The latest news from FloorDaily.nethttp://www.floordaily.net/rss/newsarticles/en-us2013 FloorDaily.netThu, 20 Jun 2013 11:23:02 GMTThu, 20 Jun 2013 11:23:02 GMT30http://www.floordaily.net/20080114/images/rss_small.gifhttp://www.floordaily.net/2323http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Inflation_at_Lowest_Point_Since_Kennedy_Era.aspxWashington, D.C., June 19, 2013—Bloomberg News reports that the U.S. is currently experiencing the lowest inflation since the 1960s. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Inflation_at_Lowest_Point_Since_Kennedy_Erahttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Lumber_Liquidators_Rolling_Out_New_Store_Layout.aspxToana, Virginia, June 19, 2013—Lumber Liquidators has rolled out a new layout for its retail stores.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Lumber_Liquidators_Rolling_Out_New_Store_Layouthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/IVC_US_Achieves_ISO_90012008.aspxDalton, Georgia, June 19, 2013—IVC U.S. has fulfilled the requirements for ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management for the manufacturing and sales of vinyl sheet flooring for the commercial, retail and customer industries at its headquarters in Dalton.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/IVC_US_Achieves_ISO_90012008http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Kaleen_Rugs_Promotes_Blaine_to_Regional_VP.aspxDalton, Georgia, June 19, 2013—Kaleen Rugs promoted Kevin Blaine to regional vice president of the northern region. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Kaleen_Rugs_Promotes_Blaine_to_Regional_VPhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tarkett_Launches_Competition_for_AD_.aspxChagrin Falls, Ohio, June 19, 2013—Tarkett is inviting architects and designers to participate in its video contest, “Looking Back, Stepping Forward.”Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tarkett_Launches_Competition_for_AD_http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/OW_Hospitality_Hires_Designer_Scott_Evans.aspxDalton, Georgia, June 18, 2013—OW Hospitality has hired Scott Evans to its U.S.-based OW Style Studio as senior creative and technical stylist. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/OW_Hospitality_Hires_Designer_Scott_Evanshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tile_of_Spain_to_Exhibit_at_AIA_Convention.aspxMiami, Florida, June 18, 2013—Tile of Spain, the brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association, is exhibiting at the 2013 AIA National Convention and Expo.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tile_of_Spain_to_Exhibit_at_AIA_Conventionhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Housing_Starts_Up_in_May.aspxWashington, DC, June 18, 2013— Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000, 6.8% above the revised April estimate of 856,000, according to the Commerce Department. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Housing_Starts_Up_in_Mayhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Florida_Tile_Recognized_By_National_Safety_Council.aspxLexington, Kentucky, June 18, 2013--The U.S. National Safety Council recently presented Florida Tile with its Perfect Record Award. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Florida_Tile_Recognized_By_National_Safety_Councilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Nydree_Launches_Residential_Hardwood_Line.aspxForest, Virginia, June 18, 2013—Commercial wood flooring company Nydree Flooring has introduced Korus Wood Flooring, the company’s first foray into the residential wood flooring market. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Nydree_Launches_Residential_Hardwood_Linehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/UNILIN_Flooring_Industries_Terminates_Agreement.aspxDallas, TX, June 17, 2013—Flooring Industries, within the Unilin Group that licenses Unilin’s patented click technologies, has announced that it has terminated its laminate and LVT licensing agreements with Jiangsu Daou.Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/UNILIN_Flooring_Industries_Terminates_Agreementhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/INSTALL_Launches_Warranty_Program.aspxNSTALL, the North American alliance of flooring and flooring-related manufacturers, consultants, associations and contractors, launched its new Warranty & Certified Contractor program at this year’s NeoCon expo.Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/INSTALL_Launches_Warranty_Programhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Homebuilder_Confidence_Rises_to_a_SevenYear_High.aspxWashington, D.C., June 17, 2013—Builder confidence in the market for new single-family homes leaped eight points in June to a reading of 52 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Homebuilder_Confidence_Rises_to_a_SevenYear_Highhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Domotex_Russia_Changes_Show_Dates.aspxHannover/Moscow, Russia, June, 17, 2013—Domotex Russia has been moved to a new time slot in first half of the year. The second season of Russia’s tradeshow for carpets and floor coverings will now be held from April 1 to 3, 2014. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Domotex_Russia_Changes_Show_Dateshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Florida_Tile_Joins_We_Build_American_Initiative.aspxLexington, Kentucky, June 17, 2013¾ The Florida Tile brand has been added to the list of building supply manufacturers supporting the “We Build American” initiative. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Florida_Tile_Joins_We_Build_American_Initiativehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Producer_Prices_Tick_Higher_in_May.aspxWashington, DC, June 14, 2013 -- Wholesale prices rose in May for the first time in three months, according to the Labor Department.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Producer_Prices_Tick_Higher_in_Mayhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/JJ_Flooring_Has_EPDs_Verified_by_NSF.aspxAnn Arbor, MI, June 14, 2013 -- NSF Sustainability said it has verified Environmental Product Declarations for J+J Flooring Group's Kinetex flooring product and Invision brand modular styles that use eKo backing.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/JJ_Flooring_Has_EPDs_Verified_by_NSFhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CR_Flooring_Moves_Operations.aspxWestwood, MA, June 14, 2013 -- Wood specialist C&R Flooring said it has moved its showroom and home office from Needham, Massachusetts to Westwood, Massachusetts.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CR_Flooring_Moves_Operationshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Sentiment_Dips_but_Near_MultiYear_High.aspxAnn Arbor, MI, June 14, 2013 -- The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan June preliminary consumer sentiment index fell to 82.7 from a final reading of 84.5 in May.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Sentiment_Dips_but_Near_MultiYear_Highhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Architecture_Billings_Index_Reverses_in_April.aspxWashington, DC, June 14, 2013 -- After indicating increasing demand for design services for the better part of a year, the Architecture Billings Index reversed course in April.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Architecture_Billings_Index_Reverses_in_Aprilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Dixie_Group_To_Acquire_Robertex_Associates.aspxChattanooga, TN, June 13, 2013 -- The Dixie Group said it is in negotiations to acquire wool carpet maker Robertex Associates. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Dixie_Group_To_Acquire_Robertex_Associateshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Business_Inventories_Rise_in_April.aspxWashington, DC, June 13, 2013 -- Business inventories rose 0.3% in April to $1.66 trillion, the Commerce Department said Thursday.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Business_Inventories_Rise_in_Aprilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Retail_Sales_Strongest_in_Three_Months.aspxWashington, DC, June 13, 2013 -- Retail sales jumped 0.6% in May thanks largely to strong auto sales, according to the Commerce Department.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Retail_Sales_Strongest_in_Three_Monthshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Initial_Jobless_Claims_Fall_Last_Week.aspxWashington, DC, June 13, 2013 -- First time claims for unemployment benefits fell 12,000 to 334,000 in the week ended June 8, according to the Labor Department.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Initial_Jobless_Claims_Fall_Last_Weekhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Foreclosures_Up_in_May_but_Trend_Still_Lower.aspxIrvine, CA, June 13, 2013 -- Completed foreclosures rose 11% nationally in May from the previous month, listing firm RealtyTrac said. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Foreclosures_Up_in_May_but_Trend_Still_Lowerhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/QEP_Unveils_New_Brand_Identity_Updated_Logo.aspxBoca Raton, FL, June 12, 2013 -- Hardwood flooring and installation products firm Q.E.P. Co. said it has unveiled a new brand identity for its QEP-branded products.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/QEP_Unveils_New_Brand_Identity_Updated_Logohttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_Holographic_System_Takes_Effect.aspxViken, Sweden, June 13, 2013 -- The holographic label system, Välinge's most recent action against infringing products, in cooperation with Unilin, is now fully in force, Valinge said.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_Holographic_System_Takes_Effecthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/UK_Vinyl_Recycling_Program_Adds_Distributors.aspxLondon, England, June 13, 2013 -- Nine new Recofloor distributors joining the UK’s vinyl flooring take-back program have added extra strategically-located drop-off sites to the national network.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/UK_Vinyl_Recycling_Program_Adds_Distributorshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bamboo_Hardwoods_Signs_Distributor_Siegel.aspxSeattle, WA, June 12, 2013 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has entered into a distribution agreement with R. A. Siegel Company.Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bamboo_Hardwoods_Signs_Distributor_Siegelhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Application_Volume_Rises_Despite_Rates.aspxWashington, DC, June 12, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week jumped from the prior week despite an increase in interest rates, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Application_Volume_Rises_Despite_Rateshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mullican_Enters_Adhesives_Business.aspxJohnson City, TN, June 12, 2013 -- Hardwood firm Mullican Flooring has expanded into the adhesives business.Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mullican_Enters_Adhesives_Businesshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/FloorTek_Planned_for_September_in_Dalton.aspxDalton, GA, June 12, 2013 -- The American Floorcovering Alliance said that FloorTek Expo 2013 will be held Sept. 10–12 at the NorthWest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton.Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/FloorTek_Planned_for_September_in_Daltonhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Number_of_Employers_Planning_To_Hire_Rises.aspxWashington, DC, June 11, 2013 -- More employers say they are expecting to hire in the third quarter, according to Manpower’s employment-outlook survey.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Number_of_Employers_Planning_To_Hire_Riseshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Wholesale_Inventories_Increase_in_April.aspxWashington, DC, June 11, 2013 -- Wholesalers increased their inventories in April as sales rebounded from a big decline in March, according to the Commerce Department.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Wholesale_Inventories_Increase_in_Aprilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tarkett_Collection_Aims_To_Make_Choosing_Easier.aspxChagrin Falls, OH, June 11, 2013 -- Tarkett said it has developed a collection designed to make selecting floors easier for customers.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tarkett_Collection_Aims_To_Make_Choosing_Easierhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Small_Business_Optimism_at_OneYear_High.aspxWashington, DC, June 11, 2013 -- Small business optimism reached a one year-high in May, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Small_Business_Optimism_at_OneYear_Highhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mannington_Commercial_Names_Sheehan_VP.aspxCalhoun, GA, June 10, 2013 -- Mannington Commercial said that David Sheehan has been appointed vice president, commercial hard surfaces.Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mannington_Commercial_Names_Sheehan_VPhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NeoCon_Names_Best_of_Show_Award_Winners.aspxChicago, IL, June 10, 2013 -- The NeoCon interior furnishings trade show has named the winners of its Best of NeoCon Awards.Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NeoCon_Names_Best_of_Show_Award_Winnershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Humidity_Temperature_Focus_of_Wood_Class.aspxRaleigh, NC, June 10, 2013 -- North Carolina State University's and Virginia Tech's Wood Extension Departments are conducting a class for the Floor Inspectors Educational Guild for installers, retailers, inspectors and manufacturers.Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Humidity_Temperature_Focus_of_Wood_Classhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NALFA_Participates_in_Designing_Spaces_Special.aspxWashington, DC, June 10, 2013 -- The North American Laminate Floor Association was approached by the popular television show Designing Spaces for a six show special that will air from June - August.Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/NALFA_Participates_in_Designing_Spaces_Specialhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/SCS_Certified_Flooring_on_Diplay_at_NeoCon.aspxChicago, IL, June 7, 2013 - Sixty exhibitors at NeoCon next week will be showcasing products with environmental and sustainability achievements certified by SCS Global Services.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/SCS_Certified_Flooring_on_Diplay_at_NeoConhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/JJ_Industries_To_Unveil_New_Identity_at_NeoCon.aspxDalton, GA, June 7, 2013 -- J&J Industries said it has a new name that will better reflect the company and its distinct flooring brands, Invision and Kinetex.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/JJ_Industries_To_Unveil_New_Identity_at_NeoConhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/May_Job_Growth_Maintains_Moderate_Pace.aspxWashington, DC, June 7, 2013 -- The economy added 175,000 jobs in May but the unemployment percentage ticked up, according to the Labor Department.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/May_Job_Growth_Maintains_Moderate_Pacehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Persian_Rug_Sells_for_Record_337_Million.aspxNew York, NY, June 7, 2013 -- A Persian rug from the early 1600s sold for $33.7 million at Sotheby's in New York City.Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Persian_Rug_Sells_for_Record_337_Millionhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Improving_Housing_Markets_List_Expands_in_June.aspxWashington, DC, June 6, 2013 -- The number of U.S. housing markets on the mend rose by five to a total of 263 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Improving_Housing_Markets_List_Expands_in_Junehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Rates_Rise_Fifth_Straight_Week.aspxWashington, DC, June 6, 2013 -- The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose for the fifth consecutive week, averaging 3.91% in the week ending June 6, up from 3.81% the prior week, Freddie Mac said Thursday.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Rates_Rise_Fifth_Straight_Weekhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tile_Shop_Stockholders_Selling_425_Million_Shares.aspxPlymouth, MN, June 6, 2013 -- Tile Shop Holdings, a specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, said that some of its stockholders are selling a total of 4.25 million shares of common stock.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Tile_Shop_Stockholders_Selling_425_Million_Shareshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobless_Claims_Fall_Last_Week.aspxWashington, DC, June 6, 2013 -- Initial claims for new unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 346,000 in the week ended June 1, according to the Labor Department.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobless_Claims_Fall_Last_Weekhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Job_Cuts_Down_in_April_Plunge_from_2012_Level.aspxChicago, IL, June 6, 2013 – Monthly job cuts declined for the third consecutive month in May, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Job_Cuts_Down_in_April_Plunge_from_2012_Levelhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/WFCA_Wins_Golden_Thinker_PR_Award.aspxAnaheim, CA, June 6, 2013 -- The World Floor Covering Association has again been awarded the Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/WFCA_Wins_Golden_Thinker_PR_Awardhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mohawk_Unilin_Raising_Wood_Flooring_Prices.aspxDallas, TX, June 5, 2013 – Both Mohawk Industries and its Unilin division said they will raise prices up to 7% solid and engineered hardwood flooring, effective Aug. 5.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mohawk_Unilin_Raising_Wood_Flooring_Priceshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Factory_Orders_Rise_in_April.aspxWashington, DC, June 5, 2013 -- Orders for factory-made goods rose 1.0% in April, largely because of increased demand for autos and airplanes, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Factory_Orders_Rise_in_Aprilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Services_Sector_Improves_More_Than_Expected.aspxTempe, AZ, June 5, 2013 -- The ISM Services Index rose more than expected to 53.7 in May from 53.1 in April.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Services_Sector_Improves_More_Than_Expectedhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Private_Employers_Add_135000_Jobs_in_May.aspxRoseland, NJ, June 5, 2013 -- Private employers added 135,000 jobs in May, private payroll processor ADP said Wednesday.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Private_Employers_Add_135000_Jobs_in_Mayhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Home_Refinancing_Plunges_on_Higher_Rates.aspxWashington, DC, June 5, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume fell 11.5% last week as mortgage rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Home_Refinancing_Plunges_on_Higher_Rateshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Kaleen_Rugs_Names_Dennard_Senior_VP_Sales.aspxDalton, GA, June 5, 2013 -- Kaleen Rugs has named former employee Blake Dennard senior vice president.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Kaleen_Rugs_Names_Dennard_Senior_VP_Saleshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Home_Prices_Rise_Most_in_Over_Seven_Years.aspxNew York, NY, June 5, 2013 -- Home prices recorded their largest year-over-year gain in more than seven years in April, according to real estate information firm CoreLogic.Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Home_Prices_Rise_Most_in_Over_Seven_Yearshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CARE_Seeking_Markets_for_Recycled_PET.aspxDalton, GA, June 4, 2013 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort is looking for someone to lead the development of sustainable commercial solutions for recycling post-consumer polyester carpet.Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CARE_Seeking_Markets_for_Recycled_PEThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bona_AB_Kunzle__Tasin_Form_Partnership.aspxStockholm, Sweden, June 4, 2013 -- Bona AB, the maker of products for hardwood floors, and Kunzle & Tasin S.r.l., the manufacturer of sanding machines, have entered into a strategic partnership. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bona_AB_Kunzle__Tasin_Form_Partnershiphttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_Homes_Getting_Larger_Again.aspxWashington, DC, June 4, 2013 -- The average size of new homes has grown significantly in the last three years, according to a Census Bureau report released Monday. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_Homes_Getting_Larger_Againhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Premiere_Finishing_Signs_Distributor_Lifton.aspxReidsville, NC, June 4, 2013 -- Premiere Finishing & Coating has entered into a distribution agreement with the Norman D. Lifton Company of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. to distribute its ecoGrain product.Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Premiere_Finishing_Signs_Distributor_Liftonhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Manufacturing_Sector_Contracts_in_May.aspxWashington, DC, June 3, 2013 -- The manufacturing sector contracted in May for the first time in six months, according to the Institute for Supply Management.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Manufacturing_Sector_Contracts_in_Mayhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Construction_Spending_Rises_in_April.aspxWashington, DC, June 3, 2013 -- Spending on U.S. construction projects rose in April despite a dip in residential spending.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Construction_Spending_Rises_in_Aprilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Propex_Expanding_Georgia_Backings_Plant.aspxChattanooga, TN, June 3, 2013 -- Propex Operating Company said it will expand its carpet backings manufacturing facility in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Propex_Expanding_Georgia_Backings_Planthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bob_Weiner_Launches_New_Carpet_Mill_in_Dalton.aspxDalton, GA, June 3, 2013 -– A new carpet company began manufacturing carpet tile and other products last month.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bob_Weiner_Launches_New_Carpet_Mill_in_Daltonhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Beaulieu_Marks_35th_Anniversary.aspxDalton, GA, June 3, 2013 -– On the heels of unveiling a new corporate identity and new CEO Karel Vercruyssen, along with the pending retirement of Ralph Boe, Beaulieu America is also marking its 35th anniversary as a company.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Beaulieu_Marks_35th_Anniversaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/PG_Hardwood_Wins_Chamber_Award_of_Excellence.aspxSaint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, Quebec, Canada, June 3, 2013 -– PG Hardwood Flooring was presented an Award of Excellence by the Chamber of Commerce of Lévis at the Pléiades.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/PG_Hardwood_Wins_Chamber_Award_of_Excellencehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CRI_Certifies_New_Vacuums_Solutions.aspxDalton, GA, June 3, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval testing and certification program now stands at 374 solutions, 427 vacuums, 94 deep-cleaning extractors and 104 systems for a total 999.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CRI_Certifies_New_Vacuums_Solutionshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CRI_West_Coast_Meeting_Set_June_25_.aspxDalton, GA, June 3, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's West Coast Annual Membership Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 25 from 9-11 a.m. at the Irvine Marriott Hotel in Irvine, Califoria.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CRI_West_Coast_Meeting_Set_June_25_http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mercier_Has_Incentives_for_Consumers_Retailers.aspxMontmagny, QC, Canada, May 31, 2013 -- Mercier Wood Flooring is holding a promotion for both retailers and consumers.Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mercier_Has_Incentives_for_Consumers_Retailershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Sentiment_Near_SixYear_High.aspxAnn Arbor, MI, May 31, 2013 -- Consumer sentiment rose to the highest level in almost six years in May, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index. Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Sentiment_Near_SixYear_Highhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Spending_Falls_in_April.aspxWashington, DC, May 31, 2013 -- Consumer spending fell in April by the largest amount in almost a year, according to the Commerce Department.Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Spending_Falls_in_Aprilhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_Wins_US_Patent_on_Wood_Fiber_Process.aspxViken, Sweden, May 31, 2013 -- Valinge said that its subsidiary CeraLoc Innovation Belgium has been granted a U.S. patent regarding how its wood fiber floors are manufactured.Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Valinge_Wins_US_Patent_on_Wood_Fiber_Processhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_LEED_Version_Getting_Field_Tests.aspxWashington, DC, May 31, 2013 -- The U.S. Green Building Council said that nearly 100 building projects worldwide are already using LEED v4 by participating in the LEED v4 beta.Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_LEED_Version_Getting_Field_Testshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Rates_Highest_in_More_Than_a_Year.aspxWashington, DC, May 31, 2013 -- Mortgage rates hit their highest level in more than a year, according to Freddie Mac.Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Rates_Highest_in_More_Than_a_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_Sentiment_Still_Positive_in_MultiFamily.aspxWashington, DC, May 31, 2013 -- Builders were a little less optimistic about the multi-family construction market in the first quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Fri, 31 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_Sentiment_Still_Positive_in_MultiFamilyhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Regupol_America_Gets_GreenCircle_Certification.aspxLebanon, PA, May 30, 2013 -- Regupol America, a supplier of recycled rubber flooring for athletic and commercial surfaces, has again earned a GreenCircle certification.Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Regupol_America_Gets_GreenCircle_Certificationhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/GDP_Hurt_by_Lower_Government_Spending.aspxWashington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Falling government spending weighed on the U.S. economy in the first quarter more than initially thought, according to the Commerce Department.Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/GDP_Hurt_by_Lower_Government_Spendinghttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobless_Claims_Tick_Higher_Last_Week.aspxWashington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits last week rose to a seasonally adjusted 354,000, according to the Labor Department.Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Jobless_Claims_Tick_Higher_Last_Weekhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pending_Home_Sales_Up_10_from_Last_Year.aspxWashington, DC, May 30, 2013 -- Pending home sales edged up 0.3% in April, the National Association of Realtors reported Thursday.Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Pending_Home_Sales_Up_10_from_Last_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Home_Sellers_Gaining_More_Clout.aspxNew York, NY, May 30, 2013 -- Home sellers are slowly gaining the upper hand, according to a survey by real estate firm Century 21.Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Home_Sellers_Gaining_More_Clouthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/BankOwned_Home_Sales_at_FiveYear_Low.aspxIrvine, CA, May 30, 2013 -- Sales of bank-owned properties in the first quarter hit their lowest level since early 2008, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/BankOwned_Home_Sales_at_FiveYear_Lowhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bamboo_Hardwoods_Signs_Distributor_Horizon.aspxRaleigh, NC, May 30, 2013 -- Bamboo Hardwoods said it has entered into an agreement with Horizon Forest Products to distribute its bamboo flooring. Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Bamboo_Hardwoods_Signs_Distributor_Horizonhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrong_Raising_Wood_Prices_in_July.aspxLancaster, PA, May 30, 2013 -- Armstrong said it will raise prices 5-7% in the U.S. and Canada on all solid hardwood and on select engineered hardwood products, effective with shipments on July 15.Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrong_Raising_Wood_Prices_in_Julyhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrong_Commercial_Products_Win_ADEX_Awards.aspxLancaster, PA, May 29, 2013 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won Awards for Design Excellence its Striations BioBased Tile and Raffia premium vinyl composition tile.Wed, 29 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrong_Commercial_Products_Win_ADEX_Awardshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Applications_Down_as_Rates_Rise.aspxWashington, DC, May 29, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume last week fell 9% from the prior week as refinance applications fell for a third consecutive week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Wed, 29 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Applications_Down_as_Rates_Risehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Cobble_Tufting_Equipment_Maker_Sold.aspxChattanooga, TN, May 29, 2013 -- The family-owned Cobble tufting equipment manufacturer has been sold to Michel Van de Wiele NV of Marke, Belgium, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press Wed, 29 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Cobble_Tufting_Equipment_Maker_Soldhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CAP_Carpet_Designs_New_Retailing_Strategy.aspxWichita, KS, May 29, 2013 – CAP Carpet has rolled out what it calls The Floor Project, a new way of selling floorcovering at retail. Wed, 29 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CAP_Carpet_Designs_New_Retailing_Strategyhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Topps_Tiles_Cutting_Costs_After_Sales_Decline.aspxLondon, England, May 29, 2013 -- Tile and wood flooring chain Topps Tiles today said it was cutting costs in response to falling sales.Wed, 29 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Topps_Tiles_Cutting_Costs_After_Sales_Declinehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Karndean_Names_Mellow_VP_of_Marketing.aspxExport, PA, May 29, 2013 -- Karndean