In 2026, replacing floors is harder to justify on cost grounds, so many Illinois residents and facility managers are reevaluating their floor care routines. Over the past 12 months, the flooring industry contended with tariffs, high interest rates, and cautious spending. In fact, several major vendors announced price increases tied to those pressures. For the end consumer, when materials and labor climb, every square foot matters.

Illinois healthcare flooring is changing as hospitals, clinics, and senior care communities respond to higher hygiene expectations among the aging U.S. population. As a matter of fact, industry forecasts project continued growth in healthcare flooring demand through the next decade.