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Waterproof: Domestic manufacturing update

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The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. Vinyl, hardwood, laminate Luxury vinyl flooring and all its iterations remains one of the hottest categories to date with growth outpacing all other categories.

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Retailers take the initiative on training

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There’s no denying the flooring industry is in dire need of new installers. As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training. As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training.

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NFA spring conference: Business is booming

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The 45 members are among the sharpest and most successful flooring retailers in the country and their wisdom can often be applied to all dealers, large and small. Paul De C**k, left, president of Mohawk North America, and Piet Dossche, former EVP, hard surfaces, Shaw Floors, connect at the NFA spring meeting. Boyajian, A.J.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

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In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. Changing the rules.