National Floor Trends articles from February 2004

National Floor Trends archives from February 2004

Say 'no' to free installation services.(Editorial Comment)
February 1, 2004... Are free installation services/carpet cushion part of your carpet sale? If so, consider re-thinking your position and create new profit potential for your company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To illustrate this new profit opportunity,...

The business model: who will you serve and how?(The Journal of a Start-up Flooring Retailer)
February 1, 2004... I grew up in a family owned mom-and-pop retail operation. Though most of my career has been spent outside that realm, I always knew that someday I would return to the retail business. My intent was to apply many of the new ideas and approaches...

NFT retailer/contractor panel focus: what s in store for 2004.
February 1, 2004... With few exceptions, retailers/contractors are confident their businesses will grow this year. Some see substantial growth, some modest, some minor growth--but nevertheless growth is in their picture. At worst, a few see their businesses...

Dallas customer wins $10,000 Stainmaster makeover contest.(People / Places / Events)
February 1, 2004... Cindy Weber won a $10,000 room makeover through the Sweet Dreams with Stainmaster Carpet contest, which she entered at CC Carpet of Dallas. The contest began April 1 as part of a spring promotion, and customers entered by completing a...

Utah Floor Covering Association announces May installation fair.(People
February 1, 2004... The Utah Floor Covering Association has scheduled its fourth annual Installation Fair for May 1 at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah. Attendees will have the chance to browse vendors' booths as they are signed in. Installation...

Herb Wolk inducted to WFCA Hall of Fame.(People / Places / Events)
February 1, 2004... Herb Wolk CFE has been voted into the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) Industry Hall of Fame. Wolk is the 31st inductee to the Hall of Fame. The sole inductee for 2004, he will be formally admitted to the hall during ceremonies to be...

Congoleum obtains asbestos claimants' approval of pre-packaged bankruptcy.(People
February 1, 2004... Congoleum Corp. has obtained the asbestos claimant votes necessary for approval of its pre-packaged Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, and has proceeded with its bankruptcy filing in Trenton, N.J. Congoleum will now seek bankruptcy court...

New Gammapar collection a multi-company collaboration.(People / Places
February 1, 2004... Gammapar has introduced the new COR Collection to the company's line of acrylic-impregnated hardwood flooring products. This new collection is a result of the company's close collaboration with engineered wood surface provider COR Products Inc....

Dixie Group sells its yarn production plant to Shaw.(People / Places
February 1, 2004... The Dixie Group Inc. has sold its Ringgold, Ga., spun carpet yarn production facility to Shaw Industries Group Inc. for a cash purchase price of approximately $6.7 million. Specific terms were not disclosed. Proceeds from the sale, plus...

Solutia files for voluntary Chapter 11; institutes price increase on nylon fiber.(People / Places / Events)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Solutia Inc. and 14 of its U.S. subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The decision to file was made to...

April installation expo scheduled by WSFCA.(People / Places / Events)
February 1, 2004... The Washington State Floor Covering Association (WSFCA) will host an Installation Trades Expo April 7, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Renton Community Center in Renton, Wash. In addition to the trade show, this year's event will feature a Regional...

Coverings revamps its Web site.(People / Places / Events)
February 1, 2004... Coverings, the annual showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone floor coverings, has launched its newly refurbished Web site at www.coverings.com. The site is now organized for easier navigation and includes seven trade areas with customized...

Shaw Living to produce rugs for mary-kateandashley brand.(People / Places / Events)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Shaw Living has signed an agreement with Dualstar Consumer Products, a division of Dualstar Entertainment Group (a group representing teen super-stars Mary-Kate and Ashley and the mary-kateandashley brand), to design and produce area rugs for...

NOFMA opens its doors to Canadian manufacturers.(People / Places / Events)
February 1, 2004... The hardwood flooring mills that make up the membership of NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association voted recently to expand its membership eligibility requirements to include non-U.S. based manufacturers of solid and engineered wood...

Tarkett receives first resilient BRE certification 'A' rating.(People
February 1, 2004... Tarkett has become the first resilient flooring manufacturer to receive Environmental Profile Certification with an "A" rating from the United Kingdom's Building Research Establishment (BRE). Tarkett's homogeneous iQ vinyl flooring was the...

WFCA assumes role of managing the FCIF.(People/Places/Events)
February 1, 2004... The board of directors of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) have entered into a agreement whereby the WFCA will manage the day-to-day operations of the FCIF. The FCIF is dedicated...

MAPEI expands its sales force in Texas.(People/Places/Events)(Rick Walters, Brian Haugh)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... MAPEI has expanded its sales force in Texas. Rick Walters has become the company's newest floor covering specialist. Walters has 20 years' experience in the floor covering industry, and will work alongside the MAPEI technical sales...

CRI posts third annual Sustainability Report.(People/Places/Events)
February 1, 2004... The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has posted the carpet industry 2002 Sustainability Report on the CRI website (www.carpet-rug.org). The 23-page document highlights the carpet industry's efforts in all three arenas of Sustainability's...

PermaGrain to distribute VenTec's ColorGrain plank.(People/Places/Events)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... VenTec Ltd. and PermaGrain Products are combining forces to increase the distribution of VenTec's ColorGrain Dyed Wood Plank Flooring product. ColorGrain Bonded Wood Flooring has been manufactured by PermaGrain for VenTec for eight years....

NOFMA elects execs and directors for 2004.(People/Places/Events)(the Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association re-elected Sam Sharp of Magnolia, Ark.-based Partee Flooring Mill to lead the association as president for 2004. Elected to serve as vice president was John Clark of Cherrybark Flooring in Hazlehurst,...

Laufen debuts new, improved Web site.(People/Places/Events)
February 1, 2004... Laufen has unveiled its new and improved Web site at www.laufenusa.com. New product introductions are placed online for customers to view, along with room scenes and technical specifications. Laufen has also added a feature called the Photo...

Distributor appointments.(People/Places/Events)
February 1, 2004... Florida Tile has appointed Tile by Design Inc., a ceramic and stone importer and distributor located in Minneapolis, as a distributor of Florida Tile products. Tile by Design primarily services the commercial sector, specifically owners,...

ANSI approves NALFA standard update.(People/Places/Events)
February 1, 2004... The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) recently revised and upgraded the LFO3 standard for laminate flooring. This standard has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The upgraded standard takes...

Home Depot acquires Creative Touch Interiors.(People/Places/Events)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Home Depot has completed the purchase of Creative Touch Interiors (CTI), a leading turn-key design center provider for major home-builders in Southern California and Las Vegas. Terms were not disclosed. CTI has become part of The Home...

Town Hall, Installation Showcase and Conference Program lead Surfaces 2004's educational opportunities.
February 1, 2004... Each new year brings new challenges to the floor covering industry. With that fact in mind, Surfaces 2004 organizer Hanley Wood is assembling experts from across the spectrum to offer their experience on timely topics including consolidation,...

CARPET SHIM.(Products & Literature)
February 1, 2004... With CARPET SHIMS and the NEW UNIVERSAL SIDE SHIMS easily eliminate the transition problem between ceramic tile or hardwood floors and carpet. No more double tack strips or floating floors with fillers. No need to build cardboard/VCT ramps or...

NobleHouse.(Products & Literature)
February 1, 2004... Review our solids, engineered, tropical, cork and sports floor products (available in a printable version). Review our species, colors, specifications and technical data on each. Product distribution, floor care, warranties, full accessory...

Tembec.(Products & Literature)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... The Muskoka ArchitecturalCollection will be launched at Surfaces 2004. This new collection will beavailable in early 2004 and consists of a 7-ply engineered product that isbeing offered in Maple, Ash, Oak, Brazilian Cherry, Merbau, and...

Basic coatings.(Products & Literature)
February 1, 2004... The Best Just Got Better with StreetShoe XL! Basic introduces a new technology in water based finishes. The new StreetShoe XL is easier to apply and it is the toughest, most chemical resistant and fastest curing finish on the market. Only Basic...

