Today's Flooring News

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Schattdecor Joins RFCI

La Grange, GA, April 1, 2025-Schattdecor has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), the trade association for the North American resilient flooring industry.

Job Openings Steady at 7.6 Million in February

Washington, DC, April 1, 2025—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.6 million in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Flooring Contractor Brian Murray Charged with Tax Evasion

Yonkers, NY, April 1, 2025—"A Yonkers flooring contractor who was relieved of paying $636,000 in taxes eight years ago has been charged with tax evasion for not paying more than $700,000 since then,” according to Westfair Business Journal.

Total Household Debt Rose 0.5% to Over $18 Trillion in Q4 2024

Washington, DC, March 31, 2025—"The latest consumer debt data from the Federal Reserve is ringing alarm bells,” reports Builder Online. “By the end of 2024, total household debt surpassed $18.0 trillion, marking a 0.5% quarter-over-quarter (QOQ) increase and a 3.0% increase year over year (YOY).

NTCA Announces April 2025 Training Event Schedule

Jackson, MS, March 31, 2025—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced 25 training events across ten states throughout April, bringing essential education and skill-building opportunities to tile professionals across the country.

AHF Donates Alterna to Rebuilding Hollers Foundation

Mountville, PA, March 31, 2025—AHF Products, a manufacturer of hard surface flooring solutions, announced a $15,000 donation of its Armstrong Flooring Alterna engineered tile to the Rebuilding Hollers Foundation on ABC’s Good Morning America during a live special edition of their broadcast on March 27.