Interface
Interface is a global commercial flooring manufacturer (NASDAQ: TILE) producing modular carpet tile, nora rubber flooring, and luxury vinyl tile for commercial and institutional buyers across healthcare, education, corporate, government, and hospitality verticals via enterprise sales and direct e-commerce.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1973
- HeadquartersAtlanta, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Interface does
Interface, Inc. is a global commercial flooring manufacturer founded in 1973 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, trading on NASDAQ under the ticker TILE. The company builds a modular flooring system spanning three core product categories — carpet tile (including carbon negative and i2 lines), nora rubber flooring produced in Germany for over 70 years (noraplan, norament, and the newly launched Noravant PVC-free platform), and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) — augmented by the FLOR Commercial area rug brand. Underlying technology is rooted in proprietary backing systems (i2), a quick-install rubber system (nTx), and a circular manufacturing model with 76% cradle-to-gate carbon reduction since 1996, sustained by a long-standing recycling program and a strategic partnership with Aquafil for ECONYL regenerated nylon.
Interface sells primarily through enterprise field sales to commercial and institutional buyers (architects, designers, facility managers) supplemented by an own e-commerce storefront (shop.interface.com) and QuickShip expedited fulfillment. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with revenue recognized on product shipment under multi-year commercial contracts. The customer base spans at least ten verticals — corporate offices, healthcare, K-12 and higher education, government, hospitality, biopharma, retail, airports, senior living, and multifamily — with named enterprise logos including Marriott, Hilton, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Motel 6.
FY2025 net sales reached a record $1.39 billion, with Q1 FY2026 net sales of $331 million (+11.3% YoY) and adjusted EPS up 64% to $0.41. Management has raised full-year FY2026 guidance to $1.450–$1.480 billion and projects $1.6 billion in revenue and $147.5 million in earnings by 2029, supported by automation investments across U.S., Australian, and European operations.
Interface firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Interface
- Legal name
- Interface, Inc.
- Website
- https://interfaceglobal.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1973
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Interface is a global commercial flooring manufacturer (NASDAQ: TILE) producing modular carpet tile, nora rubber flooring, and luxury vinyl tile for commercial and institutional buyers across healthcare, education, corporate, government, and hospitality verticals via enterprise sales and direct e-commerce.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Interface industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Flooring
- NAICS
- Interior Design Services (54141), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372)
- SIC
- Carpets & Rugs (2273), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Carpet & Area Rug Flooring Retail (CRAIAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Home, Furniture & Decor DTC (CRAFACAE), Flooring Installation Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (CRAIAGAK)
Keywords
Where Interface is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Atlanta
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Interface business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Commercial Flooring Products: Interface generates revenue primarily through the sale of commercial flooring products including carpet tile, luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and nora rubber flooring. Products are sold directly to commercial and institutional customers through enterprise sales and e-commerce channels. The company reported net sales of $1.39 billion for fiscal year 2025 and raised full-year 2026 guidance to $1.450-1.480 billion.
- Area Rugs (FLOR Commercial): Sale of commercial area rugs under the FLOR Commercial brand, part of the integrated modular flooring system allowing seamless rug insets alongside carpet and LVT products.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Commercial carpet tile, LVT, and rubber flooring with project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Interface product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Interface is a global commercial flooring manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells modular flooring systems spanning three core categories: carpet tile (including carbon negative and i2 lines), luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and nora rubber flooring produced in Germany. The company sells these products to commercial and institutional buyers such as corporations, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality chains, and government facilities through direct enterprise sales representatives and its shop.interface.com e-commerce platform.
