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Floor Focus' editorial team reviews this year's Surfaces, held in Mandalay Bay's expanded exhibit hall in Las Vegas in January, covering products from dozens of manufacturers, along with a comprehensive report on trends at the show.
Senior editor Calista Sprague examines recent innovations in design and construction, and also delves into design trends, the growth of wall tile, distributor developments, and industry news, including new domestic capacity.
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reports on the senior living sector, focusing on the challenges in the design of memory care projects and the role different types of flooring play to meet the performance requirements of these complex spaces.
Executive editor Darius Helm takes a look at carpet face fiber trends, with consumption data from PCI Fibres and also reports on developments with leading producers, like Invista, Aquafil, Universal Fibers, Pharr Yarns, Ascend, Zeftron and DuPont.
Executive editor Darius Helm introduces a new column on challenging contractor projects with the case of the Hensville development project in Toledo, Ohio, where an ancient warehouse subfloor had to be secured an leveled before installing flooring.
Senior editor Calista Sprague offers highlights from this year's show, including product from Oriental Weavers, Surya, Mohawk, Nourison, Kaleen, Capel Rugs, and Orian, along with an overview of leading area rug design trends seen at the show.
Contributing editor Ruth Simon McRae reviews this year's Revestir flooring show, held annually in Sao Paulo, Brazil in March. The review includes reports on color trends, patterns, textures and formats, along with reviews of exhibiting companies.
Publisher Kemp Harr reports on this year's Domotex Germany show, held in January in Hannover, Germany, with an overview of the event and news from noteworthy U.S. exhibitors, like Mohawk, US Floors and Beaulieu America.
Executive editor Darius Helm discusses the role of maintenance in building enduring relationships between residential dealers and clients, including how minor items like floor cleaners can help drive future business.
Senior editor Calista Sprague reports on this year's Cevisama show, held in Valencia, Spain in February. The show report includes product reviews from leading Spanish tile producers, like Tau, Roca, Peronda, Aparici, Ceracasa, Vives and many more.