In an industry where excellence meets innovation, the annual Top Flooring Products Awards have emerged as the definitive showcase of groundbreaking achievements in flooring design and technology. Now in its second year, this prestigious reader-driven competition celebrates the most remarkable products that have transformed the flooring landscape between June 2023 and June 2024.

A Voice for the Industry

What sets these awards apart is their unique approach to recognition: the winners are chosen directly by the flooring community itself. Through Floor Trends & Installation’s democratic voting process, industry retailers, manufacturers, contractors, and design experts come together to identify and celebrate the products that have significantly impacted their daily operations and project outcomes. The awards not only recognize excellence but also serve as a barometer for industry trends and innovations that will shape the future of flooring.

Celebrating Innovation Across Categories

The 2024 awards reflect an industry in constant evolution, where manufacturers and distributors are pushing boundaries in multiple directions:

• Sustainability Innovations: New manufacturing processes and materials that minimize environmental impact while maximizing performance
• Design Excellence: Cutting-edge aesthetic approaches that blend form with function
• Installation Advancements: Smart solutions that improve efficiency and durability
• Quality Improvements: Enhanced product performance and longevity through technological breakthroughs

A Digital-First Competition

In a departure from traditional industry awards, the Top Flooring Products competition embraces modern marketing dynamics. Participating companies were encouraged to leverage their digital presence and creativity to engage voters, creating compelling campaigns highlighting their products' unique value propositions.

For manufacturers, distributors and technology providers across residential and commercial segments, this competition represents more than just an award – it's an opportunity to showcase their commitment to advancing the industry through innovation, sustainability, communications and design excellence.

Meet the 2024 Top Flooring Product Award Winners 

Fresco is a captivating blend of style and texture that is sure to make a statement in any space. This collection features a large-scale distressed linen look, bringing a unique and sophisticated aesthetic to the room. Whether you’re looking to add a bold focal point or a subtle touch of elegance, Fresco is sure to catch the eye and elevate the room. Crafted from 100% Solution Dyed PET Cloud 9 fiber, this carpet offers premium wearability, durability, cleanability and performance all with a truly soft feel.

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Photo: Tarkett

Photo: Tarkett

Introduced at Design Days 2024, the new Layered Duality collection from Tarkett brings together diverse forms, textures and colors to create a dynamic sense of unity for interior commercial spaces. Contrasting aesthetics combine with a mindful approach to materials, delivering a unique balance to any room or area. Layered Duality features four carpet tile patterns (Attract, Grounded Harmony, Balancing Act and Balancing Accents ) and two non-PVC plank and tile patterns (Confluent Path and Open Path).

Each of the soft-surface patterns is available on Tarkett’s ethos Modular with Omnicoat Technology or on Flex-Aire Modular Cushion in 18” x 36” tiles. ethos Modular with Omnicoat Technology is a Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver, non-PVC backing made with post-consumer recycled PVB from car windshields and architectural glass. The Omnicoat Technology layer prevents moisture, pH or previous adhesives from affecting the floor installation. Flex-Aire Modular Cushion, made with 28 to 46 percent overall recycled content, provides superior acoustic performance, appearance retention and moisture management.

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Photo: Tarkett

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Photo: Tarkett

Photos: Tarkett

For more than 65 years we’ve been combining flooring design innovation with the highest quality manufacturing. Regupol continues to expand the role of recycled rubber flooring to deliver upscale—a style that is striking, versatile and practical.

Regupol upscale is a new take on a traditional classic. The luxury rubber plank (LRP) and tile (LRT) collection features 12 neutral, earth tones that pair beautifully, creating patterns that feel warm and soothing. Let the variety of tones and textures inspire you and help you achieve original flooring patterns. Mix and match or go monochromatic. Regupol upscale is the innovative alternative to terrazzo, ceramic tile, and luxury vinyl tile and plank. Unlike these traditional floors, upscale is warmer to the touch, kinder to your feet, soothing to the ears, and easier to care for in any commercial space. Each color collection offers timeless appeal to complement styles from traditional to modern.

