Industry News http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Argotic Syndication Framework 2008.0.2.0, http://www.codeplex.com/Argotic http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7713&channelid=12918 LATICRETE Expands the HYDRO BAN Shower System Line Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:27:00 GMT Register now for the AIVC Airtightness Workshop/Third TightVent Workshop on Building and Ductwork Airtightness scheduled for April 18-19, 2013, in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7708&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Registration Open for the AIVC Airtightness Workshop Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:26:00 GMT LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, participated in the David Allen Company's annual golf tournament for Multiple Sclerosis as a Platinum sponsor on October 5, 2012. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7705&channelid=12918 FLoor Biz LATICRETE Sponsors David Allen Company's Annual Golf Tournament for Multiple Sclerosis Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:25:00 GMT Hardwoods4less was awarded the 2013 “Best of Houzz” Award by Houzz, the leading online space for residential remodeling and design inspiration. The hardwood flooring retail and distribution company, in service since 2003, was chosen by users of the Houzz community, which totals more than 11 million a month. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7687&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Hardwoods4less Wins Houzz’s 2013 “Best of Houzz” Award for Customer Satisfaction Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:27:00 GMT Winter Las Vegas Market 2013 enthusiastically soared through opening day during the first 'total home' market of the year, held January 28-February 1. With the energetic crowds came a home furnishings fervor, as the Winter Las Vegas Market, including Gift+Home, featured more than 1,800 exhibiting companies across 5 million square feet of space in three buildings, including more than 200 new-to-market resources and exhibiting lines. More than 70 of those exhibitors will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies throughout the week. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7684&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Strong Attendance Numbers and a Home Furnishings and Gift Fervor Kick off Winter Las Vegas Market 2013 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:26:00 GMT All Veresque SKUs are CARB compliant and NALFA Certified. These decors feature GenuEdge Technology for heightened authenticity. All Dominion SKUs are CARB compliant and NALFA Certified. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7678&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Quick-Step Showcases New Products at Surfaces 2013 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:12:00 GMT ASTM International flooring specifications did not previously cover polyester-based composition floor tile. ASTM F2982 Specification for Polyester Composition Floor Tile was developed by Subcommittee F06.80 on Specifications, part of ASTM International Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings. ASTM F2982 covers polyester composition floor tile for use in commercial, light commercial or residential flooring applications. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7677&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Only Armstrong Products Meet the New ASTM International Standard for Polyester Composition Floor Tile Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:12:00 GMT The company announced the latest addition to their continually growing line of tile products, the White Tile Collection, a range of tiles designed for contemporary white floor tile and white mosaic tile projects among others. Mineral Tiles’ White Tile Collection is ideal for a number of applications, from being used on the floor, white subway tile backsplashes for kitchens and bathrooms, to feature walls and fireplace surrounds. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7679&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Mineral Tiles Announces Latest Addition to Product Line: White Tiles Collection Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:12:00 GMT Quick-Step kicks off Surfaces 2013 with a cocktail party this evening to give distributor partners a sneak-peak at what Quick-Step is launching during this year’s show. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7672&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Quick-Step Kicks Off Surfaces with Cocktail Party Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:46:00 GMT Hanley Wood Exhibitions has announced that SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas will co-date with the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in 2015 to join Design | Construction Week in Las Vegas. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7669&channelid=12918 Floor Biz SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas to Co-Date with Intl. Builders’ Show (IBS), Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:44:00 GMT Quick-Step’s NEW “Long Live Style” 2013 design message for consumers accurately reflects how the brand’s fashion-driven product line offers the richest, most sophisticated premium looks available in tandem with extreme durability and low maintenance. Quick-Step creatively weaves the new “Long Live Style” design message throughout all aspects of the 2013 merchandising as well as the Quick-Step booth # S6549 during Surfaces 2013. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7660&channelid=12918 “LONG LIVE STYLE”, Quick-Step Launches NEW Design Message At Surfaces 2013 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:40:00 GMT EcoDomo is proud to launch the Tailored Program: the leather finish and embossing of your choice in an industry standard 4’ x 8’ leather sheet size. The Tailored Program offers maximum flexibility in design, value, and the luxury of leather. Our Tailored Program sheets can be ordered in 0.8 or 1.8 mm thickness. You can order the recycled leather already mounted on MDF, plywood or laminate. Our Tailored Program comes in pre-cut custom sizes or in full sheet size for millwork applications. EcoDomo recycled leathers are comparable to wood veneers – and can be used in all the same applications for all interior areas. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7638&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Introducing The New Tailored Program By EcoDomo Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:25:00 GMT Las Vegas Market and World Market Center Las Vegas will be buzzing with social sharing this week, as attendees take to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram to share their at-show experiences and most memorable moments with the home furnishings and gift industry. From timely new products pins to compelling Facebook giveaways and Instagrams of this season's hottest trends, Las Vegas Market is buzzing. Las Vegas Market-today's total marketplace for home furnishings industry professionals and interior designers-runs today through February 1, 2013. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7635&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Las Vegas Market is Buzzing with Social Sharing as Winter 2013 Market Week Kicks Off Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:24:00 GMT Reflecting broader signs of a housing market turnaround, market sentiment among remodelers is the highest since the first quarter of 2004, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7571&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floor Remodeling Market Sentiment Highest Since 1Q 2004 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:16:00 GMT Tarkett, the worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, announced Tandus and Centiva are joining forces, leveraging their resources to jointly market and support soft surface and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) solutions in the commercial market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7561&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Tandus and Centiva joining forces Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:12:00 GMT Unilin is part of Mohawk Industries which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is a Fortune 500 company. About Columbia Flooring Columbia Flooring is a domestic manufacturer of solid and engineered hardwood and laminate flooring. About Century Flooring Century Flooring is a domestic manufacturer of solid and engineered hardwood flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7546&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Unilin Announces Solid Hardwood Price Increase Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT Dallas, January 21, 2013 – Quick-Step, the style, design, and technology leader in laminate flooring will be a major exhibitor at the upcoming Surfaces flooring tradeshow. “Quick-Step is always an avid participant in this important tradeshow,” said Paij Thorn-Brooks, senior director of marketing for Unilin, Quick-Step’s parent company. Quick-Step is a registered trademark of Unilin Flooring, a Mohawk Industries company. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7547&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Quick-Step To Be a Major Exhibitor at Surfaces 2013 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT Dallas, January 21, 2013 – Mohawk announces it will raise prices on all Mohawk brand solid hardwood products, up to 10%, on products shipped on or after March 1, 2013. Mohawk offers a complete selection of carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, laminate, stone, vinyl, rugs and other home and business products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan, Columbia, Century, Dal-Tile, American Olean, Quick-Step, Lees, Bigelow and Durkan. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7545&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Mohawk Announces Solid Hardwood Price Increase Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:12:00 GMT Milwaukee, Wisconsin (PRWEB) January 17, 2013 - Royal Wood Floors, Inc is a leader in its class. Royal Wood Floors Inc.’s high praises are also due to their consistent reasonable pricing structure without compromising on quality. Royal Wood Floors Inc is a company that can handle all hardwood flooring needs from refinishing, sanding hardwood floors, hardwood floor buffing, to installation. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7535&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Royal Wood Floors Inc Has a New Website and Expanded Service Offerings Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:12:00 GMT South Mountain Hardwood Flooring, dedicated to offering the highest quality, elegant, durable floors at affordable prices, presents the Monterey series of hardwood floors. Both styles come in six different color options: bark, cognac, spice, saddle, hazelnut and merlot. The Monterey, as with all of South Mountain products, utilizes six coats of UV-cured Treffert aluminum oxide, ensuring a flawless and enduring appearance. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7534&channelid=12918 Floor Biz South Mountain Flooring Offers Attractive and Affordable Monterey Series Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:12:00 GMT Including Damask Modern and Baroque Motif, both patterns embrace old world design, but with a new look in large format porcelain tile. The other pattern in the Jacquard Collection, Baroque Motif, is inspired by the crisp and intricately designed paisley patterns found on Persian fabrics. Both chic and tasteful, Baroque Motif is perfect for commercial or residential floor and wall use. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7528&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Jacquard Collection from Imagine Tile Embraces Old World Design Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:12:00 GMT ORLANDO FL, January 14, 2013– Flooring America and Flooring Canada awarded its Soft Surface Supplier Partner of the Year Award to Beaulieu of America for the second year in a row. Beaulieu of America is the nation’s third largest carpet maker. We appreciate the support of the members and staff of Flooring America–Flooring Canada.” Beaulieu supplies the popular Resista Refresh odor controlling carpet to Flooring America and Flooring Canada dealers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7520&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Beaulieu Wins at Flooring America as Soft Surface Supplier of Year Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:12:00 GMT Hendrix. "For shareholders and customers who know Interface, 'TILE' is a natural fit with our company and overall strategy. We are also expanding the general definition for people who might not yet be familiar with Interface or the association between 'TILE' and carpet. Interface, Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer of modular carpet, which it markets under the Interface and FLOR brands. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7519&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Interface, Inc. To Change Its NASDAQ Ticker Symbol To Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:12:00 GMT (Kansas City, MO)- Through a partnership with SURFACES 2013, CFI Training and Certification is available on January 29-30 on the Mandalay Bay Showroom Floor. The CFI Team of Instructors presents the detailed carpet installation program step-by-step with demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations and hands-on involvement. Friendly CFI members will explain the vast array of training programs and opportunities for sponsorships for carpet, ceramic, resilient, laminate and wood flooring products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7518&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Surfaces - CFI Training Special Event Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:12:00 GMT With the addition of leading soft goods supplier CODARUS WEST to its rapidly growing roster of better home goods tenants, International Market Centers will expand its assortment of A-level home resources for the forthcoming GIFT+HOME at Las Vegas Market, January 28-February 1, at World Market Center Las Vegas. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7449&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Home : Events News : Article Detail Breadth & Depth of Better Home Products Expands for Winter 2013 Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:01:00 GMT Good deals may be reported to deals@nytimes.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7438&channelid=12918 New York Times Currents | Deals: All of ABC Carpet and Mxyplyzyk on Sale Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:12:00 GMT Presently, Coswick Heritage Collection is available in four colors: Pastel, Antique Patina, French Gobelin, and Terra. About Coswick Hardwood Inc Coswick Hardwood Inc is a manufacturer of high end solid and engineered hardwood flooring. Currently, Coswick flooring is available in over 80 colors, styles and surfaces finishes. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7414&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Coswick Hardwood Introduces New Line of Specialty Hardwood Flooring, the Heritage Collection Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:12:00 GMT Four years after the government seized control of mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prevent the home loan crisis from getting any worse, Congress is showing early signs of a compromise path to the next step: renovating the nation’s mortgage market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7368&channelid=12918 CQ Weekly Keeping Home Loans Cheap Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:43:00 GMT This is an opportunity to participate in carpet, ceramic, resilient, laminate and wood training as well as the CFI Carpet Installation Knowledge and Inspection Workshop. That’s five training events conducted by the well-known CFI installation instructors and industry technical representatives! About CFI CFI is the world’s leading installation organization with membership in numerous foreign countries and training programs available worldwide. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7356&channelid=12918 Floor Biz CFI Historic Training Event in Dalton Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:12:00 GMT All design professionals strive to make the right decisions, but for even the most experienced some choices are subject to trial and error. Wall colours can be changed, wallpapers, fabrics and some fittings too, but for something as large scale and important as flooring, it really does need to be perfect from the word go. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7349&channelid=12918 Digital Journal Wood Flooring Experts Naturally Wood Floors Launch Interactive Virtual Showroom Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:24:00 GMT “I was impressed very early with the whole vibe at Covalt,” says Keen. For Covalt Floor Leveling all signs point to another successful year out in sunny Southern California as the concrete floors category continues to grow, and since flat, level subfloors never go out of style. Covalt Floor Leveling, Inc. was founded by Martin Covalt in 1982 in Orange County. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7335&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Momentum and Timing Right for Covalt Leveling to Strengthen Marketing Team Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:12:00 GMT Grand Junction, CO (PRWEB) November 29, 2012 - Garage Flooring LLC announced today the introduction of its Quick Ship program on Better Life Technology G-Floor Garage Floor Mats. Garage Flooring LLC is a leading online distributor of the Better Life Technology garage floor mats known as G-Floor. Garage Flooring LLC offers a complete selection of garage floor mats, garage floor coatings, garage floor tiles and garage storage products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7312&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Garage Flooring LLC Launches Quick Ship Program on All Standard BLT Garage Floor Mats Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:12:00 GMT Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) November 29, 2012 - RubberFlooringInc.com now offers US Floors cork flooring products. Four series of US Floors cork floor tiles have been added to the Rubber Flooring, Inc. product line including fifty four total color options. Rubber Flooring Inc. is focused on providing the best selection of rubber gym flooring, garage flooring, carpet tiles, cork floor tiles, and foam floor tile products online to its valued customers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7313&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Rubber Flooring, Inc. Adds new Cork Flooring Line from US Floors Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:12:00 GMT “Our bedroom in our old house was probably as big as all three bedrooms in our new house, but we never used the space,” Mr. Kelly says, because they have less furniture and so much outdoor living space. The new house, the Kellys realized, was too small for a dog the size of Toby. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7301&channelid=12918 New York Times On Location: In Raleigh, N.C., Cutting Living Space to Make Room for Life Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:12:00 GMT Eutree is a Plank Flooring and Furniture company based out of Atlanta Georgia that specializes in Reclaimed Plank Flooring. Eutree saws and processes most of their own materials in the old world style. Quarter Sawn flooring is the most stable of all natural flooring products and Eutree uses this method every week. Eutree sends floors throughout North America and even into Canada. With close relationships in the shipping industry Eutree is able to craft a custom floor and have it delivered for a very reasonable cost. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7293&channelid=12918 PR Web Eutree Makes Reclaimed Wide Plank Flooring Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:05:00 GMT This new oak imprinting is available in Gunstock and Mocha colors, and since it is strand woven bamboo, it can be sanded and refinished just like other types of wood flooring products. “Strand woven bamboo floors are extremely tough and durable,” said William J. Latta, founder and CEO of Ambient Bamboo Floors. This process creates flooring material that is harder than traditional bamboo flooring, and it provides a real oak appearance in a more ecologically sustainable way. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7277&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Ambient Introduces Unique Bamboo Wood Flooring that Looks and Feels like Traditional Oak Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:12:00 GMT San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) November 21, 2012 - RugStudio.com expands the Safavieh line to be available to its customers. Safavieh’s acute knowledge in the design world has made the entire line up admired and sought after. RugStudio offers the competitive pricing as well as free shipping and 30-day return policy on the entire Safavieh line. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7279&channelid=12918 Floor Biz RugStudio.com Announces Full Safavieh Line Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:12:00 GMT Mohawk, Quick•Step, and Columbia laminate have recently earned the highly-coveted FloorScore certification by passing one of the most stringent indoor air quality certification programs in the world. FloorScore tests for 78 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), some of which are identified as known carcinogens or reproductive toxins. All Mohawk, Quick•Step, and Columbia laminate products are officially FloorScore certified. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7270&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Mohawk, Quick•Step & Columbia laminate earn FloorScore certification Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT Consolidated Carpet is pleased to announce the success of their second annual NeoCant Showcase at their Carlstadt, N.J. Facility. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7268&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Consolidated Carpet’s second annual NeoCant Showcase a success Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:59:00 GMT Mannington Mills, Inc. announced today that it will be implementing a price increase of up to 6% on all engineered wood floors effective with shipments on December 17, 2012. Increases in log pricing, veneer costs, and transportation costs have made this increase necessary. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7245&channelid=12918 Floor Bi Mannington Announces Hardwood Price Increase Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:15:00 GMT As one of the world’s trusted online venues where quality tiles and superior finishing materials can be found, Mineral Tiles has done much, effectively working on an online dynamic that affords its customers with the upper hand of customer convenience and accessibility. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7240&channelid=12918 Floor Biz The New Glass Tile Backsplash Collection by Mineral Tiles Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:12:00 GMT Protection from VOCs is further provided by Mohawk, Quick-Step, and Columbia laminate flooring through inclusion of the Uniclic glueless installation locking system in the brands’ products. Quick-Step is a registered trademark of Unilin Flooring, a Mohawk Industries company. About the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) is an industry trade association of North American manufacturers who produce resilient flooring products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7234&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Mohawk, Quick-Step, Columbia Laminate Earn FloorScore Certification Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:12:00 GMT Garage Flooring LLC introduced three new products. Garage Flooring LLC has also launched the Pour N Restore line of oil stain removers and degreasers. About Garage Flooring LLC Garage Flooring LLC is a leading online distributor of garage flooring and storage based out of Grand Junction, CO. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7228&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Garage Flooring LLC Launches New Products to Aid in Safely Cleaning The Garage Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:12:00 GMT For more than 90 years Bona has helped holiday homes shine with its suite of floor care solutions to clean, shine and protect hardwood floors. About Bona US Bona US is the North American subsidiary of BonaAB in Malmo, Sweden. Bona US manufactures and distributes floor and home care products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7229&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Clean, Shine and Protect Holiday Floors with Bona Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:12:00 GMT DEAR DESIGNER: I just read your article about cleaning flooring and notice you did not say a thing about laminates. We installed laminate throughout our house about two years ago. After talking to several different flooring professionals, we got many ideas on how to get the film off of the floor, from white vinegar, plain water, diluted Windex, Bona cleaner and Armstrong cleaner. Nothing works to get the film off of the floor. What can we do to get it clean that will not include tearing up the floor and replacing it? - Marcia http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7226&channelid=12918 Las Vegas Review Journal Laminate flooring requires special care to clean Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:34:00 GMT Something small is afoot. It's tight and weather-proofed and you don't even need to pour a full slab. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7216&channelid=12918 Associated Press Need more space? Some put up a cottage out back Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:12:00 GMT The Hardwood Federation, the wood products industry's Congressional lobbying group, is urging members to contact their legislators regarding the next Farm Bill. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7211&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Hardwood Federation Urges Members to Act on Farm Bill Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:49:00 GMT Concrete staining continues to be a popular choice among consumers for transforming concrete slabs. Visit www.ConcreteNetwork.com for more information on concrete staining and concrete stains. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7198&channelid=12918 Floor Biz New Concrete Staining E-book a Must-Read for Concrete Professionals Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:12:00 GMT Singapore (PRWEB) November 07, 2012 - Big Red Carpet Cleaners, a Singapore carpet cleaning specialist, has been recognized by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) as a Seal of Approval Service Provider. The CRI Seal of Approval program tests and certifies superior performing carpet cleaning solutions, vacuums, deep cleaning extractors and deep cleaning systems. About Big Red Big Red, established in 1986, is Singapore’s leading carpet cleaning service provider. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7197&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Big Red Carpet Cleaners Earns Distinction as a Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval Service Provider Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:12:00 GMT The unwelcome announcement that utility bills are set to rise once again sees energy prices more than doubling in the last seven years, leaving many households rationing their energy usage and facing a long, cold winter. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7186&channelid=12918 PR Web Wooden Flooring Helps to Offset Rising Energy Prices Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:36:00 GMT The next component of passive solar design is thermal mass. Tobe lent us a simple low-tech device called a Solar Pathfinder. Grid-tied photovoltaic costs $5 to $9 per watt, Mr Tobe said. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7164&channelid=12918 New York Times Green Blog: First Things First: An Efficient Abode Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:12:00 GMT Q How did you pick which bloggers to visit? PHILLIPS: Yes, especially the ones that home renovators have adopted. MILLER: Home renovators are also usually looking for a bargain. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7152&channelid=12918 New York Times Currents | Q&A: Talking With Meryl Phillips and Chris Miller Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:12:00 GMT Others had evacuated the Rockaways and had returned to vote. Regarding the storm, the cleanup and the election, Ms. Andrew M. Cuomo called on American corporations Tuesday to contribute to the storm cleanup effort. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7151&channelid=12918 New York Times Latest Updates: New Challenges to Recovery, Including a Northeaster Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:12:00 GMT In the last decade, Xiao Daqi's business in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, has expanded enormously. The company started in 2002 with four employees and now has more than 400 staff members. His factory manufactures 3 million square meters of wooden flooring annually, almost 100 times more than when it started. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7136&channelid=12918 China Daily Flooring business booms Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:34:00 GMT Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. (RH) is betting investors will be willing to pay a 60 percent premium to buy shares in its initial public offering as the home-furnishing retailer’s profits surge and the housing market recovers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7117&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Restoration Hardware Seeks Premium in IPO as Home Sales Improve Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:30:00 GMT Pergo has been a leader in laminate flooring technology, including unique patents on design and installation methods. In addition, Pergo leverages our geographic position and provides opportunities to enhance Unilin's patent portfolio. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry including Mohawk, Karastan, Lees, Bigelow, Durkan, Mohawk Home, Daltile, American Olean, Unilin and Quick-Step. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7096&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces Agreement To Purchase Pergo Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:12:00 GMT The tenth annual NeoCon® East attracted 6,808 attendees and 272 exhibitors to the Baltimore Convention Center, October 17-18, 2012, once again making it a hugely successful show in the Mid-Atlantic region. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7091&channelid=12918 Floor Biz NeoCon® East 2012 Celebrates 10 Years in Baltimore with Increased Exhibitor Participation and Attendance Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:02:00 GMT Highlights for the Third Quarter of 2012 http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7089&channelid=12918 Market Watch Armstrong World Industries Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT Grand Junction, CO (PRWEB) October 29, 2012 - Garage Flooring LLC announced today the introduction of True Lock Garage Floor Tiles to its website. While many brands of garage tiles feature 4 locks per side, True Lock garage tiles have 24 locks per tile. About Garage Flooring LLC Garage Flooring LLC is an emerging leader in the garage flooring and garage storage industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7084&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Garage Flooring LLC to Expand Garage Floor Tile Offering with True Lock Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:12:00 GMT Bona is also the perfect post-holiday solution for cleaning up messes and beautifying floors for the New Year. • Clean: Bona's cleaning solutions are non-toxic, biodegradable and GREENGUARD certified. About Bona US Bona US is the North American subsidiary of BonaAB in Malmo, Sweden. Bona US manufactures and distributes floor and home care products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7069&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Bring Bona Home for the Holidays for Beautiful, Shiny Floors Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:12:00 GMT Armstrong World Industries (Lancaster, Pa.) will initiate a 6 percent price increase in the U.S. and Canada on all of its solid hardwood flooring products. The increase will be effective with shipments on Dec. 17. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7060&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Armstrong to Increase Solid Wood Flooring Prices on Dec. 17 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:22:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators says its third-quarter net income almost doubled as the hardwood flooring retailer's sales rose and lower costs increased its margins. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7051&channelid=12918 Daily Reporter Hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators 3Q net income almost doubles on higher revenue Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:37:00 GMT Johnson Custom Floors believes that by doing so, customers will be able to enjoy beautiful wood flooring without the environmental cost of traditional hardwood. Reclaimed wood is a growing industry and Johnson Custom Floors expects to redefine the future of building. Johnson Custom Floors works with several reclaimed wood companies to bring customers a wide selection of beautiful and affordable flooring selections. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=7022&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Benefits of Reclaimed Wood Flooring Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:12:00 GMT He holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut and will begin his duties at Beaulieu later this month. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Beaulieu designs, manufactures and markets BLISS carpet for residential replacement, HOLLYTEX main street commercial carpet, BOLYU carpet for specified commercial, and AQUA carpet for the hospitality industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6996&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Gary R. Fisher Tapped for Top Marketing Post at Beaulieu Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:12:00 GMT Painesville, OH (PRWEB) October 15, 2012 - BESTLAMINATE is slashing prices on selected Quick-Step laminate flooring. Select the desired Quick-Step flooring and checkout online. About BESTLAMINATE Based in Cleveland, Ohio, BESTLAMINATE is an industry-leading laminate flooring importer and a national distributor of the highest quality laminate flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6985&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Entertain in Style Promotion on Quick-Step Laminate Flooring Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:12:00 GMT The current owner of Aacer Flooring (Peshtigo, Wis.) and Wolf River Lumber Inc. (New London, Wis.) has reached a tentative settlement in a $20 million civil lawsuit brought against Gary Ort, who was a co-owner of the two wood products companies prior to their filing for receivership in March 2010. On Oct.8, an attorney for the plaintiff, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, filed documents with the U.S. District Court in Green Bay, Wis., indicating the two parties had reached a tentative settlement, the amount for which was not specified. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6967&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors In $20M Suit, Former & Current Aacer Owners Reach Tentative Settlement Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:29:00 GMT Teragren Fine Bamboo Flooring, Panels & Worktops (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) recently announced it has earned the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label for its complete line of bamboo building products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6965&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Teragren Products Accepted Under USDA BioPreferred Program Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:28:00 GMT “In Santiago, Chile, the first session of ceramic, laminate and wood training ended with a group of very excited installers and sales associates. The amount of installation skills and knowledge that were shared will make a difference for the SODIMAC HomeCenters,” said Jim Walker. Jorge Lema of SODIMAC HomeCenters is to be commended for the many hours he worked to gather all the tools and supplies that CFI recommended. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6952&channelid=12918 Floor Biz CFI Installation Workshops Shake Up Santiago, Chile Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:12:00 GMT The jury for the 2012 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards is now in place. The National Institute of Building Science’s Sustainable Buildings Industry Council appointed: Lance Davis, AIA; Martin Fischer; Maureen Guttman, AIA; Susan Piedmont-Palladino; and Jim. Sealy, FAIA. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6941&channelid=12918 Floor Biz SBIC Appoints Jury for 2012 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building Awards Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:27:00 GMT October 15 thru November 30 will bring added incentive for consumers to choose branded Wools of New Zealand carpet and rugs thanks to Brilliant Choices Wool Carpet Sale, a four-win program designed to benefit consumers, Premier Partner retailers, wool carpet manufacturers and the Heifer Organization. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6939&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Wools of New Zealand Sponsors Brilliant Choices in Wool Carpet Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:26:00 GMT The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) policy of awarding points only for FSC-certified wood products under its LEED building program is causing specifiers to look to other countries for wood and threatening jobs in America, according to an opinion column for Arkansas' Monticello News written by local wood flooring maker Tommy Maxwell, owner of Maxwell Hardwood Flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6917&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Tommy Maxwell Speaks Out Against LEED's FSC-Only Wood Policy Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:08:00 GMT Registration—both for attendees and exhibitors—for the 2013 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo is now open at www.nwfaexpo.org. The Expo will take place April 2-5 at Dallas's Gaylord Texan resort. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6915&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Opens Registration for 2013 Wood Flooring Expo Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:08:00 GMT The WFCA also influences public policy affecting the floor covering industry and consumers. For more information about the WFCA, visit www.wfca-pro.org. About World Market Center Las Vegas World Market Center Las Vegas is an integrated home and hospitality contract furnishings showroom and trade complex. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6904&channelid=12918 Floor Biz SURFACES and Las Vegas Market Dates to Coincide in 2013 and 2014 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:12:00 GMT In an area of Japan still rebuilding after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the island nation, Kährs International Inc. (Altamonte Springs, Fla.) recently dedicated the world's first FSC/Fairtrade-certified flooring installation. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6896&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors World's First FSC- & Fairtrade-Certified Floor Installed in Japan Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:31:00 GMT People are pouring on the creativity and using poured concrete designs inside their homes like never before. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6894&channelid=12918 Charlotte Observer Concrete floors become a solid trend Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:30:00 GMT The partnership includes supplying all rubber gym flooring and gym matting to the event. Olympia.” About Inc Stores, Owner of Rubber Flooring Inc. Rubber Flooring Inc. is focused on providing the best selection of recycled rubber flooring, garage flooring, and foam mat products online to its valued customers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6885&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Rubber Flooring, Inc. Announces a New Gym Flooring Partnership with Mr. Olympia Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:12:00 GMT HomeThangs.com the Home Improvement Super Store has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6883&channelid=12918 Broadcast Newsroom Wood Look Porcelain Tile Flooring A New Alternative to Hardwood and Laminate - is introduced by HomeThangs.com Home Improvement Super Store Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:38:00 GMT HomeThangs.com – the Home Improvement Super Store has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6876&channelid=12918 PR Web Wood Look Porcelain Tile Flooring – A New Alternative to Hardwood and Laminate - is introduced by HomeThangs.com – Home Improvement Super Store Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:02:00 GMT NEW YORK _ Scott Elyanow had clung to the red, long-sleeved sweatshirt with the words "Marblehead High School" for 20 years. The winning design must include apartments no larger than 300 square feet, including a kitchen, a bathroom with a tub, and windows that look out on air, not air shafts. Like many small-living fans, Mitchell also wanted to reduce his carbon footprint. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6833&channelid=12918 Los Angeles Times Small-space dwellers extol virtues of living well in tiny homes Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:12:00 GMT LOS ANGELES _ Craig Ehrlich didn't particularly want a modern house. An adjoining Zen garden just outside glass doors is full of peace and privacy, extending the footprint of the modest floor plan. Ehrlich already owned a house on the street. