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Las Vegas—It’s no secret that the ceramic category has taken a hard hit from the likes of rigid core and laminate flooring—even flex vinyl is coming for its market share this year—but that doesn’t mean the tile category isn’t hitting back. From large-format slabs and...

Rutherford, N.J.—Sika is introducing SikaBond-5900 and SikaBond-5800, two time-tested resilient flooring adhesives designed for the interior installation of luxury vinyl tile, luxury vinyl plank, vinyl sheet goods (heterogeneous/homogeneous), fiberglass backed sheet...

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance...

Mumbai, India—Welspun, a global leader in home textiles, has achieved a total ESG score of 83 in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). This recognition solidifies Welspun’s ongoing leadership as the highest-ranked textile manufacturing...

Vaughan, Ontario—Anatolia, a Canadian-based global company specializing in the design, manufacturing and distribution of sintered slabs, ceramic and porcelain tiles, natural stone and mosaics, has launched new curated collections. With decades of expertise, the...

San Diego—Cali announced the launch of the Trestles collection, a new WPC luxury vinyl plank floor designed to bring comfort, style and durability at an opening price point. Named after the iconic Southern California surf spot and the wooden railroad bridge that used...

Choosing to spray, roll or trowel an adhesive depends on many factors, including flooring type, manufacturer’s guidelines and conditions on the jobsite. When installers properly match the application method with these factors, they can improve installation efficiency...

In the flooring industry, exceptional customer service is the key to winning business, building lifelong relationships and generating referrals. That’s where AI-powered tools come in. When used correctly, AI can enhance customer service—not replace the personal touch...

Las Vegas—Hardwood flooring suppliers are tweaking their respective product lines to reflect more natural wood colors and softer hues—a move away from the heavily textured and darker tones seen in the past. In terms of species, European white oak continues to reign...

Dallas, Texas—As fashion-based product lines, sister tile brands Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean released their annual Trend Reports 2025. The brands’ product designers collaborated closely to agree upon what they view as the five hottest over-arching “interior...

Orange County, Calif.—Footprints Floors, a flooring installation brand with 150-plus territories nationwide, continued its expansion in California. The Byrne family—Brian, Matthew, Ally and Kristan—are taking their decades of home improvement experience into the next...

Brian Carson In a move that most industry observers didn’t see coming, Brian Carson resigned from his post as president and CEO of AHF Products following a successful six-year tenure at the company. FCNews has learned Carson has taken on a leadership role at...