By Sarah Zimmerman

Though leather is not a newcomer to the industry— it has been used as a flooring treatment for thousands of years, dating back to 5000 BC—its recent evolution has taken it from a high-end niche product, to a more... more

Leading laminate manufacturers may reign supreme when it comes to mimicking nature, but nearing quarter two of another tough year has them taking a realistic approach to a hopeful recession rebound. Reporting sales off by about... more

By Philippe Erramuzpe, COO, USFloors

Cork and bamboo floors are among the environmentally responsible flooring alternatives. The raw material resources for cork and bamboo are rapidly renewable and the harvesting process does not... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

As the industry nears what experts are hoping to be the perfect storm’s nadir, everyone is focused on tightening business strategies and securing new ways to increase profitability on existing sales while prepping for the turnaround boost. However, in the midst of... more

Modern Artistic Playful Interiors, Inc., or M.A.P. Interiors, has remained true to their brand name in Southern California with a little help from Hakatai glass mosaic tile. Principal Sylvia Beez keeps a sharp eye out for “unique objects for the modern home,” and has found... more

DALLAS—Laminate flooring imported from China was recently seized at the port of New Orleans by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department after the agency found they infringed on patents related to Unilin’s Uniclic glueless locking system for... more

DALTON, GA May 4, 2009 – Beaulieu announced the results of an independent laboratory test that confirmed the odor-destroying power of its Magic Fresh® carpet treatment on pet urine. Carpet samples treated with Magic Fresh and untreated carpet samples were subjected to equal amounts of pet urine to... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

There’s only one word beginning with an ‘e’ that may trump economy when it comes to flooring consumers’ top of mind these days: environment. With the eco movement enveloping all industries— including flooring—in recent years, all categories have been asked to put their... more

By Louis Iannaco

Whether it’s reducing callbacks, eliminating extra work or just general stress reduction, keeping life or work problem-free, or at least as close to it as possible, is a goal shared by many. For mechanics across the nation, a quick and easy installation job usually starts with... more

LATICRETE® Hydro Ban™ is a thin waterproofing anti-fracture membrane that combines optimum performance and unmatched productivity. Now with a new and improved formula, LATICRETE Hydro Ban allows for flood testing in just two hours* after final cure, and faster flood testing in... more