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6816&channelid=12918 Los Angeles Times A family compound designed with light in mind Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:12:00 GMT Floors and Walls Unlimited of Franklin Park celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6813&channelid=12918 Franklin Park Herald Journal Service key to Floors and Walls Unlimited longevity Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:08:00 GMT “Now You Can Have Your Cake and Drop It, Too…” That’s how Mohawk is positioning its newest innovation, SmartStrand Silk with DuPont Sorona, in a high-profile national advertising campaign hitting newsstands this month. SmartStrand Silk revolutionized the market when it was introduced less than a year ago, making its mark as the industry’s only luxuriously soft carpet with built-in stain and soil resistance that never washes or wears off. Mohawk’s retail partners have quickly discovered that one swipe of the consumer’s hand is equal to one SmartStrand Silk sale. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6793&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Mohawk ad campaign touts SmartStrand Silk with DuPont Sorona Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:55:00 GMT “It is our goal to always see happy and satisfied faces among our customers, especially after we have completed our jobs for them and I know we can do this by giving them only the best in everything. Excellent service coupled with the use of the finest products will always result in happy customers,” Murphy says. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6770&channelid=12918 PR Web San Diego Flooring Company Brings All High-Quality Product Lines Into Your Homes Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:32:00 GMT Dallas Flooring Warehouse announces massive flooring blowout sale on handscraped laminate flooring, frieze carpet, finish in place solid hardwood nail down flooring and ceramic tile for Dallas Fort Worth residents and businesses. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6767&channelid=12918 San Antonio Express Dallas Flooring Warehouse Announces Massive Laminate Flooring And Discount Carpet Sale During Website Development Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:30:00 GMT September 20, LAVAL, QC - Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring proudly introduces an exciting new flooring series, Urban Loft. About Lauzon Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring is Canada’s flooring industry leader and a major hardwood flooring manufacturer in North America. For more information The Urban Loft Series is available exclusively to Lauzon dealers across Canada. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6761&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Lauzon launches Urban Loft Series Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:12:00 GMT For his latest project, he enclosed Gaetano Russo’s 1892 statue of Christopher Columbus at Columbus Circle within a living room on a scaffold more than 70 feet up. The Japanese character name is my real name. “Tatzu Nishi: Discovering Columbus” will be on view at Columbus Circle through Nov. 18. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6754&channelid=12918 New York Times Currents | Q&A: A Living Room Suspended Over Columbus Circle Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:12:00 GMT The entire Ascend Rugs collection can now be carried easily in a briefcase, ready to be positioned, resized and photographed to find the perfect match for any room. The New Zealand-based company has launched an augmented reality (AR) application for the iPad, making it easier than ever to trial and select from their stunning range of handmade wool rugs. The Ascend Rugs app is available free at the Apple App Store for the iPad 2 and above. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6744&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Wools of New Zealand Partner Ascend Rugs Brings New Dimension to Interior Design Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:12:00 GMT Mississauga, ON (PRWEB) September 19, 2012 - Coswick Hardwood, manufacturer of high end hardwood flooring, has launched a new product review feature on the company website. Coswick flooring is available as solid, 2-layer tongue-and-groove, and 3-layer locking engineered flooring. Coswick newest flooring collection, Signature Oak, features 7 designer engineered wood floors stained in light, subtle and earthly grey colors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6742&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Coswick Hardwood Launches Product Review Feature on Coswick.com Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:12:00 GMT Hardwoods4less announces wide plank Hickory hardwood flooring as the latest offering in its lineup of high-quality hardwoods. At 6” X 3/4”, the addition of wide plank flooring provides consumers access to a measurement that’s difficult to obtain. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6735&channelid=12918 PR Web Hardwoods4less Announces Latest Offering of Wide Plank Hickory Hardwood Flooring Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:06:00 GMT China filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization on Monday to challenge a new U.S. law on "countervailing duties", or tariffs intended to combat export-promoting subsidies. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6727&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune China launches WTO challenge over U.S. anti-subsidy tariffs Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:21:00 GMT Discount Flooring Depot provides the best value laminate flooring, engineered flooring and wood flooring of the highest quality to online retail customers in England and Wales. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6725&channelid=12918 PR Web Launch of New Online Flooring Retail Website: discountflooringdepot.co.uk Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:19:00 GMT A detached guesthouse contains a bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchen. Mature trees and landscaping, a swimming pool, spa, north/south tennis court and a pavilion complete the grounds. Architectural details include beamed ceilings, wood floors and original fixtures, ironwork and tile. A pool with spa, lawn, an outdoor fireplace and patio space complete the third of an acre of grounds. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6706&channelid=12918 Los Angeles Times David Schwimmer, 'Friends' costars keep real estate agents busy Sun, 16 Sep 2012 06:12:00 GMT Multimedia Slide Show Homes for $1.2 Million Real Estate Twitter Logo. TAXES: $9,090 CONTACT: Pall Spera and Lisa Grady, Pall Spera Company Realtors, (561) 762-8188/(802) 760-7719; pallspera.com HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. One of the bathrooms, upstairs, has a tub overlooking the property’s gardens. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6693&channelid=12918 New York Times Property Values: Real Estate for $1.2 Million Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:11:00 GMT Duffy said, and real estate agents are reporting an increase in bids on desirable properties. WHO BUYS IN IRELAND Foreign buyers in Ireland generally come from Britain and other Western European countries, said Kerstin Fenelon, a real estate agent for Savills Ireland in Dublin. BUYING BASICS Foreign buyers face no restrictions in Ireland, according to Pat O’Hagan, a real estate agent with Savills Ireland and the listing agent for this property. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6694&channelid=12918 New York Times International Real Estate: Real Estate in Ireland Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:11:00 GMT Unfinished domestic red oak and white oak strip flooring makers are seeing some of their best sales in five years, with companies experiencing higher sales volumes, scheduling regular overtime shifts and feeling more optimistic for fall sales, according to the Aug. 31 issue of Hardwood Review Express. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6691&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Strip Flooring Sales See Double-Digit Increases Since March Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:26:00 GMT North American lumber prices are set to surge in the next couple of years amid a tightened supply from Canada as the U.S. housing market continues to strengthen after years of weakness, a new CIBC report predicts. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6683&channelid=12918 Edmonton Journal Lumber rising amid a strengthening U.S. housing market and tight supply: report Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:21:00 GMT In 2011, consumer advertising by flooring manufacturers was 22% of the level achieved in 2007, just a few years ago. Manufacturers spent only $23 million on ads to consumers last year, compared to $104 million in 2007, according to Kantar Media, a company that tracks media spending by all types of businesses in the U.S. Kantar data indicates that retailers seem to have held up their consumer flooring advertising expenditures better than the mills, especially the big-box retailers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6676&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Advertising/Flooring-Fair Weather Friends-May 2012 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:43:00 GMT The mother of this invention was dust. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6657&channelid=12918 Temecula TEMECULA: Flooring contractor invents new type of vacuum Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:43:00 GMT According to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), the number of improving housing markets across the country rose to 99 in September. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6651&channelid=12918 World Property Channel Number of Improving U.S. Housing Markets Grows in September to 99 Metros in 33 States Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:19:00 GMT Armstrong World Industries, Inc. announces the sale of Patriot Flooring Supply, Inc. to The Belknap White Group, a 35-year-old flooring distributor operating in New England and upstate New York. The transaction closed on September 1, 2012. Patriot, a flooring sales and distribution business that employs 65 people in Wilmington, MA and Pompton Plains, NJ, serves the New England, metropolitan New York and Northern New Jersey markets. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6636&channelid=12918 Building Online Armstrong World Industries Sells Patriot Flooring Supply, Inc. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:10:00 GMT Six years after the U.S. housing market tumbled into the abyss, demand for brand-new homes is picking up. Sales are on the rise, and prices in many areas are inching higher. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6628&channelid=12918 The New New-Home Market Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:33:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (LL) is a leading retailer of hardwood flooring with an excellent operating history. The company has no debt and a historical growth rate of 20% per annum. Moreover, it is expected to have an exceptional year in fiscal 2012 as earnings accelerate off of a flat base in 2011. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6622&channelid=12918 Seeking Alpha Should You Liquidate Lumber Liquidators? Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:22:00 GMT UFloor Systems Inc. (Aurora, Colo.) announced Tuesday it will take on the direct responsibility of selling and marketing its Wolff brand of stripping machines and floor preparation tools through a national network of established flooring distributors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6620&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors UFloor Systems to Market & Sell Wolff Brand Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:20:00 GMT All of Columbia hardwood is Lacey Act compliant. All Columbia hardwood floors are Lacey Act compliant. All Columbia hardwood products are Lacey Act compliant. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6587&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Columbia Hardwood launches new products during 2012 - New collections offer consumers attractive, quality products Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:12:00 GMT Coswick CosNanoTech+ matte floors come with 25-year finish warranty. Those interested in obtaining samples of Ash Pearl Grey uniblocks can pre-order them on Coswick website. About Coswick Hardwood Coswick Hardwood is a Canadian manufacturer of high end solid and engineered wood flooring from oak, ash, and American walnut. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6579&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Coswick Hardwood to Expand Collection of Solid Uniblock Flooring with New Designer Color Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:11:00 GMT From the name to the look, the latest HDP High Definition Porcelain floor and wall tile line from Florida Tile, Cinema HDP, evokes the All-American golden age of “Old Hollywood.” http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6574&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Florida Tile debuts new line Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:58:00 GMT Stuart Dean, an international provider of renowned architectural restoration services, will highlight its Marcoat® GS Advanced Epoxy Tile Grout as an advanced solution for grout degradation at CONSTRUCT (September 12-14, 2012 at the Phoenix Convention Center/South Building in Phoenix, Ariz). Sponsored by Hanley Wood, CONSTRUCT is the only national trade show and educational conference for commercial building teams that spec and source building products. Stuart Dean will be located at Booth #510 at the show. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6571&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Home : Product Intros : Article Detail Stuart Dean to Showcase Marcoat® GS Advanced Epoxy Tile Grout to Commercial Building Professionals at CONSTRUCT Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:56:00 GMT The appeal of glossy hardwood floors goes back centuries. The warmth of wood floors makes them a coveted design feature, and people who have wood floors work hard at keeping them looking good. Often when people move or make decorating changes in their interiors, or when floors get really dull and worn, they arrange for professionals to sand them to remove old finishes and then apply new ones. Installing wood floors, whether of new wood or reclaimed planks or antique wood, is a popular upgrade to houses, especially in living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens, as it’s known to increase the resale value. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6561&channelid=12918 Washington Post Handy Guide: Wood floors Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:58:00 GMT Shaw Living will introduce nine woven area rug styles and seven tufted styles designed to coordinate with the new HGTV Home Furniture Collection by Bassett at the fall High Point Market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6516&channelid=12918 Furniture Today Shaw to introduce HGTV Home rugs at High Point Market Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:33:00 GMT “It was awesome to see the transformation of the restaurant when we installed the reclaimed herringbone floor over the existing 70s-style tile, said Austin Schmidt. Since 1968, Schmidt Custom Floors, Inc. has provided top customer service and quality work. The craftsmen at Schmidt Custom Floors are certified the National Wood Flooring Association. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6499&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Schmidt Custom Floors, Inc. Wins 2012 National Award for Restoring Hardwood Floors in Milwaukee Restaurant Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:11:00 GMT Armstrong World Industries' (Lancaster, Pa.) second annual i2r (ideas 2 reality) Design Competition will begin Sept. 10. The contest is broken into two categories: Architects, designers and specifiers will have the opportunity to showcase Armstrong Commercial Floors products in the "idea" stage or "reality" stage. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6495&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Armstrong Launches Second Annual 'ideas 2 reality' Design Competition Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:08:00 GMT In the backyard, Borst said, marijuana plants were growing amid the rebar remnants of a partially completed garage. Sweet took the house down to the studs. The desk acts as a screen, further separating the master bedroom and living area. Three outdoor rooms extend the indoor floor plan. The garage was pushed toward the alley behind the house, creating an L-shaped courtyard in back. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6490&channelid=12918 Los Angeles Times Cookie cutter no more: House remade for $150 a square foot Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:11:00 GMT Toano, Va-based Lumber Liquidators has unveiled its new Floor Finder app, available to iPhone and iPad users. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6461&channelid=12918 Home Channel News Lumber Liquidators introduces Floor Finder app Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:04:00 GMT A. Unless you’re targeting professional chefs, adding an outdoor kitchen might not pay off when you sell your home. Slater notes that if you plan to build an outdoor kitchen anyway, it might help your property move quickly when it comes time to sell. Koepke designed her own outdoor kitchen, she recalled, she tried to forgo a refrigerator. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6451&channelid=12918 New York Times Do Outdoor Kitchens Increase Home Values? -- Market Ready Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:11:00 GMT The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6433&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame applications sought Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:02:00 GMT Free Delivery is now available at leading flooring retailer UK Flooring Direct on all floors and accessories! http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6420&channelid=12918 SB Wire Free Delivery Is Now Available at Leading Flooring Retailer UK Flooring Direct Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:29:00 GMT When it comes to allurable and glamorous epoxy flooring services HPS is the only name that comes into the mind. This High Performance Systems Corporation (HPS) has a name in the industry for brilliant designing and installing of epoxy floors from coast to coast, and ready to give an edge to its competitors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6418&channelid=12918 Digital Journal Epoxy Announced New Offer to Get Designing and Installing Floors From Coast to Coast Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:27:00 GMT Hardwoods4less announces the latest expansion of stain color options for Red Oak hardwood flooring. Stain colors now include Butterscotch, Honey Rose, Gunstock, Warm Walnut and Cherry Oak. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6404&channelid=12918 Virtual-Strategy Magazine Hardwoods4less Launches New Stain Color Options For Red Oak Hardwood Flooring Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:36:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6379&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Mullican returns to HGTV Urban Oasis Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:36:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6377&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Betsi Baker Joins LATICRETE as Distributor Sales Representative Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:33:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6375&channelid=12918 Floor Biz UL ECO-INSTITUT Approved as Testing Lab for Carpet Label GUT Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:32:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6373&channelid=12918 Floor Biz DriTac Introduces: DriTac 5000 LVT/Plank Adhesive Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:30:00 GMT Robert Peoples as the new executive director of the industry-led coalition dedicated to the landfill diversion of carpet. "Dr. Peoples' experience in sustainability, the carpet industry, and the CARE organization itself make him the ideal choice," said CARE Board Chairman and Carpet and Rug Institute President Werner Braun. CARE members include independent carpet recyclers, carpet manufacturers, dealers, retailers and suppliers and non-governmental organizations. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6362&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Peoples Named CARE Executive Director Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:12:00 GMT PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) will introduce SUNGATE(R) 600 glass and SUNCLEAN(R) self-cleaning glass, two new products for the commercial building market, at GlassBuild America 2012: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, at booth 419 in the Las Vegas Hotel, Sept. 12-14. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6335&channelid=12918 GlassOnWeb.com PPG to display two new products at GlassBuild America 2012 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:15:00 GMT Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/06/2012 -- YD Hardware is the leading hardwood company for flooring Installation in PA, including Philadelphia, Springfield, and Delaware County. YD has offered a warranty on ¾" pre-finished solid wood flooring to be free from defects in the structure, machining, and final dimension. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6332&channelid=12918 SB Wire YD Hardwood Offers a Full Time Limited Structural Warranty on ¾" Pre-finished Hardwood Flooring Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:08:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6315&channelid=12918 Chattanooga Times Free Press Carpet sales stagnate for The Dixie Group, Mohawk Industries Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:16:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6307&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Magazine Anderson Launches 'Fall for America' Sale Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:08:00 GMT Oakcrest Lumber, located in Buena Vista, GA, has given the mandate to OSI Machinerie to design and fabricate its next wood floor production line according to the SmartSwitch process. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6301&channelid=12918 Market Watch OSI Machinerie - Oakcrest Lumber Puts Their Trust in OSI and its SmartSwitch Process Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:01:00 GMT The $1.6 million collapse of a timber flooring business has left dozens of angry customers thousands of dollars out of pocket with no chance of getting their money back. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6299&channelid=12918 The West Australian Customers out of pocket as flooring firm collapses Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:57:00 GMT Imperial Industries, Inc. IPII -9.09% (the "Company") announced today that the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Q.E.P. Co., Inc. ("QEPC.PK"), a worldwide manufacturer, marketer and distributor of hardwood flooring, flooring installation tools, adhesives and flooring related products, providing for the merger of a subsidiary of QEP with and into the Company (the "Merger"), with the Company surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of QEP. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6273&channelid=12918 Market Watch Imperial Industries, Inc. Announces It Has Entered Into a Merger Agreement With Q.E.P. Co., Inc. to Purchase 100% of Its Common Stock Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:54:00 GMT King of Prussia flooring superstore Floors USA entered the eCommerce space last month by launching a new website offering over 75,000 area rugs shipped free to homes across the United States. Floors USA CEO Scott Erlbaum believes that Floors USA's 36 years of brick and mortar experience will be central to achieving online success. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6271&channelid=12918 PR Newswire Floors USA Takes its Showroom Online with 75K Area Rugs Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:53:00 GMT According to one installing hardwood flooring specialist, there’s only surefire way to add richness and appeal to any home. “Hardwood flooring wins hands down every time, as it offers an excellent aesthetic appeal that many people enjoy,” the source said. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6246&channelid=12918 International Business Times How much does it cost to install hardwood floors Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:03:00 GMT The country oak hardwood flooring collection available at Coswick Hardwood will now attract the eyes of Interior designers, architects and new homeowners. This popular collection has now been expanded with new Muscat Oak flooring, which will be available in natural color tones. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6236&channelid=12918 Azo Building Coswick Hardwood Expands Country Oak Hardwood Flooring Collection with New Designer Color Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:07:00 GMT It's time to start thinking about home improvement again -- both as a homeowner and an investor. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6234&channelid=12918 NBC News 2 Home-Improvement Stocks to Rebuild Your Portfolio Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:05:00 GMT Unlike typical sealers that last approximately one year before requiring a re-application, the Eco-CorFlex Clear Hydro-Poly is a permanent solution and proprietary to Garage Floor Coating dealers throughout the United States and in Canada. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6232&channelid=12918 Digital Journal Exclusive Flooring Sealer for Garage Floor Coatings of Houston Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:58:00 GMT “Muscat Oak is the latest of 10 designer floors in our Country Oak flooring collection,” stated Vladimir Ianovski, founder and CEO of Coswick Hardwood Inc. About Coswick Hardwood Coswick Hardwood is a Canadian hardwood flooring manufacturer that specializes in designer solid and engineered wood floors from oak, ash, and American walnut. Coswick flooring is available in over 70 distinct designer styles, colors and surface finishes. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6222&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Coswick Hardwood Adds New Designer Color To Collection of Country Oak Flooring Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:12:00 GMT Rubber Flooring Inc. now offers a complete line of commercial and residential grade carpet tiles at factory direct wholesale prices. Carpet tile flooring is available in numerous major brands as well as a vast number of proprietary branded floor tiles. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6209&channelid=12918 Digital Journal Rubber Flooring, Inc. Begins Offering Commercial and Residential Grade Carpet Tiles Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:36:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc.'s (LL) fiscal second-quarter earnings soared as the hardwood flooring specialty retailer saw same-store sales surge, along with increased average sale prices and customer invoices. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6207&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Lumber Liquidators 2nd Quarter Net Soars, Raises Guidance; Shares Surge Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:35:00 GMT Laminate planks are available in longer lengths and wider widths that more closely replicate wood floors. 4. Shining Bright – There's greater interest in high-gloss flooring. Consumers are choosing products that have recycled content, and NALFA-certified laminate is inherently green. Since its inception, NALFA has been dedicated to creating voluntary product performance standards for laminate flooring in North America. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6194&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Laminate Flooring Industry's 9 Most Popular Trends for the Home Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:12:00 GMT Long lasting flooring is a bonus these days. Ceramic tile flooring is a good choice for many years enjoyment. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6160&channelid=12918 SB Wire Champion Tile Explains How Ceramic Tile Is Often the Best Choice Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:40:00 GMT Is there a way to perhaps install new flooring here and there as opposed to tearing up everything? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6158&channelid=12918 The New Republic Homefix: Repairing a hardwood floor by adding support underneath Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:38:00 GMT In response to increased demand from the retail and leisure building industry for highly specialist, decorative timber floor finishes, Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS), one of the UK's leading processors of coated and laminated wood based products, is launching a new range of floor and wall finishes to OSB, Particleboard and MDF substrates that are accompanied by a specification service. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6147&channelid=12918 Industry Today Flooring The Competition: TFS Launches Bespoke Specification Service Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:43:00 GMT The Town of Telluride is ready to move ahead with the first step in Hanley Pavilion improvements after San Miguel County Commissioners agreed to fund a flooring project. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6137&channelid=12918 The Daily Planet Hanley Pavilion to get new flooring system Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:31:00 GMT One of the most important aspects of improving home is the type of flooring that one chooses to use. There are numerous designs and materials available in the market that can be used for flooring. Many people cannot differentiate between ceramic and porcelain tiles. If someone is very serious in choosing the best flooring for their home then it’s important to understand adequately the types of tiles and other things for getting beautiful floors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6080&channelid=12918 SB Wire Flooring Tiles - the Finishing Touch to a House's Beauty Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:44:00 GMT GLASS RECYCLED continues to expand its promotion of their upcycled products such as recycled glass countertops, recycled glass flooring and recycled glass tabletops by partnering with top flight designers regionally throughout the United States. Teri Koss is an Allied member of ASID and has been in the design business for over twenty five years. GLASS RECYCLED offers stunning, sophisticated, and completely custom options for kitchen countertops, backsplashes, floors, and walls. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6075&channelid=12918 Floor Biz GLASS RECYCLED Hires a Design Consultant for Northern California Region Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:12:00 GMT As homeowners continue to feel the squeeze, homeowners step up their commitment to competitive prices with the fantastic money saving opportunities on offer. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6054&channelid=12918 DW Pub UK Flooring Direct Steps Up Commitment to Low Prices on Premium Flooring Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:36:00 GMT Building such a micro-pad is only half the battle, of course. Herzog, whose pad had no kitchen or bathroom but a sink, also recognized the challenges of such surroundings, and admitted to sometimes using his sink as a urinal. Laban, of Apartment Therapy, also recommends using the height of a small room to your advantage. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6037&channelid=12918 New York Times Furnishing a Tiny Apartment Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:11:00 GMT Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, a 47-year old luxury brand that manufactures wood flooring with luxurious finishes, hand sculpted designs and thoughtful personal touches, today announced its strategic distribution strategy to expand into the fast-growing China market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6035&channelid=12918 Market Watch Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Executes Global Strategy with Expansion into Fast-Growing China Market Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMT LATICRETE, a global manufacturer and leader of premium installation and finishing systems for the building industry, hosted a major grand opening event at its new retail outlet in the Jiuxing Building Materials Marketplace on June 20th, 2012. The largest marketplace of its kind in Shanghai, the Jiuxing Market is one of the biggest building materials wholesale centers in all of China, with annual sales totaling more than $10 billion Yuan. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6023&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Grand Opening of LATICRETE Shanghai Retail Outlet a Major Success Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:42:00 GMT Multimedia Slide Show Real Estate for $760,000 Real Estate Twitter Logo. Off the foyer is a living room, which has a double-height ceiling, and a wood-burning fireplace. Off the kitchen’s breakfast area is a bedroom with a travertine-tiled bathroom and a private terrace. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6021&channelid=12918 New York Times Property Values: Real Estate for $760,000 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:11:00 GMT WHO BUYS IN UKRAINE Kiev’s prestigious Shevchenkivsky district attracts foreign companies and embassies. Darmogray, the number of foreign buyers fell by 10 percent from 2010 to 2011. Chapko says it is possible for foreigners to get financing from Ukrainian and foreign banks, though she doubts it is practical. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6022&channelid=12918 New York Times International Real Estate: Real Estate in Ukraine Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:11:00 GMT Would you like to cut the cost of installing hardwood flooring in your home? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6018&channelid=12918 Virtual Strategy Magazine Top Four Ways to Cut Costs on Your Hardwood Flooring Project Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:37:00 GMT Swisstrax Corporation continues to expand its operations with the launch of an e-commerce site showcasing the Ford Flooring Collection. In a natural extension of the licensed products agreement Ford Motor Company holds with Swisstrax, the garage floor tile company has announced the launch of its e-commerce web site featuring Ford brand flooring products that bear the logos and trademark colors of the venerable automaker. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=6002&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle Swisstrax Launches Ford Floor Tile Collection E-commerce Site Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:49:00 GMT Garage Floor Coating began 16 years ago, providing the highest quality industrial grade concrete coatings available. About Garage Floor Coating Garage Floor Coating was founded in 1996 and now with over 30 Dealers throughout the United States and in Canada, GFC is the leading innovator in garage floor coating techniques. They also specialize in concrete repair, concrete sealing and staining and sealing brick pavers and flagstone, and wood decks. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5977&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Garage Floor Coating Announces a Revolutionary One-Of-A-Kind Permanent Sealer Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:12:00 GMT Mississauga, ON (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 - Coswick line of hardwood floors coated with eco-friendly oil and wax has been expanded with three new designer colors. Coswick eco oil and wax are featured in Arts & Crafts collection of long-length, wide-plank engineered oak floors. Free samples of eco oil and wax floors from Arts & Crafts collection can now be requested online at www.coswick.com Coswick Hardwood is a manufacturer of high end solid and engineered wood floors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5978&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Coswick Collection of Eco Oil and Wax Hardwood Flooring Expanded With Three New Colors Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:12:00 GMT The carpet will be delivered and installed by Foulk’s Flooring America, Meadville’s local Flooring America store, who partnered and campaigned with Hospice of Crawford County Inc. for the duration of the contest. About Flooring America and Flooring Canada With over 600 locally owned and operated stores, Flooring America and Flooring Canada serve as your friendly, neighborhood source for exclusive floor-covering brands and expert advice. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5969&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Flooring America and Flooring Canada Donate $10,000 in Stainmaster Carpet to Pennsylvania Hospice Organization Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:11:00 GMT Other surfaces, including laminate and vinyl, are touting easy-to-maintain wear-surface durability. Weathered and Reclaimed Weathered and distressed floors are taking hold across multiple categories. The Association’s website offers detailed information and practical tips on every flooring category available, including carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic, porcelain, resilient, vinyl, cork, stone, and area rugs. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5965&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Consumers Have Affordable Options When It Comes To Floor Covering Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:11:00 GMT A federal court of appeals has upheld the EPA's authority to remove the "opt-out" provision from the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, according to Bloomberg BNA. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5953&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Court Upholds EPA's Decision On Opt-Out Provision in Lead Law Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:21:00 GMT To balance function with aesthetics, Johnsonite®, the commercial arm of Tarkett and provider of the world's most integrated high-performance flooring systems, introduces ten new colors to the Space™ Modular Resilient Tile collection. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5934&channelid=12918 MMD Newswire Johnsonite® Updates Space™ Vinyl Flooring Palette Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Incredible Floor, a local flooring provider and installer serving the Medway area, is poised to offer homeowners a brand new development in flooring technology. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5922&channelid=12918 Digital Journal Medway Business Hopes To Permanently Banish Chilly Floors, Cold Toes Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:12:00 GMT With years of experience in the industry, UK Flooring Direct has prospered as a reputable flooring company, offering an eclectic range of products at competitive prices. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5920&channelid=12918 SB Wire UK Flooring Direct Features Diverse Range of Flooring Products Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:11:00 GMT There are fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom for a total of five bedrooms, 51/2 bathrooms and 2,866 square feet of living space. A copper-roofed screening pavilion doubles as the family den. The 2,491-square-foot house contains a living room, family room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5908&channelid=12918 Los Angeles Times Jim Carrey lists Malibu Colony beach house at $13.95 million Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:12:00 GMT Stepping up their commitment to unrivalled customer service and premium flooring products for competitive prices, the team at UK Flooring Direct are offering free and friendly advice on everything from choosing the right floor to installation and maintenance. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5900&channelid=12918 Times Union UK Flooring Direct Offers Free and Friendly Advice on Installation and Maintenance Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:15:00 GMT Both have marble fireplaces and wooden beam ceilings. One has marquetry flooring ? inlaid multicolored wood that forms a pattern ? and walls of wooden panels and antique fabrics. The cottage has been renovated; it has one bedroom, a bathroom with an antique tub, a large kitchen and living room with a fireplace. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5890&channelid=12918 New York Times International Real Estate: Real Estate in France Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:11:00 GMT The hallway on this floor is lined with built-in bookshelves. The main level has a living room with a gas fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen and a family room. Off the master bedroom is an enclosed sleeping porch. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5889&channelid=12918 New York Times Property Values: Real Estate for $750,000 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:11:00 GMT Imperial Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:IPII) (the "Company") announced today that it had entered into a loan agreement with QEP Co., Inc. ("QEPC.PK"), a worldwide manufacturer, marketer and distributor of hardwood flooring, flooring installation tools, adhesives and flooring related products, to provide the Company with a line of credit up to $500,000. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5880&channelid=12918 Virtual-Strategy Magazine Imperial Industries, Inc. Announces it Has Entered Into a Loan Agreement and Commenced Acquisition Discussions With Q.E.P. Co., Inc. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:58:00 GMT Joinery Store, UK's largest supplier of joinery products offers high quality joinery products at low prices. They offer a wide range of products including staircases, oak stair conversion system, fusion stairparts, oak ledged doors, door hardware, solid skirting & architrave, solid oak flooring, engineered flooring and more. