Havwoods introduces Crocodilo, an oak-veneered panel featuring a unique crocodile-skin embossed texture, launching in North America in early 2025. The dual-sided finish makes it ideal for wall applications in high-end hospitality and commercial spaces.
Now in its second year, this prestigious reader-driven competition celebrates the most remarkable products that have transformed the flooring landscape in the last year.
Starnet President and CEO Mark Bischoff unveils how commercial flooring contractors can utilize Sourcewell, a cooperative procurement solution that enables government public entities to purchase goods at competitive prices, to unlock new business demand.
Shaw Contract's new Midnight collection translates deep-sea wonder into hospitality flooring designs. Launching January 2025, this customizable collection features ethereal patterns and nature-inspired gradients, offering a biophilic approach to create serene, restorative commercial spaces.
Pantone has named Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, a rich brown hue reminiscent of chocolate and coffee, as its Color of the Year 2025. The warm tone represents thoughtful indulgence and natural harmony, marking the company's 26th annual color selection with unprecedented global celebrations.
Spartan Surfaces welcomes Perry Yancovich to spearhead business and product development in the porcelain and ceramic tile category as director of brand development.
Armina Stone, distinguished by its unique pay-for-what-you-use model and comprehensive stone services, is expanding to Miami's Design District, bringing its end-to-end fabrication and installation approach to South Florida's luxury market.
Despite being a growing segment, floor care and maintenance remains widely misunderstood, prompting manufacturers to emphasize education alongside product innovation.
ASID and CIRI have released a design brief examining how extreme heat affects buildings and occupants' health. The research highlights increased VOC emissions during high temperatures and provides strategies for interior designers to improve building resilience. The brief emphasizes integrated design approaches and careful material selection to protect occupant health.
Drawing inspiration from various art movements—from Impressionist textures to Modernist lines—J+J Flooring's Gallery Edit modular carpet collection brings artistic vision to commercial spaces, including workplace, retail, hospitality, and public areas.