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The flooring industry remains at the forefront of the sustainability movement, despite suffering through the worst sales environment in a generation. Find out what leading manufacturers are doing to reduce their environmental footprint.
Despite growing evidence of renewed activity in the housing market, and signs that increasing numbers of consumers are considering remodeling projects, it's likely that laminate sales will be down for the third consecutive year in 2009.
A look at firm's exhibiting at the FloorTek Expo held every two years and sponsored by the American Floorcovering Alliance.
Not surprisingly, traffic was down at this summer's Atlanta Rug Market. While many of the big name retailers were present, not all key retailers attended. However, big buyers were ready to buy.
Publisher Kemp Harr takes a look at the good news that is starting to break on the economic front. He also talks about the likelihood that wood prices will rise soon, and how consumers are shying away from extravagance in general.
Flooring made a significant contribution to the U.S. Green Building Council's ability to achieve platinum certification for its new headquarters building, thanks to the efforts of designer Ken Wilson.
Ceramic tile has many ecological attributes, some of which are inherent and others that are innovative. Tile can be easily incorporated into green building and design.
For owner Kathy Niles, service is the key to success at Carpet Mill Outlet Stores in Southlake, Texas. The company's mantra is "Large enough to compete, small enough to care."
The focus on green building has created an unprecedented opportunity for the wood flooring industry to promote and sell their hardwood products as highly sustainable and renewable flooring alternatives.
Flooring retailers from all across the country weigh in on everything from favorite manufacturers to how they're weathering the economic slowdown.