Dixie: On the Move - Apr 2016
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses Dixie's move of its corporate and residential operations to its new upscale location on top of Hamilton Ridge in Dalton, Georgia, including images of its architecture and interior design.
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Masland Celebrates 150 Years - Apr 2016
Senior editor Calista Sprague writes about Masland's 150th anniversary, with a look back through text, timeline and images at the history of the prestigious firm and the family that ran and guided it, including founder Charles Henry Masland, Sr.
Outdoor Flooring Trends - Apr 2016
Senior editor Calista Sprague explores trends in outdoor flooring through conversations with experts and designers, including Alena Capra of Alena Capra Designs; Vicki Payne, host of TV's "For Your Home;" and Winston Kong of Champalimaud.
Home sales, Anderson, Fuse, Armstrong Flooring: Strategic Exchange - Apr 2016
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses residential and commercial prospects, Anderson's decision to go direct to dealers and the debut of Armstrong Flooring, and also offers a report on Fuse Alliance's meeting in Nashville.
Pierre Thabet, president of Mirage: Focus on Leadership - Apr 2016
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Pierre Thabet, president of Mirage, Quebec's most prominent hardwood flooring producer, including Thabet's background and business philosophy, along with branding and channel strategies.
Myers Carpet and Flooring Center: Best Practices - Apr 2016
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Myers Carpet and Flooring Center, with three locations in Georgia and Tennessee, including its expansion through acquisition, its Hollywood revenue stream and its in-house custom-cut rug program.
A close look at the formaldehyde issue: Wood Cuts - Apr 2016
Brett Miller, vice president of education and certification for the NWFA, discusses the formaldehyde issue, including information on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and how it works with flooring, and content versus emissions.
First and foremost, know your hardwood flooring: Flooring Forensics - Apr 2016
Contributing editor Lew Migliore weighs in on the importance of dealers knowing technical details of their products, including how it handles moisture and how to choose the right applications for the product.
Lisa Schmidt, Wight & Company: Design Ovations - Apr 2016
Lisa Schmidt, a senior design architect at Wight & Company, weighs in on flooring that she currently favors, including customized woven area rugs, leather floor tiles and aluminum flooring.
Surfaces 2016 Highlights: Trends and product reviews - Mar 2016
Floor Focus' editorial team reviews this year's Surfaces, held in Mandalay Bay's expanded exhibit hall in Las Vegas in January, covering products from dozens of manufacturers, along with a comprehensive report on trends at the show.