Laminate flooring offers some advantages over hardwood flooring, but that doesn’t mean it is the right choice for all consumers... more

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.—Tor Meberg, former chairman of Consolidated Carpet, passed away July 23. He was 79.

Born in Norway in 1928, Meberg came to the United States when he was 12. Later, following WWII, he served in the U.S Army with occupation forces in Japan... more

Armstrong’s “What’s the Big Deal?” contest is in full swing with retailers across the U.S. vying for a share of the $94,000 in prize money... more

BY BILL DEARING/President, North American Laminate Flooring Association

Laminate flooring was first introduced as a viable residential product category into North America in 1993. To say the category is a hit today is an understatement... more

OK, I’ll give it to you straight: I’ve had enough of the words “tough economy” or “struggling.” Why? Because there’s still a lot of positive out there—you may have to look a little harder for it, but it’s out there. Trust me... more

By Steven Wang

While the retail flooring market is weak, the commercial flooring market is holding strong. As a result, more flooring contractors are looking into software technologies to give their businesses a competitive edge... more

Since bursting on the American scene in 1993, no single product has had as much media exposure and consumer recognition as laminate flooring. A decade-and-a-half later, the consumer’s obsession with laminate continues at an unprecedented rate... more

A highlight of the 1989 Atlanta winter market was the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) dinner honoring a manufacturer, distributor and retailer... more

DALTON—To get more consumers into specialty retailer stores, Shaw Industries announced the company’s largest promotion to date. The four-phased marketing approach includes national advertising, local marketing support, a consumer sweepstakes and retailer incentives... more

Welcome to the industry’s first non-biased guide to selling laminate flooring. Brought to you by Floor Covering News, the industry’s most preferred publication among retailers, installers, distributors and designers, this guide aims to help... more