Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Washington, D.C.—INSTALL, INSTALL, the North American leader in floor covering installation training and certification, and Tarkett have joined forces to advance and drive industry standards for excellence in carpet floor covering installation, the companies said. McGrath Jr., executive director of INSTALL.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 17, 2020

Repel from Shaw Floors. Washington D.C.—The The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has made all laminate flooring and underlayment standards available to the public free of charge, including NALFA’s Laminate Surface Swell Test method for testing water resistance.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2021

I anticipate that the flooring industry as a whole is poised for a period of solid growth over the next five-plus years. As long as there are floors and walls to be covered, we will find new and innovative ways to beautify each and every space. – Michel Vermette, president and CEO, Armstrong Flooring. SOLID GROWTH AHEAD.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The floor-to-ceiling walls are made from Blanc Absolute Marble. Picco’s considerations for material extraction and handling, cubic geometry studies, stone engineering, installation and fabrication proved intrinsic to meeting the delicate project requirements and high standards. Kennedy Center Hall of Nations Engraving Washington, D.C.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Washington, D.C.— The Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18, will feature an impressive opening keynote panel of leading authorities from the architecture, interior design and green building community. Register for the event here.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2024

Washington, D.C.—NALFA The three-day event, which took place from March 11 to March 13, brought together leading laminate flooring manufacturing and accessory members from across the industry to deliberate on the future trajectory of the association and to delve into technical advancements shaping the laminate flooring sector.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2021

Washington, D.C.— Kaindl Flooring has joined the North American Laminate Flooring Association as its newest regular manufacturing member. Founded in 1897 and based in Austria, Kaindl Flooring said it is proud to join the NALFA and looks forward to making. standards for North America. standards for North America.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With our headquarters and showrooms located in the DC-metro area, we’ve been known to cheer for the the Washington Redskins or the Baltimore Ravens. The flooring, done in one consistent and neutral material choice, also leads you from the reception desk to the sitting or waiting area. Alright coach, let’s put in porcelain.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 7, 2015

Alfred Coffee Shop on Melrose Avenue, Intelligensia Cafe in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles, Olympia Coffee in Olympia, Washington, Blue Bottle Coffee in New York’s Bryant Park — what do all of these places have in common? If you said, great coffee you’d be right. We support our local community.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2024

Hardwood flooring’s loss of market share to competing hard surfaces over the past 10-15 years is well catalogued and documented. The hardwood flooring sector continues to face stiff competition from look-alike product segments. As such, NWFA will co-host the Flooring Sustainability Summit scheduled for July 17-18 in Washington, D.C.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2022

Washington, D.C.— Continuing to expand its training offerings , INSTALL, the North American leader in floorcovering installation training and certification, presented a Hardwood Flooring Installation course at the Northwest Carpenters Institute (NWCI) in Burlington, Washington. Building Block to Future Growth. McGrath Jr.,

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Washington D.C.—The The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) , a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the laminate flooring category, stated that Mohawk Industries has become the first company among its members to achieve LF-02 Sustainability Certification since the standard’s creation.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Washington, D.C.—Mohawk Mohawk Industries has achieved Platinum Level LF-02 Sustainability Certification, awarded by North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA). The standard, emphasizing transparency and accountability, is available here , providing valuable insights and guidelines for the entire laminate flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2022

Washington, D.C.—The The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) met in March for its annual spring meeting. joined the meeting and NALFA’s retailer member, Floor & Decor, was in attendance. joined the meeting and NALFA’s retailer member, Floor & Decor, was in attendance. and Selit North America.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The advocacy arm of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) played an important role in the revision of a 2021 independent contractor rule, an issue hugely consequential to the thousands of flooring retailers who hire subcontractors for their installation jobs. For now, the new guidance eases the burden on flooring dealers.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 26, 2021

By Reginald Tucker T he skyrocketing popularity of SPC/rigid core continues to lure new players to the game—from those that manufacture other flooring products to pure startups. Lions Floor is no exception. Lions Floor, based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Lions Floor did not enter the market with guns blazing.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Washington, D.C. We did not take choosing a new executive director lightly and David is more than qualified to continue to lead Install down the path of excellence in training and certification standards.” The post David Gross named INSTALL executive director appeared first on Floor Covering News. David Gross. McGrath, Jr. ,

