Canadian Firm Floorworks Opening NY Showroom

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, March 19, 2008--Toronto-based Floorworks is opening its first U.S. showroom in Manhattan next month to market its engineered hardwood called Fuse.

Fuse is a three-ply engineered wood with a veneer and backing separated by a sturdy core. It reportedly has a high structural stability as well as superior acoustic insulation. It's finished with natural oil rather than the typical polyurethane coating. The company says the finish makes damage to the floors less noticeable and that Fuse woods can be restored easily through a simple sanding or reoiling, not possible with a polyurethane surface.

The products can contribute to LEED certification as well.