National Floor Trends articles from November 2008

National Floor Trends archives from November 2008

A word of thanks!(Editorial Comment)
November 1, 2008... You know what I like most about flooring? It is the very definition of grace under pressure. The vast array of products sold by our industry are designed to withstand years of daily pounding, spills, dropped items, extreme temperatures......

Commercial flooring asks, are we 'green' enough yet? While environmental concerns have long been a big priority for commercial marketers, manufacturers find there is still more to do.
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While "Green"--as in "environmental sustainability"--has long been a driving force in the commercial flooring business, the gauge to measure standards is evolving rapidly. The gold standard remains the U.S. Green...

Green flooring product guide.(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2008... Company Name: Anderson Hardwood Floors Address: 384 Torrington Road, Clinton, SC 29325 Phone: (864) 833-6250 URL: www.andersonfloors.com Email: jwoolsey@andesonfloors.com Company Name: APC Cork Address: 2014 W....

Habit: make it easy for your customers to decide.(Art of Retail Management)
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Laminate's future: looking up: new upscale finishes and better performance fuel the growth as high-end product dominates and "fashion-forward" sets the trend.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Like all flooring segments that have taken a hit during these tough economic times, laminate is a category in transition. One top executive estimated that sales for the product will be off by 15 percent this year....

Voting for change (in your showroom).(Designs in Style)
November 1, 2008... This isn't the time for anyone in the floor covering industry to be spending money frivolously. Now that I've stated the obvious, bear with me and I'll let you know where I'm going with this. By now you may have cut back on your advertising....