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Stats 2023: Laminate resurgence drives sales higher

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laminate flooring category generated in late 2020 and throughout 2021 continued to positively impact segment sales in 2022. laminate flooring market generated approximately $1.382 billion in sales last year at the first point of sale—an uptick of 6% over the year prior. of sales—in keeping with the percentage from 2021.

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NFA Showcase: Supplier turnout, product diversification excites dealers

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However, given the quality issues low-end SPC has been having, dealers were happy to see non-SPC products for a change. “We We saw a good mix of products, including hardwood and even rugs,” said Raffi Sarmazian, co-owner of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The products weren’t just for show, either.

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Laminate: Giving rigid core flooring a run for its money

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However, where laminate has had to play “catch-up” in recent years is in the waterproof/water-resistant department—the domain of rigid core products like SPC and WPC. Following is an overview of some of the latest laminate flooring products designed to give rigid core a run for its money.

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UFLPA update: LVT shortages have lingering effects

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In fact, we’ve heard several manufacturers have returned a lot of what was being detained back to the vendors in Vietnam and China as the storage cost was mounting quickly—and in substantial amounts. The vendors themselves implore us to show those highlighted products that are still available.”

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Tariffs can’t derail LVT’s momentum

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And there’s a good reason why: Despite the reinstatement of 25% tariffs on all vinyl flooring made in China, dealers say the LVT category—led by rigid core/SPC— continues to dominate sales in 2020. 7, 2020—exempted many rigid LVT products from the 25% tariff. And, no, the tariff has not slowed our LVP sales.”. 24, 2018 to Aug.

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Mullican Flooring requests contributions to NWFA scholarship

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He was a great mentor who taught many people how to install, sell and quote hardwood flooring products. Air Force, which included a tour in Vietnam, and received numerous decorations and citations for his service. He was the backbone of the NWFA.

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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

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Las Vegas—While it has its challenges—low-end products creeping into retailer showrooms and U.S. So, there’s a lot of pride behind the new products we’re putting out.” Pelican Creations Home, for example, has always been focused on better quality products. It might be dirt cheap, but you’ll be paying the price later.