Machinery manufacturer Homag offered this assessment of its sales of flooring machinery. SCHOPFLOCH, GERMANY – Another record-breaking year in 2013, ideally positioned at the forefront of future worldwide flooring trends: LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tiles) are now among the most popular floor coverings, and are rapidly closing the gap to the […]

A specialist in luxury vinyl flooring, Karndean Designflooring has introduced brand new wood, stone and textile designs as part of its LooseLay Series Two launch. Karndean LooseLay is an innovative new format of luxury vinyl flooring that’s not only quick and easy to install but simple to maintain. Designed with […]

Floor Daily publishes a news that Recofloor, the vinyl flooring recycling program, will be honoring its “champions” at its 2014 annual awards event March 12, with nominees being selected in eight categories. Since its 2009 inception, Recofloor has collected 1,644 tons of smooth offcuts, smooth uplifted vinyl and safety offcuts […]

IVC US announced today it will expand its production of fiberglass sheet vinyl to a 24-hour operation, seven days a week, at the company’s Dalton, Ga., plant, starting March 1. “The fact that we are able to fully utilize our investment just three years after our startup to elevate our […]

An interesting article on people of India preferences for vinyl floors. The demand for Vinyl flooring is fast growing in India, in both residential and commercial spaces. These floorings are fast replacing the standard vitrified tiles. Vinyl floors are an ideal choice for a wide range of commercial applications. These […]

Shaw Industries announced today that it is exiting the area rug business and will convert its rug facility in Ringgold, Ga., into a luxury vinyl tile (LVT) manufacturing facility. “The economics of the rug business today simply do not allow for future growth or encourage further investment,” said Vance Bell, […]

Hungarian vinyl flooring manufacturer Graboplast is set to achieve a major production cost saving after the recent launch of its new €2.72m (£2.3m) PVC recycling plant at Tatabánya in western Hungary. Thanks to the 1,000 tonnes per annum recycling facility, the firm now aims to reduce the raw material requirement […]

A smart way to increase the value of your home, or to sell it quickly, is to update your flooring. “Flooring on a budget has come a long way from the days of vinyl cushion floor,” says Royal LePage broker Carlo Racioppo.” 1. Vinyl. Vinyl flooring has been popular with […]