Floor Trends is the premier resource for flooring contractors; contract dealers; retailers; distributors; architects and other professionals involved in the distribution and sale of floor covering materials. From hard to soft surfaces — and the products used to install them — Floor Trends covers the whole flooring industry. We focus on the influences and inspirations driving design, development and style in both the residential and commercial markets. Floor Trends showcases today’s hottest looks while forecasting the trends of tomorrow.
Volume: 19 | Issue: 1 | Download
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Shaw Floors announced Lush as its 2017 Color of the Year. Described as an array of greens inspired by nature, Lush speaks to today's desire for heath, well-being and renewal. See more color trends on page 26.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 12 | Download
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Lakir Collection’s 15 luxurious patterns explore the technical capabilities exclusive to Durkan’s Definity manufacturing technology. Designed especially for the hospitality market, Lakir brings elegance and sophistication to a variety of public spaces. Photo courtesy Durkan. See more high- performance carpet on page 26.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 11 | Download
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Inspired by industrial concrete, Ragno Boom is a new porcelain tile suitable for interior and exterior applications in residential and commercial settings. Photo courtesy of Ragno. See more Cersaie tile trends on page 35.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 10 | Download
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The Shaw Cut-A-Rug program gives retailers the opportunity to offer area rugs without taking up a lot of showroom space or investing in inventory. Photo courtesy of Shaw. See page 30
Volume: 18 | Issue: 9 | Download
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The Artistic Timbers TimberCuts collection delivers the history and heritage of distressed solid hardwood with rustic charm and distinctive character. Photo courtesy of Armstrong. See page 26.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 8 | Download
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Earthwerks presented Sherbrooke, a new wood-plastic composite flooring collection, at NeoCon. The vinyl planks are engineered to be waterproof yet look like typical wood flooring. See page 42.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 7 | Download
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Ecore's flooring for healthcare applications is durable, easy to maintain and created to support patient mobility. See page 22
Volume: 18 | Issue: 6 | Download
ON THE COVER: Floor coverings like Configure from Shaw Contract are enhancing the architecture and design of workspaces. Photo courtesy of Shaw Contract. See page 26
Volume: 18 | Issue: 5 | Download
ON THE COVER: Hospitality designers are going for the "wow" factor with flooring to create a memorable experience. Pictured is Shannon Specialty Floors' Tuf Stuf Classic Cut and Fancy Free commercial resilient sheet flooring. Photo courtesy of Shannon Specialty Floors.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 4 | Download
ON THE COVER: Pictured here in Silver, Mannington’s Mercado Oak is a wire-brushed, subtly distressed and hand-crafted hardwood floor. The 7″ wide plank features a hand-applied staining technique to create character and variation from plank to plank.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 3 | Download
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Amarela Heartwood in Tuscan Sun, part of Armstrong's "Best" collection of Vivero LVT.
Vireo features Diamond10 technology, a diamond-infused coating designed to make the product extremely durable and resistant to spills and stains, according to the company.
Volume: 18 | Issue: 2 | Download
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Part of IVC's Moduleo Collection, Brookwood LVT features unique graining and rich character that can offer either a hardwood or stone visual depending on the color, according to the company.