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Washington, D.C.—INSTALL who played a significant role in revolutionizing floorcovering installation training and standards for over two decades. Floorcoverers are artists with muscles, and the floor is our palette,” McGrath said. John McGrath. INSTALL has announced the retirement of its executive director, John T.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Washington, D.C.—As which continue to be a standard business model for many home builders, has been on the rise in recent months. In November 2022, a relatively high 36% of single-family home builders reported reducing their prices and 59% were offering special sales incentives.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2020

Washington, D.C.— The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) said DMX’s 1-Step 2.0 underlayment is now NALFA certified to the new underlayment standard. DMX’s new and improved underlayment can be used with vinyl, engineered, and laminate flooring. DMX has been a member of NALFA since 2012. Their 1-Step 2.0

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

The list includes household names familiar to flooring industry observers as well as names you may never have heard of—until now. The specialty flooring retailer—you and me—is why Danny and the entire SFN team show up every day. After 28 years in flooring, Jamann joined TDG in mid-2018. And it’s true.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2022

The Resilient Floor Covering Association (RFCI) continues to play a vital role in the advancement of the category, supporting its members through avenues such as advocacy and messaging, particularly in the area of sustainability. It also gets involves in setting standards to ensure product quality meets consumers’ expectations.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 9, 2022

Washington, D.C.—INSTALL INSTALL Alliance Partners work side by side with INSTALL to bring the best technical education , product expertise and technology training to the flooring industry. Education and training are critical success factors in the flooring business,” said John T. McGrath, executive director, INSTALL.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

Washington, D.C.—INSTALL, INSTALL now offers the flooring industry’s most endorsed and specified training programs in two critical southwest locations—significantly increasing its training offerings, the group said. This career-long training delivers the industry’s best and most reliable floor covering professionals, the group said.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

The series are: Gran Canyon Highlands Las Olas Washington Progetto Casa also contains 20% recycled content. of the current LEED standard. Post-industrial recycled content is found in the floor tile, not in wall tile or decorative pieces. This percentage of recycled content is sufficient for 1 point under MR4.1

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Washington D.C.—The The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) will host its second 2020 laminate inspector certification class March 12, 2020 in Raleigh, N.C. The class will also focus on the updated 2019 LF-01, LF-02 and LF-03 NALFA Standards. It will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

Washington D.C.—The The North American Laminate Flooring Association’s (NALFA) first 2020 laminate inspector certification class will take place Jan. The class will also focus on the updated 2019 LF-01, LF-02 and LF-03 NALFA standards. The class will also focus on the updated 2019 LF-01, LF-02 and LF-03 NALFA standards.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2020

There’s encouraging news for flooring dealers who rely on builder business. Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Vermont—are in the process of allowing home building to resume operations. Washington forges ahead. By Ken Ryan. Construction can resume for projects already under way prior to the stay-at- home order.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2020

Washington, D.C.–The WHD also provides additional information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, and its effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2023

The labor shortage impacting the flooring industry is not relegated to installers; it has also affected truck drivers who work for the nation’s distribution companies. Flooring industry executives serving the distribution sector applaud the concept. “It So, what are trucking industry players doing to address the issue?

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2020

Washington, D.C.—INSTALL Recently, INSTALL put even greater emphasis on working hand-in-hand with commercial architects and designers to develop five best practices for specifying flooring throughout COVID-19 and beyond. There are a variety of challenges when specifying flooring in health care environments,” explained John McGrath Jr.,

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2020

Washington, D.C.– WHD provides additional information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19 and its effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act here. For further information about COVID-19, please visit the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Last month there was a rosy job announcement coming out of Washington, but truth be told they don’t tell you the entire story. Lower productivity per capita, a scarcity of goods and services, and a lower standard of living for all. appeared first on Floor Covering News. Since they’re not looking, the U.S. before COVID-19.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and many other modern features. The apartments here have designer finishes, including gourmet kitchens and wood flooring. For drinks, Standard Tap is a must.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2020

As small businesses, including independent flooring retailers, struggle with the fallout of COVID-19, the U.S. To help members decide on how to move forward and whether they should consider applying for such loans, The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is providing additional information. The time to engage is now.”.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Image: Van Metre Homes Craft room retreat This Washington, DC craft room is stylish and functional. You can purchase a standard storage shed and add your own style to it, or it can be a DIY project. There are two roof lights to take advantage of natural light and the floors are engineered oiled oak flooring.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Major stops from east to west are Packard’s Corner , Harvard Avenue , Washington St reet and Chestnut Hill Avenue. The massive fitness club/spa on the top two floors of the building.

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