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5878&channelid=12918 PR.com Joinery Store Offers Quality Joinery Products at Low Prices Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:56:00 GMT WarmlyYours Radiant Heating, makers of energy-efficient radiant electric heating solutions for any flooring surface and bathroom spas, announced the addition of another service to their Smart Advantage suite - the SmartSet service. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5867&channelid=12918 Seattle Post Intelligencer WarmlyYours Introduces SmartSet Free In-Home Thermostat Programming Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:29:00 GMT In the current economic climate, many homeowners are looking for new ways to save money. For many turning to home improvements and eco friendly alternatives as a way to save money and invest in the home is the perfect way of economising. UKFlooringDirect.co.uk features an eclectic range of eco friendly flooring choices which will not only look good but reduce carbon footprint too. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5865&channelid=12918 Market Watch UK Flooring Direct Features Alternative Flooring Options for Eco Friendly Customers Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:27:00 GMT The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) hopes to better support and further expand their member base with a new program created in conjunction with the web marketing team at The Net Impact, a web strategy company that focuses on SEO, PPC, social media, email marketing and more. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5834&channelid=12918 Virtual-Strategy Magazine The Net Impact, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Now Offer SEO Packages for Members Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:02:00 GMT Whether they are meant to be installed by the fireplace or at a workspace, several Armstrong flooring products recently demonstrated their style and substance with recognition from Design Journal magazine. Doling out eight Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) to the flooring manufacturer, the interior-design publication evenly recognized Armstrong’s residential and commercial brands with four accolades apiece. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5827&channelid=12918 Wired PR News From Home to Office, Armstrong Flooring Shines in ADEX Awards Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:17:00 GMT Floor My Place, a North Carolina based flooring material manufacturer and supplier, has introduced a wide range of flooring products that can spruce up the look and improve the usability of domestic floors as well as commercial floors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5825&channelid=12918 Melodika Floor My Place Launches Innovative Flooring Ideas Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:14:00 GMT INVISTA unveiled a new brand identity for the Antron carpet fiber brand, which is best described as warm, energetic and approachable. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5823&channelid=12918 Fibre2Fashion New brand identity unveiled for Antron Carpet Fiber Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:12:00 GMT New figures show that Poland maintained its position as Europe’s leader of parquet floor production in 2011. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5812&channelid=12918 Timber Trades Journal Poland remains top European parquet flooring producer Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:53:00 GMT Today’s home owners and home construction contractors are rediscovering the beauty of hardwood flooring for new home projects and remodeling. From the ease of care to the cleanliness as compared to typical carpeting, hardwood flooring in New York City has emerged as the preferred choice for making a home look beautiful. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5810&channelid=12918 SB Wire AmericanTrustFlooring.com Continues to Add Style to NYC Properties Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:52:00 GMT "Marble is popular for a good reason,” indicated Dean Dupre, who owns Champion Tile, a Clearwater Flooring, Tampa Flooring, and tile installation company. “It is not only versatile and can look good in any room in your house; it is a useful natural stone that is beautiful at the same time, making it beautifully utilitarian.” http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5808&channelid=12918 SB Wire Marble Mosaic Tiles Are Quite Appealing Indicated Tampa Flooring Contractor, Champion Tile and Marble Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:51:00 GMT Concrete turns out to be much more versatile than we might have given it credit for in the past. Quickly gaining popularity as a counter-top, wall, and flooring option, concrete is popping up (or rather, pouring over) today’s home design industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5806&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle This ain’t your daddy’s concrete: an old textile for new home design Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:49:00 GMT Coral Welcome is an environment friendly flooring matting, whose style and aesthetic is an amalgamation of entrance flooring system and luxury carpets. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5796&channelid=12918 World Interior Design Network Forbo launches new entrance flooring matting Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:22:00 GMT Engineered wood flooring can be installed using various methods over both plywood and concrete, making it a great flooring choice for basements and commercial interiors. Floating-floor installation is a popular method because the floor doesn't have to be permanently attached to the sub-floor. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5768&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle New Eco-Friendly Options for the Green Consumer: simpleFLOORS Engineered Wood Floors vs. Solid Wood Flooring Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:09:00 GMT High gas prices this summer will cause many families to travel less in order to save money. If you’re staying close to home, summertime is a great time to re-floor with Tuftwick Carpet! http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5752&channelid=12918 Lubbock Avalanche-Journal If high gas prices keep you home this summer, re-floor with Tuftwick Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:53:00 GMT Seven Islands Land Company (Bangor, Maine) has purchased the MooseWood Flooring brand and wood flooring manufacturing assets of Kelly Lumber Sales Inc. (Ashland, Maine) for an undisclosed amount. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5750&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors MooseWood Flooring Bought By Forester Seven Islands Land Co. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:51:00 GMT Mondo, a global leader in the contract, track and field and indoor sport flooring markets, is displaying its contract rubber flooring at NeoCon 2012 this week (Booth 8-3068). http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5748&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Mondo displaying contract rubber flooring at NeoCon 2012 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:49:00 GMT Education is the focal point of every CFI Convention. The First-Timers Meeting hosted by CFI meets on Thursday afternoon. Contact the CFI office to become a sponsor of the event and be included on the annual CFI Jacket. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5737&channelid=12918 Floor Biz th CFI Celebration Convention to be held in Nashville Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:11:00 GMT With interior and exterior design reaching new heights of inventiveness, it’s has become difficult to achieve anything truly unique, whether it be an individual designing their home or an architectural firm designing an office or other large space. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5734&channelid=12918 SB Wire Innovative Floor Experts FloorGlaze Bring Clarity to the Exciting World of Glass Flooring Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:09:00 GMT Summer is the season for home renovation and remodeling. Home owners looking for an excuse to try concrete flooring as a viable option can now contact Kansas City based installers Artistic Concrete Surfaces for a free, no obligations, quote. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5713&channelid=12918 PR.com Artistic Concrete Surfaces to Offer Free Quotes on All Concrete Flooring Jobs Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:06:00 GMT Trifecta Technologies today announced that the Virtual Showroom they developed for Tandus Flooring has been expanded to be localized for the Chinese, Spanish and French markets. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5711&channelid=12918 PR Web Trifecta Technologies helps Tandus Flooring expand their industry-leading online virtual showroom internationally. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:05:00 GMT Seven Islands Land Co. says it has acquired MooseWood Premium Hardwood Flooring from Kelly Lumber Sales Inc. of Ashland. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5688&channelid=12918 NECN Maine hardwood flooring company sold Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:56:00 GMT Coswick Hardwood boasts its innovative line of CosLoc 5G single strip engineered hardwood flooring to be one of the most innovative and versatile engineered floors available on the market today. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5670&channelid=12918 Seattle Post Intelligencer Engineered Flooring Now Surpasses Solid Hardwood in Durability and Performance, Say Experts at Coswick Hardwood Inc Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:39:00 GMT Going green and being frugal go hand in hand if you choose your home's flooring wisely. Both environmentally friendly and a good value, a laminate floor can transform a room without felling a tree, mining a quarry or depleting your wallet. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5668&channelid=12918 Sacramento Bee Going Green: Laminate Flooring Is the Homeowner's Eco-Friendly Choice Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:37:00 GMT Wilsonart International introduces urban-inspired patterns, including abstracts, solids, woodgrains, stones and new pure metals as part of its 2012 Contract Collection. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5646&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Wilsonart Introduces New 2012 Contract Collection Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:58:00 GMT James Willer has a simple approach to blight: Re-use before you raze. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5635&channelid=12918 The Republic Some attack blight by salvaging building materials Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:39:00 GMT Both believing in providing only the best quality products to its customers, Apo Floors and Federal Land recently renewed their commitment for a mutually beneficial trade partnership. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5633&channelid=12918 Philippine Star APO Floors is Federal Land's choice for flooring materials for projects Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:37:00 GMT Homeowners looking to redecorate their homes this season will find an eclectic range of premium flooring products, unrivalled customer service and competitive prices at UKFlooringDirect.co.uk. With so much to choose from, the team at UK Flooring Direct now offer customers a free sample service which allows them to see the floor they have chosen before purchase. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5622&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal UK Flooring Direct Offers Free Sample Service to Prospective Customers Thu, 31 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT CHESTER, England, May 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UK Flooring Direct has over 25 years experience in the flooring industry. In the current economic climate, UK Flooring Direct has proven extremely popular with customers looking for competitive prices on flooring products. It is highly recommended that customers choosing solid wood and engineered wood flooring products purchase an underlay to ensure their new flooring is fitted correctly. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5609&channelid=12918 Floor Biz UK Flooring Direct Boasts Excellent Customer Service and Competitive Prices Wed, 30 May 2012 12:11:00 GMT Altro Australia, the local subsidiary of the world’s leading safety flooring manufacturer, has launched its new website. With vastly improved interface, the new site was designed with the customer in mind. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5605&channelid=12918 Altro Safety Flooring Altro Safety Flooring launched new customer-focused website Wed, 30 May 2012 11:09:00 GMT Q: I love the Sweat Equity column, especially the exotica about French drains. My question is more mundane, I'm afraid, but important to me. It's a sort of "project management" query. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5599&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle Room needs painting and flooring: Which first? Wed, 30 May 2012 11:03:00 GMT Rubber Flooring Inc. announces the introduction of a new line of flooring underlayment products designed to help sound proof floors and reduce acoustic transmission between adjacent rooms. In addition, the new line of underlayment’s is made entirely from 100% post-consumer and/or post-industrial recycled materials. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5568&channelid=12918 Albany Times Union Rubber Flooring, Inc. to Begin Offering Sound Control Flooring Underlayment Tue, 29 May 2012 11:23:00 GMT Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, a 47-year old luxury brand that manufactures wood flooring with luxurious finishes, hand sculpted designs and thoughtful personal touches, is now offering an enhanced credit program for design and construction industry professionals. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5566&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Announces Enhanced Credit Program for Design and Construction Professionals Tue, 29 May 2012 11:21:00 GMT To attend Designer Days, or to learn more about your local Flooring America or Flooring Canada store, visit www.flooringamerica.com or www.flooringcanada.ca. About Flooring America and Flooring Canada Flooring America and Flooring Canada are a division of CCA Global Partners, the world’s largest flooring group. With a sales volume of $1.7 billion, Flooring America and Flooring Canada comprise over 550 member-owned floor-covering stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5541&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Flooring America and Flooring Canada To Host Resista Carpet Designer Days Events Mon, 28 May 2012 21:11:00 GMT Astoria Floors serves clients across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Astoria Floors insures professionalism and integrity with every project. Astoria Floors services clients of all sizes throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, and they are the premier installer of bamboo flooring in Melbourne. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5538&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Astoria Floors Announces a New Website with Extensive Bamboo Flooring and Hardwood Flooring Resources for Buyers Mon, 28 May 2012 21:11:00 GMT Prestige Wood Flooring, one of New Jersey's most dependable names in wood floor installations, is proud to announce the addition of their new Dust Free Hardwood Floor Refinishing service. This new service provides high quality hardwood floor refinishing without all of the dust and dirt of traditional refinishing services, using the company's state-of-the-art equipment and expertise. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5522&channelid=12918 PR Web Prestige Wood Flooring Announces New Service Fri, 25 May 2012 09:07:00 GMT Question: What are you looking for when it comes to the interior floors of a home? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5520&channelid=12918 Wasau Daily Herald Duerkop column: Flooring can give insight into sturdiness of house Fri, 25 May 2012 09:06:00 GMT Some of the reporters dragging in boxes on Thursday were new faces: several online-only outlets have desks in City Hall for the first time. An overflow space, Room 4A, sits directly below and will include desks for online outlets like Capital New York and DNAinfo.com. Ventura said he hoped his correspondent would avoid the groupthink that can plague political bureaus. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5510&channelid=12918 New York Times The Reporters of City Hall Return to Their Old Perch Fri, 25 May 2012 05:12:00 GMT GILLESPIE - The cause of a blaze that destroyed a flooring business this week remains under investigation, a fire official said Tuesday. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5486&channelid=12918 The Telegraph Fire destroys Gillespie flooring business Wed, 23 May 2012 11:19:00 GMT Housing indicators from single-family sales to new-home construction are headed in the right direction this spring, but the real boom has been in the remodeling business, building and real-estate industry representatives said Tuesday. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5482&channelid=12918 The State Journal-Register Remodeling keeping contractors busy, data suggest Wed, 23 May 2012 11:17:00 GMT Spring has sprung and as the economy continues to mend - home owners, now more than ever in recent years, are starting remodeling projects again. The National Association of Home Builders forecasts residential remodeling expenditures for owner-occupied improvements will increase nationally by 8.9 percent in 2012 and another 11.4 percent in 2013. Tim Grywalski, owner and principal of Columbus, Ohio-based Precision Building & Remodeling, LLC, says “now is the time to embrace some of the back burner projects. If you are going to stay in your current residence, rather than sell, now is a great time to tackle those upgrades to bathrooms, basements and kitchens to enjoy in the moment." http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5480&channelid=12918 PRWeb Home Remodeling Companies Sees Strong Rebound for Home Improvement Projects in Columbus, Ohio Wed, 23 May 2012 11:16:00 GMT May 23--As a child, one dragged furniture into the hallway, just to rearrange his bedroom. The other creates performance art, encouraging people to act like kids and break things. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5476&channelid=12918 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Two local designers team up on HGTV reality show 'Design Star' Wed, 23 May 2012 11:12:00 GMT McConnell took the helm as president of Hanley Wood Exhibitions in 2009, during the economic crisis. About Media Business Media Business is a magazine for business publishing executives published by BtoB. About Hanley Wood Hanley Wood, LLC, is the premier media and information company serving the housing and commercial design and construction industries. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5449&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Rick McConnell, President of Hanley Wood Exhibitions, Wins Top Innovator Award Tue, 22 May 2012 13:12:00 GMT Whilst carpets were once used almost universally throughout our homes, there are now far more flooring options available to us. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5431&channelid=12918 PR Web Vinyl Has Become The New Laminate Tue, 22 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT CarGuysFlooring.com, an all-inclusive website for epoxy garage floor coatings, is announcing a Memorial Day Sale of 15% off all products on their website. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5426&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Epoxy Garage Floor Website CarGuysFlooring.com Announces Memorial Day Sale Mon, 21 May 2012 10:47:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators (LL) Chief Executive Rob Lynch scored high marks with Wall Street on his first report card since taking the helm Jan. 1. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5411&channelid=12918 Investor's Business Daily Lumber Liquidators' New CEO Helps Drive Sales Surge Fri, 18 May 2012 11:57:00 GMT The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., has announced that the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Jackson, Miss., has endorsed a Position Statement on floor flatness tolerances written and published by the ASCC. Members of both associations will use the document to help resolve the incompatibility of tolerance-measuring methods between the flooring and concrete construction industries. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5409&channelid=12918 For Construction Pros National Tile Contractors Association Endorses Concrete Industry Position Statement on Floor Flatness Tolerances Fri, 18 May 2012 11:55:00 GMT An improperly installed floor lacks cushioning and sound absorption, making for a loud and uncomfortable walk throughout the house. There is more to installing a floor than just choosing the laminate or hardwood flooring. What goes under the floor is equally important. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5390&channelid=12918 Virtual-Strategy Magazine Los Angeles Hardwood Flooring Installation Company Announces Tips for Homeowners Planing New Floor Projects Thu, 17 May 2012 10:47:00 GMT Coswick Hardwood Inc, manufacturer of high-end prefinished solid and engineered hardwood flooring, is pleased to announce a new complimentary service for homeowners, designers and flooring professionals. Those in search of flooring ideas, can now order up to 4 samples of hardwood flooring online and have them delivered via express shipping free of charge. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5388&channelid=12918 Houston Chronicle Coswick Hardwood Offers Free Flooring Samples to US Customers Thu, 17 May 2012 10:46:00 GMT The two newest members of the Chem-Dry franchise family are longtime small businessmen who fought through injury and natural disaster to open their Chem-Dry locations in areas new to the world's largest carpet cleaner. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5381&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Chem-Dry, Nation's Best Carpet Cleaner, Welcomes Two New Franchise Owners Wed, 16 May 2012 10:09:00 GMT Empire Today has expanded service into Maine and is now servicing the Portland-Auburn area. Now, Empire's professionally installed products are available to homeowners and business owners in the Portland-Auburn area and other surrounding communities including: Lewiston, Waterville, Augusta, South Portland, Biddeford, Brunswick, Saco, Scarborough, Westbrook, Sanford, Gorham, Windham, Gardiner and more. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5374&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle Empire Today Announces Expansion into Maine Wed, 16 May 2012 10:03:00 GMT TW Flooring Group (Pennsauken, N.J.), formerly Tesoro Woods, has acquired the brand-related assets of EcoTimber Inc. (Denver), and it has been named the exclusive importer of bamboo products made by Dasso Group (Hangzhou City, China). Terms of the purchase of EcoTimber were not disclosed. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5364&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors TW Flooring Group Acquires EcoTimber, Inks Deal With Dasso Tue, 15 May 2012 10:10:00 GMT Maryland flooring services provider, A&J Floor Coverings, kicks off May by offering its customers a five percent discount on any flooring service. The promotion doesn’t have a set end date and will run while it’s meeting the demand. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5362&channelid=12918 Virtual Strategy Magazine A&J Floor Coverings to Offer Five Percent Off Any Flooring Service Tue, 15 May 2012 10:09:00 GMT Garage Flooring Inc. has just launched a roll out vinyl flooring product that is designed for use in residential and commercial garages. The new flooring product has been named the “Nitro Roll” and has been registered as a trademark. Nitro rolls are available with raised coin and diamond patterns to form an anti-slip vinyl flooring surface and are available in black and silver colors. More color options are expected to be released in the near future. Nitro rolls are available with free shipping and ship from Chandler, AZ the same or next business day. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5343&channelid=12918 Albany Times Union GarageFlooringInc.com Introduces New Vinyl Garage Flooring Mon, 14 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT North American hardwood sawmills reported steady lumber sales last week. Nearly every mill said they could sell far more poplar than they could produce. However, profits remained elusive throughout the industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5322&channelid=12918 Woodworking Network Poplar Hardwood Shortage Could Impact Prices Fri, 11 May 2012 10:16:00 GMT This month, homeowners wishing to update the look in their home can find an abundance of advice and premium flooring products at http://www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk . For those looking to transform their homes on a tight budget, engineered wood flooring and laminate flooring are proving particularly popular. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5297&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Homeowners on a Budget Opt for Engineered Wood Flooring Products Wed, 09 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT More homeowners are fixing up their bathrooms – not because they want to increase the investment value of their properties, but because more people are staying in their homes for longer periods of time. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5295&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune More bathroom remodels as Americans stay longer in their homes Wed, 09 May 2012 10:23:00 GMT When we think of vinyl, the popular flooring material of the late ’70s, we think of messy glue or the peel-and-stick variety. At least I did, until Laura Fowler, one of the talented designers I work with on Summer Home on HGTV proposed using vinyl tile in one of our cottage makeovers. We were dealing with a non-winterized cottage, so hardwood was out of the question. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5287&channelid=12918 National Post Summer Home: Come out of vinyl denial Tue, 08 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT Aacer Flooring Vice President of Sales and Marketing Kevin Barker announced today Aacer Flooring has added 25 full time positions and more production time. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5261&channelid=12918 Digital Journal Aacer Flooring Adding Jobs and Growing Mon, 07 May 2012 09:52:00 GMT The longtime owners of a Lakeland floor-covering business know a recession when they see one — and they know when one is fizzling out. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5259&channelid=12918 The Ledger Floor-Covering Business Has Been Through Many Recessions Mon, 07 May 2012 09:50:00 GMT Mohawk Industries Inc.'s (MHK) first-quarter earnings rose a better-than-expected 72% as the floor-covering supplier continued to see strong sales growth, led by its Dal-Tile business. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5234&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Mohawk 1Q Net Up 72% On Strong Sales Growth Fri, 04 May 2012 11:10:00 GMT To increase top-of-mind awareness and more strongly connect with laminate flooring consumers, Pergo – the inventor and innovator of the laminate flooring category – has partnered with the Best Friends Animal Society, a premier national welfare organization with the mission of No More Homeless Pets®, for a multi-faceted marketing campaign. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5232&channelid=12918 Sacramento Bee Pergo® Announces Multi-Faceted Partnership with Best Friends Animal Society® to Raise Awareness for Animal Welfare Fri, 04 May 2012 11:08:00 GMT Tile flooring retailer BuyTile, located at http://www.BuyTile.com, is currently spotlighting its extensive inventory of dual interior and exterior tiles in time for the warm weather and homeowners’ outdoor design projects. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5230&channelid=12918 PR.com Ceramic Tile Flooring: New Collection of Tiles for Outdoor Projects Now on Promotion at BuyTile.com Fri, 04 May 2012 10:03:00 GMT With all the attention being paid to lead paint these days, researchers in Wisconsin set out recently to shed light on the danger posed by sanding wood floor varnish in older homes. Their work revealed that refinishing older varnished floors produced "high" levels of lead dust; however, they also learned that the danger posed by this lead dust could be lessened by attaching a HEPA-equipped vacuum to sanding machines. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5226&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Refinishing Old Floors Leads to 'High' Levels of Lead Exposure Thu, 03 May 2012 12:19:00 GMT Tile flooring retailer BuyTile, located at http://www.BuyTile.com, is currently spotlighting its extensive inventory of dual interior and exterior tiles in time for the warm weather and homeowners’ outdoor design projects. The merchant, which stocks thousands of top-quality ceramic, porcelain, and glass tiles, receives its products directly from the original manufacturers, allowing it to maintain its accessible and economical pricing system. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5224&channelid=12918 PR Urgent Ceramic Tile Flooring: New Collection of Tiles for Outdoor Projects Now On Promotion at BuyTile.com Thu, 03 May 2012 12:16:00 GMT HOM Furniture is launching a major expansion into the flooring business in all six of its Twin Cities metropolitan showrooms. In addition to the already established area rug business, HOM's new World Floor and Rugs now provides the largest selection of carpeting, hardwood floors, stone and tile, vinyl and modern laminate flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5221&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal HOM Furniture Dramatically Expands Flooring Selections and Services in the Twin Cities Thu, 03 May 2012 12:14:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators says its first-quarter profit increased nearly 42 percent as the hardwood flooring retailer's revenue rose and margins increased. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5154&channelid=12918 Daily Reporter Hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators 1Q profit spikes 42 percent on better margins Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:34:00 GMT Tesoro Enterprises, Inc. (tsnp:PK) announced today that it has reached agreement to absorb the operations of a regional commercial sales and installation flooring company. Effective May 1, 2012, the commercial sales and installation operations will be absorbed into Tesoro's wholly owned subsidiary, Fashion Floor Covering & Tile, Inc. and managed as a third outlet. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5110&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Company announces an agreement to absorb the operations of regional commercial flooring company Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:31:00 GMT Flooring exerts more visual influence on the atmosphere of a room than any other single factor, and flooring options are expanding fast. But if you’re looking for a simple, long-lasting flooring choice that’s also elegant, durable and environmentally responsible, there are three options in particular that are worth looking at. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5096&channelid=12918 Herald Homes Three elegant and green flooring choices Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:49:00 GMT Rug Pad Corner, the online source for quality rug pads, is pleased to announce that it has been accepted as an affiliate member of The National Wood Flooring Association, or NWFA. Since the company takes great pride in offering rug pads that are rated safe for hardwood and wood floors, this affiliation is an excellent compliment to the company product line. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5094&channelid=12918 PR Web Rug Pad Corner Accepted as Member of National Wood Flooring Association Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:48:00 GMT Hardwood floor care and maintenance is important for preserving the beauty of your wood floors. Like any floor covering, real wood floors will show signs of wear over time, depending on the size and lifestyle of your family. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5056&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Homeowners Expect to Spend More for Home Improvements According to Latest Principia Survey Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:06:00 GMT What is the size of the flooring markets in different countries around the world? How are the markets divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5005&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Global Top 10 Flooring Markets Reviewed in New Report Package Now Available at MarketPublishers.com Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:51:00 GMT This season, many homeowners are choosing to make home improvements and for those looking to create a real impact in their home, solid wood flooring is perfect. UK Flooring Direct supplies an eclectic range of solid wood flooring products in a wide range of styles and colours and this week, UK Flooring Direct is informing homeowners of why solid wood is ideal for those who wish to make a real statement. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=5003&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal UK Flooring Direct Advises Homeowners on the Benefits of Solid Wood Flooring Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:49:00 GMT The best method is always prevention when it comes to scratches in a hardwood floor. In addition to some tips for protecting hardwood flooring in Atlanta, the specialists at Atlanta Hardwood Flooring share some insights on repairing scratches. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4968&channelid=12918 Digital Journal Atlanta Hardwood Flooring Shares Scratch Repair Advice Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:36:00 GMT Blue Star Opportunities Corp. (The "Company") (pinksheets:BSTO) announces an agreement with Duro-Design Inc. of Montreal that grants Blue Star exclusive rights to the Duro-Design brand of high quality flooring products in the U.S. market. Blue Star will be creating a network of exclusive factory outlets under the Duro-Design banner in the United States in order to make its quality designer flooring available to the public at factory prices. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4966&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Blue Star Opportunities Acquires Major High-Quality Flooring Brand Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:34:00 GMT The newest interior design trends are invoking a playful vibe into rooms by mixing and matching different styles for an eclectic, fun look. According to "ELLE Decor," home decorating is shifting toward a more theatrical and eclectic decorating style highlighting richer colors, layers of textures and patterns and a fusion of time periods, styles and atmosphere. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4921&channelid=12918 Las Vegas Review Journal Eclectic design trends breathe new life into your room Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:23:00 GMT The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that it has taken three enforcement actions—totaling $17,058—against contractors and a landlord for violating its Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) for remodeling lead-based paint, which took effect April 22, 2010. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4908&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors EPA Fines Remodelers $17,000 for Lead-Based Paint Violations Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:26:00 GMT The hottest thing in hardwood floors isn’t the narrow strips of oak anymore, according to Harold Johnson of Hardwoods of Nashville Contract and Supply. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4906&channelid=12918 The Tennessean Wider planks are all the rage in hardwood floors Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:17:00 GMT Spring arrived very early this year in much of the country, bringing what traditionally is the best time to buy and sell real estate, even through the downturn. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4899&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune Setting the stage for a home sale Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:58:00 GMT Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e5f72d7e/wood_flooring_manu) has announced the addition of the "Wood Flooring Manufacturing" report to their offering. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4885&channelid=12918 Sun Herald Research and Markets: 2012 Report on the $2 Billion Wood Flooring Manufacturing Industry Featuring AWI, Boise Cascade, Shaw and WFI Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:07:00 GMT Coswick Hardwood, leading manufacturer of solid and engineered hardwood flooring, announces today that Amber Flooring has become the official dealer of Coswick products in Northern California. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4883&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle Coswick Hardwood Announces New Dealer in Northern California Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:05:00 GMT OTTAWA - Troubled wood flooring and forestry firm Sino-Forest received approval by a Canadian court for a bankruptcy filing Friday. Sino-Forest, which said it hopes to sell its vertically-integrated operations, including forestry, saw mills and floor manufacturing. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4839&channelid=12918 Woodworking Network Sino-Forest Bankrupt; Files $4 Billion Defamation Suit Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:13:00 GMT An endless stream of what looks like hardwood cascades over a metal cliff before gently undulating through a series of rollers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4828&channelid=12918 Times Free Press German tech helps Belgians create faux wood flooring Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:40:00 GMT The NWFA 2012 Wood Flooring Expo is the ultimate destination for information about the wood flooring industry, from new products to industry trends, and to that end, the association will host an Industry Issues Forum during this year's event April 10-13 in Orlando, Fla. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4789&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Expo to Feature Wood Flooring Issues Forum Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:49:00 GMT High Performance Floors Inc. (HPFI), a Philippine based provider and installer of international high-quality flooring products, recently renewed their Managed Network services contract with Imaginet International Inc, the leading systems integrator and managed network hosting and content security services provider in the Philippines. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4766&channelid=12918 PR.com High Performance Floors Inc Renews Managed Network Services Contract with Imaginet Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:53:00 GMT Empire Today provides its customers with a wide range of services such as next day installation, branded products, free estimates, financing options and guarantee. The company has provided its services to Dallas and Houston areas for more than nine years. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4756&channelid=12918 Azo Building Empire Today Expands Flooring and Carpeting Services in Texas Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:26:00 GMT Mohawk carpets are designed to fit virtually every purpose, decorating style and budget. Searching for a classic plush frieze? Looking for a luxuriously smooth Saxony? Seeking the sophistication of intricate patterns? Mohawk carpeting offers thousands upon thousands of colors, styles and textures that will be the perfect flooring for your home. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4732&channelid=12918 Why does Magic Carpet carry Mohawk Flooring? Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:45:00 GMT Empire Today has expanded service in Texas and is now servicing the San Antonio, Austin and Waco-Temple-Bryan areas. Commonly known as Empire Carpet, Empire Today is a full-service provider of quality carpet, flooring and window treatment products for the residential and commercial business segments. For more than nine years, Empire Today has been servicing the Dallas and Houston areas. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4730&channelid=12918 Houston Chronicle Empire Today® Expands Next Day Carpet, Flooring & Window Treatment Service in Texas Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:42:00 GMT Moisture meter manufacturer Wagner Meters announced the launch of their new RHSpec app for mobile users. This application, which is built for use on Androids, iPhones, iPads and iPods provides a quick link to the latest relative humidity (RH%) thresholds for flooring adhesives, coatings, finished floor products or remediation products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4728&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle Wagner Meters Free RHSpec App Provides Moisture Content Thresholds in Easy Mobile Phone Application Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:34:00 GMT Sherwin-Williams, a single-source supplier of coatings, flooring and related products to the multifamily housing market, and Riverstone Residential Group, a national, privately-owned, third-party multifamily management provider, have formed a multi-year supply partnership. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4718&channelid=12918 Bradenton Herald Sherwin-Williams Forms Supply Agreement With Riverstone Residential Group for Multifamily Properties Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:04:00 GMT It's hard enough to envision what you'd get if you were to switch the family room walls from beige to teal; it can be downright paralyzing to try to picture your vinyl-sided home clad in, say, brick. Get it wrong and the results could be more than disappointing, they could be expensive to undo. