Resources & technical documents
Access helpful videos, certification information, technical papers, articles, key websites, and press releases.
Learn from our video library.
Key Topics in the Resilient Flooring Universe
Certifications
FloorScore®
FloorScore IAQ Certification means that a flooring product is independently certified by SCS to comply with the volatile organic compound emissions criteria of the California Section 01350 Program.
ASSURE® Certified
ASSURE verifies that rigid core luxury flooring meets uniform quality standards for indoor air quality, performance, heavy metals, and ortho-phthalates.
AFFIRM™ Certified
Certified to AFFIRM™ Certified Sustainability Assessment for Resilient Floor Coverings.
Technical papers
Articles & guides
Resilient Flooring: The Sustainable Specification
How resilient flooring contributes to sustainable building design through lifecycle performance, recyclability, and environmental certifications.
Websites & tools
Testimonial Video Archive
A dedicated home for RFCI testimonial videos from members, partners, and industry stakeholders.
Press releases
08
may
2026
The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) marks 50 years, introduces new logo
At its recent 2026 Spring Meeting in Naples, FL, RFCI unveiled its new brand logo to the largest assembly of members gathered in its history.
29
Apr
2026
LX Hausys joins the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI)
LX Hausys joins the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) as an Associate Manufacturer Member.
04
Feb
2026
DMX Membranes Joins RFCI
DMX Membranes joined RFCI as an Associate Tier II Supply Chain Member, adding underlayment expertise for moisture mitigation and sound control.
04
Nov
2025
RFCI Fall Meeting Achieves Record Attendance and Announces New Officers for 2026–2027
RFCI achieved record attendance at its Fall 2025 meeting and announced new board officers for the 2026–2027 term.
24
Oct
2025
OxyChem Joins RFCI as a Tier 1 Associate Supply Chain Member
OxyChem joined RFCI as a Tier 1 Associate Supply Chain Member, adding PVC resin manufacturing expertise to the membership.
06
Oct
2025
Dongshin Polymer Joins RFCI
Dongshin Polymer joined RFCI as a new Associate Manufacturer Member, bringing international resilient flooring production experience.
04
Sep
2025
Lighthouse Adhesives Joins RFCI
Lighthouse Adhesives joined RFCI as an Associate Supply Chain Member, bringing adhesive manufacturing expertise to the resilient flooring industry.
08
Aug
2025
Polytex Environmental Inks Joins RFCI
Polytex Environmental Inks joined RFCI as an Associate Supply Chain Member, adding global printing-ink manufacturing support for resilient flooring applications.
01
Aug
2025
Mondorevive Joins RFCI
Mondorevive joined RFCI as an Associate Supply Chain Member, bringing film manufacturing capabilities that support resilient flooring production.
14
Apr
2025
Microban International Joins RFCI
Microban International joined RFCI as a Supply Chain Associate Member, adding antimicrobial and odor-control expertise to the member network.
07
Apr
2025
Performance Additives Joins RFCI
Performance Additives joined RFCI to support the resilient flooring industry through its additive and formulation expertise.
01
Apr
2025
Schattdecor Joins RFCI
Schattdecor joined RFCI, aligning its design and surface expertise with the North American resilient flooring market.
27
Jan
2025
The CLASSEN Group Joins RFCI
The CLASSEN Group joined RFCI as an Associate Manufacturing Member, bringing its global flooring portfolio and product innovation experience.
07
Jan
2025
Versatrim Joins RFCI as a Supply Chain Associate Member
Versatrim joined RFCI as a Supply Chain Associate Member, strengthening the group’s network of resilient flooring accessory partners.
02
Jan
2024
Interprint Joins RFCI
Interprint joined RFCI as an associate member, adding decor-printing expertise and global manufacturing capabilities to the organization.
29
Oct
2023
RFCI Fall Meeting Looks Forward to 2024
RFCI held its Fall 2023 meeting with a forward-looking agenda addressing industry trends, certification updates, and strategic priorities for 2024.
09
Oct
2023
RFCI Holds Fall 2023 Committee Meetings
RFCI held fall technical and marketing committee meetings in Atlanta to review certifications, CEUs, ecomedes updates, and category trends.
01
Oct
2023
Shintech Joins RFCI
Shintech joined RFCI as a member, bringing global PVC manufacturing expertise and a strong environmental stewardship profile.
25
Sep
2023
RFCI Announces 2024 Board Officer Team
RFCI announced new officers for the 2024 Board leadership team as Herb Upton concluded his chairman term.
31
jul
2023
Bentley Mills Joins RFCI
Bentley Mills joined RFCI, citing its growing LVT focus and alignment with the organization’s work on resilient products.
15
May
2023
RFCI Announces New Members at the 2023 Spring Meeting
RFCI welcomed two new member companies during the 2023 Spring Meeting and highlighted continued growth across the association.
15
May
2023
Amorim Cork Composites and AM Stabilizers Join RFCI
Amorim Cork Composites and AM Stabilizers joined RFCI, adding cork composites and stabilizer expertise to the association’s membership.
10
May
2023
Spring 2023 Board of Directors and Associate Member Meeting
RFCI reported strong attendance and a full program of economic and industry speakers at its 2023 Spring Board and Associate Member Meeting in Palmetto Bluff.
13
Mar
2023
Technical and Marketing Issues On Agenda at RFCI Spring Committee Meetings
RFCI’s spring technical and marketing committee meetings addressed certification updates, industry trends, and marketing strategies for the resilient flooring sector.
17
Jan
2023
RFCI Hosts TISE MainStage Panel Discussion
RFCI announced a MainStage panel discussion at TISE focused on retailer questions around resilient flooring growth, supply chain issues, sustainability, and product selection.
05
May
2022
RFCI Launches ecomedes Material Database
RFCI launched a dedicated ecomedes material database to help specifiers compare resilient flooring products using certifications, declarations, and health and wellness data.
03
May
2022
Dean Thompson Career Retrospective
A supplemental profile traced Dean Thompson’s decades-long flooring career, from Armstrong to his leadership role at RFCI.
03
May
2022
RFCI Honors Dean Thompson at Spring 2022 Meeting
Members honored retiring President and CEO Dean Thompson and his wife Shirley during a special evening tribute at the Spring 2022 meeting.
02
May
2022
Spring 2022 Board of Directors and Associate Member Meeting
RFCI recapped its Spring 2022 Board of Directors and Associate Member Meeting at Sea Island, highlighting strong attendance and a two-day program of industry speakers.
18
Apr
2022
MSI, Patcham, and Valtris Join RFCI
MSI, Patcham, and Valtris joined RFCI as new members, expanding the association’s reach across resilient flooring manufacturing and supply chain sectors.
14
Mar
2022
RFCI Launches Resource Hub
RFCI announced a new Resource Hub designed to make technical guidance, training, and educational materials easier to access in one place.
Download English Version
Download Spanish Version