I4F & Unilin Form Agreement for Water-Repellent Patents
Turnhout, Belgium, March 31, 2026-I4F and Unilin Technologies announced the implementation of a non-assert agreement on their water-repellent coating patents for laminate and wood flooring.
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Office-to-Apartment Conversions to Rise 28% in 2026
Montclair, NJ, March 31, 2026--The 2026 edition of the Office-to-Apartment Conversion report by RentCafe.com shows that 90,300 units are planned for conversion nationwide, reports FM Link.
Job Openings Unchanged at 6.9 Million in February
Washington, DC, March 31, 2026—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.9 million in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Coverings Kicks Off in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, March 30, 2026-Coverings 2026, the largest tile and stone exhibition in the U.S., begins today in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mohawk Raises Prices on Residential, Mainstreet Carpet, Hard Surface Freight
Calhoun, GA, March 30, 2026-Mohawk will implement a price increase, up to 8%, on residential and mainstreet commercial soft surfaces (carpet, carpet tile, and pad) and select hard surface products.
Alliance Flooring's Spring Meeting Underway Now in San Antonio
San Antonio, TX, March 30, 2026-Alliance Flooring’s annual meeting is underway now in San Antonio at the JW Marriott Hill Country.
Flooring Sustainability Summit Slated for July in DC
Arlington, VA, March 30, 2026—The Flooring Sustainability Summit returns to Washington, D.C. for the third year, July 15 and 16, 2026 at The Mayflower Hotel, bringing together leaders from across flooring, sustainability and the built-environment to examine green and healthy building priorities, align on initiatives, and strengthen collaboration in an ever-evolving industry.
NTCA Names 2026 Tom Ade Scholarship Winners
Jackson, MS, March 30, 2026—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Tom Ade Scholarships, which will be presented April 1 at the NTCA Awards Night at Coverings 2026.
Consumer Sentiment Declined 5.8% to 53.3 in March
Ann Arbor, MI, March 27, 2026-Consumer sentiment declined 5.8% to 53.3 in March, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Mortgage Rates Have Climbed to Over 6% to Six-Month High
Chattanooga, TN, March 27, 2026-Mortgage rates rose for the fourth straight week to the highest level since September, which could hamper the home-buying season, the Wall Street Journal reports.