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Trends in Higher Education: Interiors are becoming more human, more flexible and more strategic – April 2026ABA Studios specified carpet tile from Mohawk Group for the West Valley College Learning Resource Center in Saratoga, California. By Meg Scarbrough There was a time when…
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Pet households are reshaping flooring performance, store displays and category growth – April 2026Briard SPC by Shaw Flooring is a waterproof product featuring PawDefense scratch-resistant technology. By Meg Scarbrough Pets have long influenced flooring decisions in subtle ways—scratches on hardwood,…
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Hardwood Report 2026: Manufacturers found success in flexing in a chaotic year – April 2026Mirage’s Bluum collection of white oak in Camellia. By Jessica Chevalier Chaos is how Dan Natkin, CEO of Essex Finishing, describes 2025 for the hardwood business. “Last…
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Homebuilder Report: Market remains challenged, though players see cause for optimism – April 2026All photos courtesy of Fulton Homes. By Jessica Chevalier The general economics of the U.S. have not yet swung back in favor of homebuilders, flooring dealers serving…
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Focus on Leadership: Pat Oakley reflects on his three-decade career in the wood flooring business – April 2026Interview by Kemp Harr Ohio native Pat Oakley accepted a position with Harris-Tarkett in 1997, hired by Neil Poland to develop a laminate flooring line to complement…
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Designer Forum: Resilience underfoot at Canadian Valley Technology Center – April 2026By Andrea Durbin In the world of commercial architecture and flooring specification, some partnerships are built on aesthetics, while others are built on something far more permanent: resilience….
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Spark Awards: Flooring craftsmanship takes center stage – April 2026Each year, the Spark Awards spotlight projects installed by Fuse commercial flooring contractors that showcase exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design and the effective use of flooring to elevate…
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Time of Spain: How Spanish tile is reframing its global presence – April 2026By Meg Scarbrough On Spain’s eastern Mediterranean coast, the province of Castellón forms the heart of one of the world’s most concentrated ceramic tile manufacturing regions. Factories,…
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Production Spotlight: An inside look at AHF Products’ Cartersville facility and the next phase of domestically produced LVT – April 2026AHF Products acquired this 328,000-square-foot facility in Cartersville, Georgia, in late 2025. By Meg Scarbrough In the evolving conversation around domestic manufacturing, AHF Products’ recently acquired facility…
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Best Practices: Interiors on Pleasant – April 2026By Jessica Chevalier Elaine and David DeLuco started Interiors on Pleasant in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania in 1992. David has previously owned a flooring store in Ohio and decided…
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