Industry News



Tarkett Launches 3 Playful Collections to Promote Joyful Learning
SOLON, OH, APRIL 2, 2025 — Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring, has launched a series of collections that help achieve optimal education spaces—from fostering joy and playfulness to promoting calm and focused learning. The launches include... more



Australia Standard Published: AS-IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration
Las Vegas, NV – April 1, 2025 – Standards Australia announces the publication of a newly-adopted, Standards Australia-approved AS-IICRC S500 Standard for... more



IFDA's Educational Foundation 2025 Board
Lewisville, NC, April 1, 2025 – The Educational Foundation of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) announces it 2025 Board of Trustees selected to oversee and administer more than $30,000 in... more


Starnet Members Again Cite Fishman Flooring Solutions for Distribution Excellence
BALTIMORE, MD., March 31, 2025 –Fishman Flooring Solutions, a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation supplies, has been rated a top distribution partner by Starnet for the second consecutive year. Starnet is a commercial flooring cooperative comprised of more than... more



Tarkett Finds Recycling Solution for Used Flooring
SOLON, OH, MARCH 26, 2025 — Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) has boomed over the past 15 years, with global flooring manufacturer Tarkett noting that LVT’s share of the resilient market grew from 10% to 40% in that timeframe. Now, many of those early LVT installations are ready to be... more



Daltile, Marazzi & American Olean Named A Top Booth At KBIS
Dallas, TX – March 25, 2025 – At the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the Daltile/Marazzi/American Olean booth was one of only 6 booths to receive an award in the show’s official booth competition, out of nearly... more



NTCA Announces Q1 Five-Star Accredited Companies
Jackson, MS, March 18, 2025 – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) proudly announces the latest group of elite contractors achieving Five-Star Accreditation, a distinction that sets the highest standard for... more



Daltile Is a Sponsor of Historic All-Women CTI Test on International Women's Day
Dallas, TX – March 7, 2025 – Daltile is proud to be a sponsor of the groundbreaking All-Women Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test taking place this weekend in Vero Beach, FL at Carpet & Tile Warehouse. This test is spearheaded by Carpet & Tile Warehouse in collaboration with... more



Coverings Names 2025 Rock Stars and Coverings Champions
April 10, 2025 – ORLANDO, Fla. – Coverings (coverings.com), the leading international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced 20 honorees across returning and new awards programs, including... more



Coverings Reveals New Products for 2025
March 26, 2025 – ORLANDO, Fla. – Coverings (coverings.com), North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has revealed a select preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of materials, tools and technology products, to be unveiled at... more