It can show up from the most unlikely sources—a refrigerator ice-maker, a window left open, a leaking planter, a spilled drink. The enemy is moisture, and the casualties are hard surface flooring materials... more

Successful flooring retailers not only tend to be at the top when it comes to professionalism, they understand the advantages of differentiating themselves with products no one else in the local market carries. This creates a unique selling proposition, one that... more

DALLAS—Mohawk is taking a walk on the wild side one more time. Wild animals, that is. Partnering with the Dallas Zoo, Mohawk is putting SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona to the ultimate durability and resiliency test: six African elephants weighing a combined... more

With so much focus being put on all manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint, ceramic tile producers have taken the initiative with innovative programs and state-of-the-art techniques resulting in earth-friendly, high performance products... more

ATLANTA—The Floor Covering Business to Business Association (fcb2b) hosted its annual meeting here at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel from Sept. 8 to 9. Approximately 60 attendees from multiple companies were present, many of whom where first timers, said... more

With all the interest in environmental friendliness and reducing carbon footprints, bamboo continues to be one of the more popular niche products. And because bamboo is an alternative flooring “where the grass is greener” environmentally speaking, producers are ensuring... more

Adhesives and floor coverings go together like peanut butter and jelly, though flooring glue is considerably harder to spread. That was, until recent technological advances allowed for a viable spray application, making for a... more

Last issue, Floor Covering News examined the concept of customer relationship management (CRM) in terms of what it is and how it relates to a retailer’s business. The article also looked at why today’s innovative software programs make it easier than ever for owners to... more

DALTON—With a less than impressive economy this year, the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration embarked on a series of tours across the country, aimed at bringing government and industry together to... more

Sales of carpet, like that of just about any other product, remain sluggish during the first eight months of 2010 though in comparison to most floor coverings the sector continues to gain market share as end users search for... more