Articles by FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors

The CARE California Carpet Stewardship Program awarded 15 grants in 2024, supporting projects that will expand recycling capacity by 4 million pounds annually and improve collection infrastructure, including new rural drop-off sites and innovative research into sustainable applications for carpet materials.

I4F's Ceramic Click patented system takes all the benefits of a floating, modular floor and combines it with the beauty and strength of real ceramics by delivering a click installation system for ceramic tiles enhanced with an i4F drop-lock system. 

The World Floor Covering Association announces the induction of Interface founder Ray C. Anderson (posthumously) and CCA Global Partners' Charlie Dilks into its 2024 Hall of Fame, recognizing their transformative contributions to the flooring industry.

Schönox Ap Rapid Plus is a pumpable self-leveling compound designed for deep pour, fast-track installations on most substrates in interior areas.

The FCICA 2025 Spring Mid-Year Meeting, scheduled for March 31 - April 2 in Fort Worth, Texas, will unite flooring installation professionals for education sessions, networking, and an Uzin Utz plant tour. Early registration discounts available through February 28.

Brazil's natural stone industry is launching a major trade initiative at Marmomac Brazil 2025, connecting 22 Brazilian suppliers with buyers from eight countries. The event comes as Brazil's stone exports reached $1.26 billion in 2024, marking 12.7% growth from the previous year.

The Onn Surfaces Peak Collection introduces vinyl flooring featuring 72-inch planks, embossed wood-look finish, waterproof construction, and attached padding. The flooring uses Unilin Click Lock installation and includes scratch-resistant properties. A lifetime residential warranty covers the product.

Houzz announced its Best of Houzz 2025 winners, introducing a new Innovator category alongside Design, Customer Service, and Photography awards. The platform recognized just 2% of its 3 million+ professionals worldwide for excellence in residential design and remodeling.

Ecore, a leader in rubber recycling, unveils corporate rebrand and names a Chief Circularity Officer as it strengthens its commitment to eliminating rubber waste.