SURFACES is the #1 floor covering event where thousands of industry professionals have the opportunity to see the newest and most innovative products in every category: carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs and laminate, make long-lasting business relationships with leading manufacturers and suppliers and receive top-notch education. SURFACES 2011 will continue to deliver the products, tools, technology and education that floor covering professionals will require to not only sustain during this challenging economic climate, but grow and profit.

 SURFACES 2011 

Attendee Profile
Thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world come together for three days to see the latest products, get vital education and network with other floor covering professionals and get business done.

SURFACES Education
Learn, Network and Succeed with more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC, AIA/CES industry designation.

Show Floor Features
SURFACES' New Product Showcase is a prime spot on the show floor to see what's new for the upcoming year. Browse through products in every major category: hardwood, carpet, rugs, tile and laminate plus see the latest technology in tools and supplies. The New Product Showcase is a high-traffic area and is sponsored by National Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer and Tile Magazines. 

                                               
                                                               
SURFACES' "Above the Baseboard" Pavilion, brand new in 2010, featured the latest in specialty floor covering products as well as products 'above the baseboard' to include countertops, wall coverings and many other specialty type products and accessories for the home such as decorative concrete and hand-crafted tile.

Live Demonstrations
SURFACES 2010 introduced four new On-Floor Education Stages located in Halls A-C. These four education stages focused on four 'hot topics' related to the floor covering industry: Sustainability, Design & Trends, Business & Technology and Installation. These live demonstrations/presentations ran concurrently throughout the three days of the show.

 
Exhibitor Profile
More than 700 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category: carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient stone and marble.

Admission & Registration
SURFACES is a trade only event and only members of the floor covering industry are allowed to attend. Registration for SURFACES 2011 will open in late August. Check back soon!