Product overview
Interface is a global commercial flooring company offering a modular flooring system comprising three core product categories: Carpet Tile (including carbon negative, i2, QuickShip, and area rug offerings), nora Rubber Flooring (produced in Germany for over 70 years, including noraplan, norament, and the new PVC-free noravant line), and Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT). The company provides integrated design services through Interface Design Studio, digital tools including a Floor Design Tool and Carbon Calculator, and supports multiple commercial segments including workplace, healthcare, education, government, and hospitality. Interface's sustainability initiatives include carbon negative products, a ReEntry recycling program for post-consumer carpet tiles, and product transparency through third-party environmental impact assessments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FLOR Commercial: Commercial area rugs brand offering integrated carpet and LVT solutions for seamless rug insets
- nora
- Noravant
Products and services
- Carpet Tile
- Carbon Negative Carpet Tile
- i2 Modular Carpet Tile System
- FLOR Commercial Area Rugs
- nora Rubber Flooring
- noravant PVC-Free Resilient Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
- Interface Design Studio
- Global Services
Quantifiable outcome
- 76% reduction in cradle-to-gate carbon footprint since 1996
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Interface
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments11 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Interface technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Interface partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- AquafilcoreInterface partners with Aquafil for supply of ECONYL regenerated nylon, a circular material made from pre- and post-consumer waste including fishing nets and discarded carpets. This collaboration supports Interface's circular economy model and sustainability commitments, enabling the company to incorporate recycled nylon content into its flooring products.
Scale indicators17 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Interface competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gerflor: French private manufacturer of commercial resilient vinyl and rubber flooring; product overlap with Interface's LVT and nora rubber offerings in healthcare, education, and sports verticals.
- Engineered Floors: US private carpet manufacturer that acquired J+J Industries; competing with Interface in the modular commercial carpet tile category with growing specification presence.
- Shaw Industries Group: Largest US commercial carpet tile manufacturer and Interface's primary direct competitor; wholly owned by Berkshire Hathaway and overlapping across commercial carpet, resilient flooring, and specification-driven segments.
- Mohawk Industries: Public NYSE-listed US flooring giant (MHK) with commercial carpet tile, LVT, and resilient divisions competing head-to-head with Interface in commercial specifications and design-driven projects.
- Tarkett: French public flooring manufacturer (EPA: TKTT) with a closely comparable commercial product mix across carpet tile, LVT, and resilient flooring, competing with Interface across Europe and North America.
- Forbo Holding: Swiss public manufacturer (SIX: FORN) specializing in commercial resilient flooring including vinyl, linoleum, and entrance flooring; overlaps with Interface's nora rubber and LVT offerings in commercial projects.
- Mannington Mills: US private manufacturer of commercial and residential resilient flooring and carpet; competes with Interface in commercial LVT, rubber, and carpet tile categories including the Amtico brand.
- Milliken & Company: Diversified US private manufacturer with a significant commercial carpet tile and flooring portfolio; directly comparable to Interface in performance-driven commercial flooring for healthcare, education, and corporate.
- Karndean Designflooring: UK-based LVT manufacturer with strong commercial design segment; directly comparable to Interface's LVT product line in hospitality, retail, and corporate design-driven specifications.
Regional players
- Beaulieu International Group: Belgian flooring manufacturer with European focus across carpet, vinyl, and resilient flooring; comparable product scope to Interface but primarily serving EMEA markets rather than North America.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Interface social profiles
Digital presenceInterface financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Interface leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Interface subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Interface funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Interface M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Interface
What does Interface do?
Interface is a global commercial flooring manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells modular flooring systems spanning three core categories: carpet tile (including carbon negative and i2 lines), luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and nora rubber flooring produced in Germany. The company sells these products to commercial and institutional buyers such as corporations, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality chains, and government facilities through direct enterprise sales representatives and its shop.interface.com e-commerce platform.
Is Interface a public or private company?
Interface is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Interface founded?
Interface was founded in 1973. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Interface based?
Interface is headquartered in Atlanta, United States, in the North America region.
How does Interface make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Commercial Flooring Products are the primary driver. The others are area Rugs (FLOR Commercial).
Who are Interface's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gerflor, Engineered Floors, Shaw Industries Group, Mohawk Industries, Tarkett, Forbo Holding, Mannington Mills, Milliken & Company and Karndean Designflooring. Beaulieu International Group is listed as a regional player.
Does Interface have an API?
No public API is recorded for Interface.
What industry is Interface in?
Interface's product category is Commercial Flooring. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAGAE, Carpet & Area Rug Flooring Retail, with a secondary code of CRAFACAE, Home, Furniture & Decor DTC. Its NAICS code is 54141 and its SIC code is 2273.