At the general EPLF meeting in Bad Oeynhausen, the atmosphere was one of joyful celebration.

World wide sales of laminate flooring have held steady in spite of economic struggles, according to the European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPFL).

Trends for laminate flooring in 2013 will range from experimental timber looks with blue- or green-coloured cracks and branches, to the standard wood grain patterns. So says a recent study by the Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF).