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North America's Flooring Choice

Shaw Flooring — Built for Real Life,
Designed for Every Story

From the first barefoot step in the morning to every muddy boot that crosses the threshold, Shaw floors are engineered to endure and designed to inspire — one room, one family, one story at a time.

55+ Years in Business
40,000+ Retail Locations
GREENGUARD Gold Certified
Cradle to Cradle Certified Materials
Our Collections

Find Your Perfect Shaw Floor

Every surface has a purpose. Every room has a mood. Shaw's collections are designed to match both.

FloorScore Certified

Indoor air quality standards verified by independent testing laboratories.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Residential wear, texture retention, and manufacturing defect coverage on select collections.

40,000+ Retail Locations

Find a dealer near you for in-person sampling, professional advice, and local installation.

EcoWorx Take-Back

Shaw reclaims and recycles carpet tile, keeping millions of pounds out of landfills each year.

Where Shaw Floors Work

Floors for Every Environment

Whether it's a family home or a flagship hotel, Shaw brings the same performance standards to every project.

Shaw Sustainability Operations
Our Commitment

Flooring That Respects the Future

Shaw doesn't treat sustainability as a checkbox. Our EcoWorx backing system is Cradle to Cradle certified, meaning worn carpet tile can be fully reclaimed and remade — not buried. Every Shaw facility in Dalton, Alabama, and the Carolinas operates under strict environmental management systems to reduce water, energy, and waste.

2+ Billion lbs of flooring diverted from landfill through EcoWorx reclamation since program launch
GREENGUARD Gold Indoor air quality certification across residential and commercial product lines
Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold for EcoWorx carpet tile backing — closed-loop material recovery
Our Sustainability Story
What Our Customers Say

Floors That Earn Loyal Fans

We renovated all four bedrooms with Shaw's Caress collection. Six months later — two dogs and a toddler in — it still looks like the day it was installed. The StainResist technology is genuinely not marketing fluff.

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Melissa R. Homeowner, Austin TX

As a commercial interior designer, I specify Shaw carpet tile for nearly every office project. The Cradle to Cradle certification matters to my clients' sustainability reports, and the design options are genuinely sophisticated — not the standard corporate grey.

JH
James H., IIDA Senior Interior Designer, Chicago

We put Shaw's Floorté LVP in our lake house — a rental property that sees heavy use summer through fall. It's handled every guest without a scratch. The waterproof core saved us when a guest left a window open during a rainstorm. Worth every penny.

TK
Tom K. Property Owner, Lake Tahoe CA
Common Questions

Answers From Our Flooring Advisors

Shaw LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) has a 100% waterproof core — suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements. Shaw laminate, while highly realistic, uses a wood-fiber core that can swell if exposed to standing water. For moisture-prone areas, Shaw's Floorté LVP collections are the practical choice. For drier living spaces on a tighter budget, Shaw's laminate delivers excellent performance.

Shaw's StainResist treatment bonds to individual carpet fibers during manufacturing — not just applied as a topcoat. This creates a molecular barrier that prevents food dyes, pet accidents, and common household liquids from permanently bonding to the fiber. The treatment is tested under the Shaw R2X Stain and Soil Resistance standard, and specific performance levels vary by collection. We always recommend reviewing individual product warranty language for precise coverage terms.

Shaw engineered hardwood products are generally compatible with radiant heat systems, but solid hardwood requires more caution — the greater the species' expansion coefficient, the higher the risk of gapping or cupping when temperatures fluctuate. Shaw recommends maintaining floor surface temperatures at or below 82°F (28°C) and consulting specific product installation guides before proceeding. Our technical team can provide species-specific guidance for your project conditions.

Yes — Shaw samples are available through our authorized dealer network and through our website. You can request up to 3 complimentary samples per order, delivered to your door. We strongly recommend sampling under your actual home lighting conditions, as flooring color shifts significantly between showroom and residential environments. Use the "Get Free Samples" button anywhere on this page to start your request.

Shaw's EcoWorx Reclamation Program accepts used Shaw carpet tile (with EcoWorx backing) at end of life, regardless of when it was originally purchased. The reclaimed tiles are sorted, processed, and the backing material is broken down and reused in new EcoWorx production — a closed-loop system. For commercial projects, Shaw can provide documentation of reclaimed weight for LEED or corporate sustainability reporting. Contact our commercial team to coordinate a pickup.

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