By Matthew Spieler

In today’s fast-paced world it seems like spotting a trend is a difficult task. Most things we think may stick and create a certain movement or direction end up dissipating rather quickly. In other words, it was more a... more

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has set preliminary countervailing duties of up to 27.01% on engineered wood flooring from 127 Chinese companies to offset alleged government subsidies... more

As a salesperson chances are good you have heard (or asked) the question: What’s the difference between ceramic and porcelain? The question itself is confusing. It’s like asking what the difference is between apples and Granny Smiths. The textbook definition of porcelain is any ceramic tile that achieves... more

By Louis Iannaco

Because of its green story as well as its durability, few flooring choices have been more popular than bamboo. And while this alternative has been around for decades, it is only now that so many are learning of its attributes. But it is just that surge in popularity and lack of... more

The following are just some of the green points to consider when using or marketing ceramic tile... more

Ceramic tile as we know it today has been around for several millennia. As technology progressed the manufacturing process was modernized, but the basic process remains the same. Ceramic tile is simply man-made stone so it should be... more

Ceramic tile is durable and long lasting. A properly installed ceramic tile floor will outperform and outlast nearly any other floor covering product created for the same application. Unlike carpet, vinyl or laminate flooring, which have to be replaced periodically, properly installed tile will... more

Ceramics originated in Ancient Egypt around 4700 BC and have been found in the oldest pyramids, the ruins of Babylon, and the remains of ancient Greek and Roman cities... more

By Emily Hooper

Hardwood has been a flooring category generating plenty of buzz recently. The Lacey Act revisions two years ago sent ripples from Washington, and the recent anti-dumping case brought many manufacturers flocking back to government agencies in an effort to understand just what is at stake. While hardwood has long enjoyed... more

By Matthew Spieler

While every category has taken some kind of hit as a result of the prolonged recession, it has not been all doom and gloom when it comes to residential flooring products. During this down time, the resilient category has fared pretty well as the consumer of today is shopping for value as much as... more