The first-of-its-kind upscale is available in 12 standard color combinations and features either square or micro-bevel edge. Square-edged floors fit together flush, resulting in a smooth, sleek and seamless-looking transition. Using a micro-bevel edge brings subtle texture and dimension to an interior space in an elegantly refined way.

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Photo: Regupol America

Photo: Regupol America

Karastan BelleLuxe Waterproof replicates natural wood in wider, longer planks for beauty that is indistinguishable from the original. Protected against water by WetProtect, featuring anti-microbial properties built into the floor through CleanProtect, and meticulously crafted with Signature Technology, BelleLuxe Waterproof offers advanced wood visuals with lasting, authentic beauty.

Featuring Signature Technology, each plank of Karastan BelleLuxe Waterproof perfectly captures the beauty of natural hardwood with artistic precision. featuring 64 layers of textured detail with four times the resolution and over 1,000 color variations, Signature Technology allows Karastan BelleLuxe Waterproof to showcase the beauty of natural wood. Additionally, BelleLuxe Waterproof includes WetProtect for water-tight joints, a proprietary waterproof finish and a lifetime surface and subfloor warranty. Karastan BelleLuxe Waterproof also features Mohawk's All Pet Protection and Warranty, covering all pets, all accidents, all the time.

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Photo: Mohawk

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Photo: Mohawk

Photos: Mohawk

Versatrim's VersaCap product is always flush and always a perfect match for stair solutions. These stair solutions are easy to install, made to order and highly durable. VersaCap is used to create custom, matching, flush stair treads and returns that perfectly compliment the floor plank to provide an elegant cohesive look. We use the chosen flooring materials for the exact color match and fit.

Versatrim's VersaCap is used to create custom, flush stair treads & returns that perfectly match your floor to give your staircase an elegant cohesive look. Versatrim uses the chosen flooring materials for the exact color match and fit. These stair solutions are easy to install, made to order and exceptionally durable. A bundle package is now available for VersaCap and the flooring plank to complete tread orders.

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Photo: Versatrim

Photo: Versatrim

Tarkett Home’s ShoreFlor laminate features superior waterproof technology specifically engineered for moisture-prone rooms in the home, like kitchens and bathrooms. Featuring a hydrophobic coating on the beveled edge, this innovative technology effectively repels water. Additionally, ShoreFlor’s watertight locking system prevents any water from reaching the core, maintaining the integrity and appearance of the floor. This robust combination of features provides exceptional long-lasting performance and protection against spills and splashes.

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Photo: Tarkett

Photo: Tarkett

Mohawk is at the forefront of sustainable innovation with PureTech, a new environmentally friendly flooring solution. Manufactured in the USA, PureTech is a PVC-free product crafted from recycled and renewable materials. It features an innovative RPC (renewable polymer core) that distinguishes it as a sustainable alternative to traditional SPC and WPC products. PureTech is made from 70% recycled content, with its organic core composed of 80% renewable, plant-based materials, enhancing its durability and sustainability through a robust locking system.

Beyond its eco-friendly attributes, PureTech offers exceptional performance benefits. It includes WetProtect technology, ensuring a lifetime waterproof warranty for both the surface and subfloor. Additionally, PureTech boasts three times the scratch resistance and is supported by a no-hassle pet scratch warranty. Crafted with premium embossing and a beveled, painted edge, PureTech achieves an ultra-realistic finish that mirrors the natural beauty of hardwood, all at competitive market pricing. In collaboration with Plastic Bank, Mohawk is committed to environmental stewardship. Each day, Plastic Bank communities prevent ocean-bound plastic from reaching coastal areas, exchanging it for life-improving resources that help lift them out of poverty. Through the purchase of PureTech, Mohawk and Plastic Bank aim to collectively prevent over 1 million pounds of plastic—equivalent to more than 22.5 million plastic bottles—from entering the ocean, reinforcing their dedication to sustainability and global conservation efforts.

