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Tsunami New Smyrna Beach, Fla.—True Touch, a supplier of high-performance, waterproof flooring with a focus on sustainability, announced its strategic partnership with Certified Carpet, a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based distributor. This collaboration will facilitate the...

David Gross, executive director, said the new INSTALL warranty contractors will strengthen the organization’s mission. Washington, D.C.—INSTALL, the North American leader in floor covering installation training and certification, has appointed three new INSTALL...

Dave and Jenny Marrs Las Vegas—HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” stars, Dave and Jenny Marrs, have been selected to lead an informative session at the 2025 International Builders Show, explaining the value of hardwood flooring for both home builders and buyers. This event is...

Dalton—J+J Flooring has unveiled Into the Woods, its latest LVT collection, inspired by the Scandinavian approach to prioritize balance and simplicity. Recharge and Retreat both feature wood grain patterns in 9 x 48 modular planks, 3mm or 5mm choice of thickness....

Urbanfloors’ new showroom. In the world of home improvement, hardwood flooring remains one of the most timeless and sought-after choices. Whether you’re selling to contractors, interior designers or homeowners, creating an eye-catching showroom is key to standing out...

Dalton—Due to the recent tariffs levied against products imported from China by the current administration, Emser Tile has adjusted its prices accordingly. Effective today, there will be an 8% increase on the price of Emser Tile’s Chinese-sourced products. This...

Chicago—Registration for NeoCon 2025, the premier event for the commercial interiors industry, opened today. Taking place here June 9-11 at The Mart, the show’s previous editions have drawn over 50,000 professionals—from architects, designers, dealers and facility...

Laminate has long been synonymous with extreme scratch and dent resistance, durability, ease of installation and affordable price points. However, the one area where the category has historically fallen short in its earlier iterations is its resistance to damage...

In Part 1 of this series, “Lack of emphasis on well-being is killing our design professionals,” I discussed work-life balance challenges in the A&D community. I shared my personal experiences with burnout and strategies for maintaining a healthier quality of life,...

Dalton—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has launched its latest initiative to lead the tile industry in professional development, offering 300+ training and educational opportunities in 2025. This includes over 85 regional training sessions and 218...

MSI’s Calacatta Azulean. Orange, Calif.—MSI, a leading supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile and hardscaping products in North America, has revealed its design trends for 2025 in its exclusive lookbook. The 2025 lookbook features five unique design trends...

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has introduced Sociale, a new porcelain tile collection that is designed to combine sophisticated design with functionality. This collection features six natural stone-inspired options, ideal for creating refined spaces in both residential...