The 2026 edition of The Contract Floorcovering Market in Great Britain has now been published by Leading Edge and distributed to research contributors and customers who preordered.
The report brings together market size data, long-term trends, manufacturer benchmarking and first-hand feedback from people specifying, purchasing and installing contract flooring.
For flooring manufacturers and suppliers, it provides a detailed basis for understanding their market, reviewing their position and planning ahead.
Understanding the market over time
A company’s own sales figures tell an important part of the story. Understanding the wider market helps put those results into context: whether changes reflect overall demand, shifts between flooring products or differences in the sectors buying them.
The 2026 report examines the market by flooring category and end-use sector, with historical data allowing readers to track changes over time. It includes market data through to 2025, estimates for 2026 and forecasts for 2027.
Product coverage includes carpet tiles, resilient sheet and tile, luxury vinyl tile, carpet roll and other contract floorcoverings. Sector analysis helps readers understand how demand varies across areas such as offices, education, health, retail, leisure and social housing.
Research from across the flooring industry
The research combines telephone interviews across the flooring industry with manufacturer sales data, desk research and discussions with manufacturers.
This brings together the numerical picture of the market and the experiences of the people working within it. Contractors and specifiers provide insight into manufacturer preferences, product selection and their experiences of suppliers.
Three volumes covering different aspects of the market
Volume One: Market Size and Trends
Detailed analysis of market volumes, product categories and end-use sectors, supported by historical comparisons, current estimates and forecasts. It helps readers assess the size of their markets and understand where demand has changed.
Volume Two: Brand Ratings and Benchmarking
Research into carpet tile and resilient flooring manufacturers, including recognition, preference and ratings across key attributes. It helps manufacturers understand how they are perceived by contractors and specifiers and how their results compare with competitors.
Volume Three: Verbatim Comments
Comments from the research interviews, giving readers fuller explanations of respondents’ views and experiences. These add context to the ratings and highlight the reasons behind manufacturer preferences.
Together, the three volumes support market planning, sales and marketing decisions, competitor reviews and discussions about product and service development.
Find out more
The 2026 report is available now.
Visit our report page for further information, or contact Leading Edge to request the brochure, view sample pages or discuss purchasing options.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the research.