Apac.(Products & Literature)
February 1, 2004... ECOlogical 539 Clear Thin Spread Adhesive is specifically designed for the installation of VCT. Its solvent-free formula contains ECOPROTEK[TM] total antimicrobial protection. 539 can be used where other adhesives might present potential health...

Delmhorst.(Products & Literature)
February 1, 2004... BD-2100 Flooring Package--designed to meet the needs of the flooring professional. Package includes: the BD-2100 moisture meter, 26-ES slide hammer and a rugged carrying case. Stop by our booth G1801 at Surfaces 2004 for a demonstration of this...

Mannington Bamboo has contemporary flair.(Hardwood)
February 1, 2004... Mannington has entered the alternative wood category with an array of bamboo flooring. Inspired by Asian artisans and designed for the North American market, Mannington Bamboo is designed for its fresh, contemporary flair for any room in the...

Anderson Hardwood readies Fashion Showcase selling system.(Hardwood)
February 1, 2004... Anderson Hardwood Floors will introduce its first hardwood selling system designed for a female consumer target audience. The Fashion Showcase takes up only 8 feet of retail floor space. The center module addresses female buying habits and...

Mullican expands product line with its new Selector Showcase.(Hardwood)(Mullican Flooring)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Mullican Flooring's Selector Showcase waterfall display contains 40 flooring samples and full-color, take-home Selector pages--an increase over Mullican's previous showcase of 24 samples. These pages come in full- and pocket-sized editions. ...

Tarkett Wood Floors intros distressed maple Longstrip.(Hardwood)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... During Surfaces 2004, Tarkett Wood Floors will introduce Longstrip Grand Vistas II distressed wood floors in maple. The product is styled to recreate the aged appearance of reclaimed wood. Tarkett Longstrip floors are 7 1/2-inches wide by...

Mannington generations wood styled to evoke home and family.(Hardwood)
February 1, 2004... Generations, a new hardwood collection from Mannington, is designed to evoke holidays at home and family gatherings. The collection is honed from the finest hickory, according to Mannington, and is available in three colors--clove, cherry spice...

Casanova Engineered exotics line launched by BR-111.(Hardwood)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... BR-111 has unveiled its new Casanova Engineered exotic hardwood flooring, featuring a thick-sawn wearlayer and flexible installation options. Casanova Engineered is a premium-quality hardwood flooring product for residential and commercial...

Witex revamps its entire Laura Ashley wood line.(Hardwood)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Witex has revamped its entire Laura Ashley hardwood collection. The 2004 product offerings move away from the engineered, glueless, two-strip planks of 2003 and focus instead on a more traditional offering of solid and engineered woods. A...

Tarkett introduces FiberFloor.(Resilient)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Tarkett has launched FiberFloor, a resilient flooring product designed to appeal to a wide range of customers. FiberFloor's first collection, Personal Expressions, is actually four collections in one--Dare to Dream, Sunday Morning Jazz, Wood is...

Centiva's Granite tile line inspired by granite stones.(Resilient)
February 1, 2004... Centiva recently introduced Granite, a resilient flooring product inspired by true granite stones. The five new colors in this collection make the flooring suitable for both residential and commercial interiors. Centiva's Granite tile is...

Stainmaster's Resilient display can accommodate 100 samples.(Resilient)
February 1, 2004... The Stainmaster Resilient Flooring merchandising system features a compact, 6-foot-wide display fitted with Masonite-backed 24-by-24-inch sample boards. The display is designed to resemble furniture, which is consistent with the Stainmaster...

Nafco readies its new modular LVT collection.(Resilient)
February 1, 2004... Nafco by Tarkett has introduced a new modular tile collection within the PermaStone line of luxury vinyl tile. In this new modular system, seven tiles comprise one modular unit consisting of two 16-by-16-inch, three 8-by-8-inch and two...

Domco's influence line has a glass-reinforced backing.(Resilient)
February 1, 2004... Influence is Domco's first full product line with a glass-reinforced backing. The product may be installed in any room of the home on, above or below grade. Three designs in 20 colors include an all-over marbling effect, a linen-weave pattern...

