What are new trends in floor coverings?
“Carpeting trends continue to move in the direction of softer, textured and more luxurious pattern looks,” said David Markwiese, owner of Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings in Milwaukee. In the category of hard surface flooring, laminate continues to be the popular trend. “Today’s available laminates include a wide variety of wood looks, including distressed pine, antique barn oak, hand scraps rustic oaks and many other new looks,” he said. Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) is becoming an extremely fashionable trend as well. “It is available in wood, ceramic and stone looks,” he said. “It delivers high performance, easy maintenance and is design friendly.” Markwiese described LVT as an excellent choice for high traffic areas or in areas with potential moisture, such as kitchens, bathrooms and finished basements.
