At Congoleum, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality flooring products that beautifully combine style, durability, and affordability. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, we want to keep you informed about recent changes in the marketplace—specifically, the impact of newly imposed tariffs and how they affect our products and your purchasing decisions.
While most Congoleum products are proudly manufactured in the USA, some essential raw materials must be imported, which exposes our costs to fluctuations due to tariffs. AirStep and ArmorCore vinyl sheet flooring by Congoleum is proudly manufactured in the USA and will be minimally affected by tariffs.
What Are These Tariffs?
Recently, the U.S. government introduced tariffs on various imported goods, including essential raw materials used in flooring production, such as luxury vinyl tile (LVT), aluminum, steel, and hardwood. Tariffs act as taxes on imported goods, making these materials more expensive for companies like Congoleum that rely on them to manufacture high-quality flooring.
How Do Tariffs Affect Congoleum and You?
Increased tariffs lead directly to higher production costs for flooring materials. This is because tariffs raise the prices of essential raw materials imported from other countries. As these materials become more costly, production costs rise, potentially impacting final pricing for flooring products.
At Congoleum, we’re working diligently to absorb as much of these increased costs as possible and limit the impact on you, our valued customer. Our commitment to maintaining competitive pricing and exceptional quality remains unwavering.
How Congoleum is Responding
Congoleum is proactively taking steps to minimize the impact of tariffs on our customers:
Diversifying our supply chain: We’re expanding our sourcing options and working closely with domestic suppliers whenever possible to maintain consistent pricing and quality.
Efficiency in production: We’ve optimized our manufacturing processes to reduce waste and enhance cost-effectiveness without compromising product quality.
Transparent Communication: We remain dedicated to clear, upfront communication about any adjustments in pricing or product availability to our distribution network to ensure you’re always informed.
What Can You Expect Moving Forward?
Congoleum remains committed to delivering exceptional flooring products that meet your needs and budget. While external factors like tariffs may influence costs, our mission remains the same: providing flooring solutions that enhance your home’s beauty and comfort at the best possible value.
Together, we will navigate these market challenges while continuing to bring stylish, resilient, and affordable flooring solutions to your home.
Thank you for choosing Congoleum—we deeply appreciate your trust and continued support.
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