Contents
July 2025
Vol. 27, No. 7
Editor’s Letter
As we reach the halfway point of 2025, the flooring industry has experienced remarkable innovation, surprising market shifts, and technological breakthroughs that are reshaping how we think about surfaces and spaces.
Welcome
NFM Anso Gallery
The new Kansas City showroom tackles industry-wide challenges with curated experiences.
Retail Insight
Four Trends Reshaping Commercial Flooring
Discover the game-changing trends from Chicago Design Week.
Chicago Design Week
Specialty Trade Contractors Must Observe and Respond to CRE Finance Trends
Banks stepped back, private credit filled gaps, and fractional ownership platforms let anyone invest in commercial real estate with $500.
Commercial
4 Essential Flooring Installation Steps to Prevent Costly Flooring Failures
Professional installers must systematically address sound transmission, moisture issues, and uneven subfloors through careful project mapping and compatible product selection.
Installation
How to Successfully Achieve Credit Card Widths on Joints
This 12" x 24" rectified porcelain tile installation demonstrates how skilled craftsmanship can overcome ANSI standard deviations.
CTEF Tile Tip
About the Cover
Armstrong Flooring Kaleido Color Lab. Photo: AHF Products.
Ad Index
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