Roppe's Spike/Skate tile designed for interior use.(Resilient)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Roppe's Spike/Skate Rubber Tile is designed for interior use in areas where spikes, skates and cleats are worn. Spike/Skate Rubber Tile is a 9mm solid-rubber tile designed to resist dents, punctures and cuts in high-traffic areas. ...

EarthWerks debuts new luxury vinyl tiles and plank.(Resilient)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... EarthWerks has introduced two new luxury vinyl tiles. Canyon Stone is a new 16-by-16-inch, designer-dimension luxury vinyl tile manufactured with EarthWerks' new Tuff Shield finish. EarthWerks also offers its new Carpet Tile, an 18-by-18-inch...

Rouleau Uni-Step Tread/Riser available from BurkeMercer.(Resilient)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... BurkeMercer Flooring Products has launched Rouleau Uni-Step Tread/Riser, a new product addition to the Rouleau Tile and Stair Tread line. Uni-Step is made from 1/8-inch vulcanized molded rubber with a flexible joint at the junction of tread and...

Mannington's Adura LVT emulates natural textures.(Resilient)
February 1, 2004... Mannington's Adura luxury vinyl tile is inspired by the patterns of sophisticated natural stones, textiles and metals. The tile allows for unique mix-and-match design flexibility, according to Mannington. Adura is available in eight patterns...

Amtico's Aqua tile line inspired by artist Riley.(Resilient)
February 1, 2004... At Surfaces 2004, Amtico International will present its new range of Aqua tiles inspired by pop artist Bridget Riley. Aqua is manufactured with a special process to offer the illusion of movement within the tile's soft sheens of silks and...

Flexco's EnviroFlex line meets LEED standards.(Resilient)
February 1, 2004... Flexco's EnviroFlex is a nature-friendly product line that meets LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards for the design and construction of environmentally friendly buildings. The EnviroFlex line includes rubber tile,...

Balta launches new generation of Flexitec cushioned vinyl.(Resilient)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Balta U.S. recently introduced its all-new Flexitec Generation II PVC cushion-backed sheet vinyl collection. The new Flexitec Generation II program builds on the first generation of Flexitec, but with new styling and colorations aimed squarely...

Witex's Ashley laminate gets new introductions.(Laminate)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Witex's exclusive Laura Ashley laminate line has added several new decor introductions for 2004. Each laminate style features sound-reduction backing, a 12-inch panel width, glueless installation, a designer decor layer and embossed surface...

BHK's Scala system is designed for staircases.(Laminate)
February 1, 2004... BHK of America has unveiled its BHK Moderna Scala Stair System. This 7mm laminate staircase system is designed to enhance the functionality and appearance of an existing staircase. This staircase-enhancement product is available in five popular...

Balta U.S. adds to its Balterio laminate line.(Laminate)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Balta U.S. has made several additions to its Balterio line of laminate flooring. Generations is a water-resistant tile plank available in six decors. Natural Vision features the look of fine-oiled wood in nine decors. Revolution features...

Mannington intros Realities laminate flooring collection.(Laminate)(During Surfaces)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... During Surfaces, Mannington will introduce Realities, a laminate flooring collection designed to provide the ultimate in realism. Designs include slate looks and distinctive wood grains with great depth and detail, the company says. Realities...

Quick-Step Elegance has random-length planks.(Laminate)
February 1, 2004... Quick-Step will unveil its Elegance line of narrow random-length laminate planks at Surfaces 2004 in booth 3532. Elegance planks feature micro-beveled edges on all four sides and Quick-Step's Authentic embossed-in-register finish. ...

Alloc Microbevel laminate features small-bevel edges.(Laminate)
February 1, 2004... Alloc has introduced Alloc Microbevel laminate. Microbevel features a small bevel at the edges of each plank to provide a realistic, rustic, wood-plank look. The bevel is protected with a special UV lacquer technology. [ILLUSTRATION...