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4649&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune Online design tools allow you to visualize home improvement projects Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:41:00 GMT A sneak peek at what you might soon see underfoot: Bolefloor, a hardwood floor that throws organic curves into that part of the home long ruled by straight lines. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4633&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune Innovations: A new curve in flooring Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:45:00 GMT This week, sports flooring manufacturer Mondo will feature its Ramflex interlocking rubber tiles (booth 725) at the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association's 31st Annual International Convention & Trade Show. The event is March 14 to March 17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Ramflex, a highly durable rubber flooring, has numerous applications for health, fitness and recreational facilities. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4598&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Mondo to feature its Ramflex interlocking rubber tiles at IHRSA Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:59:00 GMT The Forest Support Services industry, which provides services such as estimating timber, forest fire fighting, forest pest control and consulting on wood attributes and reforestation, has performed poorly over the five years to 2012. The demand for forestry support is directly tied to demand for lumber. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4588&channelid=12918 Seattle PI « Back to Article Forest Support Services in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:32:00 GMT Dutch manufacturer Bolefloor is bringing a remarkably different type of hardwood floor to the U.S. -- one whose planks sport organic curves instead of the usual straight edges. Previously available only in Europe, Bolefloor is to premiere here this spring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4546&channelid=12918 Los Angeles Times Bolefloor curved-plank flooring coming to the U.S. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:26:00 GMT Global Industry Analysts has released a comprehensive review of the Prefabricated Housing markets. Global Prefabricated Housing shipments are projected to reach 836 thousand units by 2017. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4501&channelid=12918 Azo Building Global Industry Analysts Releases Global Report on Prefabricated Housing Markets Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:07:00 GMT Keeping up with the latest trends in the world of floor coverings, Coswick Hardwood has launched a new collection of engineered oak flooring prefinished extra-durable aluminum oxide matte finish, Signature Oak Collection. The new flooring collection features seven designer colors, all of which satisfy consumer demand for natural, soft and earthly tones in hardwood flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4510&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle Coswick Hardwood Launches New Signature Oak Flooring Collection Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:55:00 GMT GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Wood Panels markets. Global Wood Panels consumption is forecast to reach 336 million cubic meters by the year 2017, driven primarily by the reviving housing sector, which represents a principal end-use market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4496&channelid=12918 PR Web Global Wood Panel Consumption to Reach 336 Million Cubic Meters by 2017, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:57:00 GMT BVG, the third largest wooden flooring brand in India has entered into a techno-marketing collaboration with Barlinek of Poland, one of the largest wooden flooring manufacturers in the world. BVG shall market a wide range of premium quality engineered wooden flooring in India manufactured by Barlinek in Poland. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4476&channelid=12918 Business Standard BVG Flooring ties up with Barlinek of Poland for India launch Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:44:00 GMT Laminate flooring offers speedy installation and the freedom from finishing fumes in your home, but this stuff isn’t foolproof. There are tricks you need to know and apply for long lasting results, especially if you choose laminates that click together without glue. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4424&channelid=12918 Herald Homes Simple trick ensures gap-free laminate floors Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:48:00 GMT Anxin-branded wood flooring products have been pulled off shelves in several stores after netizens claimed that the flooring was produced using substandard materials. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4390&channelid=12918 China Daily Anxin wood flooring pulled off shelves Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:09:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc. said Wednesday that its fourth-quarter profit increased nearly 43 percent as the hardwood flooring retailer's revenue rose and margins increased. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4388&channelid=12918 Daily Reporter Hardwood flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators 4Q profit up on higher revenue, improved margins Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:08:00 GMT Real estate developers are investigating a type of wood flooring produced by a Shanghai-based company, after claims it was releasing excessive amounts of a carcinogen. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4364&channelid=12918 China Org Developers investigate flooring after cancer claim Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:24:00 GMT While it may not be as well known as the Academy Awards, when it comes to industrial design the GOOD DESIGN Awards might as well be the Oscars. As one of only three floor manufacturers recognized, Armstrong Commercial Flooring recently took home a 2011 GOOD DESIGN award for its updated Marmorette linoleum flooring line, currently available at local Armstrong flooring dealers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4312&channelid=12918 Wired PR News Refreshed Armstrong Flooring Line Earns 2011 GOOD DESIGN Award Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:04:00 GMT For anyone looking to redo their kitchen, bath or other interior area of their home, the type of flooring to use can sometimes be difficult to choose. One of the most popular flooring types used in remodels is laminate flooring. Fortunately for customers looking for a change, Floor and Decor is offering a new expanded guide to laminate flooring on their website. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4270&channelid=12918 PR Web Floor and Decor Website Offers A Newly Expanded Complete Guide for Laminate Flooring Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:06:00 GMT The assets of Stuarts Industrial Flooring Limited could be put up for sale, after the company fell into administration. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4268&channelid=12918 Business Report Stuarts Industrial Flooring enters administration Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:02:00 GMT I want to install wood flooring in my villa, but I'm worried about the cost and the humidity. What can you suggest? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4234&channelid=12918 The National Wood flooring for every budget Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:28:00 GMT State of the Art Installation launches new website providing information about installation of flooring and countertops, restoration and refinishing of wood floors, and much more. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4166&channelid=12918 PR Web Snohomish Flooring Company Debuts New Website Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:21:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators, the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced that it intends to release fourth quarter and full year 2011 results, as well as full year 2012 guidance, on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4164&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Lumber Liquidators to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results on February 22, 2012 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:19:00 GMT With the start of the New Year now under way, I thought it would be helpful to provide you with an update on the goals achieved over the past twelve months and our thoughts for the future of ECOB. We all know how tight the housing market has been over the past few years. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4162&channelid=12918 The Sacramento Bee Eco Building Products, Inc Issues Letter to Shareholders Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:14:00 GMT Costs from faulty mortgages and shoddy foreclosures have topped $72 billion at the biggest U.S. banks as they near a settlement of a 50-state probe into the industry’s practices. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4160&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Faulty Loans Top $72 Billion as Banks Seek Legal Deal: Mortgages Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:09:00 GMT The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that would put the cost of operations for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the federal budget in a bid to highlight the cost of the bailout of the two mortgage firms. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4158&channelid=12918 Reuters House passes bill to put Fannie, Freddie in budget Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:07:00 GMT The head of Louisiana-Pacific Corp. said U.S. lumber mills that were shut down by the weak housing market are unlikely to reopen this year, despite early signs of a pickup in home building. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4156&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Louisiana-Pacific Sees Signs of Slow Recovery Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:00 GMT The National Association of Home Builders has added metro Detroit to its list of improving housing markets. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4154&channelid=12918 Crain's Detroit Business U.S. homebuilders group adds Detroit area to list of improving housing markets Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:04:00 GMT In my State of the Union Address, I laid out a blueprint for an economy that’s built to last — an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values of fairness and responsibility. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4152&channelid=12918 Kansas City Star Homeowners have earned a fair shake from banks Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:02:00 GMT Most measures are relatively constant this month, except unsold inventory made improvement, driven by decreased listings. Interest rates continue down. Prices of lumber, logs, housing, and mortgage statistics below, show the four-year dilemma of painfully slow progress out of this deep depression in lumber and housing. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4150&channelid=12918 Oregon Report Timber enduring four years of slow, painful progress Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:17:00 GMT More than 40 states have signed on to a draft settlement with the nation's largest banks aimed at helping homeowners struggling with loans bigger than the value of their homes. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4147&channelid=12918 CNN Foreclosure deal has 40 states, but others balk Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:15:00 GMT As state and federal officials near completion of a settlement with banks over shoddy foreclosure practices, a question that has loomed over the talks for months remains: Is it a good enough deal? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4145&channelid=12918 Washington Post Foreclosure deal doesn’t go far enough, some groups say Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:12:00 GMT Nearly 1 million U.S. homeowners have won permanent reductions on mortgage payments since the Obama administration launched its foreclosure prevention program in 2009, the U.S. Treasury said on Monday, only a fraction of the total it aimed to reach. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4143&channelid=12918 Reuters U.S. housing plan helps nearly 1 mln homeowners Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:04:00 GMT The consumer outlook for U.S. home prices improved again in January, extending a recent upward trend in housing market sentiment, according to mortgage market firm Fannie Mae (FNMA). http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4141&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Fannie Mae: Outlook For Home Prices Rises Again In January Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:03:00 GMT The U.S. housing market has already hit bottom, said James Bullard, the president of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, on Monday. In comments to reporters, according to Dow Jones Newswires, Bullard said that he expects the unemployment rate to fall below 8% this year. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4139&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Fed's Bullard says housing market has hit bottom Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:01:00 GMT RE/MAX LLC, the world's leading real estate brand, announced an initiative today that the company expects to be a great leap forward in its strategy to support investors in American Housing. RE/MAX has entered into a relationship with OwnAmerica, the leading provider of investment analysis tools, education and technology to the real estate industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4137&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal RE/MAX and OwnAmerica Support Investors to End Housing Crisis Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:57:00 GMT According to National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) reported today, the list of U.S. housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metros in February 2012 to now include a total of 98 entries. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4135&channelid=12918 World Property Channel Improving U.S. Housing Markets List Expands to Nearly 100 Cities in February, Says NAHB Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:00 GMT Finesse Crafted Floors LLP is optimistic looking forward despite a sluggish housing market. With the unemployment rate at 8.3 percent, the lowest point since February 2009, the company is expecting spring bookings for refinishing and installation of hardwood floors to be adequate if not robust. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4133&channelid=12918 PR Web Hardwood Flooring Company Optimistic Despite Slow Economy Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:07:00 GMT New York's attorney general on Friday accused some of the nation's largest banks of deceit and fraud in using an electronic mortgage registry that he said puts homeowners at a disadvantage in foreclosures while saving banks over $2 billion. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4131&channelid=12918 USA Today Mortgage fraud unit co-chair sues biggest banks Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:59:00 GMT The best and most expeditious way to clear the vast inventory of foreclosed properties weighing down today's housing market is to get more investors in and sell them these properties at bulk discounts. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4129&channelid=12918 USA Today Why foreclosure investors are double-edged sword for economy Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:58:00 GMT The Reserve Bank of India’s latest notification to banks, to exclude stamp duty, registration and like charges while calculating the value of a property they intend to finance could lead to a further decline in home sales in the lower and medium segments, say developers and consultants. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4127&channelid=12918 Business Standard Reserve Bank puts new clamp on home loans Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:54:00 GMT San Jose hardwood flooring company, Floor Coverings International, North America's leading in-home design floor coverings brand, offers the public tips on properly caring for hardwood flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4115&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle San Jose Hardwood Flooring Company, Floor Coverings International Offers Hardwood Floor Care Tips Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:16:00 GMT Q. I have a floating floor made of oak, installed about seven years ago. Recently tiny holes have appeared on only one board, like pock marks. What are they and how should I handle them? The floor is over concrete. The area is in front of a sofa, and we don’t wear shoes or slippers when we are seated. The oak boards are solid wood. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4094&channelid=12918 Boston.com Mysterious holes in flooring Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:37:00 GMT Oak flooring has proven a popular choice amongst homeowners this year. It is a product which has sold well during the winter months. UK Flooring Direct supplies an abundance of oak flooring products which offer variety and natural beauty, creating a beautiful result in the home. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4078&channelid=12918 DW Pub Natural Beauty Proves Popular Amongst Homeowners Choosing Oak Flooring Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:45:00 GMT Consumer demand for wide plank hardwood flooring will increase in 2012, with growing number of homeowners and interior design professionals favouring the look of wide, natural wood flooring over narrow strips of traditional parquet, believe designers at Coswick Hardwood Inc. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4060&channelid=12918 PR Web Demand For Wide Plank Hardwood Flooring to Increase in 2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:29:00 GMT Floor and Decor serves do-it-yourself consumers and professional contractors, focusing on the residential remodeling segment. The company has been working with Vayu Media the Atlanta SEO company for the last two years and has seen its traffic spike to over 2 million visitors a year. Vayu Media has been engaged to work with Floor & Decor Outlets to grow their laminate flooring business. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4058&channelid=12918 PR Web Laminate Flooring Company Selects Vayu Media For Their Ecommerce Growth Initiative Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:28:00 GMT A boom in flooring sales in America has been predicted by a professional flooring industry analyst, who claims that 2012 could be the most successful of recent years. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4050&channelid=12918 UK Flooring Direct Predicted upturn for US flooring sector Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:36:00 GMT Oak flooring has been tipped as top of the list for interior design trends this year. Bright orange coloured products matched with natural wood furnishings are expected to be popular as homeowners look to create a modern twist on a Mediterranean style in their homes. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4048&channelid=12918 SB Wire Oak Flooring Products Prove Popular for Interior Design Trends in 2012 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:33:00 GMT The sale and pending reopening of the former Durham Furniture Plant in Chesley is welcome news in the community. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4036&channelid=12918 The Sun Times Factory purchase good news for Chesley Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:27:00 GMT Södra has beefed up its product offering by acquiring parquet flooring manufacturer Berg & Berg. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4034&channelid=12918 The Timber Industry Magazine Södra acquires parquet flooring manufacturer Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:24:00 GMT BVG plans to set shops in 30 tier two cities where the concept of wooden flooring is still at its infancy. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4032&channelid=12918 India Blooms BVG Flooring eyes tier-two cities Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:16:00 GMT Coswick ash flooring products are designed for a wide range of residential and public interiors. Coswick ash flooring is now available for purchase from authorized Coswick dealers across USA and Canada. About Coswick Hardwood Inc Coswick Hardwood Inc is a Canadian manufacturer of prefinished solid and engineered hardwood flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=4012&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Coswick Hardwood Inc Brings Designer Ash Hardwood Flooring to North American Market Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT Our floor squeaks, but the carpet is only 4 years old, and we're not about to take it up and replace it. Is there another way, or do we just have to live with those irritating squeaks? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3979&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle How to quiet squeaky carpeted floors Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:58:00 GMT New information on http://www.ConcreteNetwork.com guides consumers in choosing the best decorative concrete application for enhancing plain concrete floors. Split into five popular flooring types, home and business owners are given a wealth of design options and ideas for specific floor locations. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3977&channelid=12918 PR Web New Concrete Floors Information Compares Five Popular Floor Types Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:56:00 GMT The Modello Collection’s New Line Additions Quick-Step will be launching two new decors into the Modello Collection during Surfaces 2012. Made in the USA, Modello’s planks feature the patented Uniclic glueless installation locking system. Classic’s two bamboo designs are virtually flawless replications of strand woven bamboo flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3963&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Quick-Step showcases new products at Surfaces 2012, most exciting designs and the best combination of styles in industry Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:11:00 GMT Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, a 47-year old luxury brand that manufactures wood flooring with luxurious finishes, hand sculpted designs and thoughtful personal touches, unveils its new website and logo to coincide with its rebranding initiative. The refreshed branding allows Carlisle to more effectively communicate its unique brand attributes to new distribution partners and customers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3958&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Carlisle Wide Plank Floors Unveils New Logo and Website as Part of Its Rebranding Initiative Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:17:00 GMT Pacific Western Wood Products has signed an exclusive agreement with Kolay Flooring International to distribute Kolay Luxury Vinyl Flooring. PWWP will distribute and warehouse Kolay's complete line of interlocking flooring planks from its Los Angeles headquarters. A Kolay flooring showroom has just been completed at PWWP's facility and sales materials and samples are now available. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3956&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle Pacific Western Wood Products to Distribute Kolay Luxury Vinyl Flooring Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:15:00 GMT The Construction Defect Center wants to hear from any US homeowner, if their US made hardwood, or engineered hardwood flooring product has delaminated, or cracked. In addition, the group wants to hear from any homeowner, whose hardwood flooring product has warped, or splintered. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3944&channelid=12918 PRWeb Construction Defect Center Now Wants To Hear From Homeowners If Their US Made Hardwood or Engineered Hardwood Flooring Product Has Delaminated Or Cracked Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:12:00 GMT Uniboard is a provider of engineered wood products in North America, specialized in laminate flooring. Following its expansion in Laval, Quebec, the firm is all set to introduce a collection of new, innovative 40 SKU products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3942&channelid=12918 AZoBuild Forty New Floors Being Launched by Uniboard Laminate Flooring Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:10:00 GMT Along with solar panels, so called "green" bamboo floors are another stereotypical material that people latch onto when thinking about green homes. In the same way that those solar panels won't make your house green all by themselves, neither will calling in a flooring contractor to install bamboo floors, unless, of course, you do everything else right. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3940&channelid=12918 The Sacramento Bee Why bamboo floors won't make your house green Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:08:00 GMT Anyone who lives in a home with hardwood flooring knows the beauty and warmth it gives to a room. With its rich good looks and durability, it's no wonder oak strip flooring is one of the most popular choices. It's more expensive than laminates, but an oak strip floor is a long-term investment you'll enjoy for as long as you live in your home. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3937&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune Install oak strip flooring Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:06:00 GMT As with most riads, its nondescript exterior belies an ornate interior. The roof terrace overlooks the Medina, a sea of satellite dishes on old rooftops, several minarets in the distance, and Mount Zalagh beyond. On the roof are two rooms, one used as a laundry room.Fez is considered Morocco’s cultural and spiritual center. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3916&channelid=12918 New York Times International Real Estate: Real Estate in Morocco Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:12:00 GMT RubberFlooringInc.com is now offering dance floor products for sale online. Two lines of portable dance floor tiles are currently available in 6 designer color options. All dance tiles from RubberFlooringInc.com are stocked and ready to ship within 3-5 business days and are generally considered very easy to install and maintain. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3905&channelid=12918 PR Web Rubber Flooring, Inc. Now Offers Portable Dance Flooring Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:38:00 GMT Ambient is a supplier of high-quality bamboo flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3903&channelid=12918 Green-buildings.com Ambient Bamboo Flooring Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:37:00 GMT Gone are the days when flooring choices consisted of linoleum in the kitchen and wall-to-wall carpeting everywhere else. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3881&channelid=12918 Calgary Herald Know your room before picking a floor Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:05:00 GMT There are five aspects to consider calgaryherald.com/ when choosing flooring options: use, appearance, homerenos maintenance, acoustics and feel, says Jane Dolyny, an interior designer at the residential studio of Sizeland Evans Interior Design. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3879&channelid=12918 Calgary Herald Fabulous flooring Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:03:00 GMT Floor & Decor Outlets of America Inc. serves do-it-yourself consumers and professional contractors, focusing on the residential remodeling segment. The company has been working with Vayu Media the Atlanta SEO company for the last two years and has seen its traffic spike to over 2 million visitors a year. Vayu Media has been engaged to work with Floor & Decor Outlets to grow their hardwood flooring business. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3877&channelid=12918 PR Web Hardwood Flooring Company Selects Vayu Media for Ecommerce Growth Strategy Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:56:00 GMT New regulations banning sale of illegal timber in consumer countries will force companies to move away from business-as-usual practices, part of a two-pronged approach to ensure the sustainability of supply for wood products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3853&channelid=12918 Forests Blog New timber regulation to force companies away from business-as-usual practices Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:58:00 GMT San Diego-based DuChateau Floors, maker of luxe natural flooring, just announced a new collection that replicates the popular look of reclaimed barn wood. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3851&channelid=12918 Jetson Green DuChateau Has a New FSC Floor Line Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:52:00 GMT If there's one thing I've learned in searching for the answer to the simple question, "How should I clean my wood floors?" this is it: There is no simple answer. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3838&channelid=12918 The Southeast Texas Record Tips for cleaning wood floors Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:23:00 GMT As in all MP Global Products fiber underlayments, randomly air-laid filaments create a capillary effect to cushion the floor, dampen ambient sound, and absorb impact sound. VersaWalk both suppresses noise within the room and inhibits the transfer of noise into rooms below. VersaWalk has the same “Moisture Management System” built into it as its predecessor, QuietWalk underlayment. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3824&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News MP Global highlights VersaWalk at Surfaces Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT San Diego, Calif. — DuChateau Floors unveils their new Heritage Timber Edition for 2012 – a collection that replicates the patina of reclaimed distressed building materials. With the natural look and charm of reclaimed barn wood, DuChateau Floors transforms the wood into planks of unparalleled beauty. Natural ingredients include: sunflower, soybean, and thistle oil, combined with natural waxes carnauba and canella. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3816&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News DuChateau Floors unveils new collection Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT “Flooring installers are important to the growth of ProSource. The CFI – WFCA Carpet Certification will be conducted at the Elk Grove Village ProSource location. Later in the year, the CFI Resilient Workshop, the CFI Ceramic Course and the Advanced CFI Carpet Certification will be scheduled at the ProSource locations. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3813&channelid=12918 Floor Biz ProSource Installer Day Chicago area Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT If the bathroom or kitchen does not have wall tiles, there may be wall damage. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3803&channelid=12918 The Small Business Newswire Save Bathroom and Kitchen Walls from the Effects of Moisture by Installing Tiles Says Champion Tile and Marble Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:24:00 GMT The scale of the environmental challenge is daunting, in Asia as in the rest of the world. The flooring sector provides a case study of how companies are adopting new ways of thinking about sustainable manufacturing. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3801&channelid=12918 Ecobusiness.com Sustainable manufacturing in the flooring industry Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:22:00 GMT US based Formulators has announced the introduction of the HydroSeal Maxx flooring adhesive which has been warranted to 10 pounds Moisture Vapour Emission Rate at a Relative Humidity rate of 90%. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3798&channelid=12918 AZoM.com Formulators Introduces HydroSeal Maxx Flooring Adhesive Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:19:00 GMT A new year has begun and the holidays are over, but chances are, the ghosts of parties and gatherings past still haunt your carpets in the form of stains and ground in dirt. Thankfully, giving your home a deep down upholstery and carpet cleaning is actually easier than you might think. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3770&channelid=12918 MarketWatch Post-Holiday Carpet Cleaning Made Easy Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMT The New Year is here and Carpetright are already excited as 2012 will be filled with new possibilities, opportunities and new flooring trends to keep an eye on. From living room laminate to bedroom carpet, the styles and looks needed to look at when buying new flooring this year include shaggy rugs and contemporary carpets. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3768&channelid=12918 PR Web Stylish Flooring Trends for 2012 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:12:00 GMT Shaw Industries Group Inc., a carpet and wood-flooring maker owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has quietly acknowledged that it broke Canadian trade laws by exporting hardwood flooring to Canada that was partly made by prison inmates. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3766&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Berkshire Unit Finds It Broke Canada Trade Laws Over Prison Labor Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:10:00 GMT “Flooring installers are important to the growth of ProSource. The CFI – WFCA Carpet Certification will be conducted at the Elk Grove Village ProSource location. Later in the year, the CFI Resilient Workshop, the CFI Ceramic Course and the Advanced CFI Carpet Certification will be scheduled at the ProSource locations. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3760&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News ProSource of Chicago hosted Installer Day, CFI and CTEF Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT Erickson's Flooring & Supply has named Ron Kincaid manager of its Indianapolis branch. Effective Jan. 1, Wagner Meters (Rogue River, Ore.) extended its standard warranty on all MMC and MMI series handheld moisture meters from 1 year to 7 years. About 90 vendors will be on hand, and the event is geared for flooring sales people and business owners, installers, architects, builders, and inspectors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3762&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors HF Briefs: Erickson's Names Manager; Wagner Warranties; More Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT As a result, Shaw/Anderson immediately and voluntarily stopped all shipments of product with any [Anderson Hardwood Prison Industries Program] content into Canada," the memorandum reads. Ron Chato, senior sales advisor with Brant, Ontario-based Girardi Carpets, an Anderson dealer, said, "It's a good program. However, we are, of course, making a full voluntary disclosure of our Anderson imports and we await the decision of the CBSA," the Melmart memorandum reads. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3761&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Anderson Stops Shipping Prison-Labor Produced Products to Canada Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT About 1.9 million homes entered the foreclosure process in 2011, the lowest level since 2007 when the recession began, according to a report Thursday by the foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3745&channelid=12918 Washington Post 2011’s foreclosure activity is the lowest since 2007, before the recession began Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:15:00 GMT Lennar Corp.’s (LEN-N21.94-0.31-1.39%) fourth-quarter results are having a big impact on U.S. home building stocks: The S&P industry group rose 5.2 per cent on Wednesday amid the latest signs that the housing market is showing signs of life. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3743&channelid=12918 The Globe and Mail Big new hopes for U.S. housing Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:03:00 GMT More than two dozen House Democrats called on Wednesday for President Barack Obama to unseat the acting regulator of housing finance agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying he has failed to take steps that would aggressively address the nation's housing crisis. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3741&channelid=12918 Reuters House Democrats want new housing regulator Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:50:00 GMT The U.S. economic recovery marches on, the latest Fed Beige Book shows. Covering the month of December, all twelve Fed districts noted some level of expansion in activity, as the economy rode the holiday wave and increased consumption trends vis-à-vis 2010. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3739&channelid=12918 Forbes Fed Says Economy Expanding, Housing Market Still Dead Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:46:00 GMT The federal government will soon begin selling government-owned foreclosed properties in bulk to investors as rentals, in a new effort to dispose of its growing portfolio of distressed properties, according to CNN. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3725&channelid=12918 International Business Times U.S. Government Seeks to Sell Foreclosures as Rentals Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:10:00 GMT Republican Senators Orrin Hatch of Utah and Bob Corker of Tennessee rebuked the Federal Reserve for overstepping its role by making policy recommendations on how the U.S. government should take new steps to spur the housing market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3723&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Republican Senators Rebuke Fed for Recommending Ways to Spur U.S. Housing Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:57:00 GMT The U.S. bond market surge that has pushed debt yields to record lows may constitute a “bubble,” said Robert Shiller, a Yale University economics professor who predicted the collapse of the U.S. housing market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3721&channelid=12918 Bloomberg U.S. Bond Market May Be in ‘Bubble,’ Yale’s Shiller Says Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:49:00 GMT Has the U.S. housing market hit a bottom? Do we have further to go? When will a recovery start? These are the questions every homeowner and real estate investor are currently asking themselves — or should be. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3719&channelid=12918 Forbes Has The Housing Market Hit Its Bottom? Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:46:00 GMT The Obama administration, in conjunction with federal regulators and led by the overseer of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are very close to announcing a pilot program to sell government-owned foreclosures in bulk to investors as rentals, according to administration officials. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3716&channelid=12918 MSNBC White House wants to convert foreclosed houses to rentals Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:01:00 GMT Home prices are still falling across the country, but the leading trade association for home builders says there’s a growing list of rebounding local markets. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3714&channelid=12918 The Wall Street Journal Builders: Go Local for Upbeat Housing Data Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:55:00 GMT J.P. Morgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said Monday that the U.S. housing market has neared its bottom, though it could remain there for a year. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3712&channelid=12918 The Wall Street Journal J.P. Morgan CEO: Housing Market Is Near Bottom Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:53:00 GMT I had the opportunity to listen to New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley in person at the New Jersey Bankers sponsored Economic Leadership Forum in Iselin New Jersey on January 7. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3710&channelid=12918 Forbes Bernanke Fed Has It Right: No Magic Bullet To Housing Recovery Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:50:00 GMT Another 26,877 Homeowners won permanent reductions in their mortgages in November under the Obama administration's main foreclosure prevention program but the housing market remains fragile, a report on Monday said. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3708&channelid=12918 Reuters U.S. says housing market still "fragile" Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:47:00 GMT Housing starts across the U.S. surged to a year-and-a-half high in November, and builders across the Cedar Valley say they are optimistic about prospects for new projects in the coming year. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3703&channelid=12918 WCF Courier Builders optimistic about housing construction in 2012 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:38:00 GMT In an unusual step, the Federal Reserve sent a white paper to congressional committees last week, urging them to look again at what ails the U.S. housing market and at possible remedies. More can be done, the Fed says, to help it revive. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3697&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Action on U.S. Housing Still Vital for Economic Expansion Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:24:00 GMT The Federal Reserve has launched a potentially controversial push to revive the battered U.S. housing market, calling on other government officials to act after largely exhausting its own tools to support the fragile economic recovery. