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Mohawk’s Ken Walma discusses leadership, flooring industry growth and his transition from Big Ass Fans to Mohawk’s North America business. The executive shares insights on retail partner-ships, manufacturing shifts, emotional intelligence and home renovation trends.
The U.S. ceramic tile market remained challenged in 2025 as Dal-Tile, Crossville, MSI, Florim and Stonepeak navigated tariffs, labor shortages and slowing housing demand while investing in do-mestic production, large-format tile and innovation.
Fuse Alliance celebrates 20 years of growth as a leading network of independent commercial floor-ing contractors, tracing its roots from Interface’s Re:Source program to a dealer-owned organiza-tion representing 190-plus members and $2.3 billion in sales.
Senior living flooring demand is growing as designers prioritize safety, comfort, maintenance and wellness. LVT, carpet, porcelain tile and biophilic design are shaping spaces for Baby Boomers in assisted living and memory care.
Floor Focus spotlights women shaping the flooring industry, from manufacturers and designers to retailers and entrepreneurs. Industry leaders share insights on leadership, career growth, challenges and the future of floorcovering.
Flooring sales showed early gains in 2026 despite winter weather disruptions. Coverage from Surfaces and the Abbey Carpet conference examines retail demand, Engineered Floors’ outlook, carpet’s rebound and the Supreme Court tariff ruling updates now.
Surfaces 2026 featured resilient flooring innovation, warmer wood tones, stone visuals and herringbone patterns as manufacturers showcased new products, merchandising strategies and wellness-focused flooring despite softer attendance and ongoing housing market pressures.
David’s Carpet Sales, an Abbey Carpet & Floor member, has grown into a $26M flooring business in Tennessee. Led by the Hayes family, the company balances builder, retail and commercial work, leveraging partnerships and diversification to stay competitive.
A Reno mountain home blends Bedrosians porcelain, Daltile tile and engineered white oak to create a durable, contemporary interior designed for active living. The project highlights flooring’s role in comfort, performance, acoustics and design today.
Internal marketing is key to flooring brand success. From training to execution, alignment ensures strategies from firms like The Blake Project convert into sales. Learn how internal culture, sales readiness and communication improve performance, margins and customer experience.