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WASHINGTON D.C., 2024 — The North America Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) continues to lead the flooring industry through its efforts in setting high-quality standards. Over the years, NALFA has developed methodologies addressing laminate flooring, sustainability, and underlayment, all of which work to establish distinct criteria for evaluating quality, sustainability, and performance. Currently, NALFA is reaching …

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WASHINGTON D.C., 2024 — The North American Laminate Flooring Association announces the commencement of a comprehensive review of the NALFA/ANSI LF-01 Laminate Flooring Testing Standard. This initiative marks the first major revision of the standard since its last update in 2019, emphasizing NALFA’s commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards within the industry. As a …

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WASHINGTON D.C., 2024 — The North America Laminate Flooring Association proudly announces its new Macro-Scratch Test Method, designed to revolutionize the evaluation of laminate flooring surfaces. This method addresses the need to assess scratching, a common issue encountered in daily use, caused by various factors such as dragging objects or sliding furniture. The Macro-Scratch Test …

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WASHINGTON D.C., 2024 — NALFA has published their latest white paper, “Laminate Flooring Water Performance.” This document provides insight into the water performance of laminate flooring, offering guidance for consumers and industry professionals alike. In response to increasing concerns regarding flooring durability in moisture-prone environments, NALFA’s white paper clarifies the distinctions between flooring products labeled …

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WASHINGTON D.C., 2024 — NALFA is proud to announce that Mohawk Industries has achieved Platinum Level LF-02 Sustainability Certification. Platinum Level certification is the highest level of LF-02 Sustainability Certification and requires third-party review and validation of compliance with the standard. This notable achievement establishes Mohawk as the first company within NALFA’s membership to secure …

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WASHINGTON D.C., 2023 — The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the laminate flooring category, proudly announces that Mohawk Industries has become the first company among its members to achieve LF-02 Sustainability Certification since the standard’s creation. LF-02, created by NALFA as a benchmark in environmental responsibility for laminate …

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WASHINGTON D.C., 2023 — The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) convened its esteemed annual fall meeting in the picturesque setting of Alexandria, Virginia. Industry leaders, including CALI, CLASSEN Group, Kaindl Flooring GmbH, Kronospan USA, Mannington Mills Inc., Mohawk Industries, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., SWISS KRONO USA, and other leading organizations, gathered for a three-day event …

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WASHINGTON D.C., 2023 – The North American Laminate Floor Association is pleased to announce our newest member, CALI. CALI, a leading omni-channel brand in the flooring industry, empowers stunning home transformations with durable, high-value products that are easy to buy, install, and maintain. Guided by a coastal aesthetic and attitude, the home improvement brand enables …

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