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Uncertainty looms over the flooring industry as economic pressures mount, major acquisitions shake up the landscape, and questions swirl about leadership transitions. What does it all mean for the road ahead? Publisher Kemp Harr explores.
Publisher Kemp Harr sits down with Pawel Rajszel—founder of Roomvo by Leap Tools—who turned his early passion for tech and finance into a game-changing platform for the flooring industry, reshaping home visualization without private equity influence.
The historic Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla was reimagined by HERE Architecture + Interiors, blending past and present with custom Brintons rugs and Durkan Hospitality carpet from Mohawk Group, elevating design through local culture and flooring.
Wall 2 Wall Flooring, founded from a 1923 lumber yard, has grown into a 10-location residential and commercial flooring business across three states. CEO Bill Bohrer credits its century of success to strong relationships and thoughtful growth.
Contributing editor Burt Bollinger explores how American-made hardwood flooring supports 46,000-plus U.S. jobs, ensures sustainability and avoids tariffs. Backed by NWFA and NOFMA, domestic hardwood offers reliability, eco-benefits and lasting value.
Amid challenges, freedom empowers self-determination, resilience and unity. A visit to a Utah county fair reminded contributing editor Sam Allman why America—messy, diverse hopeful—is still worth believing in.
Handling angry customer calls with empathy and training is key to turning complaints into loyalty. Frontline service, cross-training and culture-building are vital tools for transforming service breakdowns into long-term success.
Tile industry faces uncertainty amid tariffs on imports from China, India, Mexico and others. Domestic makers like Panariagroup USA see opportunity to gain market share by focusing on innovation and efficiency.
Flooring innovation is reshaping the industry. From Cali’s NaturMatte laminate to CFL’s acoustic tech, Mohawk’s Color Pulse, Shaw’s EcoWorx Resilient and Tarkett’s circular Mycocycle project, new designs boost performance, durability and sustainability.
Colleges are investing in modern, high-performing facilities to attract students who now view education as a major consumer decision. Flooring plays a key role, with demand rising for durable, sustainable, and visually appealing products.