Wood Price Gains Signal Continued Cost Pressure
Prices for lumber and other wood products manufactured in Canada increased 2.6 per cent in June.
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WFCA Strengthens Executive Leadership with COO Promotion
The World Floor Covering Association has expanded Freida Staten's role to chief operating officer.
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Shaw Launches Registration for Flooring Network Convention
Registration for Shaw Flooring Network's 2027 convention has opened and the theme revealed.
CMHC Expects Housing Market Recovery to Take Time
CMHC predicts home prices will decline in 2026, while housing starts will continue to fall through 2027 and 2028.
Ontario Flooring Franchise Moves to Larger Showroom
Floor Coverings International Peterborough & Kawarthas has opened a new location in Lakefield, Ont.
B.C. Flooring Contractor Sees Rising Renovation Activity
A Metro Vancouver flooring contractor is reporting growing demand for flooring renovations.
Features
How to Get Accurate Wood Moisture Readings
Wood moisture reading accuracy depends on the quality and type of meter as well as how it's used.
Home Renovation Market Shows Signs of Stability
Home renos continue to hold steady, with CHBA reporting a neutral score in its spring Renovation Market Index.
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How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Consumer Behaviour
AI is becoming part of how people plan renovations and research products before making purchasing decisions.
Website Now First Salesperson in Flooring Retail
Despite a decline in in-store traffic, consumer interest in flooring products remains active online.
Products
Reunited Brings Warmth Back to Stone
AHF Products has expanded its Crossville porcelain tile portfolio with the introduction of Reunited.
First Impressions Start at the Door
Tarkett has introduced a new carpet walk-off system designed to improve the appearance and performance of building…
Coretec’s Balanced Retreat Reduces Noise
Coretec is expanding its wood plastic composite tile portfolio with the introduction of Balanced Retreat.
Terrazzo-like Vinyl for High-traffic Areas
Tarkett has expanded its iQ homogeneous flooring portfolio with the addition of iQ Motion.
Bold Flooring Design Embraces Biophilia
Interface rolled out two new flooring collections at Neocon 2026: Forest Within and Cut & Form.
Style & Design
Starnet Honours Winnipeg Companies with Awards
Two Winnipeg-based firms were honoured in the Canadian Project of the Year category at the Starnet Design Awards.
Building Better Wellness with Natural Stone, Tile
Tile and stone is emerging as an essential element in wellness-focused spaces.
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