Beverly Hills, Calif.—Does installing floors destroy your hands? To solve this problem, 21st Formulations has developed Skin MD Natural, an innovative sheilding lotion that protects skin from harsh chemicals, adhesives and solvents as well as a host of other skin irritants... more

Lancaster, Pa.—Perhaps the greatest challenge to flooring professionals is the wear and tear the constant motion has on their bodies. After a long day of nailing underlayment, preparing concrete, gluing, or installing, one thing’s for sure—knees, legs, back, and neck are stressed... more

Hicksville, N.Y.—In today’s competitive, cost-conscious environment, effecient space utilization translates directly into bottom line success. When the question is how to cut and store large rolls of carpet, the answer is cutting machines... more

Farnham, Quebec, Canada—In recent years, resilient manufacturers have used technology to branch into different areas within the category. For some companies, such as Domco, “the results have been very positive,” said Stephan Guindon, vice president of sales and marketing... more

By Louis Iannaco

Hicksville, N.Y.—With more wood species than ever before being used for both residential and commercial applications, and with wood flooring technology getting better and more sophisticated seemingly by the minute... more

By Kathlene Vercellino

Hicksville, N.Y.—Winter may be on its way out the door but there are still places across the country where the temperatures remain winter-like. Instead of daydreaming about warmer days, more and more consumers are doing something about it... more

Atlanta—Invista’s booth at Surfaces 2006 will have more than just the latest products featuring Stainmaster, it will have a whole new look as one of the industry’s most recognizable brands has been redesigned... more

Quebec, Canada—Hardwood flooring producer, Preverco, will display its new merchandising tools for retailers at Surfaces 2006 in booth 2964 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas... more

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood floors are one of the few flooring options that become more beautiful with age. Like all natural products that experience change over time, wood floors will experience subtle color changes as they age... more

• Eliane. The ceramic tile manufacturer has introduced Fuoco Della Terra, a series available in three sizes and nine colors, to its Gres Porcellanato Collection... more