Flooring
Nine Key Takeaways from Flooring Sustainability Summit
The recent Flooring Sustainability Summit brought together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to address critical challenges and opportunities in advancing sustainable building practices within the flooring sector. Two hundred and twenty-five key stakeholders convened in Washington, D.C. to discuss pressing issues and formulate actionable strategies to drive positive change across the supply chain. Day 1 […]
ASID New Jersey Chapter Honored 21 Designers and Four Students at 2024 Design Excellence Awards
The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID NJ) honored the winners of the annual Design Excellence Awards (DEA) on June 25. Emmy award-winning George Oliphant of NBC’s “George to the Rescue” served as master of ceremonies and enumerated the challenges designers face to the attentive audience of interior designers, sponsors, […]
Growth in Data Center Planning Drives Commercial Momentum, Strong Construction Spending in 2025 Forecasted
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased by 10.4% in June to 198.6 (2000=100) from the revised May reading of 179.9. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.5% and institutional planning ticked up 0.2%. “Data centers continued to dominate planning projects in June – fueling another strong month for commercial […]
Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home Teams Up with Local Businesses to Support Teachers with Annual Supply Giveaway
Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home, along with Certified Clean Care, ALR Designs, and More Than Blinds, hosted its annual teacher appreciation event on July 18-19 at three locations. More than 200 teachers from 110 schools received free carpet pieces and school supplies for the 2024-2025 academic year. The event, which has been running since […]
Japan Recycle Carpet Association Launches Recycled Carpet Certification
The Japan Recycle Carpet Association (JRCA) established a Recycled Carpet Certification system that establishes quality standards for recycled carpet tiles. The JRCA, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and chaired by Chuji Kondo, was established on November 1, 2023, with the slogan “Let’s start from the ground up” to promote the use of recycled carpet tiles. Approximately […]
Showroom Renovation – Now Open!
Take a virtual tour of the newly renovated Urbanfloor showroom! Nestled just outside Los Angeles, CA, our showroom welcomes both designers and homeowners alike – Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Visit us to consult with our flooring experts and explore the complete Urbanfloor collection. Take a peek below of the stunning new […]
NWFA to Host Education & Research Foundation Golf Tournament at the Leadership Development Summit
The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) Education & Research Foundation (NERF) Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, October 12, at the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club in Saint Charles, Missouri. The tournament kicks off the first-ever NERF campaign to raise funds for student attendance at the NWFA’s quarterly Introduction to Wood Flooring event. Participants will […]
NTCA and MAPEI to Host Webinar July 25: Efflorescence or Latex Migration?
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is hosting a free webinar sponsored by MAPEI titled “Efflorescence or Latex Migration? How to Tell the Difference, How to Repair, and How to Prevent” on Thursday, July 25 at 1:00 CDT. The presentation will cover the differences between two distinctly different but similar problems, efflorescence and latex migration. […]
Creative Flooring Joins Starnet Commercial Flooring Partnership
Creative Flooring, a flooring provider in Markham, Ontario, Canada, has joined the Starnet Commercial Flooring Partnership. “Our team at Creative Flooring has always believed in pushing boundaries and exceeding expectations,” said Rick Jones, owner and president of Creative Flooring. “Becoming part of the Starnet family allows us to tap into a vast network of like-minded […]
WFCA and CFI Announce Acquisition of Natural Fiber Installers Certification, Expands Education and Training Capabilities
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) are thrilled to announce that they have a signed letter of intent to acquire the assets of the Natural Fiber Installers Certification Inc. (NFIC). This strategic move is designed to enhance the capabilities of both organizations and further their shared mission of advancing […]