Articles by FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors

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.

Repair is a complete, professional wood floor repair system. It can be used to patch hollow spots in engineered wood flooring. Adhesive refills can be purchased separately. 

Ceramics of Italy will make its debut at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas this February, featuring 15 leading Italian tile manufacturers. The pavilion will showcase the latest in ceramic and porcelain design, from small-format tiles to large slabs, with a focus on kitchen and bath applications.

The Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition extends the submission deadline to February 28, inviting North American architects, designers, and students to showcase projects using Italian ceramic tile. Winners receive trips to Cersaie 2025 in Bologna and Coverings 2025 in Orlando, plus cash prizes up to $5,000.

Six leading flooring industry associations will host the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C., July 16-17, 2025. The event at the Mayflower Hotel will bring together industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability challenges, circular economy initiatives, and supply chain education.