About NALFA
Welcome to the North American Laminate Flooring Association
Empowering the industry, one floor at a time. / At NALFA, we serve as a primary resource for laminate flooring professionals across North America. Founded in 1997, our association has become the definitive voice for––and champion of––the laminate flooring industry. Comprised of North American laminate flooring manufacturers, importers, retailers, and suppliers, we're united in our mission to elevate laminate as a premier flooring choice across North America by setting the standard for product quality and driving buyer confidence.
Laying a strong foundation since 1997. / Our journey began when a visionary group of laminate flooring leaders decided to transform the market landscape. Achieving ANSI accreditation as a standards-developing organization in 2008 marked a significant milestone, establishing the performance and quality benchmarks that define elite laminate flooring today. The NALFA Certification Seal, awarded to products that pass our rigorous performance tests, is a symbol of excellence and reliability for the industry, ensuring that only the finest products bear our mark.
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, even if it requires investing time and funds without immediate returns.
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.
Our Sustainability Story.
Maximizing wood fiber use / NALFA members innovate by transforming nearly all wood fiber –– harvested from managed tree farms – into durable laminate flooring. This approach confirms our commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency, turning potential waste into valuable, long-lasting products.
Championing climate-positive flooring / Wood-based laminate floor cores store more carbon than their production emits, making them a climate-positive choice for the industry.
Offering eco-friendly woodgrains / We provide 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, educate the market, and promoting the superiority of laminate flooring.