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3695&channelid=12918 Financial Post Fed treads new path with U.S. housing push Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:22:00 GMT The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has named three flooring industry visionaries to its Flooring Industry Hall of Fame class for 2012. Sandy Mishkin began his career in floor covering in 1962 working as a buyer specializing in floor covering and furniture for E.J. Korvette. Paul Pumphrey grew Cleaver Carpet Center into a dominant southern Colorado retailer by 1956. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3683&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Three Named to WFCA Hall of Fame Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT Housing prices look to remain soft in most markets in 2012. That's confirmed with a drive through new subdivisions scattered across the country, where a home might be surrounded by unoccupied structures or weedy lots. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3681&channelid=12918 US News & World Report Is it Time to Move into Homebuilder Stocks? Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:40:00 GMT Home sales are showing positive signs going into 2012, led by a strong trend in the pending home sales index. The index reached a height that we haven’t seen since the real estate downturn started, save a month when the home buyer tax credit expired. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3679&channelid=12918 Seattle Post Intelligencer Pending Home Sales Index Up, Housing Starts Up Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:15:00 GMT The U.S. housing market's stormy times appear to be spilling into 2012 -- but a few silver linings are beginning to poke through the clouds. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3675&channelid=12918 The Street 5 U.S. Housing Booms Coming in 2012 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:57:00 GMT Two top Federal Reserve officials on Friday pushed the case for more stimulus from the U.S. central bank to help the economic recovery, each zeroing in on the country's weak housing market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3673&channelid=12918 Reuters Fed officials push more stimulus for housing Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:53:00 GMT Treasuries rose (USGG10YR) after Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley said more monetary accommodation is appropriate even after a report showed the economy added more jobs than forecast last month. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3671&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Treasuries Advance on Dudley Backing More Ease, Europe Debt-Crisis Concern Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:50:00 GMT The bedroom suite also has a second entrance from the street. The room is heated by a wood-burning stove as well as under-floor elements. Along one wall, a new stone staircase leads to the master suite, which has exposed brick walls and white-painted ceiling beams. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3666&channelid=12918 New York Times International Real Estate: Real Estate in Southwestern France Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:12:00 GMT President Barack Obama installed Richard Cordray as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a recess appointment yesterday, testing the limits of his executive authority to fill the post without Senate approval. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3658&channelid=12918 Washington Post Cordray: I’ll be “100 percent focused” on protecting the American consumer Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:33:00 GMT The housing market — staggering under a slow economy and still paying for the excesses of the boom years — may start to stir to life in 2012. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3656&channelid=12918 The Republic Housing market expected to make small gains in 2012 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:29:00 GMT We have been hit with bad news after bad news regarding foreclosures and the U.S. housing market sector for years. Just recently a report by the National Association of Realtors stated that they have revised down the number of homes sold since 2007 by 14.3%. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3654&channelid=12918 Wall Street Pit Three Signs of a Bottom in the U.S. Housing Market Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:25:00 GMT The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday called for more action to stabilize the nation’s ailing housing market, warning that failure to do so could harm the broader economy. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3652&channelid=12918 The Wall Street Journal Bernanke Tells Lawmakers More Action Needed to Fix Housing Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:23:00 GMT Register at the FCICA website at www.fcica.com under the ‘Highlights’ section on the main page or under the events tab. Educational Session 3 – Moisture, subfloors and their effect of commercial floor covering. Educational Session 7 – Cork floor installations, Don Jewell of Capri Cork In this session we will provide a general education on cork flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3645&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News FCICA opens online registration/ educational session line-up for 2012 convention Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT Dancik is chairman of the board of Cary, N.C.-based Dancik International, a leading provider of software to the floor covering, ceramic tile and natural stone industries. “I’ve been involved with fcB2B since its inception 10 years ago, and it is an honor to now serve as co-president alongside Aaron Pirner,” Dancik stated. “His talent and expertise will aid the organization beyond measure.” Dancik’s appointment is effective immediately. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3644&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Dancik joins Pirner as co-president of fcB2B Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:11:00 GMT Construction spending jumped in November as builders spent more on single-family homes, apartments and remodeling projects. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3642&channelid=12918 Washington Post Construction spending increased 1.2 percent in November, led by gains in housing Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:45:00 GMT You might have missed the news because it happened over the holidays last month, but the National Association of Realtors put out home sales data for November and also revised its sales numbers for the past several years going back to 2007. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3640&channelid=12918 Washington Post Downward revision on home sales data? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:42:00 GMT For nine consecutive weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been hovering at or below record lows of 4 percent, pushing housing affordability for home buyers even higher. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3638&channelid=12918 Daily Real Estate News How Long Will Low Mortgage Rates Last? Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:39:00 GMT Matthew Branch and his wife Rachel Sayre decided to finally put down roots in Washington. After several months of searching for a house, the couple just made an offer on a detached home in the Northwest neighborhood of Takoma. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3636&channelid=12918 Washington Post Buying or selling a home in 2012? Here’s what you need to know. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:34:00 GMT Oil and natural gas are pumped to Perdido from nearby wells drilled by an onboard rig and from faraway wells drilled by satellite rigs. The Gulf produces an average of 1.5 million barrels of oil per day, according to Wood Mackenzie. Perdido, which is operated by Shell and owned jointly by Shell, Chevron and BP, is the first to produce oil from this formation. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3630&channelid=12918 USA Today Gulf deep drilling thrives, 18 month after BP spill Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:11:00 GMT Flush with cash from an oil boom and plentiful jobs, North Dakotans are snapping up homes 1,500 miles away in balmy Arizona, where prices have plunged since the real estate bubble burst. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3624&channelid=12918 USA Today North Dakota oil boom fuels real estate sales in Arizona Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:17:00 GMT Construction spending in the U.S. rose in November for a third time in four months, indicating the industry helped boost growth at the end of 2011. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3620&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Construction Spending in U.S. Climbs 1.2% Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:44:00 GMT Wood products demand is far more sensitive to the economy than demand for almost any other product. The outlook for the next two years is moderately positive, at least compared to the weak domestic markets we’ve seen since the downturn began. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3616&channelid=12918 Wall Street Pit An Economic Forecast for the Timber Industry, 2012-2013 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:16:00 GMT Mortgage Rates End Year Under 4%: Average fixed mortgage rates in the U.S. over the past week finished the year near all-time lows, with the 30-year home loan at 3.95%. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3609&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Real Estate News: Mortgage Rates End Year Under 4% Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:23:00 GMT Mortgage rates remained amazingly low for 2011, but that won't stop a coming wave of foreclosures in 2012. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3607&channelid=12918 The Street Low 2011 Mortgage Rates Won't Stop 2012 Foreclosure Wave Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:21:00 GMT Swisstrax also supplied their Ribtrax tiles to several additional trade show booths throughout the show, including their sponsor booth. For more information, visit swisstrax.com and Facebook.com/Swisstrax. About SEMA and the SEMA Show The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3603&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Trade Show Flooring at the 2011 SEMA Show Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:59:00 GMT U.S. home prices continue to fall despite improving consumer confidence. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3567&channelid=12918 USA Today Home prices down in most major U.S. cities Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:51:00 GMT Wall Street is pointing higher before the bell, with investors awaiting the latest data on jobs and home sales. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3565&channelid=12918 Associated Press Stock futures rise ahead of final jobless claims and home sales reports for the year Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:48:00 GMT Big money is starting to wager on housing. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3561&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Big Funds Build Case for Housing Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:41:00 GMT Around this time last year, investors and homeowners wondered what to expect in 2011. Many of us had hoped we wouldn't merely slog through another year -- that home prices would rebound (if only modestly); that gas prices wouldn't eat away at our paychecks; that uncertainties in the economy would spare our investments and retirement funds tied to the stock market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3537&channelid=12918 CNN Housing, stocks, gold and oil: Hot or not in 2012? Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:18:00 GMT Delinquent borrowers facing foreclosure are learning that they can stay in their homes for years, as long as they're willing to put up a fight. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3535&channelid=12918 CNN Foreclosure free ride: 3 years, no payments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:15:00 GMT Economists are a bit more optimistic about the U.S. economy as 2011 comes to a close. But only a bit. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3533&channelid=12918 CNN Economists a bit more optimistic Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:13:00 GMT Brian Keith is busier than ever as the architecture firm he works for rushes to wrap up work on a 300-unit apartment complex in Dallas. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3531&channelid=12918 Financial Post Renters transform U.S. housing market Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:01:00 GMT Home prices in the nation's largest cities fell in October for the second straight month, suggesting that prices will head down further next year and dashing hopes that the sluggish housing market was headed for an upturn. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3529&channelid=12918 Los Angeles Times Home prices in largest U.S. cities fall in October from September Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:57:00 GMT The planners, builders, lenders, and the key holders are all clearly rooting for a housing-price bounce to help restore economic growth. But some design and remodeling experts are hopeful that the real estate crumble, painful as it is, has reformed how consumers view the idea of "home." http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3518&channelid=12918 US News & World Report Is the Weak Housing Market Altering Our Idea of Home? Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:45:00 GMT One of the drags on the real estate market today remains the vast quantity of foreclosed properties owned by banks. This excess inventory of depressed and deteriorating houses must be cleared for the real estate market to begin its comeback. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3511&channelid=12918 Incentive for first-time home buyers could move foreclosed properties Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:39:00 GMT Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York have been diligently looking for who and what caused the housing bubble. After much consideration, the Fed economists find that investors who already owned a home but were buying for speculative purposes caused home prices to skyrocket. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3509&channelid=12918 The Christian Science Monitor Fed blames flippers for the housing bubble Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:35:00 GMT Fewer U.S. homes entered the foreclosure process or were taken back by banks in November, reflecting a seasonal pullback in foreclosure activity by lenders and mortgage servicers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3507&channelid=12918 Washington Post Foreclosure warnings, repossessions slow in November, but scheduled home auctions rise Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:31:00 GMT Four years after the recession officially began in December 2007, economists, businesses and consumers alike have expressed a growing optimism about the recovery in recent weeks. The more confident, if still tempered, outlook is taking shape as the nation seems to be navigating past some big stumbling blocks — such as high gasoline prices — that have impeded growth most of this year. Some recent encouraging signs: http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3505&channelid=12918 USA Today Economic optimism grows, but risks remain Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:29:00 GMT Major floor prep, on the other hand, would involve a process requiring something other than a simple scraping of old adhesive and application of patch to specific spots. It could also be grinding the subsurface to remove old adhesives or bead blasting the substrate, applying a sealer and a top coat of cementitious material. Applying a leveling agent overall would be considered major prep as would leveling the substrate. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3496&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Minor versus major floor prep Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:11:00 GMT If you thought the U.S. housing market couldn't get much worse, think again. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3493&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune Home > Business > Chicago Breaking Business Five years of home sales to be revised lower in 'meaningful' way Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:48:00 GMT Freddie Mac (FMCC) predicted the U.S. economy will grow by about 2.5% next year as unemployment rates and housing starts notch modest improvements. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3491&channelid=12918 Wall Street Journal Freddie Sees US Economy Posting 2.5% Growth In 2012 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:42:00 GMT Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) December 14, 2011 - Coswick Hardwood Inc has just launched a new collection of hardwood flooring prefinished with innovative Eco Silk oil and Eco Silk wax. Coswick lacquer and oil prefinished flooring contains no harmful VOC emissions, while all glues used in production of engineered flooring are formaldehyde free. Coswick floors with eco-friendly finishes have superior dimensional stability and ability to withstand seasonal humidity and temperature fluctuations. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3485&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Coswick Hardwood Inc Launches Collection of Eco-Friendly Hardwood Floors with Natural Finishes Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:11:00 GMT Nevada's hardest-hit housing market has held the nation's highest foreclosure rate for months and the turmoil has resulted in record-low property values, a new business report released Tuesday shows. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3480&channelid=12918 CBS News Report shows Vegas housing market still struggling Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:05:00 GMT Gregory Miller, chief economist for SunTrust Bank expressed optimism during an economic forecast last week, predicting GDP to grow 4.2% for the Charleston economy in 2012. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3462&channelid=12918 Charleston Regional Business Journal Economists predict modest improvements in 2012 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:16:00 GMT One out of three builders are reporting losing signed sales contracts during the preceding six months because appraisals on their homes are less than the contract sales price, according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3444&channelid=12918 NAHB Flawed Appraisals Killing Home Sales, Hampering Housing Recovery Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:16:00 GMT After half a decade of withering sales and slumping prices, there are strong and diverse signs that the single-family housing market is poised for a rebound. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3441&channelid=12918 CNBC Residential Housing Ready to Awaken? Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:46:00 GMT The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage hovered above its record low for a sixth straight week. But the super-low rates aren't providing a lift to the struggling housing market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3437&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Businessweek Fixed mortgage rates hover near lows for 6th week Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:16:00 GMT The homebuilding industry's main trade association spent $510,000 in the third quarter lobbying the federal government on housing, insurance, mortgage lending and other issues, according to a disclosure report. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3434&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Businessweek NAHB spent $510,000 lobbying in 3Q Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:05:00 GMT Barring another blow to the U.S. economy, the number of people who are behind on their mortgage or credit card payments is expected to drop over the next year, according to annual forecasts released by credit-reporting agency TransUnion. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3426&channelid=12918 MSN Money Mortgage delinquencies to drop in 2012? Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:04:00 GMT The Obama administration said on Wednesday it will keep the pressure on two big U.S. banks to help more troubled borrowers from losing their homes by withholding payments to the banks under a foreclosure-prevention program for the third straight quarter. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3424&channelid=12918 The Chicago Tribune U.S. targets mortgage servicers for poor performance Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:01:00 GMT U.S. mortgage debt, a driver of consumer spending during the real estate boom, dropped to the lowest level in almost five years in the third quarter as foreclosures wipe out home loans and housing purchases fall. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3422&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Businessweek U.S. Mortgage Debt Falls to Five-Year Low as Wealth Effect Fades Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:51:00 GMT The West Midlands is building half as many new homes as needed each year, housing associations have warned. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3420&channelid=12918 The Birmingham Post Housing shortage puts West Midlands at crisis point, reports NHF Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:48:00 GMT Another report on housing prices affirms the Washington, D.C., housing market remains among the healthiest. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3418&channelid=12918 The Washington Business Journal Report: D.C. housing still leads nation Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:53:00 GMT With 30-year mortgage rates still averaging a rock-bottom 4%, applications to purchase homes rose after Thanksgiving to the highest level in four months. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3416&channelid=12918 The Los Angeles Times With mortgages at 4%, demand for home-purchase loans rises Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:48:00 GMT If the U.S. economy does not suffer more setbacks, the rate of mortgage holders behind on their payments should decline significantly by the end of next year, according to credit reporting agency TransUnion. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3376&channelid=12918 USA Today 2012 mortgage delinquencies seen dropping sharply Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:53:00 GMT After joining, dealer-contractors are eligible to apply for a scholarship from WFCA (up to $500) that can be used for approved training events such as the NWFA Wood Flooring Expo or technical schools. Dealer-contractors who are already members of the NWFA are eligible to join the WFCA for $175; this represents $100 off the regular WFCA membership fees. When dealer-contractors join WFCA at the NWFA rate, they are eligible for the same scholarship ($500 max) as a new member. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3372&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Launches Membership Promotion With WFCA Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:11:00 GMT U.S. homebuilder Toll Brothers, which specializes in luxury homes and communities, said that revenues grew in the fourth quarter and net profit beat analysts’ expectations, even as a profit declined 70% from a year ago on a 2010 tax benefit. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3361&channelid=12918 Forbes Toll Brothers Reports Rise In Luxury Home Sales Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:06:00 GMT LAS VEGAS – (Nov. 30, 2011) — Gift+Home today announced the exciting line-up of events, entertainment and hospitality planned for the Winter 2012 Las Vegas Market, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, 2012. About World Market Center Las Vegas World Market Center Las Vegas is an integrated home and hospitality contract furnishings showroom and trade complex. For more information on World Market Center Las Vegas and its trade shows including the bi-annual Las Vegas Market and Gift+Home, visit www.wmclv.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3317&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Gift+Home at Las Vegas Market Offers an Exciting Line-up of World-Class Hospitality and Destination Events Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:11:00 GMT Silverman is already exploring other uses for his product, including building sound barriers along highways, which are usually constructed from concrete, and I-beams. The product costs a little less than steel and concrete in most cases, he said.It is twice as expensive to make railroad ties from plastic as hardwood, but there are dividends. Hardwood trees are not felled, and the plastics are impervious to bugs and water. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3314&channelid=12918 New York Times Green Blog: Hard Plastic Bottles, Reborn as a Bridge Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:11:00 GMT Though the overall housing market has not escaped the doldrums, the senior housing sector, driven by investment companies, has gone gangbusters since 2010. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3312&channelid=12918 The Kansas City Star Senior-housing market booms Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:39:00 GMT But, the commercialization of turning the old wood into flooring is a relatively new concept, especially when it comes to salvaging logs from the bottom of rivers. George Goodwin kept running into old growth longleaf pine and bald cypress logs durng fishing trips. They are usually lower in moisture content than a freshly cut virgin growth longleaf heart pine tree. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3304&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News From barns and rivers to floors: How the wood industry recycles Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:11:00 GMT The manufacturer’s key point of difference in the exotic hardwood flooring category is its easily-accessible inventory in the US, as the company is the only exotic manufacturer to offer domestic service. IndusParquet also offers a great deal of product variety with more than 100 unique exotic hardwood species, each produced with the highest level of quality. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3303&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Indusparquet proves successful in US market Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:11:00 GMT The trend in cork flooring continues to be patterns that approximate the appearance of slate, granite or other products of nature, noted Lanny Trot-tman, president of Qu-Cork. The textured look and feel of cork floors is built in and a perfect complement for today’s trend.” Although natural cork floors are always popular, there has been a move toward darker floors. “Torlys is addressing this need and will offer more durable, hassle-free cork flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3296&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Cork flooring goes hi-tech Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:11:00 GMT Shanghai, China – Domotex asia/ChinaFloor, already the world’s second largest floor covering trade show, is now a major attraction in Asia’s largest international construction industry event organized by VNU Exhibitions. Some of the new exhibitors joining Domotex in 2012 include Forbo, Nora, Berry Alloc, Invista, Mapei, and Lumber Liquidators, among others. New education programs include events for sports and leisure flooring, hospitals, and an enhanced demo area for installation products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3288&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Domotex asia/ChinaFloor: China's largest construction and green building event Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:11:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3271&channelid=12918 The Palm Beach Post Underwater mortgages ebb slightly Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:35:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3252&channelid=12918 Houston Chronicle HUD making itself at home in city housing department Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:07:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3262&channelid=12918 Builder Online Barney Frank Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2012 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:16:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3258&channelid=12918 Builder Online BUILDER’s 10 Favorite Houses of 2011 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:15:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3246&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Mixed Information on September Home Prices Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:27:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3243&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Shaw Unveils New Carpet Tile Installation System Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:25:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3240&channelid=12918 Washington Post Lumber Liquidators CEO to retire in January, to be replaced by current chief operating officer Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:23:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3233&channelid=12918 CNN Money Consumers feeling rosier about the economy Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:17:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3180&channelid=12918 CNN Money Energy efficiency: Plenty of data, many confused landlords Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:05:00 GMT Mannington laminate flooring is both durable and beautiful. The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has given Mannington laminate flooring its Certification Seal. This shows just how durable and well-made Mannington laminate floors are. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3166&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Best Laminate Now Offers a Full Line of Mannington Laminate Flooring Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:11:00 GMT Fast forward to today and it turns out consumers don't really need to be inspired to like wood anymore—they just need to be reminded of how beautiful it is through great photography. The Mirage ad does not educate; it indulges a vision that's already there." The full comparison can be read here. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3121&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Wood Products Ads Aim to Inspire and Inform Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:11:00 GMT According to sources at NAPS, WFCA’s editorial content received extraordinarily high placement volume. For example, in a recent BuildFax Remodeling Index (BFRI), activity reached a record high over the summer. Last year, its founder and industry icon Sonna Calandrino passed away, and longtime friend, Margo Locust, purchased the magazine with a partner to keep Calandrino’s vision alive. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3089&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Al's column Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:11:00 GMT This specific guide is dedicated to the repair process of a cork tile floor. This specific guide is dedicated to the repair process of a floating cork floor. Cork Flooring Pros was also tight lipped on their future update of their cork flooring installation guides. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3088&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Cork Flooring Pros Publishes Two New Cork Floor Repair Guides Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:11:00 GMT Dalton, Ga. - October 12, 2011- In Shaw Floors' premier Fall Flooring Preview videos, Director of Color, Style and Design Emily Morrow announces that "boring" beige is out this season. In its place, fall flooring renovators will find an array of vibrant gold, Dior-inspired grey, Amalfi Coast blue, French roast brown and timeless taupe colors to provide inspiring design options for the home. Merging the taupe and French roast brown colors is the Majestic Vision laminate in the Newport color. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3079&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Shaw Fall Preview Videos Introduce Newest Flooring Trends Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:11:00 GMT The NWFA will hold an open house at its St. ISC Surfaces Jaeckle Distributors Karlson Hardwood Floors Lenmar Lockwood Flooring Mannington MAPEI Corp. Megaswitch Oshkosh Designs Powernail Company Real Wood Floors Rust-Oleum TBD2 Inc. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3066&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA to Hold Open House This Week Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:11:00 GMT As a result of the ITC’s action, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of engineered wood flooring from China. The overwhelming majority of wood flooring companies present at the NWFA’s open house, which started today, thought the ITC made the right decision in affirming the unfair trade. Dan Natkin is director of wood business for Mannington Wood Floors (Salem, N.J.), one of the CAHP’s seven members. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3065&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Chinese Engineered Wood Flooring Unfairly Traded, ITC Says Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:11:00 GMT The award, based solely on press usage and pick-up, received extraordinarily high placement volume according to sources at NAPS. To date, stories WFCA has run with NAPS have been viewed by tens of millions of consumers in both large and small markets. This is the fourth such award the WFCA has received from NAPS. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3062&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News WFCA receives Golden Thinker award Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:11:00 GMT Bona CourtLines Sport Floor Paint is a high-solids, fast-drying, oil-based sport floor paint, manufactured specifically for use with both waterborne and oil-modified sport floor sealers and finishes. For more information about the Quicken Loans Carrier Classic, please visit www.quickenloanscarrierclassic.com . About Bona US Bona US is the North American subsidiary of BonaAB in Malmo, Sweden. Bona US manufactures and distributes floor and home care products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3044&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Bona US Donates Bona Sport Finish for 2011 Quicken Loans Carrier Classic Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:11:00 GMT As a result of the ITC’s action, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of engineered wood flooring from China. The overwhelming majority of wood flooring companies present at the NWFA’s open house, which started today, thought the ITC made the right decision in affirming the unfair trade. Dan Natkin is director of wood business for Mannington Wood Floors (Salem, N.J.), one of the CAHP’s seven members. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3043&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Chinese Engineered Wood Flooring Unfairly Traded, ITC Says Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:11:00 GMT ISC Surfaces Jaeckle Distributors Karlson Hardwood Floors Lenmar Lockwood Flooring Mannington MAPEI Corp. Megaswitch Oshkosh Designs Powernail Company Real Wood Floors Rust-Oleum TBD2 Inc. Lee's Chicken Maxwell Hardwood Flooring Miller & Company Mullican Flooring PM Barbeque PoloPlaz Somerset Wood Flooring St. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3033&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA to Hold Open House This Week Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:11:00 GMT The new site will focus on selling garage flooring and matting products including modular garage floor tiles, interlocking PVC Flex Tiles, and rolled vinyl flooring and mats that are designed for use in garages. The most popular systems home owners use include epoxy garage flooring, modular garage floor tiles, and rolled vinyl flooring. People can easily make custom designs in their garage floors using modular floor tiles. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3029&channelid=12918 Floor Biz IncStores.com Announces the Official Launch of GarageFlooringInc.com Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:11:00 GMT The Netherland’s Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) has finalised an exploratory study into the relationship between particulate matter in indoor air and the presence of soft or hard flooring. As a result, the presence of a textile floor covering can limit the concentration of airborne particulate matter indoors. Lack of legislation The study was conducted under the direction of Dr Jan Duyzer of TNO. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=3006&channelid=12918 Floor Biz TNO study confirms previous findings, Textile floor coverings reduce particulates in indoor air Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:11:00 GMT Armstrong took the top spot in all five hard surface categories. For more information, visit www.armstrong.com. About Armstrong Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets with a focus on innovation, design and environmental sustainability. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2992&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Armstrong Sweeps Top 250 Designer Survey in Hard Surface Flooring Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:11:00 GMT Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 03, 2011 - Flooring Store Online is pleased to announce that all APC Cork flooring is now available with a lifetime residential wear warranty. APC offers a glue down cork tile and an easy-to-install cork floating floor for homeowners. About Flooring Store Online Flooring Store Online features a full line of flooring products that includes cork flooring, laminates, hardwood, bamboo floors, natural stone tiles and area rugs. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2989&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Flooring Store Online Offers Lifetime Residential Wear Warranty On All Cork Flooring Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:11:00 GMT Additionally, while the kitchen had one existing archway, Mr. Homeowners interested in remodeling their kitchen can also contact Gary Case at (301) 251-1880. From McLean, VA to Potomac, MD, Signature Kitchens, Additions & Baths’ superior craftsmen and designers have worked all across the Washington, D.C. region. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2985&channelid=12918 Floor Biz DC Kitchen Remodeler Submits Local Kitchen Design for National Award Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:11:00 GMT Although costs to install radiant home heating may be higher than other heating options, in the long run, radiant heating is the most energy-efficient and cost-effective heating system available. About Beautiful Heat Beautiful Heat is the finest home heating system you will ever experience. Beautiful Heat is presented by a select group of Canadian manufacturers of radiant home heating products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2970&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Radiant Heat Sets the New Gold Standard for Home Heating in Canada Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:11:00 GMT Coral Gables, FL (PRWEB) October 31, 2011 - For those who are true connoisseurs of style, BR-111 unveils their Zinfandel Tigerwood engineered wood flooring for the kitchen. Wood floors add immediate style and sophistication creating a luxurious kitchen environment. Shown is the wildly daring Zinfandel Tigerwood from the BR-111 Engineered Collection. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2958&channelid=12918 Floor Biz BR111 Introduces A Wildly Exotic New Wood Flooring Option Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:11:00 GMT The NWFA held a Subfloor Preparation & Solid Glue Down school at its Las Vegas training facility on Oct. 26-28. Floors * Virginia Hardwood Co. of Nevada * W.D. Flooring * Wagner Meters To see the full schedule of 2012 NWFA technical schools, click here. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2946&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Teaches Subfloor Prep & Solid Glue Down in Vegas Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT On a consolidated level, volume declines were offset by price and mix. Adjusted operating income and adjusted EBITDA exclude the impact of foreign exchange, restructuring charges and related costs, impairments, and certain other gains and losses related to discrete unusual items. In 2010, Armstrong's consolidated net sales totaled approximately $2.8 billion. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2943&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Armstrong World Industries Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT “Right now, retailers need to be making money on everything.” One must purchase a molding program to protect terms of the flooring warranty, as well, cautioned Van Genderan. “Average margins on flooring are between 20% and 28%,” Van Genderan said. “Every Pedross T-mold is one price at retail, regardless of the specie. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2942&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Moldings: Complete the sale to maximize profits Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT “It’s not just wood; it’s in VCT, adhesives, everything. Channel challenges In 1985, 11% of wood flooring went through home centers; today 50% is controlled by non-specialty dealers—i.e., big boxes, Lumber Liquidators and other retail outlets, and the Internet. That’s according to Jeff Striegel, president of Elias Wilf, Owings Mills, Md., who claims the boxes have had a deleterious effect on the traditional hardwood flooring market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2927&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Distribution: Hardwood squeezed by pricing, channels Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:11:00 GMT DALTON—B Carpet has named Elizabeth Moore CEO, making the industry veteran one of the only females running a carpet mill. While celebrating 30 years in business, the company’s rebranding included its name change from Burtco Enterprises to B Carpet. As demand for more organic and complex patterned carpet grew, Burtco purchased the first of four CYP (computerized yarn placement) machines before eventually acquiring the assets from Tapistron. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2916&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Moore named CEO of B Carpet Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT For customers buying a quality floor, carry-through with quality underlayment is important. The easiest way to sell the finest underlayments available is to just include them with the floor. The type of underlayment that can be used will be dictated by these three elements. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2915&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Underlayments: Educating the customer Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT The American Hardwood Information Center was originally launched by the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) as the authoritative resource for consumers seeking information about American Hardwoods. About the American Hardwood Information Center The American Hardwood Information Center is the authoritative resource for consumers and professionals looking for information about American Hardwoods. For more information on American Hardwoods, visit www.HardwoodInfo.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2914&channelid=12918 Floor Biz American Hardwoods Promotion Announces Newly Redesigned Website Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT DesignTradeOnline.org, a new online showroom that provides the opportunity for the interiors community to design, specify and purchase products in a members-only website, opened its doors to designers, architects and contractors this week. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2911&channelid=12918 Talk Floor.com New online showroom launched for designers, contractors Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:12:00 GMT Realtors will gather in Anaheim, Calif., to address critical issues impacting the real estate industry at the 2011 REALTORS Conference and Expo, Nov. 11-14, with pre-conference events beginning Nov. 9. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2909&channelid=12918 Talk Floor.com 2011 Realtors Conference coming to Anaheim in Nov. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:11:00 GMT Bamboo Hardwoods also announced that David Maritz is the company's new owner and CEO. The company distributes four high-quality lines of bamboo flooring: Loft, Hybrid, Arcade, and Construkt. Today, Bamboo Hardwoods is a leader in the fast-growing industry of bamboo flooring and panel products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2895&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Bamboo Hardwoods Transitions to Wholesale; Announces New Executive Team Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT Hendrix succeeds Ray C. Anderson, the Company's founder and renowned sustainability visionary, who passed away on August 8, 2011. Hendrix has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Interface since July 2001, and will now assume the additional role as Chairman. The Company is committed to the goal of sustainability and doing business in ways that minimize the impact on the environment while enhancing shareholder value. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2893&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Interface Elects Dan Hendrix Chairman of Board of Directors Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT The Company is committed to the goal of sustainability and doing business in ways that minimize the impact on the environment while enhancing shareholder value. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2877&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Interface Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT The Washington State Floor Covering Association has scheduled several upcoming events. And last, the association will hold its Northwest Design Showcase of Interior Solutions on Feb. 29 in Lynnwood, Wash. A reader in New Hampshire posted an ad on Hardwood Floors' Classifieds seeking to buy a used Lagler or Alto three-disc sander, and a step-up transformer. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2875&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors HF Briefs: Direct Hardwood's Tweets; WSFCA Events; Used 3DS Needed Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:11:00 GMT Wood flooring adhesive company Stauf USA, LLC is the newest member of International Standards & Training Alliance (INSTALL). The 180-year-old company operates its U.S. offices in Memphis, Tenn. Stauf joins 104 other members of the floor covering industry as a member of the International Standards & Training Alliance. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2869&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Stauf joins International Standards & Training Alliance Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:13:00 GMT For the third consecutive year, Mohawk Industries has been included on Newsweek magazine’s annual ranking of the 500 greenest U.S. companies, making it the only soft and hard flooring manufacturer to be included in 2011. In this year’s list, Mohawk moved up in position to 292nd place in overall sustainability, up from its No. 350 ranking in 2010. Mohawk ranks ninth among all consumer goods manufacturers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2867&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Mohawk ranks on Newsweek’s eco list Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:11:00 GMT Continued reduced sales brought on by a struggling economy has led Beaulieu to cease production by year’s end at its Riverbend facility in Dalton, Ga. The Riverbend plant has been in operation by Beaulieu since 1988, employs 170 associates, and produces tufted and finished carpet for the industry’s top carpet-only manufacturer. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2851&channelid=12918 TalkFloor.com Beaulieu to shut Riverbend plant Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:13:00 GMT This is Jones' second time opposing Lauretti, who has been mayor of Shelton for the past 20 years, nearly half of Jones' 44-year life. Jones is a lifetime resident of Shelton, and he started his wood flooring company there in 2004. He has also served on Shelton's Board of Aldermen, its Planning and Zoning Commission and the town's Americans With Disabilities board. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2838&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Wood Flooring Contractor Running For Mayor Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT The Flooring Inspectors Education Guild will hold a wood science class at NWFA headquarters in St. Topics will include engineered flooring manufacturing and construction, and wood anatomy and moisture relationships. For an expanded overview, visit Hardwood Floors' calendar page. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2837&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors HF Briefs: Wood Science Education; ForestTECH Registration; More Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT In response to the recent federal raids on Gibson Guitars, two Tennessee lawmakers unveiled a plan Thursday that would amend the U.S. Lacey Act, according to The Tennesean. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.). On Sept. 19, the Departments of the Interior and Justice sent Rep. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2806&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors U.S. Reps. Seek to Amend Lacey Act Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:11:00 GMT BETHANY, CONN.—Laticrete has appointed Nicholas “Nick” Derr as contractor sales representative. “We’re excited to have Nick Derr on our team,” said Eric Pucilowski, Laticrete regional sales manager. Prior to that, Derr spent six years with Schewe Tile and Flooring—also in Omaha—working his way up from installing various tile products to leading teams on noteworthy commercial installation projects. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2801&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Nick Derr joins Laticrete Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT Meijer of Grand Rapids, Mich., is recalling 3,200 Roman shades and roll-up window blinds due to a strangulation hazard.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said "Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" window shades and blinds were involved in the recall.The recall is an expansion of one issued in March 2010.The watchdog agency warned the pull cords and lifting loops for the products pose a strangulation hazard.The recall involves shades and blinds sold nationwide... http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2775&channelid=12918 United Press International Meijer Roman shades recalled Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Interface, Inc. IFSIA -4.69% announced today that it intends to release its third quarter 2011 results on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, after the close of the market. Interface will host a conference call the next day, Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, that will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2764&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Interface, Inc. to Broadcast Third Quarter 2011 Results Conference Call Over the Internet Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT The Burrows installed SmartStrand carpet on Main Street for the popular Homestead Festival Parade. “Wyanet Carpet has certainly done that with the SmartStrand Parade Challenge. Mohawk offers a complete selection of carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, laminate, stone, vinyl, rugs and other home and business products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2763&channelid=12918 Floor Biz SmartStrand Wins Again: Mohawk Retailer Carpets Main Street for Town Parade Event Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT “NAFCD has decided to honor each of these industry trailblazers with the Lifetime Achievement Award this year,” said NAFCD President Bob Wagner. Each recipient will receive his Lifetime Achievement Award at the NAFCD Annual Business Meeting, taking place November 9, 2011 at the 2011 NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace, in Nashville. About NAFCD NAFCD is a North American, not-for-profit trade association serving distributors and suppliers of floor covering materials and related products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2712&channelid=12918 Floor Biz NAFCD Announces 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:11:00 GMT Testament to a wood floor's ability to sell homes, San Diego's Brookfield Homes is giving free wood flooring to new homebuyers at all five of its neighborhoods now selling. The free wood flooring is offered for San Diego homes purchased by Nov. 15 and closing escrow no later than Dec. 28. The eligible homes are located in these neighborhoods: Rockrose at The Foothills in Carlsbad, Mahogany at Old Creek Ranch in San Marcos, Serenity at Stonebridge Estates and Windingwalk at Chula Vista. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2709&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors How to Say 'Thank You'? Give Away Wood Floors Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT U.S. homebuilders are less pessimistic about the struggling housing market, but not enough to signal a recovery any time soon. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2701&channelid=12918 Washington Post Builders are less pessimistic about housing market, but outlook remains dim Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:42:00 GMT Greenville, SC - Bennie Frank Mayfield 97 of Greenville S.C. died at McCall Hospice House, previously of Westminster Retirement home on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Mayfield founded Mayfield's Rugs and Carpets Inc. in Greenville S.C. He remained an active owner and president until the business was sold in 1986. Mayfield is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Mayfield Blackwell, two grandchildren, Frank Williams Blackwell, Lyn Blackwell Edmonds and her husband H. Burns Edmonds all of Greenville. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2693&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Bennie Frank Mayfield, 1st American Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame Inductee Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT Dallas,TX (PRWEB) October 18, 2011 - Flood Kings, the region’s go-to water damage remediation expert, has expanded into the Frisco market. Flood Kings stands ready to provide Frisco homeowners with powerful extraction methods for removing standing water. Frisco residents can now contact Flood King easily through the Internet. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2691&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Water Damage Remediation Company Expands to Frisco, TX Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT “Natures’ Harmony from Karastan is our top selling style, at around $3.50 per foot for product only. The Dixie Group products are selling very well, as well as select Karastan and Tuftex products. “Brands like Tigressa and Karastan are selling well: Soft surface is the one category I can count on. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2679&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Top selling styles: Carpet does the bulk of business for specialty retailers Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:11:00 GMT In 1997, Unilin, now a business unit of Mohawk Industries, introduced its patented Uniclic system. Floating and locking flooring systems make installation easier, faster and more efficient. Before the advent of locking systems, hardwood was less than 10% floating and LVT did not have a floating option. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2677&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Locking systems clicking in multiple categories Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT Rejuvenations features cross-coordination of color and design to Armstrong’s Natural Creations luxury vinyl tile, Medintone sheet vinyl, Marmorette linoleum and Stonetex vinyl composition tile, as well as other interior finishes. StoneRun features the look of travertine and concrete. Rejuvenations offers beautiful designs in a material that’s ideal for healthcare. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2675&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Armstrong's Rejuvenations: Commercial sheet vinyl for style and performance Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT China holds a dominant position in supplying wood flooring to the U.S.; about 60 percent of wood flooring imports come from China. Canada, Germany, and Indonesia follow China as the other top suppliers. For more information on wood flooring imports and exports, visit www.Zepol.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2671&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Wood Flooring Imports Reach 2011 High Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT Hardwood flooring firm DuChateau Floors has signed a distribution agreement with HW Flooring, a new affiliate of Salesmaster Associates. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2663&channelid=12918 Floor Daily DuChateau Floors Signs Distributor HW Flooring Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:14:00 GMT Home center Lowe's said it is closing 20 of its U.S. stores and it now plans to open far fewer locations in the future. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2661&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Lowe's Closing 20 U.S. Stores Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:13:00 GMT The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has changed its name to The Clean Trust. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2659&channelid=12918 Floor Daily IICRC Changing Name to The Clean Trust Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:12:00 GMT Anj Ferrara, a 24-year-old artist, was tearing open some of the 40 boxed pizzas that had just arrived. The Corrections Officers' Benevolent Association of New York City donated food to feed approximately 800 people. She has been volunteering since the very beginning, when protesters were surviving on peanut butter sandwiches and pizza. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2639&channelid=12918 Associated Press Feeding the masses in NYC, fueling a movement Sun, 16 Oct 2011 16:11:00 GMT The NWFA has created customized tool kits to assist with responsible forestry certification. After overtures from Anderson Hardwood Floors' (Clinton, S.C.) timber buyer, South Carolina's White Wood Timber Group met with the FSC to discuss certification via both the FSC and the RPP. During those discussions, International Paper contacted White Wood to inquire about FSC-certified pulpwood. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2632&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Releases Forest Certification Tool Kits Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT The Shannon Lumber Group (Memphis, Tenn.) has named Tim Beller western regional sales manager for its Shamrock Plank Flooring division. Previously, Beller worked at Acme Floor Company and Villagio Madera. Also, Bo Bonds has been named junior inside sales representative at Shamrock Plank Flooring. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2633&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Bo Bonds and Tim Beller Join Shamrock Plank Flooring Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT Aurora, Colo. --- UFLOOR Systems, Inc. has recently named David Altman as their Director Technical Operations. UFLOOR Systems, Inc. (Aurora, CO USA) is the North American subsidiary of Uzin-Utz AG, Ulm, Germany. UFLOOR Systems offers its products under the Pallmann (finishes & floor care), Uzin (moisture mitigation, leveling compounds, sound attenuation, adhesives), and Wolff (hardwood floor sanding machines and tools) brand names. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2630&channelid=12918 Floor Biz UFLOOR Systems adds David Altman to their UZIN division Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT Wallace F. “Wally” Taylor died Sept. 22, at the age of 84. His wife Julia Taylor was at his side. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2624&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Obituary: Wallace Taylor, W.F. Taylor founder Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:18:00 GMT Former Hoboken Floors president Joel Lefkowitz has opened a new distribution company dubbed HW Flooring LLC (Deer Park, N.Y.). HW Flooring LLC is operating as an affiliate of Salesmaster Flooring Solutions. HW Flooring LLC carries prefinished flooring lines Somerset Hardwood Flooring, Appalachian Flooring, Ark Floors, and DuChateau Floors. For more information, contact Lefkowitz at joel@hwflooring.biz or (800) 234-1717. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2592&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Joel Lefkowitz Opens Distributor HW Flooring Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT The campaign, of which the NWFA is a part, encourages everyone in the American hardwoods supply chain to use its logo and tagline, "Treasured for Generations," in marketing. Also, consumers will look to retailers and dealers who sell American Hardwood products, builders will look to manufacturers and distributors, manufacturers will look to sawmills and so on. For more information on the program, visit www.HardwoodInfo.com or email AmericanHardwoods@gibbs-soell.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2591&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors American Hardwoods Promotional Campaign Underway Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT Hear what NWFA Chairman Rick Holden has to say about the renewed 2012 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo, which will be held in Orlando April 10-13, in this video. At the event, the latest products the floor covering, building material, and cabinetry/woodworking industries will be showcased. Visit Hardwood Floors' online classifieds for information on a used Stenner horizontal band saw. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2590&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors HF Briefs: Holden Gives Expo Overview; Shaw Previews Fall Colors Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:11:00 GMT Floor your entire home for about $5000 ? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2583&channelid=12918 Floor Covering World Floor your entire home for about $5000 ? Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:32:00 GMT Expanko began producing “green” products even before “green” was a buzzword. “We made a commitment to the environment,” stated Randy Gillespie, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, “and, we intend to keep it. There is no reason why cork, rubber and other resilient floor covering materials shouldn’t be safe, recyclable and green.” http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2579&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Expanko® continues its tradition of producing green flooring products Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:24:00 GMT Small company confidence edged higher in September from a 13-month low in August, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2569&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Small Business Confidence Edges Higher Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:10:00 GMT Tile maker Crossville has named Lindsey Ann Waldrep vice president of marketing. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2567&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Crossville Names Waldrep Vice President Marketing Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:08:00 GMT CROSSVILLE, TN -- Crossville, Inc. recently announced its purchase of 10 locations of the Building Products division of Master Tile in Texas and Oklahoma. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2558&channelid=12918 Stone World Tile Style for the Home Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:11:00 GMT Tile maker Crossville said it has acquired 10 locations of the Building Products division of Master Tile in Texas and Oklahoma. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2546&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Crossville Acquires More Master Tile Sites Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:56:00 GMT Shaw Industries Group said it will close Plant 20, a residential carpet manufacturing facility in Dalton. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2544&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Shaw Closing Dalton Residential Carpet Plant Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:55:00 GMT UFloor Systems Inc. (Aurora, Colo.) has named David Altman director technical operations for its Uzin division of moisture mitigation, leveling compounds, sound attenuation, and adhesive products. Altman recently worked as technical manager for Amtico and brings many years of experience in technical positions with various flooring manufacturers. Altman will work out of the Atlanta region. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2521&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Altman Joins UFloor Systems' Uzin Division Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT “CCA is proud to host this event which creates awareness and encourages others in the industry to donate to the FCIF,” said Rick Bennet, co-CEO of CCA Global Partners. For more information on CCA Global Partners, go to http://www.ccaglobal.com. Beneficiaries include flooring retailers, installers, retails salespeople, distributor personnel, mill employees, and industry executives. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2519&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Ninth Annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Raises $140,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:11:00 GMT Expanko has acquired FritzTile, a national manufacturer of flexible terrazzo tile products and the product line will be known as FritzTile by Expanko. The announcement was made by Expanko partners, Paul DeJulius, CEO, and Randy Gillespie, senior vice president of sales and marketing. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2513&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Expanko acquires FritzTile Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:19:00 GMT The Mohawk Group announced Susan Curtis recently joined the organization, as senior director of color and design. Curtis is a highly respected textile designer with more than 20 years experience in the commercial flooring industry. As the head of the commercial design team, Curtis will work to conceive, cultivate and launch new product offerings. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2510&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Susan Curtis joins the Mohawk Group Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:17:00 GMT European carpet manufacturer Desso has introduced online technology that allows consumers to create their own carpet tile design. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2503&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Desso Gives Consumers Abilty to Design Tile Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:12:00 GMT Workers at Armstrong's flooring plant have ratified a new three year contract. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2501&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Armstrong Flooring Workers Ratify Contract Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:10:00 GMT Construction employers added 26,000 jobs between August and September as the industry’s unemployment rate dropped to 13.3%, according to an analysis of new federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2499&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Construction Employment Grows in Late Summer Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:09:00 GMT Tornado, also a division of the Tacony Corporation, and based in Fenton, Missouri, earned certification at the Bronze Level for its Tornado CK 3030 commercial wide-area vacuum. CleanMax, another division of the Tacony Corporation, added its CleanMax Wide Area Vacuum to the SOA program at the Bronze Level. Oreck Commercial, based in Plymouth, Massachusetts, earned Bronze-level approval for its SC240P-CC24 and SV280P-CC28 commercial wide-area vacuums. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2496&channelid=12918 Floor Biz CRI News: SOA Vacuums Grow in Number Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:11:00 GMT Vermont is picturesque old barns and white-steepled churches. But in Vermont, the covered bridge is an icon. Ray joined the society's network of bridge watchers, monitoring the health of the old wooden bridges in Bartonsville, Grafton and nearby towns.Both of Hitchcock's parents died. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2491&channelid=12918 Associated Press State's Love For Old Bridges Rekindled By Storm Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:11:00 GMT WFCA Scholarship funds can also be used for the CFI Carpet Installation for the Inspector Course, the Woven and Patterned Carpet Installation Course and all workshops conducted by CFI. WFCA scholarship funds pay for 100% of CFI training opportunities. Nov. 3 to 5. Contact the CFI office for information. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2483&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News CFI certification courses open at discounted price Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT The installer remits to CFI five weeks prior to the event only $125.00. WFCA Scholarship funds can also be used for the CFI Carpet Installation for the Inspector Course, the Woven and Patterned Carpet Installation Course and all workshops conducted by CFI. WFCA scholarship funds pay for 100% of CFI training opportunities. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2478&channelid=12918 Floor Biz CFI Training Opportunities Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT The NWFA is offering members the opportunity to exhibit together within a pavilion at the Domotex Asia trade show, which will be held in Shanghai, China, on March 27-29. By exhibiting with the NWFA, members will receive reduced exhibition space cost versus exhibiting on their own. For more information, contact NWFA's Debbie Edgar at debbiee@nwfa.org. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2470&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Offers Domotex Asia Exhibit Space to Members Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:11:00 GMT Dalton, Ga. - September 6, 2011- Shaw Industries Inc., the world's largest carpet manufacturer and a leading flooring provider, has announced its sponsorship of the Special Olympics Georgia 2011 State Fall Games. About Special Olympics Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2463&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Shaw Sponsors Special Olympics Georgia 2011 State Fall Games Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT The United Steelworkers will vote Sunday on a tentative contact covering workers at Armstrong World Industries' Lancaster flooring factory, according to the Central Pennsylvania Business Journal. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2459&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Armstrong Workers To Vote on Contract Sunday Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:01:00 GMT Wood should factor as a primary building material in any green building project, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Thursday. As a result, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urged builders to prioritize wood in green building projects. The USDA also found that a lack of education hinders the acceptance of wood as a green building material. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2442&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors USDA Report Highlights Wood as Green Building Material Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:11:00 GMT Leitz Tooling Systems Inc. (Grand Rapids, Mich.) has promoted Jeff Fishburn to regional sales manager for the company's Central Region. Vecoplan LLC, a sawmill waste processing company, has named Chris Sturgis service technician. Visit Hardwood Floors' Classifieds for information on a used KT Sander for sale. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2439&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors HF Brief: Leitz Promotes Fishburn; Used KT Sander for Sale Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:11:00 GMT The architect selected Expanko’s cork-rubber tile flooring, XCR-41008 in Steel Gray and the XCR41009 in Charcoal. This unique combination results in a colorful, water-resistant, hardwearing floor that is FloorScore® Certified. FloorScore® certified (it doesn’t emit noxious VOC’s), the product exceeds industry standards for fire and slip-resistance. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2437&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Take me out to the Floor Game! Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:11:00 GMT Millwork was custom built in Washington with FSC-certified maple from Michigan. The project team also selected FSC-certified bamboo for flooring and FSC-certified Tigerwood for stair stringers. 78% of wood used was FSC certified and 9% was salvaged. FSC sets standards by which forests are certified, offering credible verification to people who are buying wood and wood products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2428&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Most-Innovative Green Buildings Using FSC-Certified Wood Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:11:00 GMT BASF said it has developed the first latex for carpet backing adhesives to be made with a minimum of 10% renewable materials. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2418&channelid=12918 Floor Daily BASF Unveils Latex With Renewable Materials Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:34:00 GMT It’s a classic case of turning lemons into lemonade. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2414&channelid=12918 Builder Online When Open Space Makes More Sense Than Construction Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:32:00 GMT Flexitions, maker of flexible transition molding, is once again under the control of founders Gary Hernandez Jr. and Gary Hernandez Sr. According to a press release issued Friday, Flexitions will once again operate as its own business entity and be managed by the father/son duo. We will expand the innovation and advancements within the Flexitions product line, furthering our original mission of creating groundbreaking products that improve the floor covering industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2402&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Hernandez Father & Son Reassume Ownership of Flexitions Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT If you are a veteran carpet recycler or someone considering starting a business that incorporates the reclamation of post-consumer carpet, this is the meeting for you. The Entrepreneur Meeting is tailored to address the needs of businesses collecting and processing post-consumer carpet. The items covered will be an over view of CARE and Carpet Recycling 101. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2401&channelid=12918 Floor Biz CARE's 8th Annual Entrepreneur Meeting Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT When Belgium-based IVC wanted to put a recognizable face on its U.S. operations, the company turned to industry veteran Paul Murfin, who had spent the last six years as vice president of sales and distribution for industry-leading Armstrong World Industries’ flooring operations. Murfin, who also had high- level stints at Beaulieu of America and former Midwest distributor Misco Shawnee, joins a company that is certainly in growth mode having just completed the construction of a $75 million plant in Dalton. FCNews editorial director and associate publisher Steven Feldman recently caught up with Murfin to talk about his decision to leave Armstrong and essentially trade volume for potential. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2398&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Executive Interview: Murfin looks to take IVC to the next level Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:37:00 GMT Formica Flooring has redesigned its website, formicaflooring.com. The new concept was built around the company’s current tagline, “Real looks for real life,” with an emphasis on livability and functionality. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2395&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Formica redesigns, updates website Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:31:00 GMT InterfaceFLOR took home five IIDEX/NeoCon Innovation Awards, including Gold in the Sustainable Products category for Striation, a new modular carpet tile produced from yarn that is created from salvaged fishing nets plus reclaimed fiber from the company’s own ReEntry recycling process. The other four honors, also announced last week during IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, included Silver for both Red Carpet Collection and its Silurian/Matrix pairing, and Bronze awards for Permian and Raw. This quartet of winners won in the Modular Carpet category. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2391&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News InterfaceFLOR wins five IIDEX Innovation awards Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:29:00 GMT The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) annual conference and expo is making its way to Toronto tomorrow to celebrate “what’s next” in green building. Greenbuild is the world’s largest green building conference and expo and is expected to make an economic impact of $26 million CAD, bringing 25,000 delegates from over 115 countries to the event. A release from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre earlier this week also stated that Greenbuild will generate a positive impact on the local economy of over $58 million from delegate spending. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2390&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Greenbuild opens tomorrow in Toronto Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:27:00 GMT Capel Rugs has teamed up with interior designer and HGTV star Genevieve Gorder to create a line of rugs that will debut at the October High Point Market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2388&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Capel Teams With Gorder on New Rug Line Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:25:00 GMT Bentley Prince Street said it has achieved Climate Registered status for the third year in a row. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2384&channelid=12918 Floor Daily BPS Achieves Climate Registered Status Again Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:22:00 GMT This campaign focuses on raising awareness of the potential strangulation hazards that window cords can pose to young children and toddlers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2365&channelid=12918 PRNewswire October Kicks Off National Window Covering Safety Month Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:11:00 GMT Wood should factor as a primary building material in any green building project, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Thursday. As a result, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urged builders to prioritize wood in green building projects. The USDA also found that a lack of education hinders the acceptance of wood as a green building material. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2363&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors USDA Report Highlights Wood as Green Building Material Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT Leitz Tooling Systems Inc. (Grand Rapids, Mich.) has promoted Jeff Fishburn to regional sales manager for the company's Central Region. Vecoplan LLC, a sawmill waste processing company, has named Chris Sturgis service technician. Visit Hardwood Floors' Classifieds for information on a used KT Sander for sale. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2362&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors HF Brief: Leitz Promotes Fishburn; Used KT Sander for Sale Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:11:00 GMT “Since 2009, our Luxerell soft fiber offering has grown to be about a third of our residential business today,” said Dan Haycook, executive vice president, Surfaces, Invista. “We have seen a continued conversion from nylon and polyprolylene, to polyester. “By 2009, the polyester family, including triexta, had grown to nearly 40% of the market with nylon falling just below 50% and olefin holding the balance,” Haycook told FCNews. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2358&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News State of the industry: Carpet continues to bounce along at the bottom Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:11:00 GMT The website for the new NWFA Wood Flooring Expo, which will be held in Orlando, Fla., April 10-13, is now live at nwfaexpo.org. The education at the show is being revamped, including celebrity keynotes and four dedicated educational tracks, including one for the architecture/design community that will earn CEUs. Registration for the Expo and hotel reservations at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center will open in November. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2357&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Wood Flooring Expo Website Launches Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:12:00 GMT Tai Ping, the multinational manufacturer of woven Axminster carpet and carpet tiles, said it has received the highest ratings from the NSF 140 carpet environmental standard. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Tai Ping Products Get Highest NSF-140 Ratings Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:13:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators said it has agreed to acquire certain assets of Sequoia Floorings relating to operations in China for $8 million, including $5 million in cash. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2334&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Lumber Liquidators Buys Assets of Supplier Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:10:00 GMT Enter the next big innovation: Strand woven. Dasso According to Rick Gill, marketing manager, strand woven is double the density of typical bamboo flooring because of the manufacturing process. Mohawk Hilea and Kahala are the two strand woven lines offered. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2321&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Bamboo: Strand woven making strides Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:11:00 GMT TORONTO— DuPont Sorona renewably sourced polymer is the fiber of choice for the new “What Moves You” commercial carpet collection from The Mohawk Group. Carpet with Sorona also qualifies for the USDA Biopreferred Purchasing Program for state and federal carpet purchases. For more information on Sorona visit sorona.dupont.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2318&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News New commercial carpet collection with DuPont Sorona featured at Greenbuild 2011 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:11:00 GMT Stylish hardwood flooring, in a wide variety of species and styles, will attract customers. The sales associate can sell with confidence: Locking systems are a proven value-add to hardwood flooring. Locking hardwood has become a success story for the hardwood flooring dealer. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2315&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Get a lock on hardwood flooring sales Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:11:00 GMT Consumers can also learn about flooring through the WFCA blog, Floor Talk, accessible through wfca.org. That was the idea when Tarkett introduced its RoomVue feature at Surfaces in 2010. “Tarkett Residential’s RoomVue online flooring visualizer makes it easy for consumers to select new flooring within the comfort of their own homes,” said Gary Finseth, residential marketing director. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2314&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Sites that work: Successful pages meet the shopper at her convenience Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:11:00 GMT But I not only found information on floor coverings, I enjoyed remembering the man who started it all: the inimitable Al Wahnon. As the president, editor and publisher of Floor Covering News, Mr. Wahnon founded the trade magazine in 1986 after leaving his 31-year career at Floor Covering Weekly. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2313&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Keeping the floor covering industry informed Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:11:00 GMT The event showcases leading companies in the building materials sector and promotes the exchange of industry best practices. The Company's ceramic tiles are used for exterior siding, interior flooring and design in residential and commercial buildings. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2312&channelid=12918 PRNewswire-Asia China Ceramics Named a Top China Building Materials Enterprise Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:11:00 GMT Raised access flooring firm Tate said it has purchased more than 11.6 million kilowatt hours of wind-generated renewable energy credits. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2308&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Raised Access Flooring Firm Buys Wind Energy Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:47:00 GMT Rubber Flooring Inc. and its parent company IncStores.com have decided to enter the cork tile flooring market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2304&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Specialty Flooring Firm Enters Cork Tile Market Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:45:00 GMT American Superba President Darin McClure died Sept. 26 of a heart attack at age 45. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2301&channelid=12918 Floor Daily American Superba President McClure Dies Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:41:00 GMT Toward that end, an engineered floor allowed them to inspect the finish of every board before it was installed. A solid wood floor composed of too many wide boards may become unstable through expansion and contraction. Greenberg said he can provide boards up to 18 inches wide and 35 inches long, dimensions that are almost impossible with solid wood. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2291&channelid=12918 New York Times Engineered Floors Are Getting Serious Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:11:00 GMT AURORA, COLO.—The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network (ReSource) announced Florida Tile joined the network as the newest ReSource supplier. “We are excited about the opportunity work with the ReSource dealers around the country” stated Doug Hayes, Florida Tile’s director of business development. For over 50 years, Florida Tile has implemented new technology, delivering quality products to protect indoor and outdoor environments. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2285&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News ReSource announces Florida Tile as newest supplier Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:11:00 GMT SALEM, N.J.—Mannington Commercial has announced the appointment of Roby Isaac to the design team based here. An Internationally recognized textile designer, Isaac brings more than 10 years of experience to Mannington, including positions with the design management teams at Milliken, Tandus, And Monterey Carpets. “Roby’s talents are exactly the right fit for Mannington,” said Bob Hutchison, chief innovation strategist at Mannington Commercial. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2283&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Roby Isaac joins Mannington Commercial Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:11:00 GMT The NWFA held an Inspector Certification school at its St. Drew Kern (Flooring Works) led instruction, while Cathy Duncan (EZ Report Writing) instructed on report writing. Volunteer instructors included Andy Campbell (DNA Floor Surgeons Inc.), Cort Dunlap (Hardwood Inspections) and Tim Moore (Moore & Neville Inc. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2278&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Teaches Wood Floor Inspectors Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:11:00 GMT Specialty chemicals firm Omnova Solutions reported third quarter net income was $400,000 compared to $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2010. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2269&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Omnova Solutions Reports Lower Income Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:20:00 GMT The Major End-Use markets analyzed are Residential Construction, Non-Residential Construction, and Non-Building Construction. Acquires Ciba Specialty Chemicals AG 71 Stock Building Supply Inc Purchases Coleman Floor Co. 71 Greenstone Holdings, Inc. Acquires Greenstone, Inc. 71 Nuplex Industries Acquires Huntsman Chemical 71 Ashland Inc. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2259&channelid=12918 PRNewswire Global Construction Chemicals Industry Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT By Dan Natkin Director of laminate and hardwood, Mannington Mills Since our country’s founding, hardwood flooring has been a desirable choice for many homeowners. Unlike tropical forests, temperate forests require cutting old growth trees for younger trees to grow. Every purchase of a domestically manufactured floor fuels hundreds of other jobs, which ultimately benefits our economy versus the economy of another nation. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2243&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Benefits of domestic hardwood Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:11:00 GMT Thomas Itty has been named marketing director at Nourison. With more than 20 years of marketing and advertising experience, Itty— who replaces Dave Forman in the position— will be responsible for all marketing and promotional efforts at the company, including consumer and trade events, public relations, advertising, web and social media, and will oversee the in-house marketing department. He will report to Alex Peykar, principal of Nourison. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2232&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Nourison names Itty marketing director Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:28:00 GMT Topps Tiles, the UK's largest tile and wood flooring retailer, said it would be within the range of analysts' earnings forecasts despite a fall in sales. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2228&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Topps Tiles Expects To Meet Earnings Estimates Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:21:00 GMT Empire Today said it has expanded its services in Indiana and is now serving the Terre Haute area. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2226&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Empire Today Expands in Indiana Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:20:00 GMT The NWFA held an Inspector Certification school at its St. Drew Kern (Flooring Works) led instruction, while Cathy Duncan (EZ Report Writing) instructed on report writing. Volunteer instructors included Andy Campbell (DNA Floor Surgeons Inc.), Cort Dunlap (Hardwood Inspections) and Tim Moore (Moore & Neville Inc. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2210&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Teaches Wood Floor Inspectors Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:11:00 GMT Today, this contrast creates a visually lively space, but 30 years from now it can help Salmen and Scher to maintain their balance and prevent falls. For average-height adults, the different counter heights make some cooking tasks easier. In working out the Craftsmen details with designer and builder Alan Abrams of Abrams Design Build in Takoma Park, Salmen decided to expose the two steel I-beams that hold up the second floor. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2192&channelid=12918 Washington Post Home designed for aging 'in place' Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:49:00 GMT Attica Millwork Inc. (Attica, N.Y.) has named Installers Warehouse (Rochester, N.Y.) distributor of its Thermory brand of thermally modified solid wood flooring in central and western New York. Attica Millworks says Thermory is the only solid wood flooring product to include a warranty for use over radiant heat and over concrete using up to a 6-inch plainsawn plank. For more information, contact Installers Warehouse's Randy Rindell at randy@iwhardwood.com or (585) 224-1402. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2199&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Installers Warehouse Picks Up Thermory Flooring Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:49:00 GMT “The availability of larger formats is another trend our new product launch speaks to,” Kirk-Rolley said. Dal-Tile has also expanded its collection of floor and wall combinations with Healthland glazed ceramic tile. Fioranese Another Italy-based company, Fioranese’s inspiration combines old and new architectural concepts and materials. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2198&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Tile manufacturers fall in, Launch new products for autumn season Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:49:00 GMT GREENVILLE, S.C.—Bennie Frank Mayfield died at McCall Hospice House, on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Born in Spartanburg S.C. in 1914, he was the son of the late J. F. Mayfield and Cora Littlejohn Mayfield. He is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Mayfield Blackwell; two grandchildren, Frank Williams Blackwell and Lyn Blackwell Edmonds and her husband H. Burns Edmonds, all of Greenville. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2195&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Obituary: Bennie Frank Mayfield, Hall of Famer, industry veteran Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:49:00 GMT East Valley Floors expands their showroom to accommodate their growing business and better serve customers http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2137&channelid=12918 San Francisco Chronicle Top Rated Phoenix Flooring Company Adds New Showroom Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:45:00 GMT InterfaceFlor India is considering the establishment of a manufacturing facility in India at an estimated investment of around $40 million, according to The Economic Times. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2125&channelid=12918 Floor Daily InterfaceFlor May Build Plant in India Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:31:00 GMT PURFLEET, England, September 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --Choosing the right type of flooring is an important part of any interior design project. You need to ensure your flooring choice suits your individual needs, lasts a long time and - most importantly - looks good. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2104&channelid=12918 PRNewswire The Right Type of Flooring for Your Room Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:57:00 GMT The largest expo in the South Valley opens its doors this weekend, and innovations in home design and technology are expected to drive the event. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2072&channelid=12918 Visalia Times-Delta Visalia Home Expo goes high-tech Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:20:00 GMT U.S. exports of engineered wood flooring rose in July after dropping in May, according to trade statistics from Zepol Corporation. The top importer of U.S. wood flooring is Sweden, which has purchased over $2 million of the product so far this year, Zepol reported. For more import/export details on wood flooring, visit www.zepol.com or contact info@zepol.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2061&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Engineered Flooring Exports Rose in July Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:11:00 GMT The NWFA held an Installation, Sand & Finish school at its St. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2058&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Teaches Wood Flooring Basics Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:11:00 GMT The company’s new Rapolano 3D and Millerighe series feature this new technology. “The availability of larger formats is another trend our new product launch speaks to,” Kirk-Rolley said. Dal-Tile has also expanded its collection of floor and wall combinations with Healthland glazed ceramic tile. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2059&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Tile manufacturers fall in, Launch new products for autumn season Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:11:00 GMT Adhesives specialist H.B. Fuller Co. reported higher third-quarter profit on higher revenue. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2051&channelid=12918 Floor Daily H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Third Quarter Income Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:49:00 GMT “You have to have luxury or value, and I believe opening my own store with Big Bob’s was an easy choice,” he told FCNews. “They are fair, valuable and an easy choice for what customers want right now.” Perron also expressed excitement about bringing Virga into the fold. For more information about Virga’s store opening, visit the FCNews blog at fcnews.net. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2019&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Virga to pen column for FCNews, opens his first Big Bob's Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT Federal authorities say in court filings that the wood was exported illegally from Madagascar. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2011&channelid=12918 Associated Press Feds won't target unwitting owners of illegal wood Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:11:00 GMT Smith & Fong (San Francisco) has launched PlybooDirect.com, a consumer-direct portal for sales of its Plyboo bamboo flooring, Durapalm palm flooring and Sideways hardwood flooring lines. Smith & Fong will continue to sell these products through wholesale and distributor channels, as well. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2005&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Smith & Fong Launches Consumer-Direct Sales Website Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT Throughout the years, this contest has produced many breathtaking floors, including the ones you see in this article. Official contest rules can be downloaded here and an entry form here. Full information about the contest is available on the NWFA website. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2007&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Launches 2012 Wood Floor of the Year Contest Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT Jumpstart will have four patterns across 12 SKUs of 12-inch tiles and 6-inch-wide planks in stone and wood looks. The wood look is a 4-inch-wide, handscraped plank visual in three colors. Select has a 20mil wearlayer on 7 x 49 planks and 11.9 x 23.9 tiles. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=2004&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Resilient tiles and sheet goods rolling out for back-to-school Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:11:00 GMT Mohawk Mohawk is enhancing collections across its EverStrand, SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona and Wear-Dated platforms. Mohawk is also expanding its triexta SmartStrand with DuPont Sorona product offerings. All three are 1/8 gauge, machine-made wool broadlooms on jute backing. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1995&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Broadloom manufacturers show their true colors Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:11:00 GMT CHICAGO, IL –The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will offer two additional sessions exclusively for NAFCD members at the 2011 Distributor Marketplace, focusing on current floor covering industry issues and practices. “These traditional NAFCD-style breakout sessions have been brought back to allow for more meaningful member-to-member interaction. Attendees will learn from leading experts in the industry and connect with new and existing industry contacts. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1966&channelid=12918 Floor Biz NAFCD to offer exclusive sessions focused on floor covering industry at 2011 Distributor Marketplace Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:11:00 GMT Green building products continue to be a burgeoning category across all flooring mediums. Greyne Custom Wood Co. is using a smattering of antique and distressed woods reclaimed from barns, fenceboards and “tobacco” wood reclaimed from the old wooden structures on dilapidated tobacco farms and processing facilities. Greyne also makes reclaimed material from wormy chestnut and reclaimed oak logs that are scavenged from forest floors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1974&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Recycled wood meets market's rising demand for green Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:11:00 GMT DALTON—Shaw Industries has partnered with Pak-Lite Inc. (PLI) to be its exclusive distributor of Selitac branded underlayment. For its part, Eric Erickson, Shaw’s laminate manager, said the company feels Selitac will be a great addition to any store. Besides its performance attributes, Selitac falls in line with two important aspects of Shaw—being environmentally friendly and being domestically produced. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1971&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Shaw to distribute Selitac underlayment Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:11:00 GMT Wood flooring can be finished in many ways. In addition, the current trend toward lower VOC finishes is gaining momentum. In fact, the industry has been gravitating toward products that are zero VOC. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1969&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Wood Finishes: Market trending toward lower sheen, lower VOC products Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:11:00 GMT ...kitchen, it will also take into account the needs of everyday living. From retro inspired collections like Aalto, with its 1950's diner feel and glamorous black granite worktops, to the Knox collection, with its subtly curved end units, soft cream finish and rich, Inca Brown Quartz worksurfaces, Wren's kitchen designers have created a truly market-leading collection of contemporary kitchens that will add the wow factor to any home. In addition to cutting-edge style Wren Kitchens... http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1963&channelid=12918 PRNewswire Wren Kitchens - Modern Collection Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:11:00 GMT Brintons received a significant cash investment from Carlyle as part of the transaction, which stabilizes the business and allows management to re-position Brintons for a return to profitability and future growth. Carlyle’s investment will enable Brintons to extend its international expansion. Its investment in Brintons will be made from this fund. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1951&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Brintons acquired by U.S. equity firm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:11:00 GMT With millions of Americans either unable to secure a mortgage or having to remain in their current home because they cannot sell the property, remodeling activity continues to soar, according to BuildFax. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1949&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Remodeling Activity Hits Seven Year High in July Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:08:00 GMT Wanke Cascade President James W. Johnson has died at age 57 after a short battle with cancer. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1947&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Wanke Cascade President Johnson Dies Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:07:00 GMT Homebuilder sentiment dipped in September with an industry index mired in a low range as the housing market continues to struggle, the National Association of Home Builders said on Monday. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1937&channelid=12918 Reuters Home builder sentiment dips in September: NAHB Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:54:00 GMT White goods are defined as major built-in and free-standing kitchen appliances including large cooking appliances, dishwashers,home laundry appliances and refrigeration appliances. Related extended warranties and insurance usually cover mechanical / technical breakdown only although cover for accidental damage can be incorporated in certain cases. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1926&channelid=12918 PRNewswire Extended Warranties and Insurance for White Goods in Europe Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT To compensate retailers for any startup administrative costs associated with collecting sales taxes, the governing board will establish compensation for all sellers required to collect sales taxes. The Act would exempt small online and catalog retailers from having to collect sales tax, he added. Earlier legislative proposals to tax Internet sales had defined small as under $5 million in Internet/mail order sales per year. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1922&channelid=12918 Floor Biz WFCA endorses Main Street Fairness Act, Senate bill aims to level retail tax playing field Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:11:00 GMT Members of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. and the Hardwood Manufacturers Association will tour plants in central Ohio on Oct. 12-13 as part of the groups' fall meeting. For more details on attending the meeting, call (336) 885-8315 or visit www.appalachianwood.org/meetings.htm. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1920&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Manufacturers to Tour Plants Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:11:00 GMT The NWFA held an Installation, Sand & Finish school at its St. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1919&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors NWFA Teaches Wood Flooring Basics Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:11:00 GMT Smith & Fong Co. has begun selling its Plyboo bamboo flooring direct to consumers with a new website called PlybooDirect. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1909&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Smith & Fong Begins Selling To Consumers Online Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:20:00 GMT Kevin Malkiewicz has been promoted to vice president of AmericasMart area rug leasing and sales. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1907&channelid=12918 Floor Daily AmericasMart Names New Rug Area VP Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:18:00 GMT The European Union has imposed new import tariffs on Chinese-made ceramic tiles to protect European producers against illegal dumping. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1905&channelid=12918 Floor Daily European Union Slaps Duties on Chinese Tile Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:17:00 GMT Homebuilder Lennar Corp. said it earned $20.7 million, or $0.11 a share, for the three months ended Aug. 31, compared with net income of $30 million, or $0.16 cents a share, a year ago. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1903&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Builder Lennar Says Demand Is Growing for Homes Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:16:00 GMT Since the economic downturn began the resilient category has been just that—resilient. After years of research, Johnsonite discovered two metallic pigments that were not dulled by the formula for the base of rubber tiles. Mannington With features and benefits not found in any other fiberglass floor, Paul Mixon, resilient business manager, said Sobella Omni HD “has become a runaway hit in the fiberglass flooring market. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1893&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News High-end resilient products meeting consumer wants and needs Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT This creates continuity, which is key in small spaces.”— Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey34. “Use a bold wallcovering. Is there space near the kitchen that could become a pantry?”— Margery Wedderburn45. “Put more shelves inside kitchen cabinets. Same with closets.”— Skip Sroka46. “Skirted tables flanking beds or sofas can hide a lot. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1891&channelid=12918 Washington Post Design tricks to make a small space feel bigger Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT Shaw Industries Group Inc. (Dalton, Ga.) is launching a sale on its Grand Canyon hardwood collection today; the sale will end on Dec. 31. The 8-inch-wide hand-scraped plank flooring was featured in the Kitchen of the Year for House Beautiful magazine. The flooring is made from hand-picked recycled hickory. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1890&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Shaw Launches Grand Canyon Collection Sale Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:11:00 GMT Boil it down to four key considerations: color, texture, grain and width. If her room is mostly filled with solid colors, a deep, handscraped grain may work better. For her, buying the perfect hardwood starts with finding the right color and transforming a room. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1886&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Picking the perfect wood floor: Keep it simple Sat, 17 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT Elgin Butler Co. has acquired Trikeenan Tileworks, a manufacturer of art tile, ceramic tile and glazed thin-brick with plants in New Hampshire and New York. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1875&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Elgin Butler Co. Acquires Trikeenan Tileworks Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:19:00 GMT Pfleiderer has named a new chairman of its supervisory board as well as a new board member as the company's restructuring continues. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1873&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Pfleiderer Names New Board Chairman Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:15:00 GMT The Rangers beat Cleveland on Wednesday night, helped by Hamilton's grand slam. It just so happened that CC Carpet was offering free flooring and countertops to customers in September if the Rangers outfielder hit a grand slam. CC Carpet president Steve Fitzgerald says the promotion will cost his company about $500,000 but it's covered by insurance. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1853&channelid=12918 USA Today Hamilton's home run slams carpet firm's website Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:11:00 GMT DriTac Flooring Products (Clifton, N.J.) has named Kris Kollenda western regional sales manager. Kollenda has worked with various manufacturers, including Shaw, Tarkett and Pergo, and has experience building distribution networks throughout DriTac's western region. Kollenda can be reached at kkollenda@dritac.com or (760) 707-3071. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1856&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors DriTac Names Kollenda Regional Sales Manager Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:11:00 GMT DALTON—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. has released its third annual corporate sustainability report, the company announced. Shaw’s 2010 report uses the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 guidelines for sustainability reporting at the B level. Shaw’s 2010 sustainability report, “What if sustainable business meant smarter business?” is available online at shawgreenedge.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1851&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Shaw releases third corporate sustainability report Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:11:00 GMT Moisture-cured finishes are solvent-based, more durable and more moisture resistant than other surface finishes. Moisture-cured finishes are generally available in satin or gloss. The wax gives a low-gloss satin sheen. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1848&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Wood floors 'finish' strong Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT DALTON—A new organizational structure for the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) recently received board approval. One key component of the restructuring is the streamlining of CRI’s committees. Membership lists for the SILC and panels are currently being populated. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1847&channelid=12918 Floor Biz CRI members approve restructuring of association, New structure to address current, futures issues facing carpet industr Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT Step 2: Wood floor styles Hardwood flooring is manufactured in three styles: strip, plank and parquet. Strip flooring generally is considered “traditional” wood flooring. Step 5: Wood flooring finish sheens Three finish sheens are available for wood floors: satin, semi-gloss and matte. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1845&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Selling hardwood flooring: The six-step plan for helping the customer Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT Carpet manufacturer The Dixie Group said it has refinanced its senior revolving credit facility together with the existing term loan secured by its Santa Ana property. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1836&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Dixie Group Refinances Senior Credit, Loan Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:47:00 GMT Flooring industry analyst Stifel-Nicolaus has lowered its estimates for all public flooring companies it covers in light of the weak housing market, especially the homebuilding sector. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1832&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Analyst Lowers Estimates on Public Flooring Firms Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:45:00 GMT There are two types of hardwood floors: solid and engineered. The wood is generally nailed to a plywood subfloor. As for sanding and refinishing, an engineered floor can be sanded about twice depending on the thickness of the wearlayer. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1822&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Solid vs. engineered hardwood flooring: Both have their advantages Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:11:00 GMT They were the original founders of Hygena Kitchens which when sold was the number one supplier of kitchens and bedrooms in the UK. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1820&channelid=12918 PRNewswire Wren Kitchens - The Story Behind The Brand Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:11:00 GMT By Phil Vettel, Chicago TribuneSept. 14--The Pump Room is back, baby. Not one but two 12-seat communal tables sit at opposite ends of the restaurant. Semicircular booths, a gracious nod to the past, are wrapped in butter-soft, camel-hued Italian leather. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1803&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribune Phil Vettel column Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:11:00 GMT SAN DIEGO—DuChateau Floors feature antique reproduction hard wax oil floors that reflect styles from centuries ago. Natural ingredients in DuChateau Hard wax Oil include; sunflower, soybean and thistle oil, combined with natural waxes carnauba and canella. Unlike with polyurethane or aluminum oxide finishes, DuChateau Hard Wax Oil natural finish allows easy spot repairs. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1802&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News DuChateau introduces eco-friendly hard wax oil to U.S. Market Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT Business inventories rose 0.4% in July, slightly less than expected, following a similar gain in June, according to the Commerce Department. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1798&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Business Inventories, Sales Rise in July Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:29:00 GMT Parvizian Fine Rugs, a longtime landmark in Chevy Chase that serves an affluent clientele, is downsizing and moving to smaller space, according to the Washington Post. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1795&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Maryland Fine Rug Firm Affected by Embargo Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:26:00 GMT Mortgage application volume rose 6.3% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1791&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Mortgage Applications Rise After Previous Decline Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:21:00 GMT “The retailer should buy and stock the cleaner from our local distributors,” said Lee Safrit, Anderson’s brand manager. Retail sales associate incentives Anderson also has aggressive incentives planned for retail sales associates via the Anderson American Express Rewards program, which again will be split with distribution. Safrit noted Anderson also incentivizes its distributor reps if they achieve certain sales goals within the Fall for America sale. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1781&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Anderson launches 'Fall for America' sale, Coupons offer up to $300 off wood products Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:11:00 GMT DALTON—Shaw Industries is introducing the first-ever sale on its Grand Canyon hardwood collection. “This has been quite the year for our Grand Canyon hardwood collection,” said Kevin Thompson, Shaw’s hardwood product category manager. The premium select planks are painstakingly hand-scraped and stained to reveal a handsomely defined grain pattern. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1782&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Shaw introduces first sale on Grand Canyon hardwood Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:11:00 GMT California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has rejected the carpet industry’s offer to fund additional research aimed at clearing up the controversy over OEHHA’s proposed reductions in caprolactam exposure levels. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1777&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News California rejects CRI offer to fund emissions research Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:02:00 GMT Mohawk and Karastan are launching Operation Rebuild to help retailers and consumers on the east coast who were severely affected by Hurricane Irene. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1769&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Mohawk, Karastan Begin Operation Rebuild Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:54:00 GMT Empire Today said it is participating in the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) and is initiating a recycling program. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1767&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Empire Today Begins Carpet Recycling Program Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:49:00 GMT Carpet manufacturer Victoria Carpets is entering the luxury vinyl flooring market after buying distributor C & H Distribution Limited. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1757&channelid=12918 Floor Daily UK's Victoria Carpets Buys LVT Distributor Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:40:00 GMT Once upon a time, kids' bedrooms began in blue or pink and graduated to beige (or, in the '70s, brown). Then the child grew up and moved out. The table in Ikea's Mammut collection has a slightly concave surface to limit the spread of spills, said Janice Simonsen, Ikea design spokeswoman and blogger. The single most crucial room accessory for this older teen? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1741&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune The child cave: How to create a fun and functional kid's bedroom Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:11:00 GMT DriTac Flooring Products LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Kollenda to Western Regional Sales Manager. Kollenda is responsible for sales and service to all customers in the Western Region. He will undoubtedly represent DriTac with a high level of professionalism. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1716&channelid=12918 Floor Biz DriTac Appoints Kris Kollenda To Western Regional Sales Manager Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:11:00 GMT Greg Mihaich (Norton Abrasives), Brett Miller (Basic Coatings) and Chris Viscel (Norton Abrasives) are sponsoring and will instruct an advanced-level Sand and Finish School at Sunwood Distributors in Midvale, Utah, on Sept. 15. Hoy can be reached at (501) 218-3510 or mikeh@poloplaz.com. Cikel Brazil Madeira Verde Ltd. (Araucaria, Brazil) has released its 2010 Sustainability Report. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1709&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors HF Briefs: Utah Flooring School; Leitz & PoloPlaz Make New Hires Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:11:00 GMT DALTON—Anthony Cline has joined the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) as operations manager replacing Jeremy Stroop, who has left the organization to pursue other interests. “The CARE board and I are thrilled to have Anthony with us full time,” said Georgina Sikorski, executive director. “He’s a diligent worker with a sincere commitment to preserving the environment by diverting carpet from the landfill. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1656&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Cline joins CARE as operations manager Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:11:00 GMT PELLA, Iowa, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to allow natural light into your home's exterior doorways, yet control privacy? http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1654&channelid=12918 PRNewswire Pella(R) Adds Between-the-Glass Blinds to Storm Door Line Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:11:00 GMT Jim Cuthbertson, a ceramic tile industry veteran who enjoyed a long career with Florida Tile, died Aug. 6, following a short battle with bone cancer. He was 65. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1631&channelid=12918 Floorbiz.com Jim Cuthbertson, Spent over 40 years with Florida Tile Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:38:00 GMT Mirage has announced the launch of its fall 2011 sales event. This major hardwood flooring sale will take place across North America from Sept. 26 to Nov. 15, 2011, at all participating Mirage dealers. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1626&channelid=12918 Floor Covering Weekly Mirage announces fall sales event Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:32:00 GMT The National Building Museum awards the prestigious Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology to Caterpillar Inc., for its 85-year history of innovation in designing earth-moving equipment. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1613&channelid=12918 Builder News Innovation in Construction Technology Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:14:00 GMT A gauge of job opportunities in the U.S. fell in August for the fourth time in five months, according to the Conference Board. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1609&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Employment Trends Index Declines in August Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:10:00 GMT DuPont Industrial Biosciences said that its DuPont Sorona polymer has received Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class 1 Certification from Oeko-Tex and the Hohenstein Textile Testing Institute. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1605&channelid=12918 Floor Daily DuPont Sorona Gets Third Party Certification Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:08:00 GMT Consumers' confidence in August dropped almost 15 points to the lowest level since April 2009 as worries about the economy fueled the wildest stock market swings since the financial meltdown in 2008. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1575&channelid=12918 Big Builder Consumer confidence lowest in 2 years. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:29:00 GMT Weyerhaeuser Co. announced today it will abandon the "iLevel by Weyerhaeuser" name it has used for the past five years to brand its wood products businesses and instead will simply call them "Weyerhaeuser." The transition will begin on Sept. 6. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1571&channelid=12918 Pro Sales Weyerhaeuser Drops iLevel Brand Name Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:23:00 GMT Mooresville-based home improvement retailer Lowe's Inc. said this week it is streamlining the company's upper management, as the company trails Home Depot in most recent performance measures. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1569&channelid=12918 Charlotte Observer Lowe's reduces its senior managers Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:21:00 GMT Hanley Wood Marketing (HWM) announced that Lori Leibig has joined its creative staff as design director. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1567&channelid=12918 Hanley Wood HANLEY WOOD MARKETING HIRES LORI LEIBIG AS DESIGN DIRECTOR Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:18:00 GMT SwissTex America has opened its new North American headquarters in Dalton, creating 15 new jobs. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1562&channelid=12918 Floor Daily SwissTex America Opens Headquarters in Dalton Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:12:00 GMT Late Interface founder Ray Anderson owned approximately 3.5 million shares of Interface class B shares and controlled approximately 3.8 million in total at the time of his death. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1558&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Anderson Leaves Shares to Environmental Trust Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:09:00 GMT Mohawk has formed a partnership with BlueTarp Financial, a credit provider specializing in business-to-business credit management services for the building materials industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1544&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Mohawk helps retailers through trade credit partnership Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:36:00 GMT July factory orders rose 2.4%, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1542&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Factory Orders Rose in July Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:29:00 GMT Omnova Solutions said it is revising its 2011 full year adjusted earnings estimate. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1539&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Omnova Solutions Lowers Earnings Estimates Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:13:00 GMT Mohawk said it has formed a partnership with BlueTarp Financial, a credit provider specializing in business-to-business credit management services for the building materials industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1536&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Mohawk Forms Partnership With Credit Provider Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:11:00 GMT Floors are great. You can stand on them, sit on them, lie on them, tap dance on them and jump up and down on them. All they ask is to be hoovered regularly and for your lady friends to remove their stilettos at the door. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1451&channelid=12918 easier.com A simple guide to choosing the right flooring for your home Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:07:00 GMT Topps Tiles reported a sharp fall in sales over the summer, blaming a weak consumer confidence for its performance. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1417&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Topps Tiles Says Sales Plunge This Summer Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:32:00 GMT Available now from Nuplex Construction Products , Intafloor ZV is a zero odour durable monolithic floor topping resin specifically designed for seamless flooring applications. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1396&channelid=12918 Infolink Nuplex Construction Products Intafloor ZV zero odour monolithic floor topping resin from Nuplex Construction Products Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:14:00 GMT In an effort to spur green legislative initiatives across the country, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released "Advancing Green Building Policy in the States: 2011 Victories from Alabama to Wyoming." http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1380&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floor News USGBC Highlights Green Legislative Initiatives Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:17:00 GMT It is easy to recognize the two leading attributes (besides price) driving a particular brand/manufacturer of laminate flooring. Product reliability and quality (71%) has consistently been the leading attribute year after year, but product design and styling (62%) has increased by 35% and distributor services/support (41%) has increased by 28% compared to 2010. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1374&channelid=12918 National Floor Trends Product Reliability, Quality Among Key Attributes for Retailers Selling Laminate Flooring Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:12:00 GMT Don’t misunderstand Joe Ternullo when it comes to his 12-year-old son Joey’s racing career. Dad Joe Ternullo and his son Joey have developed a close bond going to and from races over the years. Editor’s note: On Aug. 24, the Connecticut Floor Covering Association and friends are invited to watch Joey race at the Waterford Speedbowl. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1375&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News What matters most: Flooring family puts the pedal to the metal Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:11:00 GMT Warren Tyler, one of the flooring industry’s most sought after speakers, coaches and motivational trainers, has joined the Floor Covering Institute LLC, the international consulting group formed to serve the flooring industry. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1372&channelid=12918 National Floor Trends Tyler joins Floor Covering Institute Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:10:00 GMT Before buying a majority stake in the Houston Astros, John McMullen was a limited owner of the New York Yankees. When asked to describe his role with the team, McMullen once said, “There’s nothing as limited as a limited partner of George Steinbrenner.” http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1370&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Special report: The limitations of a 100-year warranty Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:08:00 GMT As part of its exclusive national representation of Lumber Liquidators, Metro Commercial announced that it has brokered 7 leases totaling nearly 46,000 square feet. Metro Commercial’s Brandon Anapol, along with Tom Londres, Dan Brickner, Steve Niggeman and Phil Azarik serve at the Exclusive Leasing Team for the national retailer. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1367&channelid=12918 RealEstateRama Metro Commercial Inks 7 Lumber Liquidator Deals throughout US Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:04:00 GMT Floors-2-Go, the covering retailer, is under the spotlight tonight after the sudden closure of shops in the west Midlands. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1365&channelid=12918 The Independent Store closures at Floors-2-Go Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:02:00 GMT First, high-definition revolutionized the television industry. Now Weavemaster Carpets, a new division of Kane Carpet, is following suit with the creation of the first high-definition carpet. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1358&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Weavemaster brings high-def to nylon carpet Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:55:00 GMT American flooring firms are seeing an increase in the number of customers looking to buy carpets and the industry can only see this as a positive move. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1352&channelid=12918 UK Flooring Direct US sees return in popularity for carpets Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:41:00 GMT At its annual Oriental rug sale, the nonprofit retailer Ten Thousand Villages seeks to promote peace within Pakistan and abroad during a time of diplomatic uncertainty. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1343&channelid=12918 Ithaca Journal Nonprofit rug sale promotes goodwill Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:30:00 GMT Einstein Moomjy, the 63-year-old rug store with its flagship showroom in Paramus, has filed for bankruptcy re-organization and cut its operations to the bone in the face of plummeting revenue brought on by the housing slump and recession. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1341&channelid=12918 NorthJersey.com Cash-strapped Einstein Moomjy files for Chapter 11 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:27:00 GMT Carpet manufacturer Desso has introduced a new application for Apple’s iPhone and iPad mobile devices to enable customers to choose and order from 1,000 business carpet samples from over 60 product ranges. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1108&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Desso Develops App for Apple Mobile Devices Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:41:00 GMT PITTSBURGH—A new, free application is available from the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, that outlines 20 major American hardwood species. The app covers topics such as appearance, physical and working properties, availability and typical applications, as well as a prospective staining tool. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1095&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News American species hardwood app introduced Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:11:00 GMT Urban Floor (City of Industry, Calif.) has launched an improved website at www.urbanfloor.com. The website features 24/7 live support, a room calculator and a homeowner floor gallery. Jim Yoder has been named sales representative at Wood Floors Unlimited (Shreve, Ohio). Yoder has more than 28 years of experience in the wood flooring industry, getting his start as a sander-finisher. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1089&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors HF Briefs: Urban Floor Launches Website; WFU Hires Yoder Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:11:00 GMT Instead of using paint for the new court design—as is traditionally the case—a substantial portion of the court has been stained so that the wood's grain will show through. Rockford, Ill.-based Specialty Floors Inc. started working on the floor Aug. 15 and is expected to be finished Aug. 28. The interior of both three-point arcs and the court's perimeter line were stained purple Wednesday, while the Ncat logo at center court was painted on Saturday. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1090&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors With Facebook Input, Northwestern Picks Stained B-Ball Floor Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:11:00 GMT With the help of Liquid Capital, the flooring importer is able to offer clients exclusive financing offers. In better times, many factoring clients do “graduate’’ to bank lending. Ramon Falero is a principal in Miami, and has worked in commercial banking. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1088&channelid=12918 Floor Biz The credit crunch Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:11:00 GMT ...new Chicago skyscraper would not climb as high as the Chicago's Willis Tower because he did not want it to become a target.As for skyscrapers themselves, while there was talk after 9/11 about making them sturdier and easier to escape from in an emergency, the structural work that would have been necessary was either too expensive or just impossible."I don't know of any buildings that have gone through a structural retrofit for the purpose of withstanding a major attack like 9/11,"... http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1085&channelid=12918 Associated Press 9/11 Brought Changes to Skyscrapers and High-Rises Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:11:00 GMT It provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the trends affecting the development of this modern retail channel through both historic and forecast data, covering 2005 to 2015. It provides detailed segmentation of historic and forecast retail sales, segmented down to category level. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1050&channelid=12918 PRNewswire Global Other Specialist Retailers Market Size and Forecast to 2015 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:11:00 GMT Birmingham, England, Aug. 22, 2011 -- Pre-tax profits have increased more than 17% at Birmingham floorcovering specialist Headlam. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1032&channelid=12918 Floor Daily UK's Headlam Reports Higher Revenues, Profits Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:42:00 GMT Natural wood characteristics: Wood flooring is a natural product. Additionally, only purchases made directly from Lumber Liquidators in store, online or by phone are covered by this Bellawood warranty. Further, costs relating to the removal of defective flooring or installation of replacement flooring are not covered under the warranty. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1025&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Special report: The limitations of a 100-year warranty Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:11:00 GMT Mortgage rates in the U.S. have fallen to the lowest in more than 50 years, according to Freddie Mac. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=1015&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Mortgage Rates Lowest in Over 50 Years Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:51:00 GMT The Carpet and Rug Institute is being reorganized to streamline the organization. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=995&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Carpet and Rug Institute Restructuring Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:35:00 GMT This report is an essential read for anyone involved in operations or analysis of the interior product value chain, including product manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, raw material suppliers and industry analysts. The report is designed to provide a broadunderstanding of the interior products industry and specific detail on the performance of the key product categories. These factors led to adecline in the domestic demand for interior products. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=975&channelid=12918 PRNewswire The Future of Interior Products in Spain to 2015: Demand to Gather Pace from 2012 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:11:00 GMT By Emily Hooper NEW YORK—Shaw Floors was the flooring provider for the fourth year in a row at the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year, which opened last month at Rockefeller Plaza here. It’s a reflection of who you are.” Florence chose Shaw’s Grand Canyon wood floors for the 2,500-square-foot area. “It is the first 8-inch solid plank made 100% from recycled mill by-products,” said Todd Callaway, marketing manager for Shaw Residential. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=964&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Shaw Floors featured in 2011 Kitchen of the Year Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:11:00 GMT http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=957&channelid=12918 FloorBiz.com Coverings 2012 heads back to Orlando Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:58:00 GMT Anderson Hardwood is rolling out its 2011 fall promotional package on Sept. 1. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=951&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Anderson Rolling Out Fall Promotion in September Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:18:00 GMT Dalton-based Shaw Industries is trimming its work force at plants in Eton and Ringgold. Company officials declined to say how many workers are being affected. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=942&channelid=12918 Dalton Daily Citizen Layoffs at Shaw plants in Eton, Ringgold Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:07:00 GMT The report isdesigned to provide a broad understanding of the interior products industry and specific detail on the performance of the key product categories. This has affected the government's expenditure on social sectors such as healthcare and education, some of the key end users for interior products. Moreover, Italian consumers have lower awareness of environmental issues and energy efficient products than other Europeans. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=936&channelid=12918 PRNewswire The Future of Interior Products in Italy to 2015: Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Products to Drive Demand Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:11:00 GMT The Main Street Fairness Act would create a program that would require Internet and mail order sellers to collect and remit sales taxes to states that elect to participate in the federal program. “This legislation is long overdue and aptly named,” said Jim Walters, Chairman of the Board, WFCA and president of Macco’s Floor Covering, Green Bay, WI. The WFCA views the legislation as helping small business interests. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=934&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News WFCA endorses "Main Street Fairness Act" bills in Senate and House Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:11:00 GMT As part of its mission to be more than just a trade show organizer, Hanley Wood has added an online job board to its Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc websites (surfaces.com and stonexpo.com), allowing visitors to conduct job searches and employers to post available positions. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=907&channelid=12918 FloorBiz.com New job boards add value to Surfaces Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:58:00 GMT ANAHEIM, CALIF.—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has launched its redesigned and updated wfca-pro.org. All features from the previous site have been redesigned, explained Chris Davis, WFCA’s president and CEO, making it easier to navigate and faster in delivery of information. New features include an interactive component called “Ask the Expert,” which allows dealers to tap into professional sales and marketing advice from 20-year retail veteran Phil Andersch. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=891&channelid=12918 Floor Biz WFCA expands portal offerings Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:11:00 GMT Her job isn't about satisfying her own tastes; it's getting inside the minds of average Kraft customers and creating recipes and products for them. Ross' primary "office" is the five Kraft Kitchens, headlined by the "focal kitchen" and its stainless steel appliances, shiny countertops, and white and sage tile walls. Big, colorful photos of Kraft sandwiches and pastas hang on walls and stand in plate holders on her cabinets. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=882&channelid=12918 Chicago Tribune Office Space: Inside Kraft Kitchens Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:11:00 GMT Disney Channel PavilionDisney Living Meet and Greet, 10:00 a.m. Meet Disney Store Princess Designer Collection artists. Disney Living PavilionD23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 10:00 a.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Disney artist Mike Clitherow. Disney Living PavilionD23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 10:00 a.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Disney artist Mike Clitherow. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=868&channelid=12918 PRNewswire D23 Expo 2011 Schedule Details Three Days of Extraordinary Entertainment and Surprises at the Ultimate Disney Fan Event Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:11:00 GMT Mike and Julie Folk, Folk’s Flooring America, Meadville, Pa., said Duff and Spano have different strengths that could provide the right balance. Up first was a new line of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) and luxury vinyl planks (LVP) from IVC. “This new CCA exclusive program combines the beauty of furniture grade veneer with the durability of laminate,” Duff said. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=859&channelid=12918 Floor Biz CCA Global groups position to capture greater share - Flooring America: 'Blueprint for the future' Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:11:00 GMT The modern environmental movement essentially dates from the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit, an unprecedented UN conference both in size and the scale of its concerns. Maurice Strong, the Conference Secretary-General, called the Summit a “historic moment for humanity.” http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=832&channelid=12918 Sustainable Plant Finding a New Balance between Industry and the Natural World Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:03:00 GMT The questions that people and companies must face, when attempting the daunting task of becoming an environmentally sustainable company, are where to start and what can one person/company do. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=830&channelid=12918 Green Building Elements A Goodbye to an Inspirational Icon: Ray Anderson of Interface Flooring Dies at 77 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:56:00 GMT Beazer Homes reported a net loss of $59.1 million for the third quarter compared to a net loss of $27.8 million in the same period last year. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=805&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Beazer Homes Loss More Than Doubles Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:01:00 GMT It’s said that the life of the super model is short-lived. Ever wonder why? It seems fairly obvious. After all, how long can their beautiful features stay alluring, fresh, and vibrant? Yet, some of the greats — Lauren Hutton, Cheryl Tiegs, and Christie Brinkley, to name just a few — are anything but obsolete. These super models continue to captivate us and have been doing so for decades. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=803&channelid=12918 HousingZone.com 9 tricks for creating a super model Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:59:00 GMT Long Fence recommends screened porches for homeowners who want to extend their living space. Screened porches can be used for many activities, and they increase a home’s appeal when built correctly with high-quality materials. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=794&channelid=12918 Hot Remodling Trends Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:38:00 GMT Mike and Julie Folk, Folk’s Flooring America, Meadville, Pa., said Duff and Spano have different strengths that could provide the right balance. “This new CCA exclusive program combines the beauty of furniture grade veneer with the durability of laminate,” Duff said. “It is a new day and a new way,” Duff told FCNews. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=785&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Flooring America: 'Blueprint for the future' Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:11:00 GMT “As a designer, we have the opportunity to view the manner in which installation is done correctly,” said Bernie Madden, president of Madden-McFarland Interiors of Leawood, Kan. “What could be more exciting than this type of motivation during today’s difficult times?” asked Roy Davison, CFI’s immediate past president. And, the sessions are not all just about installation; they involve general business training as well as product education. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=750&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News CFI gears up for 18th convention Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:11:00 GMT The carpet industry's ups and downs continued as floor covering earnings reports showed mixed results Thursday. The steep declines of the early recession haven't reappeared, but neither has a solid recovery. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=739&channelid=12918 Times Free Press Flooring crawls back; Mohawk keeps profits, Dixie avoids loss Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:52:00 GMT SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring, leader in the slip resistant metal safety flooring industry, is introducing the launch of its completely redesigned website. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=719&channelid=12918 Enhanced Online News SlipNOT® Metal Safety Flooring to Launch Renovated Website Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:13:00 GMT Finally, NMHG introduced a new 12-ton big truck in the second quarter of 2011. The company is actively pursuing domestic opportunitiesfor new coal mining projects, which include prospects for powergeneration, coal-to-liquids, coal gasification and other clean coaltechnologies. For more informationabout NACCO Industries, visit the Company's website atwww.nacco.com.__NACCO INDUSTRIES, INC. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=709&channelid=12918 PRNewswire NACCO Industries, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:11:00 GMT Many in today's economy are making new decisions when it comes to the homes and businesses they own. Both of these areas of the economy are definitely places where saving money can make a big difference, but even beyond immediate savings is the fact that people are taking a typically more long term view in their property investments now after seeing what happened due to more short term thinking in the first decade of the 2000's. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=618&channelid=12918 Market Press Release Homeowners Deciding On Tile Floors Thanks To More Selection Available Online Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:05:00 GMT Authentic Baltic Flooring’s character shines from Heritage to Contemporary Design. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=616&channelid=12918 Architecture & Design Authentic Baltic Flooring Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:04:00 GMT Nearly 80% of homeowners are considering a home improvement project this year, and 33% of those will install new flooring, according to a research study from home advice site, kudzu.com. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=598&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Study: New flooring among most popular consumer projects, Half of consumers undecided about which brands they will use Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:26:00 GMT As green becomes the new gold standard, hotel owners and operators are increasingly looking to differentiate their brands through environmentally responsible facilities that get the attention of eco-conscious travelers. A 2010 survey of U.S. travelers found this strategy is effective; 48 percent of travelers said they would select a supplier that shows concern for the environment over those that do not. In addition to attracting business, investing in environmentally friendly features can cut operational costs and benefit the hotel’s bottom line. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=591&channelid=12918 Lodging Hospitality Designing Hotels with the Forest in Mind Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:11:00 GMT Just over a year ago, Arvada West Decorating and Flooring in Arvada, Colo., didn't have a website, much less a Facebook fan page. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=589&channelid=12918 Detroit News Companies learn to use Internet, social media to stand out Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:05:00 GMT How do you pick gorgeous, green flooring with an extensive lifespan for a small apartment? This is the next question for TreeHugger Founder Graham Hill, who is renovating his 420-square-foot apartment in New York for the LifeEdited project. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=585&channelid=12918 Treehugger.com 5 Sleek, Sustainable Hardwood Floor Covering Options For a Small Apartment Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:01:00 GMT The flooring and countertops in your home can change the look and feel of a room. Sharp Floors brings value, quality, and integrity to your home with over three generations of family owned and operated service in Dallas Fort Worth and has launched a new website in partnership with Dallas SEO firm Advice Interactive Group. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=583&channelid=12918 Online PR Media Sharp Floors in Dallas Forth Worth Launches Website for Carpet Flooring and Countertop Remodeling Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT The remodeling market slipped under pressure from a sluggish economy according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI), which dipped during the second quarter to 43.9 from the first quarter result of 46.5. An RMI below 50 indicates that more remodelers report market activity is lower compared to the prior quarter than report it is higher. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=572&channelid=12918 NAHB Remodeling Activity Slows Under Economic Uncertainty Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:02:00 GMT In the teeter-tottering relationship between rental housing and homeownership, demand for rentals stayed up in the second quarter of 2011 while homeownership remained static, according to residential vacancy and homeownership data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=567&channelid=12918 Builder While New-Home Sales Lowered in June, Other Indicators Offered Hope Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:56:00 GMT Whether you chalk it up to the economy, stricter environmental and logging laws, changing consumer preferences in both style and where a product comes from, or something else, one thing is clear: The use of non-traditional North American wood species to make flooring has risen dramatically over the last five years. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=563&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Use of domestic exotics on the rise Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:44:00 GMT Lancaster, PA, August 1, 2011--Armstrong World Industries in the second quarter reported net income that rose 41.3 percent to $37.9 million of $0.64 per share compared with $26.8 million or $0.46 per share in the year ago period. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=561&channelid=12918 TalkFloor.com Armstrong 2Q Earnings Up 41%, Misses Estimates Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:41:00 GMT Construction began on more commercial buildings in June, pushing spending higher for a third straight month, according to the Commerce Department. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=558&channelid=12918 Floor Daily Construction Spending Increases in June Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:37:00 GMT Without the CFI Convention, installation information is lacking. WFCA MEMBERSHIP is a MUST The World Floor Covering Association is the largest sponsor of CFI training and education. Join through CFI and receive $500.00 in return; another exciting opportunity for CFI members and guests. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=998&channelid=12918 Floor Biz CFI Celebrates 18 Years of Success - "If it is to be, it is up to ME!" Star-Studded Recognition of All CFI Members Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:11:00 GMT Susan Cassell, of Great Falls Design Build, recalls the chain of events that convinced her some of the fundamentals of bathroom design were about to change. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=992&channelid=12918 Fairfax Station Connection Solid Marble Bathrooms? Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:02:00 GMT The Flooring Contractors Association, FCICA, announced all attendees at the mid year meeting will now qualify for Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) continuing education credits upon completion of the Education Sessions of Friday, Oct. 7. IICRC will assign one credit for all registrants that complete the four offered educational sessions at the event. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=980&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News FCICA receives approval to offer IICRC continuing education credits Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:18:00 GMT Preverco, a leading brand of hardwood floors in North America, innovates again with a unique type of flooring featuring a revolutionary Wave texture. Born in South America, this original finish stems from skillfully studied board planing and polishing techniques by seasoned wood craftsmen. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=976&channelid=12918 PR Newswire Preverco Innovates Again with the Launch of its Unique Wave Texture of Hardwood Flooring Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:09:00 GMT Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=974&channelid=12918 The Street Lumber Liquidators Announces Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:06:00 GMT Tuftex: The dealer’s brand Tuftex - Carpets of California is Shaw Floors premier brand for residential carpet. The Tuftex brand is a dealer brand, not a consumer brand. Tuftex is the premier residential carpet brand of Shaw Floors. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=949&channelid=12918 Floor Biz How brands help retailers close sales Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:11:00 GMT Bostik The company has recently brought to market Dimension, an addition to its urethane grout technology product line. Laticrete The latest adhesive the company launched was at Surfaces 2011 when it debuted its new Glass Tile adhesive. Mapei The latest from the company includes Ultraflex LFT mortar for large-format stone and tile. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=950&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News Today's ceramic glues are better, more efficient than ever before Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:11:00 GMT The percentage of people renting a place to live went up far more in Kentucky than those buying a home between 2000 and 2010, according to U.S. Census data. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=946&channelid=12918 Lexington Herald Leader Census measures the shift in state housing market Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:12:00 GMT Well, I’d like to report that I am surviving the renovations to the Denton beach house. Instead, I can honestly say that the score goes something like this–Denton Beach House 13–Richie 2. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=944&channelid=12918 Technorati Home Remodeling Up 22 Percent Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:09:00 GMT The Floor Style Products name is back in business after being purchased by Louisville, Ky.-based National Flooring Distributors Inc. The leftover inventory was moved to its former headquarters in Hastings, Mich., whereupon it was purchased by National Flooring Distributors, according to Harmeling. Speaking about Floor Style Products' large footprint within the industry, Harmeling said, "They left a hole for a lot of people" when the company closed. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=928&channelid=12918 Hardwood Floors Floor Style Products Assets Purchased by Kentucky Distributor Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:11:00 GMT In the 20 years Ron Betenbough's company has been building homes in west Texas, he's always been willing to compete on price... http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=864&channelid=12918 Bloomberg Builders Push 'Green' Homes to Stand Out in Foreclosure-Filled U.S. Market Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:09:00 GMT Despite uncertainty about the debt ceiling and an unemployment rate that remains stubbornly higher than 9%, Freddie Mac said the housing market is unlikely to experience a double dip. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=860&channelid=12918 HousingWire Freddie Mac says housing sector unlikely to see double dip Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:55:00 GMT Builder confidence bounced up a bit in July after hitting the floor in June, largely on confidence that single-family sales are a little better now and are expected to be better in six months, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo housing Market Index (HMI). http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=857&channelid=12918 Builder Builder Confidence Rebounds Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:51:00 GMT There are pretty much two ways to look at the laminate flooring category in 2010. Contributing to that drop was the decision by Wilsonart, the category’s highest-end player, to exit the laminate... http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=797&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Laminate: Dollars down in category, but volume up - Price erosion still plagues segment Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:11:00 GMT The dining room is very 1960s, but the kitchen is very 2011. It’s definitely a Northern California-inspired kitchen. Sometimes you can find amazing culinary antiques that will make it feel like an old French kitchen. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=781&channelid=12918 New York Times Currents | Q&A: Tyler Florence on His Kitchen of the Year Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:11:00 GMT Three full-service locations in San Antonio and one outlet center within San Antonio and New Braunfels, Texas. CW Floors® is the only SFC in the market. CW Floors® has three San Antonio locations and one location in New Braunfels. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=747&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Carpet World San Antonio evolves to CW Floors®, Change in leadership transforms a 40-year-old carpet company Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:11:00 GMT Anaheim, Calif.—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting applications for nominations to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame. Nominees can come from any sector of the floor covering industry. The deadline for submitting completed Hall of Fame applications is November 4. Nominations will be reviewed and sent to a special committee for consideration. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=698&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News WFCA taking Industry Hall of Fame nominations Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:11:00 GMT To prepare for the tours, WFCA trend scouts selected innovative new products that launched at the Surfaces tradeshow in February to share with magazine editors. In total, the WFCA contacted over thirty Surfaces exhibitors from around the world to participate in the tours. “We are continually looking for new opportunities to help educate consumers and raise awareness about flooring,” said Christopher Davis, president & CEO, WFCA. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=653&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News WFCA kicks off media awareness tour in NYC Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:11:00 GMT DALTON—Fresh off its sponsorship of HGTV’s Green Home Giveaway for the fourth consecutive year, Shaw Industries announced its participation in the second annual HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway. The HGTV Urban Oasis will be given away in December. For more on the HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway, visit hgtv.com/urban-oasis. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=631&channelid=12918 Floor Biz Shaw strengthens HGTV partnership Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:11:00 GMT Presently, Macco’s Floor Covering is comprised of full line flooring retail outlets targeting all markets. Christopher Davis continues as WFCA’s president and CEO. WFCA elects a third of its board each year for three-year terms. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=557&channelid=12918 Floor Biz WFCA elects Walters chairman, Appoints new executive committee, board members Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:11:00 GMT By Steven Feldman NEW ORLEANS—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) does as much for its membership as any floor covering organization. For example, WFCA realizes floor covering is not always top of mind when consumers are designing a room in the home. As such, WFCA continues to put a premium on raising awareness and educating consumers about floor covering. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=533&channelid=12918 Floor Biz FCNews exclusive: WFCA board meeting - Helping dealers legally, socially, technologically Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:11:00 GMT An overhead shower fixture delivers water like rain, perhaps to make the stall (no tub) seem more spacious. The New York hotel is the first non-airport location and the first Yotel outside of Europe. After August, Yotel is looking to offer rooms with a base rate in the $200 to $250 range. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=527&channelid=12918 Associated Press At new NYC hotel, a robot handles the luggage Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:11:00 GMT Driving trade-ups is one of retail’s biggest challenges, but one that the industry overall has actually had more success with in the last couple of years than in the past, noted Yon Hinkle, product manager, Armstrong laminate and residential resilient tile. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=456&channelid=12918 Floor Covering News How to up-sell your customer for more profit Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:46:00 GMT Despite a report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) showing the first slowdown in billings in April since October 2010, business is markedly improving in the corporate sector. Though conditions at architectural firms have been improving slowly but steadily for the last six months, the April dip may have been caused by the threatened government shutdown, tornadoes through the Southeast or wind down of the federal stimulus. http://www.surfaces.com/article.aspx?articleid=454&channelid=12918 FloorBiz.com The Corporate comeback: Price conscious, cautious approach guides a slight uptick Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:30:00 GMT