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(Courtesy of the National Wood Flooring Association) Hardwood flooring offers enduring beauty and long-term value. Unlike other flooring options that need to be replaced over time, real wood floors are a flooring alternative that will last a lifetime... more
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For more than a decade, hardwood flooring has been one of the more popular decorating products for new homebuyers as well as those remodeling their existing abodes... more
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By Louis Iannaco The famous line uttered by a long-time New York City mayor, “So, how am I doing?” used to provoke many different responses during his tenure. It all seemed to depend on whom you asked and at which time you asked it... more
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By Louis Iannaco Over the last several years retailers and end users alike have marveled at the many attributes and benefits of laminate flooring. It can be used in many applications, above or below grade. It’s natural looking, mimicking hardwood and tile... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman They say, “Time is money.” But, then again, so are efficiency, functionality and precision. Luckily, technology has afforded the industry a little extra time—money—with software programs such as estimating systems... more
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By K.J. Quinn There are new types of floor coverings from more places in the world than ever before being imported to the U.S. This is causing adhesive makers such as W.F. Taylor to develop higher performing products that offer a wide range of flooring and installation capabilities... more
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By Matthew Spieler Ever since laminate flooring came on the market it has been associated with wood. What many people—dealers and consumers—still do not realize is the availability of tile looks within the category... more
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By Steven Feldman Just four months after hitting the streets in late February, Mannington’s fiberglass-backed sheet vinyl product, Sobella, is exceeding the company’s most optimistic projections... more
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By Louis Iannaco The upsurge in the popularity of porcelain tile has been one of flooring’s major developments in recent years. Until just a few years ago, many tile producers did not even include porcelain as part of their product mix but now offer it in ever-growing proportions... more
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By Matthew Spieler Americans have always been a nostalgic bunch—classic rock, classic cars, Classic Coke and, in recent years, classic home furnishings that include wood floors... more
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