FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors

TotalWorx, a flooring accessory brand of Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw), announced its 2024 introductions which offer dealers, pros, installers and consumers industry-leading flooring installation solutions from conception to completion.

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces its new Board Chairman and Executive Committee members, following their confirmation during a virtual board meeting held on December 15, 2023. 

FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, in cooperation with Go Carrera, FCICA Associate Member, announces the Forward Progress Certified Installation Manager Program (CIM) Scholarship was awarded to Jess Wilson with Masters Petersons Flooring & Design, Winsor, Colorado. 

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE 2024 taking place January 24-26, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.

Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) will be holding educational opportunities to amplify success in the flooring industry throughout 2024. 

Portobello America, the U.S. arm of Brazilian Portobello Grupo announced leadership changes marking the success of Portobello America's inaugural phase in the North American market. 

Glimpses of optimism are emerging in the construction and design industry, with some easing of interest rates and businesses reporting slight improvements in quarterly activity at the end of the year.

Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) was tasked with designing the renovation of the historic Hôtel des Horlogers in the Vallée de Joux and chose Atlas Concorde surfaces for the job.

Sika announced a new distribution partnership with Professional Flooring Supply (PFS), a Fort Worth, Texas-based flooring and installation supply distributor that has served the flooring industry for over 45 years.

Torlys, a global flooring company specializing in responsible flooring solutions, announces the re-introduction of Torlys RigidWood, a SPC luxury vinyl offering with refreshed colors.