FloorFacts Newsletters 2026
Discover ground level perspectives from flooring leaders in XL North’s FloorFacts. In each issue, we’re pleased to share relevant, educational industry news and insights from our team, manufacturing partners, and XL North Tactical Group members, along with contributions from our customers.
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August 2026
This month, Bill focuses on the quiet problems that shorten a floor’s life while everyone’s looking elsewhere—chair casters grinding embedded grit into LVT, glides worn down to bare metal, and adhesive residue nobody planned for. In this edition, we dig into a technical guide to caster and glide selection, take an honest look at when burnishing genuinely belongs in your maintenance program, and head to the airport to see what high-traffic terminal maintenance looks like when it’s done right. We also share our newest Suggested Procedures document, walking technicians step by step through removing pressure sensitive adhesive residue safely and completely.
Specifying for Longevity: A Technical Guide to Caster and Glide Selection
Stop Treating Natural Stone Like Resilient Flooring
Revolutionizing Airport Terminal Maintenance
Suggested Procedures: Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Residue Removal
JuLY 2026
This month, XL North answers the question Bill hears constantly: “What should I tell my friends and family to use on their floors at home?” The new For The Home line brings XLN’s practical floor-care experience to consumers with four straightforward products—XL Luster, Floor Cleaner for LVT & Wood, Stain Remover, and GrabDry Carpet Cleaner. In this edition, we also explain why natural stone demands different chemistry and training than resilient flooring, show restoration contractors how to turn downtime between loss events into recurring revenue, explore how different countries view the floor care profession with insights from Danie Vetter of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, and share a homeowner’s guide to caring for LVT/LVP floors.
Professional Floor Care, Made for Home
Stop Treating Natural Stone Like Resilient Flooring
Stop Chasing Storms: Turn Restoration Downtime into Recurring Revenue
The Sociology of Floor Care: How Different Countries View What We Do
Taking Care of Your LVT/LVP Flooring Yourself
June 2026
This month, as we approach the hottest part of the year, Bill takes on the issue of asphalt yellowing—petroleum-based walk-off soil that can permanently discolor carpet, resilient flooring, and even natural stone. To go along with it, and with contributions from Luke Bosek of Matter Surfaces and Andy Bayler of Tarkett, we explore why a properly designed walk-off system is a building’s first line of defense. We also revisit a throwback case study from Cleveland, Ohio, where the right chemistry and procedures restored a restaurant carpet many thought was uncleanable. Plus, a preview of what’s coming next from XL North: our new For The Home product line, bringing trusted floor care solutions to homeowners.
Oily Soil (Asphalt Yellowing) Walk-Off: Capture It Before It’s Too Late
The First Line of Defense: Why Your Walk-Off System Is More Than Just a Mat
Restaurant Kitchen Carpet Case Study
May 2026
This month, Bill reflects on what true professionalism means in floor care—not a title or a degree, but the daily decisions that often go unnoticed: choosing quality over shortcuts, mastering the chemistry and mechanics behind the work, and passing along hard-earned knowledge to the next generation. That commitment shows in this edition’s featured article on the hidden costs of “cheap” floor care, a Bowers Museum case study featuring Armando Alvarez and the DfS Flooring team, and an eye-opening video where Bill Luallen, Andy Bayler, and Steve Starcher put major AI platforms to the test on flooring identification and maintenance recommendations—with surprising results.
The Real Cost of Commercial Floor Care: Why “Cheap” Never Pays Off
Bowers Museum Case Study: XL Gel Spotter Removes Stubborn Lipstick Stains from Museum Carpet
Can AI Really Identify Flooring and Recommend Proper Maintenance?
April 2026
This month, XL North highlights how carpet functions as a strategic asset in commercial spaces, supporting indoor air quality, reducing soil circulation, and contributing to overall facility performance when properly maintained. We also share a case study where XL APC restored heavily soiled LVT and tile in a medical facility, along with insights into the growing opportunity in adaptive reuse projects—where converting offices into residential spaces introduces new challenges and higher expectations for floor care professionals.
Why Carpet is a Strategic Asset in Commercial Spaces
Case Study: LVT & Tile Renewed with XL APC All Purpose Cleaner
From Cubicles to Condos: The 2026 Opportunity in Adaptive Reuse
March 2026
This month, Bill shares a positive outlook while returning from a recent health setback, using the time to develop new articles, SOPs, and case studies designed to deliver real value to your teams and customers. In this edition, we explore how environment-specific floor care strategies drive better performance and longer lifecycle, highlight a real-world case study where XL Shine Plus restored high-traffic VCT flooring, and examine what happens after installation—where maintenance decisions ultimately determine long-term success.
Why Environment Dictates Your Floor Care Strategy
Case Study: XL Shine Plus Gives Floors New Life
You Sold the Flooring… Now What?
February 2026
This month, XL North explores what drives real performance in commercial floor care, starting with the “Training Dilemma” and how leading teams are shifting to view training as a long-term asset, not a cost. We also highlight the rise of resimercial design, where commercial spaces demand higher aesthetic standards and more precise maintenance. To support these evolving needs, our finish systems are engineered for durability, controlled appearance, and longer maintenance cycles—helping protect flooring assets while reducing labor. Stay connected with XL North for insights, product updates, and field-tested strategies.
Moving Training from an Expense to an Asset
