
Contents
March 2025
Vol. 27, No. 3

Transformative Changes in Flooring
While homeowners hit pause on 7% mortgages, the flooring industry hit fast-forward at TISE 2025.
Editorial

From Floors to Ashes
Pacific Palisades Fire claims 40-Year legacy of flooring business.
Retail

Resilient Floors Dethrone Hardwood in 2025 Kitchen Trends
Check out what homeowners are choosing for kitchens this year.
Kitchen Trends

Beyond Bidding
Why commercial flooring contractors must pivot from process to strategy.
Commercial

New Moisture Standard Boosts Single-Component Systems
Learn about the new ASTM standard F3513 for single-component, fluid-applied moisture mitigation membrane.
Installation

Thin-Set Mortar: How to Ensure Proper Bond
Learn how thin-set mortar failures stem from improper moisture loss, leaving tiles loose and unanchored.
CTEF Tile Tip
About the Cover
Allison Ramsey Architects, Inc. © Andrew Fraizer, Voyage Creative

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