There was no slowing down in the flooring business this first week of June. Readers were investigating top tile trends, best practices for search engine optimization, carpet installation tips, and looking for insight into where the commercial market is headed. Check out our top five articles from this week:
1 5 Residential Tile Trends for Floors and Walls in 2024
This year we are seeing a tile takeover as they make a bigger statement on surfaces in the home, indoors and out.
2 Women of Starnet Explore Strategies for Advancing Women in Flooring
Women leaders at Starnet Commercial Flooring Cooperative recently came together for a panel discussion “Advancing Women in Flooring” at the group’s annual meeting in Amelia Island, Florida. Here are some highlights.
3 How to Perform Stretch-in Carpet Installation Using Tack Strips
Most installers know the steps involved in stretching in carpet, but it’s easy to get wrong, resulting in costly rework or damage to a flooring contractor’s reputation.
4 Mastering Google Business Profile for Flooring Companies: A Step-by-Step SEO Guide
Standing out to local customers is key. Here’s how to create, optimize and rank your Google Business Profile in Maps, drawing on best practices and essential ranking factors for local SEO.
5 Starnet Commercial Flooring Contractors Chart a Course for Growth
From the Starnet Annual Meeting in Amelia Island, Florida, leaders in commercial flooring shared regional variations in confidence and discussed the impact of return-to-office policies, the strategic use of technology and structured purchasing agreements to support commercial flooring sales.