Pergo's TruWood Textures mimic look, feel of real wood.(Laminate)
February 1, 2004... Pergo has launched a collection of five new SKUs, featuring TruWood Textures, designed to showcase an unparalleled resemblance to the look and feel of authentic hardwood. The simulated textures follow the natural grain of the wood for the look...

Faus unveils two new laminate technologies.(Laminate)
February 1, 2004... Faus Group recently debuted its two latest design and technology innovations in laminate flooring with InterPlank Design and Microbevel. Both technologies combine with Faus' Embossed-in-Register and Joint Guard innovations. InterPlank...

Gainey Tile available in 45 colors.(Ceramic & Stone)
February 1, 2004... Gainey Tile, a manufacturer of hand-crafted ceramic tile, offers tile in sizes ranging from 2-by-2- to 8-by-8-inches, as well as hexagon and rhomboid shapes, in 45 colors. Gainey tiles are available in gloss, matte and crackle finishes. For...

Mannington's Tuscan Valley meant to capture rustic charm.(Ceramic & Stone)
February 1, 2004... Mannington has expanded its porcelain tile offerings with Tuscan Valley, a product styled to evoke a sense of rustic charm. The 3-by-12-inch listello can be used as a single piece or in parts to enhance the four colors in the line--Adobe...

Spain's ceramic tile industry gears up for Surfaces 2004.(Ceramic & Stone)
February 1, 2004... For the fifth consecutive year, the Pavilion of Spain will be part of the annual Surfaces expo. Spain's 4,000-square-foot display area in the Sands Convention Center will encompass 13 exhibitors, including manufacturers of ceramic and porcelain...

Florida Tile's Old World is styled to evoke Camelot.(Ceramic & Stone)
February 1, 2004... A feeling of Old World design predominates the three new design portfolios that Florida Tile will debut at Surfaces 2004 in booth 1958. Included in these new introductions is Old World tile. Old World evokes a Camelot feel with a...

APAC expands floor prep line.(Installation Products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... All Purpose Adhesive Co. (APAC) has expanded its product line of floor preparation products with the introduction of ENCapSeal Encapsulator Sealer-Primer. It is designed for sealing concrete surfaces, moisture and alkali reduction, improved...

USG debuts new Fiberock panels.(Installation Products)
February 1, 2004... Fiberock Brand Aqua-Tough Interior Panels from the United States Gypsum Co. (USG) are engineered to provide increased resistance to abuse. Because Aqua-Tough's formulation provides water resistance through the core, the panels are approved for...

MegaFlex Ultimate Thin-Set is Custom's latest mortar.(Installation Products)
February 1, 2004... Custom Building Products has unveiled MegaFlex Ultimate Thin-Set Mortar, a high-end mortar that incorporates a proprietary blend of polymers and inorganic chemicals to create high bond strength, even on difficult-to-bond materials and...

Delmhorst's BD-2100 package designed for the flooring pro.(Installation Products)
February 1, 2004... Delmhorst Instrument Co.'s new BD-2100 Flooring Package was specifically designed to meet the needs of the flooring professional. The package includes the BD-2100 moisture meter, 26-ES slide hammer and a rugged carrying case. [ILLUSTRATION...

Taylor releases product catalog.(Installation Products)
February 1, 2004... Taylor Adhesives has recently published its latest product catalog. The full-color catalog is designed to acquaint prospective customers with the company's precision-made adhesives for all floor types. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Products...

MAPEI debuts Ultrabond ECO 711 adhesive for VCT.(Installation Products)
February 1, 2004... MAPEI has unveiled Ultrabond ECO-711 high-performance adhesive, which allows floor covering installers to begin setting VCT within 30 minutes of adhesive application over an approved substrate, the company says. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Bostik Findley releases new urethane membrane.(Installation Products)
February 1, 2004... The Bostik Findley Flooring Group has developed Hydroment Ultra-Set Advanced, a ready-to-use, urethane-based, anti-fracture and waterproofing membrane specifically designed for use beneath thinset ceramic tile and stone installations on...