Designflooring has named Emil Mellow vice president of marketing for the U.S.Wed, 29 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Karndean_Names_Mellow_VP_of_Marketinghttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/IICRC_Floor_Safety_Institute_in_Partnership.aspxVancouver, WA, May 29, 2013 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Floor Safety Institute.Wed, 29 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/IICRC_Floor_Safety_Institute_in_Partnershiphttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Hillary_Clinton_To_Give_Greenbuild_Keynote.aspxWashington, DC, May 29, 2013 -– Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give the opening keynote address the 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Wed, 29 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Hillary_Clinton_To_Give_Greenbuild_Keynotehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/EasyTurf_Chosen_by_Playground_Builder.aspxVista, CA, May 28, 2013 -- Artificial turf maker EasyTurf has been selected by playground construction firm Kompan North America to be the exclusive supplier of artificial grass for its nationwide playground construction projects.Tue, 28 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/EasyTurf_Chosen_by_Playground_Builderhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/House_Prices_Continue_Upward_Trend.aspxWashington, DC, May 28, 2013 -- House prices rose 10.9% in March compared with a year ago, according to the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index.Tue, 28 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/House_Prices_Continue_Upward_Trendhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Confidence_Highest_in_Over_Five_Years.aspxNew York, NY, May 28, 2013 -- Consumer confidence in May rose to the highest level in more than five years, according to the Conference Board.Tue, 28 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Consumer_Confidence_Highest_in_Over_Five_Yearshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Wadford_Named_Tile_Person_of_Year_by_NTCA.aspxJackson, MS, May 28, 2013 -- Nyle Wadford, president of Neuse Tile Service in Youngsville, North Carolina, was recognized as Tile Person of the Year by the National Tile Contractors Association.Tue, 28 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Wadford_Named_Tile_Person_of_Year_by_NTCAhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Hanley_Wood_Acquires_Greenbuild_Show.aspxWashington, DC, May 23, 2013 – Hanley Wood, owner of the Surfaces trade show, has acquired the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Hanley_Wood_Acquires_Greenbuild_Showhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/April_Durable_Goods_Orders_Higher_Than_Expected.aspxWashington, DC, May 24, 2013 -- Durable goods orders rose more than expected in April, according to the Commerce Department. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/April_Durable_Goods_Orders_Higher_Than_Expectedhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Nourison_Recalls_Rugs_That_Fail_Fire_Standards.aspxWashington, DC, May 23, 2013 -- Nourison is voluntarily recalling its Nourison-branded I-CANDI collection polyester shag rugs because they don't meet federal flammability standards.Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Nourison_Recalls_Rugs_That_Fail_Fire_Standardshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mohawk_NFA_Add_Hard_Surface_to_SmartSolutions.aspxDalton, GA, May 24, 2013 -- Building on the SmartSolutions carpet launch last year, Mohawk and the National Floorcovering Alliance are expanding their partnership.Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mohawk_NFA_Add_Hard_Surface_to_SmartSolutionshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/House_Prices_Continue_To_Climb_in_March.aspxWashington, DC, May 23, 2013 -- Home prices rose 1.3% in March from February, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's monthly index.Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/House_Prices_Continue_To_Climb_in_Marchhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_Home_Sales_Near_PostRecession_High.aspxWashington, DC, May 23, 2013 -- Sales of new homes rose in April to the second-highest level since the recession ended, according to the Commerce Department.Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/New_Home_Sales_Near_PostRecession_Highhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Initial_Unemployment_Claims_Fall_23000.aspxWashington, DC, May 23, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell sharply by 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, the Labor Department said.Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Initial_Unemployment_Claims_Fall_23000http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Minnesota_EPR_Legislation_Excludes_Carpet.aspxMinneapolis, MN, May 23, 2013 -- Language that would have included carpet in extended producer responsibility legislation in Minnesota was removed before the bill's passage.Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Minnesota_EPR_Legislation_Excludes_Carpethttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/TEC_Brand_Holding_Contractor_Contest.aspxAurora, IL, May 23, 2013 -- H.B. Fuller's TEC brand is holding an “Imagine Achieve” contest for professional contractors.Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/TEC_Brand_Holding_Contractor_Contesthttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Will_Marketplace_Fairness_Act_Help_Small_Biz.aspxGrand Junction, CO, May 22, 2013 -- Garage Flooring LLC, a small business selling garage flooring and storage, is joining a growing chorus of small businesses that are taking issue with the Marketplace Fairness Act.Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Will_Marketplace_Fairness_Act_Help_Small_Bizhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Applications_Down_as_Rates_Rise.aspxWashington, DC, May 22, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume dropped last week by the most in almost five months as interest rates rose, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Mortgage_Applications_Down_as_Rates_Risehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/WFCA_Continues_Annual_Consumer_Media_Tour.aspxAnaheim, CA, May 22, 2013 – The World Floor Covering Association has finished the New York portion of its annual consumer media tour.Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/WFCA_Continues_Annual_Consumer_Media_Tourhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Existing_Home_Sales_Highest_Since_2009.aspxWashington, DC, May 22, 2013 -- Existing-home sales rose 0.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Existing_Home_Sales_Highest_Since_2009http://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CraftCroswell_Marks_40th_Anniversary.aspxRidgeland, MS, May 22, 2013 -- Commercial flooring contractor CraftCroswell, Inc. recently marked its 40th anniversary with an event at the Mississippi Museum of Art March 28.Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/CraftCroswell_Marks_40th_Anniversaryhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Lowes_Reports_Higher_Earnings_on_Lower_Sales.aspxMooresville, NC, May 22, 2013 -- Home center Lowe's reported a 2.5% increase in first-quarter net earnings to $540 million, or $0.49 a share, from $527 million, or $0.43 a share, in the year-ago period.Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Lowes_Reports_Higher_Earnings_on_Lower_Saleshttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_Toll_Brothers_Sees_Surge_in_Orders.aspxHorsham, PA, May 22, 2013 -- Luxury home builder Toll Brothers said second quarter net income rose to $24.7 million, or $0.14 per share, from $16.9 million, or $0.10 per share, a year earlier.Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Builder_Toll_Brothers_Sees_Surge_in_Ordershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/TCNA_Names_Marazzi_Tile_Person_of_Year.aspxDallas, TX, May 22, 2013 -- Marazzi USA said that Filippo Marazzi was honored as 2013 Tile Person of the Year by the Tile Council of North America in an award ceremony during Coverings 2103. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/TCNA_Names_Marazzi_Tile_Person_of_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Distributors_Name_Florida_Tile_Supplier_of_Year.aspxAtlanta, GA, May 21, 2013 -- Members of the Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association recognized the one supplier who provides the most value to CTDA members and the ceramic tile and stone industry. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Distributors_Name_Florida_Tile_Supplier_of_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Ceramics_of_Italy_Releases_Guide_in_English.aspxBologna, Italy, May 21, 2013 -- Ceramica Amica, the consumers’ guide produced by Ceramics of Italy, is now available in English. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Ceramics_of_Italy_Releases_Guide_in_Englishhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Flor_Lauches_Consumer_Design_Service.aspxChicago, IL, May 21, 2013 -- Flor, the carpet design squares company, has launched the Flor Possibility Studio, an interactive service designed to help customers create their own unique Flor composition.Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Flor_Lauches_Consumer_Design_Servicehttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrong_Names_Target_Recycler_of_Year.aspxLancaster, PA, May 21, 2013 -- Armstrong World Industries named retailer Target as its 2012 Flooring Recycler of the Year.Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Armstrong_Names_Target_Recycler_of_Yearhttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/FCICA_Elects_New_Board_Members.aspxWest Bloomfield, MI, May 21, 2013 -– FCICA, the flooring contractors association, has elected three new board of directors for 2013 – 2016 term of office. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/FCICA_Elects_New_Board_Membershttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Housing_Recovery_Spurs_Home_Depot_Sales.aspxAtlanta, GA, May 21, 2013 -- The Home Depot reported first quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $0.83 per share, compared with net earnings of $1.0 billion, or $0.68 per share, a year ago.Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.floordaily.net/flooring-news/Housing_Recovery_Spurs_Home_Depot_Sales