Floor Focus

Universal Metro owner Dave Triepke shares leadership lessons on culture, employee development, faith and building a successful commercial flooring contracting business.

Flooring retailers are expanding into kitchen and bath, cabinetry and countertops to capture larger remodeling projects, strengthen customer relationships and grow sales.

Commercial flooring sales held steady in 2025 as education and healthcare led demand, while tariffs, inflation and high interest rates continued to pressure the market.

Commercial carpet manufacturers gained momentum in 2025 as healthcare, education and workplace renovation fueled demand, despite economic uncertainty and uneven markets.

Commercial hard surface flooring sales rose in 2025 as healthcare and education drove growth, while tariffs, pricing volatility and economic uncertainty reshaped the market.

Flooring innovation is shifting beyond style to focus on wellness, sustainability, installation technology and smarter materials that improve performance and everyday living.

PVC-free flooring is gaining traction as manufacturers introduce sustainable alternatives to vinyl flooring for commercial spaces without sacrificing performance

Commercial flooring investment remains strong despite economic uncertainty as Diverzify secures new funding and Bed Bath & Beyond expands its home improvement business.

Ronald McDonald House Dayton used hardwood, carpet tile, LVT and porcelain tile to create a durable, welcoming healthcare hospitality space for families.

Commercial flooring buying groups help contractors grow through peer networking, vendor partnerships, national account opportunities and technology training.