Become a Member
Our Mission is to serve & expand our business community by working together with business professionals in our region, providing opportunities, information services and advocacy.

Raising the Standard, Growing the Industry.
If you’re serious about shaping the future of flooring, your seat at the table starts here.
The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) exists to uphold superior product quality standards and promote the growth of the laminate flooring industry. As the trusted authority in technical education and product certification standards, NALFA empowers manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers to deliver reliable, high-performance laminate products across North America.
Membership in NALFA connects you with industry leaders dedicated to enhancing product quality and building buyer confidence. Products carrying the NALFA Certification Seal represent the gold standard in laminate flooring performance — ensuring durability, sustainability, and long-term value for consumers.
Excellence in Every Detail
NALFA’s core values shape everything we do:
Uncompromising Commitment to Quality: We uphold rigorous performance and manufacturing standards, even if it means turning down partnerships that compromise superior product quality.
Technical Education and Knowledge Sharing: We prioritize resources, training, and guidance for industry professionals and consumers, investing in long-term knowledge sharing.
Collaborate to Elevate: We unite manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and labs in a shared mission to promote quality and integrity in the laminate flooring industry.
Member Benefits
As a NALFA member, you’ll gain access to:
Certification Standards Access: Gain priority access to NALFA’s rigorous certification criteria, ensuring your products stand out in the marketplace.
Industry Insights: Stay ahead with technical resources, certification updates, and emerging trends.
Marketing and Visibility: NALFA members are prominently showcased on the NALFA website, providing increased exposure and credibility.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, retailers, and manufacturers during NALFA’s valuable in-person meetings and events.
Education Hub: Access a growing library of educational content, including webinars, publications, and technical guides.
Membership Categories
A laminate flooring manufacturer, importer, marketer, or distributor that creates/markets their own brand, controls the manufacturing specs or performance, or supports their brand’s warranty. Regular Manufacturing Members must maintain an office of record and operate within North America. This membership has voting rights.
Annual Dues: $20,000
Annual Dues Per Additional Brand Name: $6,500
This category does not include large retail chains and home improvement centers.
Companies or entities that manufacture or export laminate flooring to North America but are not based in the region.
Annual Dues: $20,000
Any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or proprietorship organized and operating in North America that sells accessories such as underlayment, trim, or moldings. Businesses eligible for Regular Manufacturing Membership cannot join as Associate Members.
Annual Dues: $10,000
Entities that operate as a Buying, Marketing, or Cooperative Group in the flooring industry, or distributors that sell multiple brands of laminate flooring.
Annual Dues: $10,000
Entities in North America that sell goods to businesses eligible for Regular Manufacturing Membership but do not qualify as Regular Manufacturing or Vendor/Supplier Members.
Annual Dues: $5,000
Entities whose primary purpose is serving as a laboratory, test house, or academic institution that works in the area of laminates. Advisory Membership is available by invitation for individuals who have previously served on NALFA committees or the Board of Directors.
Annual Dues: $5,000
Licensed retail outlets that purchase laminate flooring from a distributor, manufacturer, importer, or marketer and resell it to end users, builders, or specifiers. This category also includes service providers like inspectors, i nstallers, and other professionals supporting the laminate flooring industry.
Annual Dues: $249 (per location)
Maximum Annual Dues: $7,500
The NALFA Certification Seal

The NALFA Certification Seal represents the highest standard in the laminate flooring industry. Products that earn this prestigious certification undergo rigorous third-party testing to verify performance, durability, and strength.
Why the NALFA Certification Seal Matters
Guarantees quality and reliability for consumers and industry professionals.
Provides retailers with a clear way to identify high-performance laminate products.
Establishes confidence for contractors, builders, and specifiers who require durable, sustainable flooring options.
By promoting the NALFA Certification Seal, we empower the industry to prioritize performance and value — ensuring laminate remains a trusted flooring solution for years to come.