Adhesives were first used as an installation method in the wood flooring industry more than a half century ago. The process was simply a matter of spreading the molten asphalt onto the prepared subfloor, then embedding the wood flooring into the asphalt before... more

Floor Covering News doles out its annual Award of Excellence to the manufacturers that retailers identify as best helping them in running a successful, profitable business based on the service, management responsiveness, product value and design, and, most importantly... more

When most people think about installing wood floors, they typically envision a hammer, nails and a lot of back-breaking work. There are, however, several options available, and choosing one will depend on the flooring used, whether it is installed above or... more

By K.J. Quinn

Decorating sometime means breaking tradition. Laminates, positioned by retailers as both revolutionary and remarkable, is a case in point. So advanced is the technology that many of the latest styles are hard to distinguish from... more

By Emily Hooper

Although it has been used extensively throughout Asia, bamboo is a relatively new flooring material in the West. Renewed focus on environmentally responsible products has brought bamboo to the forefront as one of the most... more

By Roger Farabee Senior VP of marketing, Unilin Flooring

Domestic exotics such as hickory, maple and walnut are currently strong sellers. This sales trend is partially driven by the fact that the current economic conditions have decreased new home construction and we are now seeing... more

In 2007, Boa-Franc introduced Mirage Lock, an engineered floor with a locking joint system that could be installed without nailing or gluing. A combination of the quality for which Mirage has become known along with quick and easy... more

Lasting beauty requires minimal care with today’s wood floor finishes. The most popular finishes today are surface finishes because they are durable, water-resistant and require minimal maintenance. They most often are referred to as... more

MARIETTA, GA, October 1—J. Mish, a Wools of New Zealand partner, is introducing Custom Creations, a broadloom program that offers quality, fashion, value and the opportunity for... more

By Louis Iannaco

(Second of two parts)

As more consumers educate themselves about the benefits of green products, a growing number of tile producers are answering the call of increased sustainability. The following covers several new products debuting for... more