Floor Trends is the premier resource for flooring contractors; contract dealers; retailers; distributors; architects and other professionals involved in the distribution and sale of floor covering materials. From hard to soft surfaces — and the products used to install them — Floor Trends covers the whole flooring industry. We focus on the influences and inspirations driving design, development and style in both the residential and commercial markets. Floor Trends showcases today’s hottest looks while forecasting the trends of tomorrow.
Volume: 17 | Issue: 3 | Download
ON THE COVER:
Carpet construction and patterns may be getting more sophisticated
but when it comes to this year's color trends, manufacturers say neutral tones, especially grays, will continue to rule the day. These colors not only bring a feeling of sophistication to a room setting, as can be seen by this month's cover shot of Tuftex' Madrigal, they allow consumers to add colorful accents, not to mention transitioning well with other materials such as wood and stone.
Volume: 17 | Issue: 2 | Download
ON THE COVER:
When it comes to hot products, there is little argument luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and the many formats it has spawned is the hottest selling item in the industry today, such as can be seen by this FloorFolio product used in the Surf Shop. With so much competition, how is a retailer or commercial contractor supposed to be competitive yet profitable? This issue's feature on page 24 offers some advice on the subject.
Volume: 17 | Issue: 1 | Download
ON THE COVER: The days of placing displays wherever they
will fit and having merchandise all over are long gone — at least if you want to be, and look like a successful retailer. The art, or science of store layout is just as important in flooring operations as it is in supermarkets. Just ask the folks at Flooring America/ Flooring Canada who transformed their stores using the buying group's Vision system. They are seeing both their sales and profits increase at faster rates than those who haven't made the switch.
Volume: 16 | Issue: 12 | Download
ON THE COVER:
Shaw's Timberline laminate graces this month's cover, which spotlights the category through the eyes of retailers who continue to have success despite competition from the boxes and mass merchants.
Volume: 16 | Issue: 11 | Download
ON THE COVER:
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is the industry's fastest growing product type. A key reason for this is the technological advancements made in the printing and surface texturing capabilities of manufacturers, such as can be seen by Mannington's Adura line, shown here in Oasis Spring Water
Volume: 16 | Issue: 10 | Download
Green Issue: Find Out What the Industry is Doing to be Sustainable Napa Retailer Cultivates Success Through Family, Knowledge Exclusive Look Into a Designer's Home Remodel Project
Volume: 16 | Issue: 9 | Download
2014 Flooring Industry Study Retailers Discuss Rustic Wood Trend Wood Floors Starting to 'Click'
Volume: 16 | Issue: 8 | Download
The Benefits of Using Certified Installers Don't Get Stuck Using Just One Glue Tips on Preventing Moisture Related Probems
Volume: 16 | Issue: 7 | Download
Why Brands Matter
Retailers Discuss Successful Branding Strategies
Area Rugs Make Great Add-On Sales
Volume: 16 | Issue: 6 | Download
Why Carpet Tile is so Popular
Contractors Discuss Commercial's Hottest Segments
Don't Forget About Main Street
