DOMOTEX 2028: Flooring and Interior Finishing

17–20 January 2028 | Hannover Exhibition Grounds, Hannover, Germany

DOMOTEX is an international trade fair organised by Deutsche Messe AG. Its expanded scope connects floor coverings with products for walls, ceilings and interior finishing. The 2028 edition is scheduled across four days; the organiser's programme highlights a conference stage, Retailers Park 3.0 and the FEP Parquet Lounge.

Why DOMOTEX matters to the flooring supply chain

Compare materials in a room-wide context

The show covers flooring alongside finishes and systems that influence complete interiors. Retailers, installers and specifiers can compare complementary products rather than treating each surface in isolation.

See a broad international market

At DOMOTEX 2024, the organiser reported around 1,000 exhibitors from 60 countries. A visitor survey that year found 42% of participants interested in topics and products beyond flooring. These historical figures help explain the event's move towards interior finishing; they are not forecasts for 2028.

Connect products with practice

The 2028 highlights include The Stage conference programme, Retailers Park 3.0 for retail and skilled trades, and the FEP Parquet Lounge for the European hardwood flooring community. Consult the organiser's programme for session details as they are confirmed.

Who should visit DOMOTEX?

Flooring retailers and wholesalers

Compare product ranges, finishes and complementary wall or outdoor solutions. Retailers Park is positioned as a hub for trade and retail visitors.

Flooring and interior-finishing installers

Prioritise substrates, adhesives, tools, machines, screed, cleaning and maintenance systems. Ask about compatibility, preparation, application conditions and after-sales support.

Architects, interior designers and specifiers

Explore how flooring, tiles, coatings, acoustic elements, wall panels, shading and textiles can be coordinated. Record performance requirements alongside colour, texture and finish.

Manufacturers, importers and distributors

Review adjacent categories and identify potential commercial conversations. The FEP Parquet Lounge offers a focused point of reference for hardwood flooring participants.

What can you find at DOMOTEX?

• Parquet, cork, bamboo and laminate flooring
• Resilient and design flooring, textile floors, yarns, carpets and rugs
• Outdoor flooring, tiles, screed and cast floors
• Tools, machinery, adhesives, substrate preparation, cleaning and construction chemicals
• Paints, coatings, wallpapers, acoustic elements, wall panels, screens and shading systems

The organiser frames the 2028 offer around floors, walls, ceilings and interior-finishing ideas. Check the exhibitor and product search before deciding which suppliers matter most.

How to prepare before DOMOTEX

1. Define a purchasing or project question

Choose a practical outcome: shortlist a resilient-flooring range, compare adhesives for a substrate, or identify wall and acoustic products that complement your offer.

2. Build a targeted company list

Use the official exhibitor and product search when the 2028 directory is available. Sort companies into A (essential), B (useful) and C (if time allows), including core suppliers and adjacent categories.

3. Prepare technical questions

• Which substrate and preparation conditions does the product require?
• What tools, adhesives or accessories are specified?
• How should the finish be cleaned and maintained?
• Which performance data or test documents are available?
• What are the lead times, minimum order quantities and service arrangements?

4. Set up meetings where possible

Send a concise note about your business, project or target market and the decision you are evaluating. Bring drawings or specifications only when suitable to share.

How to use the exhibition efficiently

For each supplier, note company → product → application → specification to verify → contact → next action. A retailer may compare wall coverings and acoustic panels; an installer may focus on substrates and tools; a specifier may compare materials across a room. The Stage, Retailers Park and FEP Parquet Lounge can help orient a visit; confirm the final schedule before travelling.

After DOMOTEX: turn comparisons into decisions

Sort contacts into A (immediate project or purchasing decision), B (potential supplier or partner) and C (market intelligence). Follow up with specific requests: technical sheets, samples, test data, installation guidance, price and delivery terms, or compatibility details. Compare suppliers against the same requirements before changing a specification.

Who should consider exhibiting?

DOMOTEX's 2028 categories include suppliers of flooring, tiles, finishes, wall and acoustic products, shading, tools, machinery and construction chemicals. Exhibitors may define measurable goals such as demonstrations, distributor conversations or feedback on a target segment; attendance alone does not assure commercial results.

DOMOTEX 2028 at a glance

Plan a purposeful DOMOTEX visit

Decide what to compare, who to speak with and what evidence would make a product suitable. Discover. Compare. Specify. Follow up.

Flooring and interior-finishing opportunities in Germany

Market context

The US International Trade Administration's 2026 Germany Woodworking Report identifies parquet flooring as part of German woodworking. It reports that the broader woodworking industry recorded sales of EUR 37 billion in 2024, down 7.9% year on year, amid weak construction activity and reduced demand. This is wider wood-products context, not a flooring-only estimate.

Opportunities for exhibitors

• Flooring and finish suppliers may assess interest from German and international retailers, wholesalers, installers and specifiers.
• Parquet and wood-based finish companies could explore sourcing and distribution conversations in a market whose woodworking sector includes parquet products.

Opportunities for visitors

• Buyers could compare materials, installation systems and maintenance products against project requirements and market conditions.
• Architects and tradespeople may assess complementary surface and acoustic solutions.

Germany may be relevant to flooring businesses because it has an established woodworking and interiors supply chain, though reported 2024 sales were under pressure. Fit depends on your products, customers and commercial requirements.

Discover Hannover

Hannover combines a trade-fair destination with cultural landmarks and historic gardens. The venue is within Hannover.

Herrenhausen Gardens

The official Hannover tourism site describes this as a significant historic garden complex, including the Great Garden and botanical gardens.

New Town Hall

This city landmark is known for its architecture, city-history models and a distinctive arched lift to a viewing platform.

Balance a business visit with time for the gardens or city centre. Check current visitor information before planning.