Bostik Findley unveils new grout colors and color kit.(Installation Products)
February 1, 2004... Just in time for Surfaces 2004, the Bostik Findley Flooring Group has come up with 19 new grout colors and introduced its new Hydroment Grout Color Kit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bostik Findley has eliminated 15 of Hydroment's grout...

Mannington Commercial adds patterns in modular collection.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... At Surfaces 2004, Mannington Commercial will introduce two new modular patterns in its ArtCraft Collection. The original undulating pattern is now complemented with String Works, a linear pattern, and Modern Primitive, a large random-check...

Carpet Crafts debuts Infiniti textured cut pile.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Carpet Crafts will showcase its latest products during Surfaces 2004 in booth 4567. New products include Infiniti, a textured cut pile constructed of stain-resistant, heat-set polyester. Infiniti is also available with Actionbac...

Honeywell Nylon to unveil new initiatives at Surfaces.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Honeywell Nylon will announce a number of new business initiatives at Surfaces 2004. From new Anso nylon product-related enhancements to the development of new dealer- and mill-focused programs, Honeywell Nylon's new initiatives set the stage...

Balta U.S. introduces Noblesse Wool Carpet.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Balta U.S. Inc. introduces the Noblesse Wool Carpet Collection, consisting of 15 different tufted qualities. All are available in 13-feet-2-inch width on premium woven synthetic backing. All qualities are tufted from 100 percent Pure New Wool...

Beaulieu debuts its Showcase Display.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Beaulieu has unveiled its Showcase Display, a tower that displays a single product to the retail customer. The new display can hold three deck boards under its 27-by-48-inch feature swatch. The display measures 29-inches wide by 26-inches deep...

Rodeo's Liberty Island developed for high traffic.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Rodeo Carpet Mills has debuted Liberty Island, a 60-ounce loop carpet featuring striations of color in both tonal and contrasting shades. Liberty Island is a Wools of New Zealand brand developed to with-stand the rigors of high-traffic...

CMI's Simply Home rug collection designed by Janelle Jarous Lampp.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... CMI (Colonial Mills Inc.) recently introduced its Simply Home rug collection, the result of a recently signed licensing agreement with leading home decorator and designer Janelle Jarous Lampp. CMI will manufacture the unique braided texture...

Radici unveils new woven carpets.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... During Surfaces, Radici will debut three new woven carpets born from the same color palette. Rami incorporates a climbing vine design adorned in leaves on a striped-cut loop field. Fiori features clusters of leaves framed by blocks of texture....

Costikyan Carpets adds to its Doma Collection.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Costikyan Carpets has added some unique new designs with a contemporary flavor to its Doma Collection of Tibetan carpets. Encompassing 23 designs, the collection consists of mostly abstract, linear and geometric patterns. [ILLUSTRATION...

Merida Meridian's Baja Salsa features crisp colors, patterns.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Merida Meridian hopes to spice up the floor with Baja Salsa, a striped rug in a fresh palette of colors. Baja is part of Merida's recently introduced Needlepoint Collection, featuring 15 patterns of stripes, waves and circles designed from a...

Gallery Metro line new from Nourison.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Nourison recently introduced its Gallery Metro collection of handcrafted carpets with a sophisticated look and sleek accents. Selections include Terracotta, a modernistic mosaic; Apricot, with soft color and subtle modulation; Red, in a radiant...

Capel augments its 18th century rug line.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Capel has expanded its Colonial Williamsburg Collection of 18th century-inspired rug designs. Added to the collection are three Wools of New Zealand brand styles, each hand-tufted in floral favorites from historic colonial gardens. ...

Floor Merchandising Alliance now offers turn-key program.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... The recently formed Floor Merchandising Alliance offers the manufacturer and distributor a complete turn-key program including photography, branding, sample boards and displays. Located in Dallas-Fort Worth, the partnering companies include...

Beaulieu's Vertical Display designed to hold 30 samples.(Carpet & Rugs)
February 1, 2004... Beaulieu's new Vertical Display can hold 30 samples. This clean-looking, sturdy display comes with a die-cut header that can be customized with the retailer's name and logo. The Beaulieu Vertical Display measures 29 1/4-inches wide by 20-inches...