PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1926092
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1926092
Fire-resistant flooring refers to materials specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and resist ignition, helping to slow the spread of flames in the event of a fire. These materials are often made from non-combustible substances such as concrete, ceramic tiles, or treated wood, offering enhanced safety in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.
The main product types of fire-resistant flooring include vinyl fire-resistant flooring, carpet tiles with fire resistance, ceramic fire-resistant flooring, and rubber fire-resistant flooring. Vinyl fire-resistant flooring is designed to resist ignition, slow the spread of flames, and minimize smoke production during a fire. The different systems include stand-alone systems and integrated systems, with various sensor technologies such as digital cameras, high-speed cameras, charge-coupled device (CCD) sensors, and complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensors. Various software solutions for these systems include data acquisition software, image processing software, flow analysis software, and visualization software. These products are used in applications such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, energy, and environmental studies.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have impacted the fire resistant flooring market by increasing costs of imported ceramic tiles, vinyl flooring materials, and specialized coatings. Commercial and industrial flooring segments are most affected, particularly in europe and asia pacific regions. Higher tariffs have influenced procurement budgets for large construction projects. At the same time, tariffs are supporting local manufacturing of fire rated flooring products and regional supply chain expansion.
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The fire resistant flooring market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $101.48 billion in 2025 to $107.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to fire safety regulations, urban infrastructure growth, commercial construction expansion, adoption of ceramic materials, industrial safety standards.
The fire resistant flooring market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $132.21 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent building codes, smart city construction, infrastructure modernization, increased insurance compliance, growth of high occupancy buildings. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for fire safety compliant buildings, growing adoption in commercial infrastructure, expansion of non combustible flooring materials, increased use in industrial facilities, focus on regulatory certified flooring systems.
The increasing number of fire-related accidents is expected to drive the growth of the fire-resistant flooring market in the coming years. Fire-related accidents involve uncontrolled fire incidents that result in property damage, injuries, or loss of life. The rise in such incidents is largely attributed to insufficient fire safety measures, including the limited use of fire-resistant building materials, which allows fires to spread rapidly, hinders evacuation efforts, and increases damage and casualties. Fire-resistant flooring improves fire safety by slowing the spread of flames and reducing heat transfer, thereby strengthening overall fire prevention and protection measures. For example, in July 2023, according to a report released by the UK Home Office, a UK-based government department, Fire and Rescue Services responded to 622,173 incidents in the year ending 2023, representing a 7.8% increase compared with the previous year. Of these, 178,737 were fire incidents, marking a 17% rise from the 152,639 fires recorded the year before. Consequently, the growing frequency of fire-related incidents is contributing to the expansion of the fire-resistant flooring market.
Companies operating in the fire-resistant flooring market are increasingly focused on developing innovative solutions, such as fire-rated engineered wood flooring products, to enhance building safety by limiting rapid fire spread and minimizing smoke generation in residential, commercial, and multi-residential structures. Fire-rated engineered wood flooring contributes to improved fire resistance by delaying ignition, slowing flame propagation, and reducing smoke emission, thereby enhancing overall building fire safety. For instance, in April 2025, Havwoods Limited, a UK-based flooring manufacturer, introduced FlameLESS, a Bfl s1-certified fire-rated engineered wood flooring solution. FlameLESS maintains the natural appearance and design of wood while delivering certified fire performance. The product undergoes a fire-retardant treatment that significantly reduces flame spread and smoke production, making it suitable for commercial, hospitality, and multi-residential environments where fire safety compliance is critical. This advancement enables building owners and designers to achieve high-end aesthetics without compromising fire safety standards.
In May 2023, Woodsafe Timber Protection AB, a Sweden-based supplier of timber for the construction industry, formed a partnership with Thermory AS to offer durable, thermally modified, fire-resistant wood. This collaboration aims to increase the availability of fire-resistant wood and provide safer, more sustainable building materials for the construction industry. Thermory AS, based in Estonia, specializes in wooden fire-resistant flooring.
Major companies operating in the fire resistant flooring market are Tarkett S.A., Forbo Holding AG, Armstrong World Industries, Inc., Mohawk Industries, Inc., Mannington Mills, Inc., Milliken & Company, Altro Ltd., Roppe Corporation, Interface, Inc., Karndean Designflooring, RAK Ceramics, Kajaria Ceramics, Somany Ceramics, Crossville Inc., Florim Group, Grupo Lamosa, PolySto Group, Kahrs Group, Gerflor Group, Polyflor Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the fire-resistant flooring market in 2025. The regions covered in the fire resistant flooring market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the fire resistant flooring market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The fire-resistant flooring market consists of sales of concrete flooring, epoxy flooring, fire-rated wood flooring, magnesia flooring, and glass flooring with fire-resistant properties. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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