Costen Floors is planning to open a Floor Trader outlet store in the building that had previously been occupied by King Pin Lanes in Chesterfield County. (Jack Jacobs photos) A long-running local flooring company is expanding its operations with a franchised outlet store planned in Midlothian. A Floor Trader location owned and operated by a…
Rigid Core Flooring Market The global Rigid Core Flooring Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2032, reaching approximately USD 11.5 billion by 2032 According to a new report by Coherent Market Insights, titled “Rigid Core Flooring Market Size 2025, provides insightful information about regional and international markets that…
Every year, Milan Design Week becomes a gateway to a fantastical land where design, make-believe, and material experimentation collide. The city transforms into a fever dream of sensorial installations, each blurring the line between reality and imagination, art and function. In this dream-like landscape, Swedish woven design brand Bolon, in collaboration with multidisciplinary designers Luca…
Welcome to the Fine Homebuilding podcast, our weekly discussion of building, remodeling, and design topics aimed at anybody who cares deeply about the craft and science of working on houses. This is senior editor Patrick McCombe. I’m joined by FHB contributing editor and production manager for TDS Custom Construction Ian Schwandt, Fine Homebuilding associate editor…
Case study: The UFL selected high-performance athletic surfacing designed to support player wellness, safety and performance. April 30, 2025 The United Football League (UFL) has partnered with Ecore Athletic to outfit the league’s premier training facility in Arlington, Texas, with high-performance athletic surfacing designed to support player wellness, safety and performance. Ecore Athletic specializes in…
WORTHINGTON — With spring cleaning also often comes spring home remodeling. For home remodeling businesses in the area, there has been a noticeable spike in business as spring weather arrives. Tyler Stugelmeyer, one of Hometown Floors and More’s founders and owners, said their new store is very busy helping customers not just from Worthington, but…
Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a specialty materials solutions provider, announced the launch of LIGOS A 9210, an all-acrylic latex binder for flexible flooring adhesives. This latest addition to Trinseo’s expansive portfolio of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) solutions reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering high-performance materials that meet evolving industry demands. LIGOS A 9210 is…
Trends come and go—sometimes in the blink of a Pinterest scroll. One year it’s all about bold geometric tiles and high-contrast patterns, the next we’re leaning into muted tones and natural textures. But when it comes to flooring, this isn’t just about chasing the latest look—it’s about making a decision that quite literally lays the…
