Reginald Tucker

1 week ago | fcnews.net | Reginald Tucker

The well-documented resurgence that the U.S. laminate flooring market has undergone in recent years has proven to be more than a passing trend or a “blip” on the proverbial radar. Industry observers across the category’s spectrum agree that the segment has made a legitimate comeback after years of ceding market share to competitive hard surface categories such as LVT, SPC, WPC and even entry-level hardwood and wood hybrids.

1 week ago | fcnews.net | Reginald Tucker

(Editor’s note: Following is the second installment of a 10-part series featuring retailers who signed on to become Mohawk Edge Store Members. This segment focuses on the educational benefits that Edge membership provides.) Despite three decades in the flooring industry, Lorenzo Ledesma, manager of America’s Finest Carpet Company in San Marcos, Calif., would be the first to tell you he doesn’t have all the answers when it comes to the retail segment.

1 week ago | fcnews.net | Reginald Tucker

During the NAFCD convention back in 2023, USMills provided attendees with a sneak peek of a new line of wall slats under the Workshop brand. Less than two years later, the initial rollout is in full swing, and the program is hitting the streets. For USMills—producer of a range of innovative hard surface laminate, rigid core and hybrid products—the move into the wall slat segment was a natural progression for the company.

2 weeks ago | fcnews.net | Reginald Tucker

It’s common knowledge that hardwood flooring is arguably the most aspirational product for homeowners, but it also happens to be a favorite among architects and designers who specify the product for marquee commercial installations. Despite the many options available to commercial clients today, hardwood continues to be utilized in a variety of end-use applications, including restaurants, boutiques, retail spaces, libraries and law offices, among others.

3 weeks ago | fcnews.net | Reginald Tucker

Charlotte, N.C.—The 40th anniversary convention of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) kicked off in grand style here earlier this year as scores of attendees and some of the most influential figures in the hardwood flooring arena came out to market the historic occasion. But there was also a significant focus on new products, advancements in wood flooring finishing and manufacturing, as well as product and technique demos. Following are some of the product highlights from the show.