Overview:
Flooring is basically the materials which are used to cover the floor area. The materials which are applied to the floor are finished products which enable makes the floor walk able. The materials used in the industry are application based such as wood, carpets & rugs, vinyl & rubber, laminate flooring and tile among others. These materials are used for commercial and industrial areas according to specific requirements. Flooring materials are generally classified into four types which include resilient flooring, soft covering, seamless flooring and non-resilient flooring. Soft coverings, also known as textile coverings mainly comprises of carpets & rugs. Soft coverings are used on a large scale in both the industrial and residential sector. Soft coverings offer various benefits such as dust binding and non reducing characteristics among others. They are also good insulators which provide warmth and pleasing aesthetics with comfort.
New trends and innovation in the construction industry is the major factor driving the growth of global flooring market. Wide range of flooring are been offered by a number of players in the market. Therefore, high competition is reported in the flooring industry. Innovation in the flooring designs is highly accepted across the globe in commercial, residential and industrial sectors. The traditional trends used in the construction industry are now being out of focus as advanced flooring trends have attracted the building and construction industry. Modern flooring designs not only offer attractive look but also with benefits as compared to the traditional floorings. Hence, technological development is playing a major role in promoting the growth of flooring market worldwide. High demand from the commercial sector is anticipated to fuel high demand for flooring in the market. Another important factor contributing to the demand for flooring from various sectors is the availability of innovative construction solutions which require low maintenance and are highly durable. All these factors have boosted the demand for flooring in the market and the demand is expected to rise in the near future.
The global flooring market is segmented on the following bases:
1. Products
a. Resilient Flooring
b. Non-resilient Flooring
c. Soft Coverings
d. Seamless Flooring
2. Applications
a. Industrial
b. Residential
c. Commercial
d. Others
3. Geography
a. North America
i. US
ii. Canada
b. Europe
i. UK
ii. Germany
iii. France
iv. Rest of Europe
c. Asia-Pacific (APAC)
i. Japan
ii. China
iii. India
iv. Rest of APAC
d. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
i. South Africa
ii. Saudi Arabia
iii. Rest of MEA
e. Latin America
Key Players Identified for Flooring Market Include but are Not Limited to:
Amtico, Armstrong, Congoleum, Gerflor, IVC Group, Forbo, Interface Global, Mohawk Flooring, Polyflor, Mannington Mills Inc, Shaw Floors, Pergo, Tarkett Group and Boral Limited. .
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