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July 2014—Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles CarpetsPlus Color Tile Bloomington, which was opened by Maryann and Mark Dougherty in 1994. The couple has successfully diversified by market, and is now diversifying its product offering as well.
July 2014—Contributing editor Dave Stafford methodically covers all the key points for managing delivery, and also spells out how doing it right will significantly boost profits for commercial contract dealers.
Flooring Forensics-July 2014—Contributing editor Lew Migliore discusses the chemistries involved in preparing wood subfloors and concrete substrates and navigating through moisture issues so that flooring will successfully adhere to it and stay in place.
June 2014—Editor Darius Helm reports on the state of the commercial market. The report includes industry statistics, an update on the different flooring categories, and an analysis of conditions in the various commercial sectors.
June 2014—Editor Heather Osteen reports on this year's Coverings show, held in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The report includes highlights from Crossville, Florida Tile, Imola, Del Conca, Fiandre, Florim, American Olean, and many others.
June 2014—Publisher Kemp Harr discusses National Association of Home Builders' housing report, and also takes a close look at CARE, the Carpet America Recovery Effort, and its current challenges, and reports on the life and death of Jack Mishkin.
June 2014—Ann Marie Procopio, director of Interiors at DRA Architects, writes about the design of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in Springfield, Massachusetts, including its use of Nora rubber flooring, epoxy terrazzo and Crossville tile.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles California based Universal Metro, a commercial flooring contractor that has served the Los Angeles metro area for 30 years, thanks in part to a sophisticated hiring system building a strong, loyal team.
June 2014—Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses the difference between value and price and how it relates to competition from big boxes and discount chains, and he also offers insights into how retailers can navigate through these issues.
June 2014—Brett Miller, director of certification and education for the NWFA, discusses hardwood flooring adhesives, including water-based, solvent-based and moisture-curing urethanes, as well as VOC emissions and newer environmentally friendly adhesives.