Kertiles 2026 Design & Flooring Trends Event

On June 25, we closed the showroom to the public and opened it to the people shaping how Florida lives and looks. Over small bites and drinks, an invited room of exclusive designers, architects, developers, and realtors joined us for an afternoon built on a simple idea: when the right people gather in the right space, real work gets done.

The Room

Short on stage, long on the floor.

We kept the formal part brief — a quick look at who Kertiles is and the role we play across Central and South Florida, a walk through the trends defining 2026, and an honest read on where the market is heading. When guests registered, they told us what they came to learn: latest flooring trends led the list, followed closely by our own products and designs, meeting others in the industry, and understanding how flooring drives property value. We shaped the afternoon around exactly that.

Coverings 2026

What’s defining this year’s surfaces.

Large-Format Slabs

Thinner, longer, and faster to install — the floor reads as one continuous surface.

Warm Neutrals & Stone Looks

Travertine, limestone, and honeyed beiges replacing the cool grays of the last cycle.

Texture & Dimension

Fluted, ribbed, and 3D tile that adds shadow and depth without leaning on color.

Outdoor Continuity

Matching indoor-outdoor formats and 2cm pavers, extending the floor onto the patio.

The Market, Honestly

Florida keeps growing.

People and capital continue moving here, and that migration remains the strongest tailwind under every square foot we sell. Demand shifts by segment, which is why stock and selection matter more than ever — they’re what keep projects moving when one part of the market cools. And buyers increasingly want materials that look honest, install cleanly, and carry a story. Provenance has become part of the sell, and the partners who win this cycle are the ones who plan early and source deliberately.

On Property Value

The floor moves the price.

It’s the largest visible surface in almost any room — registered before the kitchen, before the view. In the listing, large-format and stone-look floors photograph as one premium plane, and the listings that read high-end online get the showings. At the showing, scale and texture land in seconds. And in the offer, buyers and appraisers benchmark on finishes: a floor that punches above its tier moves the deal, and the number on it.

The Showroom Walk

Better in person.

Then we walked the floor together — because materials simply read differently in hand than on screen. Texture and finish come alive at arm’s length, large slabs and pavers make sense at real scale, and the whole team was on hand to talk lines, lead times, and current projects. It’s the part everyone came for, and the part that turns a conversation into a plan.

Looking Ahead

Thank you for being in the room.

To everyone who joined us: it meant a great deal. If there’s a project on your desk — or one coming up — we’d love to hear about it before the spec is locked. That’s where we add the most value. More gatherings are on the way; this is how we like to do business.