Check out some of the newest technologies and reclaimed materials that are becoming the hottest products in flooring.
The economy may be keeping a lid on spending, but when it comes to flooring, it’s driving trends. That’s because today’s cost-conscious consumer is more demanding of value than ever.
“There’s definitely been a shift from spending to savings,” says Chris Davis, the president and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association. “But that doesn’t mean consumers aren’t buying flooring: it means they’re looking for value and comfort. They might not be moving up right now, but they’re still into feathering the nest.”
Flooring manufacturers are getting the message. As a result, they’re keen on providing more bang for the buck — reining in high-end marketing and concentrating on products that are sensible, low-maintenance and easy on the budget.
That means bringing more innovation and variety to the perennial low-cost champs: resilient vinyl and carpeting.
This increasingly popular, low-cost and low-maintenance vinyl flooring comes in a variety of colors, styles, and textures. The luxury vinyl featured here is made to look like top-quality wood at a fraction of the cost.
Choices for resilient vinyl flooring include a spectrum of styles, colors, textures and patterns. Add in vinyl’s easy-to-clean characteristics, comfort under foot and family-friendly stain-resistance, and the result is increasing popularity with value-hungry shoppers.
