant flooring products created for spaces that require additional slip resistance. Falls are the number one cause of accidental injury in the United States and with an estimated cost of $13-14 million per year, according to the National Floor […]
Oatey Perfect Slope Ensures Correct Tile Shower Pre-Slope, Cuts Mortar and Installation Time in Half
Oatey Perfect Slope installs a perfect tile shower pre-slope that ensures half the mortar and half the time required. The Perfect Slope features a weep guard that facilitates proper moisture drainage, protecting weep holes and ensuring longevity. Ideal for meeting code specifications that mandate a slope beneath PVC shower pan liners. Liner installs directly onto […]
Bathroom Trend Report: Infinity Drain’s 2025 Forecast
Infinity Drain, the manufacturer at the forefront of architectural and decorative drains, identifies emerging bathroom trends of 2025. With interior design continually modernizing, homeowners and architects will lean into trending concepts from statement fixtures and open-air showers to nature-inspired products and sustainability efforts. Dark Fixtures and Finishes Dark fixtures in the home are gaining significant […]
Mohawk’s Tree-Planting Initiative Takes Root at Georgia Elementary School
In a joint effort to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement, Mohawk is teaming up with One Tree Planted, Food Well Alliance and local retail partners to break ground on a new orchard at Tara Elementary School in Morrow, Georgia. “Mohawk has been planting trees one floor at a time through our partnership with One […]
CalFlor’s BlueZone Perimeter Sealant Tape Protects Floors and Subfloors Against Spills, Saves Time
CalFlor’s new BlueZone Perimeter Sealant Tape removes the pain of messy, outdated methods for sealing the perimeter of a floor after installation. Simply unroll and place on the perimeter of any flooring installation for a quick and efficient seal providing long-lasting, reliable protection. BlueZone prevents spills, pet urine, and other moisture from damaging floors […]
CARE’s Bop Peoples Responds to Passing of Bill AB 863
On September 27, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved AB 863 (Aguiar-Curry), which threatens to upend the current California Carpet Stewardship Program managed by Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE). The Carpet and Rug Institute has been vocal about the bill, highlighting the ways in which the bill will impact the flooring industry. Russ DeLozier, president of […]
Shanghai to Host Asia’s Largest Flooring Expo in May 2025
Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025 will return to Shanghai May 26-28, 2025, as part of the Build Asia Mega Show, a platform of co-located shows and activities established to foster the integration among construction, building materials and interior design sectors. Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025 saw a record 83,850 trade visitors coming from 117 countries in May 2024. Confirmed […]