Vancouver, B.C. (August 11, 2010): Bamboo is a chameleon in interior design that naturally adapts to the style of the spaces it lives in. A large part of bamboo’s appeal is its broad diversity—the grass fits in flawlessly with both modern and traditional interiors... more

DriTac Flooring Products LLC introduces DriTac 8100 Tongue & Groove Flooring Adhesive for all types of engineered, laminate and floating wood floors. DriTac 8100 Tongue & Groove Flooring Adhesive is a premium tongue and groove wood glue that provides... more

LG Hausys Surfaces showcased the versatility and far-reaching benefits of its HI-MACS® branded solid surface in Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects design program for the new 500-seat dining hall at Syracuse University. LG Hausys provided over 150 sheets of its NSF and GREENGUARD certified HI-MACS materials for... more

Taking its lead from the most popular hardwood trends, Bruce Laminate offers hand-touched Sapele Long Plank in its Reserve Premium® collection... more

Utilizing its exclusive new Dynamic HD Imaging™ technology, Mediterranea has captured the distinctive layering and texture of natural slate in the Landscapes collection of glazed porcelain tiles. Produced in the U.S. with recycled content for... more

ATLANTA—Invista announced the release of Antron Lumena, a commercial grade, solution dyed nylon with recycled and renewable content. The fiber offers up to 25% pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled content with up to 5% of the construction coming from... more

A next-generation new carpet has been launched that cleans indoor air, one of the most significant health risks of the modern world... more

Dallas, June 2, 2010 – Quick-Step, the style and technology leader in laminate flooring, is currently launching the Veresque collection with NEW GenuEdge Technology, a revolutionary innovation that delivers the most realistic hardwood edge visual ever seen in the laminate industry. This new technology... more

Eliane, a recognized global leader in the manufacturing of ceramic and porcelain tile, has introduced the Dune series of desert-inspired ceramic wall and floor tiles offering the classic look of beautiful natural stone with an elegant satin finish for... more

By Louis Iannaco

(Second of two parts)

Carpet mills are developing more textures, colors and patterns via state-of-the-art technology. Choices from the soft surface side continue to grow, especially on the high end. The following continues FCNews’ sampling of what’s available... more