By Emily Hooper

Hardwood sales declined with the subprime crisis and lagging recovery, especially in relation to new home construction. On one hand, hardwood is a statement maker that adds value for the life of the home. On the other, it is an expensive decision complicated by... more

Due to the proliferation of exotic hardwood species on the market today, adhesive makers have had to adapt, developing glue systems that perform consistently and effectively despite higher density product and sensitivity to moisture. Using state-of-the-art technology, they are... more

The groundhog has spoken and spring will soon begin to break bringing the season of renewal and transformations. As you begin to form your renovation game plans and blue prints, Holmes: The Magazine To Make It Right knows the key to a cleaner home this spring is... more

Chicago, IL - Spotting Solutions is now offering Carpet Sharks to cleaners to either use in their own business or to make available to their customers... more

By K.J. Quinn

It is not uncommon for retail salespeople to shy away from upgrading consumers to higher quality laminate floors. Some may feel compelled to show customers natural materials, such as ceramic and hardwood, which can be had for a few dollars more per square foot and offer higher margins. Others are afraid to risk losing... more

By Ken Ryan

HICKSVILLE, N.Y.—Cheap knockoffs are a problem that affects numerous companies, from household names like Nike and Louis Vitton to flooring companies like Pregis. No matter the size, these companies spend considerable time and money to protect their intellectual property against... more

SUWANEE, GA.—In the early to mid 1990s, a European phenomenon, laminate, came across the Atlantic and revolutionized the U.S. flooring industry. Pak-Lite, Inc. (PLI), a leading private label manufacturer of foam underlayments in North America is hoping for... more

SALT LAKE CITY—When it came time for QFloors to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, the flooring software provider wanted to do something special for its users. That “special” thing was to make QFloors Mobile free... more

When it comes to built-in green qualities for a highly technical product, not many can compete on the same level as laminate flooring. Throw in the various ecofriendly characteristics added by individual manufacturers and it becomes an easy choice for anyone purchasing or... more

From vinyl to linoleum to rubber, when it comes to flooring the resilient category is probably the most diverse in terms of the kinds of products offered. While products may vary in terms of construction and usage, each offers its... more