About NALFA
Welcome to the North American Laminate Flooring Association
Advancing the Industry Since 1997
Founded in 1997, NALFA has grown into the authoritative voice of the laminate flooring industry. We empower our members—and the market—by setting rigorous standards, amplifying product credibility, and advocating for laminate as a sustainable, high-performance flooring solution.
Empowering the Industry. One Floor at a Time.
Your Industry Resource and Champion
As the leading resource for laminate flooring professionals in North America, NALFA brings together manufacturers, importers, retailers, and suppliers in a unified mission: to elevate laminate flooring as a top-tier choice for today’s market. We don’t just represent the industry—we shape its future.
Through certification, education, and advocacy, we help ensure that every laminate product bearing the NALFA name delivers proven performance, sustainability, and value. Our work builds consumer trust, supports innovation, and drives industry growth from the ground up.
A Strong Foundation. A Clear Standard.
NALFA was established by a visionary group of industry leaders determined to bring consistency, quality, and credibility to a fast-growing market. Our 2008 ANSI accreditation as a standards-developing organization was a major milestone—one that enabled us to define the technical and performance benchmarks the industry relies on today.
Our NALFA Certification Seal is more than a mark of approval; it's a promise. It signals that a product has passed the industry’s most rigorous performance tests and meets the highest standards of durability, safety, and environmental responsibility. For consumers and professionals alike, it’s a trusted symbol of quality.
Uncompromising Quality and Excellence: We uphold rigorous performance and manufacturing standards to ensure we represent the highest quality laminate products, even if it means turning down partnerships or revenue that compromise our commitment to superior products.
Education and Knowledge Sharing: We prioritize providing resources, training, and guidance for industry professionals and consumers.Â
Commitment to Collaboration: We unite manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and labs in a shared mission, choosing long-term partnerships and integrity over short-term gains that could undermine our collective progress to ensure buyer confidence with every installation.
Maximizing wood fiber use: Laminate flooring leads the way in sustainable innovation by utilizing harvested wood fiber from responsibly managed forests to produce high-performance flooring. This resource-efficient approach minimizes waste and maximizes value, transforming renewable materials into durable, long-lasting products that support a healthier planet.
Championing climate-positive flooring: Laminate flooring's wood-based core stores more carbon than its production emits, making it a climate-positive choice.
Offering eco-friendly woodgrains: Laminate flooring provides the beauty of rare woods without the environmental cost by digitally replicating their appearance. This method satisfies preferences for unique designs while preserving old-growth forests.
We invite you to join our mission
Becoming a NALFA member opens doors to exclusive benefits, networking opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of the laminate flooring industry. Your participation adds fuel to our mission of elevating the industry's standards, educating the market, and promoting the superiority of laminate flooring.