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Pet-friendly Carpet: Tips for the 'Soft' Sell

One sizeable consumer demographic that carpet retailers and sales associates should pay attention to is parents but not just of children — pets, too. Read more.

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Fixing a Five-alarm Floor: Case Study

The floor of Fire Station #3 in Gatineau, Que., had taken a beating over the years under the punishing weight of three 35,000-pound fire trucks, creating a tripping hazard. Read more.

Latest News

Coverings Fall Issue Now Available Online

We've got great features on the topics of training and education, and carpet. Plus, our regular Installation Matters and Then & Now columns. Read more.

New Housing Construction Starts Mixed in Q2

After a boom recorded last year, housing starts in Canada’s six largest metropolitan areas fell five per cent in the first half of 2022. Read more.

Shaw Delivers in Demand Tool with Partnership

Shaw Industries Group has announced its residential division has partnered with room visualization platform Roomvo in direct response to customer requests. Read more.

Impact of Economic Challenges Lessened: Report

Economic challenges affect small and medium-sized businesses less when they put productivity at the forefront, according to a new study by BDC. Read more.

Belknap-Haines Acquires STC Floors

One of the largest flooring distributors in the United States, Belknap-Haines, has purchased STC Floors, previously Swiff-Train Co. Read more.

Torlys Adds Product Innovation Director to its Team

As part of its continued investment in its product development division, global flooring company Torlys has added Stephen Caldow to its team. Read more.

New Products

Built On-site Turf Surfacing Systems

An acronym for Built On-Site Surfaces, BOSS by Ecore is a line of surfaces engineered for spaces ranging from playgrounds to outdoor courts and fields. Read more.

Additive Enhances Grout Performance

Engineered with fluoro-sealer and Microban antimicrobial technology, Stonetech GroutUp additive by Laticrete replaces the water content required in preparing grout. Read more.

Upcoming Events

November 14 - 16, FloorCon 2022, Tucson, Arizona

November 30 - December 2, The Buildings Show, Toronto, Ontario

January 12 - 15, Domotex 2023, Hannover, Germany

January 19 - 22, IDS Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

January 31 - February 2, TISE: The International Surface Event, Las Vegas, Nevada