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Recent Floor Focus Magazine feature articles in chronological order with a 60 day delay. Use the search bar at the top to find specific articles or content. To subscribe or order back issues online, use the Subscribe link under the Floor Focus tab in the menu bar. Contact us if you need information on reprints.

Vinyl: Building Marketshare - February 2011

Vinyl: Building Marketshare - February 2011

Editor Darius Helm takes a look at the share gainers in the vinyl category--luxury vinyl and glass-backed sheet goods--along with an update on producers in that category and on environmental progress.

Trends in Education - February 2011

Trends in Education - February 2011

Editor Jessica Chevalier reports on insights into the K-12 and higher education markets culled from interviews with leaders in the architect and design community.

Carpet Tile's Commercial Landscape - Feb 2011

Carpet Tile's Commercial Landscape - Feb 2011

Editor Darius Helm provides an overview of the carpet tiles business, and reports on carpet tile's progress by commercial category--corporate, government, education, healthcare, retail and hospitality.

Strategic Exchange - February 2011

Strategic Exchange - February 2011

Publisher Kemp Harr discusses prospects for growth in the industry, along with floorcovering price increases and the growth of polyester carpet. Harr also reports on advancements in the greening of fiber from Shaw Industries and Aquafil.

Designer Forum - February 2011

Designer Forum - February 2011

Susan Dellwo, a founding principal of Washington based Design Source, writes about the different types of flooring used in the headquarters of People to People Ambassador Programs, based in Spokane, Washington.

Best Practices - February 2011

Best Practices - February 2011

Editor Brian Hamilton reports on Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood, a Pennsylvania based chain of eight flooring stores, focusing on sales staff, installaiton and the firm's unique approach to purchasing.

Wood Cuts - February 2011

Wood Cuts - February 2011

Ed Korczak, executive director of the National Wood Flooring Association, comments on the overall long-term health of specialty flooring retailers, and the nature of the advantage specialty retailers have over home centers.

People Power - February 2011

People Power - February 2011

As an alternative to a New Year's resolution, contributing editor Scott Humphrey suggests making New You resolutions and offers a plan for how to help people succeed in their goals.

Surfaces Show Guide - January 2011

Surfaces Show Guide - January 2011

A guide to this year's Surfaces convention, held for the first time in Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay, featuring tips for getting around quicker, a floor plan of entire casino, and a look at the seminars and courses being offered at the show.