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Wendy Gray, founding principal of Gray Design Group, writes about how her firm used flooring and other interior elements in its design of Foresight Energy to echo imagery related to the client's coal mining culture and history.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews John Turner, JR., president and COO of Daltile. The discussion includes Turner's channel strategies, how the Marazzi acquisition will impact both Daltile and the market, and plans for the future.
In Lew Migliore's debut column for Floor Focus, the well known expert on technical flooring issues discusses how carpet tile has transformed the flooring industry and technical issues surrounding its installation.
Contributing editor Michael Martin, CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, presents the case for why demand for hardwood flooring manufactured in the U.S. will continue to grow, and why it's important for the U.S. economy.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles DFS Flooring, a commercial contractor based in Southern California and Las Vegas, which differentiates itself from the competition with its full service approach.
Kelly Ennis, managing principal of The Verve Partnership, weighs in on her favorite flooring products, including Shaw Contract's Hybrid carpet tile, commercial area rugs by Tuva Looms, Bentley's Hollywood Sequel and Shaw's engineered hardwoods.
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey, the newly appointed president and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, writes about ways in which routines can be used to create a foundation for success.
Floor Focus' editorial team, along with analysis and statistics by Market Insights LLC, break down the flooring industry's 2012 results. The report includes a statistical overview as well as indepth reports on all flooring categories.
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at the growing hospitality market, with an emphasis on design directions, sustainability, and the shift in the market toward durable, high performance products.
Editor Anne Harr reviews this year's hardwood flooring show by the National Wood Flooring Association, held in Dallas, Texas. The report includes images and highlights from many of the leading hardwood manufacturers.