Shaw’s January 2027 EPD clock: two at risk

What exactly expires in January 2027

Two Shaw declarations are approaching their end dates in January 2027. One covers Multilayer SPC resilient flooring produced at Ringgold, GA, valid through January 5, 2027. The other is a conductive carpet tile EPD for StaticSmart and OfficeSmart on EcoWorx backing, valid through January 18, 2027. Both support common MasterFormat buckets specifiers search in resilient and carpet tile.

Are replacements already live

We did not find a one‑to‑one successor for either specific SKU and scope as of May 21, 2026. Shaw’s broader portfolio has current EPDs for carpet tile families and for resilient categories that sit near SPC, including Patcraft‑branded SPC and LVT with validity through 2028, yet these are not documented as direct replacements for the two January 2027 declarations. That means a real, if narrow, spec gap can open if renewals slip past their dates.

Likely detours in specs if a gap appears

When a project needs a product‑specific, current EPD and a declaration lapses, design teams tend to pivot to close cousins in the same category. Credible options we see in the market today include:

• Mohawk Group’s ESD carpet tile lines, which publish product‑specific EPDs and show ESD coverage on their EPD index. See Mohawk’s EPD page for “Electrostatic Discharge Tile (ESD).” (link below)
• Tarkett’s Elegance Rigid 30/55 rigid vinyl with an SPC core, covered by a product‑specific EPD in The International EPD System with version date May 24, 2023. (Environdec, 2023)
• Industry‑wide SPC Rigid Core EPD from RFCI, valid May 9, 2024 to May 8, 2029, which some owners accept while a product‑specific document is in flight. (RFCI SPC Rigid Core EPD, 2024)

For additional resilient context and playbooks, see our primer on industry‑wide EPDs for vinyl flooring.

What specifiers will lose if nothing updates

Without a current EPD, the two affected Shaw SKUs become harder to use on EPD‑required jobs. Teams must either pick another Shaw declaration that matches function and scope or shift brands. That slows quotes and invites value‑engineering swaps. Nobody wants to explain in a pre‑bid call why a favorite product is “almost compliant.”

Renewal moves that keep bids moving

Treat January 5 and January 18 as hard stops, then work backward. EPDs generally run on a five‑year validity cycle, and renewals often require reference‑year data alignment, updated background datasets, and a check against the most current flooring PCR. Starting immediatley can turn a scramble into a clean handoff to the verifier.

PCR choices that avoid rework

Flooring EPDs typically lean on the UL or EN 15804 Part B for flooring rules. A smart path is to mirror the PCRs competitors already use so buyers can compare apples to apples. Recent association‑level publications for SPC also help calibrate expectations for rigid core systems. MMFA published an SPC category EPD in 2025 that many EU teams recognize as a baseline reference point. (MMFA, 2025)

Where to track status

Shaw lists transparency collateral and EPD guidance on its site. Useful starting points:

• Shaw Contract transparency hub: https://www.shawcontract.com/en-us/sustainability/transparency
• Shaw EPD overview page: https://www.shawcontract.com/en-in/sustainability/epd

For competitor context:

• Mohawk Group EPD index, including ESD tile: https://www.mohawkgroup.com/certifications/environmental-product-declarations
• Tarkett Elegance Rigid EPD listing: https://www.environdec.com/library/epd5601 (Environdec, 2023)
• RFCI SPC Rigid Core industry‑wide EPD: https://cdn.scscertified.com/products/cert_pdfs/SCS-EPD-10149_RFCI_SPC-RigidCore_050924.pdf (RFCI, 2024)

Bottom line for manufacturers

Renewals are cheaper than lost pipeline. If a declaration touches revenue‑critical lines like SPC rigid core or specialized ESD carpet tile, lock scope, gather plant data, and move to verification with calendar time to spare. Teams that keep EPDs current stay in the short list. Teams that do not watch a competitor’s spec slip in while paperwork catches up.