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Photo: Mohawk

Photos: Mohawk

Drawing inspiration from the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, Lutece captures the essence of a rare local limestone, once abundant but whose quarries are now depleted. The Lutece porcelain tile collection embodies a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of stone craftsmanship.

Each Lutece Italian-made color-body porcelain tile is a masterpiece of balance and subtlety. The surface is adorned with gentle haloes and intricate details, set against a compact and uniform background. This harmonious blend is further enhanced by delicately contrasting veins, adding depth and character to the tiles. The result is Lutece: a sophisticated yet understated elegance, perfect for creating spaces that resonate with both history and contemporary style. Suitable for floors and walls, Lutece also offers 2 cm pavers for volume-driven projects.

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Photo: Architessa

Photos: Architessa

QEP's TileTrim Square is specifically engineered to safely assist in cutting tile trims, jollies and quarter rounds at a flawless 45-degree angle on wet saws. Accommodating 95% of tile trim types on the market, this patented, indispensable tool is perfect for professional tilers who demand accuracy and efficiency in their projects.

The Tile Trim Square features slots to safely hold metal tile edging trims and profiles to ensure perfect 45-degree miter cuts with a wet saw. It also features a V-groove for holding quarter round and pencil trim, ensuring consistent and perfect cuts with each use.

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Photo: QEP

Photos: QEP

Previously, QFloors rolled out QPay credit card processing, which provides flooring dealers low rates and integration with their QFloors system. However, new advanced features have been introduced, including the ability to send “pay now” buttons and links via email or display them on websites and landing pages, so that they can pay online. Additionally, QPay’s new surcharging feature enables dealers to legally pass credit card processing fees onto customers using the card.

QPay’s Pay Now buttons have made the payment process easier than ever for both dealers and customers. They have proven to boost close rates, due to the fact that customers can now make a payment on their own time using their phone or computer. Dealers love this feature because they don’t have to play phone tag and chase customers down to get paid. It integrates with QFloors’ payments, customer accounts, and leads screens, and automatically posts approved payments to save time and eliminate manual entry.

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Photo: QFloors

Photo: QFloors

EverGen brings an unparalleled level of realism and durability in a WPC construction. EverGen is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and fade and stain-resistant. Available in plank sizes up to 72”, EverGen provides the perfect balance of beauty and performance.

Designed to impress, each plank of EverGen features a distinctive pressed bevel edge, and embossed in register details on most designs, giving it a more authentic appearance. EverGen also boasts an impressive 8.0 mm overall thickness, including a 1.5 mm IXPE attached pad.

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Photo: Tarkett

Photo: Tarkett

The Trina Turk X FLOR collection is an immersive area rug collaboration bringing together two brands committed to supporting their customers and creating beautiful, on-trend designs. The collaboration was born out of both FLOR’s and Trina Turk’s shared love for midcentury modern design. Featuring five unique products, the collection is a nod to the ready-to-wear designer’s signature archival prints and versatile patterns, now reflected in FLOR’s unique carpet tile concept.

The collaboration began when FLOR traveled to Trina’s California-based design studio and explored her vintage closet, sourcing patterns, colors, and textures that would then be reflected in the collection. Each product in the collection features bold, bright colors and patterns reminiscent of radiating sunbeams, geometric stripes, and breeze block motifs.

Products like Here Comes the Sun and Twin Palms embrace the designer’s classic aesthetic while adding a midcentury modern edge with bright colorways and unique patterns. Meanwhile, California Dreaming, Racquet Club, and Spiral Out add dimension and movement to any space with patterns inspired by cane-weaving styles, classic trellises, and spiraled lines. Paired with Trina’s versatile style, these carpet tile products are customizable, simple to install, and made to fit any interior space.

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Photo: FLOR

Photos: FLOR