INDX National Flooring Show | 2026 planning well underway

The INDX National Flooring Show Prepares 2026 Return with New Weekend Opening

The INDX National Flooring Show returns to Cranmore Park Exhibition Centre on 10 – 11 May 2026, introducing a highly anticipated new format.

Following extensive industry feedback, the 2026 edition will feature its first-ever Sunday opening, designed to provide independent retailers with greater flexibility and a more convenient buying experience.

As the UK’s premier trade show for the independent flooring sector, the event is curated by buyers, for buyers. Organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK’s leading buying group for fashion, home, and leisure, the show serves as a vital hub for networking, trendspotting, and order-writing.

A Fresh Format for a Thriving Industry

The move to a Sunday–Monday schedule aligns the Flooring show with other successful INDX categories, says Jane Bartlett, Director of Events at Cranmore Park:

We successfully introduced the National Flooring Show to the INDX portfolio in 2024, and the independent retail sector has been quick to support it.

The new weekend option for 2026 will create an even stronger environment for successful business to take place.

What to Expect in 2026

Attendees can explore a commercially selected showcase featuring the latest innovations in carpets, rugs, laminates, woods, vinyl, LVT, underlays, and accessories. In addition to showcasing key returning exhibitors, leading brands, and new product launches, the show remains famous for its "business-first" atmosphere, offering:

• Free admission and onsite parking: Ensuring a stress-free visit for all registered retailers.

• Free digital Show Guide: Helping attendees plan a time efficient visit and make meaningful business connections.

• Unrivalled Hospitality: Including free tea & coffee, barista options, and onsite farm-to-fork catering.

• Networking Social: An informal drinks reception held on Sunday evening, allowing exhibitors and visitors to connect in a relaxed setting.

2026 Exhibitor Highlights

The 2026 floorplan features an impressive line-up of leading UK and European brands, including headline exhibitors Cormar Carpets, Interfloor, Mastercraft Rugs, Woodpecker Flooring, and Penthouse Carpets.

At time of going to press, the full list includes:

Abingdon Flooring - including Stainfree, Lovestory, Wilton Royal, Simply Smooth
Alternative Flooring (header picture)
Asiatic Carpets – including Asiatic London, Katherine Carnaby, MADE, The Rug Edit
Associated Weavers – including Invictus
Axminster Carpets
Bostik
Brintons Carpets
Causeway Carpets
Cavalier Carpets
Coretec Floors
Cormar Carpets (pictured below)
CPS Group
Fibre Flooring – including Artisan Luxury Flooring
FITA/NICF
Floorify
Flooring One
Gooch Oriental Carpets
Interfloor - including Tredaire, Duralay, Gripperrods, Stikatak, Sonixx,
ITC Natural Luxury Flooring
J2 Flooring
Lamett Europe - including Parquetvinyl
Lano Carpets – including SmartStrand Living Colours 3, X-A touch of Luxury, Touch Down, Essenz, Pilotis
Likewise Floors - including Likewise Rugs & Matting, Floors by Lewis Abbott
Mastercraft Rugs
Penthouse Carpets -  including Mayfield, Ecofelt, Life in Colour
Rama Rugs - including, Nourison, Calvin Klein, DKNY
The Vintage & Modern Rug Company – including V&M, Bowron Sheepskins
UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance
Ulster Carpets – including Axfelt
Woodpecker Flooring
Woolsafe  - including CleanSeal

Registration Details

The INDX National Flooring Show is open to all independent retailers and visitor registration can be completed online. For more information and to sign-up for your free tickets, please visit www.indxshows.co.uk.