National Floor Trends articles from September 2003

National Floor Trends archives from September 2003

Snippets and tidbits important to the floor covering industry.(Editorial Comment)
September 1, 2003... At press time: WFCA announces fall educational forum series. These are one-day sessions geared for industry professionals interested in improving their skills and confidence as businesspeople. Participants can also earn industry certification...

Cersaie 2003 gears up to showcase the latest in ceramic tile fashion.
September 1, 2003... Cersaie, the world's largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, continues to grow in scope and size at the Bologna Fairgrounds in Italy. Last year s 20th anniversary show broke all previous attendance records, registering an...

New techniques: updates to the Tile Council of America Handbook.(Ceramic & Stone Close-up)
September 1, 2003... The Tile Council of America's (TCA) new 2003-2004 Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation is the 41st edition of the venerable publication. Included in this latest handbook are 14 new installation methods. In this article, I'll endeavor to bring...

Use merchandising imagination to supercharge your hardwood floor sales.(Showroom Management)
September 1, 2003... I love hardwood floors. They're warm and inviting and, with today's superb finishes, they're also easy to care for. These are not your grandmother's hardwood floors! When you include the exotic species that have entered the market,...

AmericasMart retailer wins Mini Cooper in conjuction with Area Rug promotion.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... India White, co-manager and buyer for Bradford's of Nashville, Tenn., recently received the keys to a brand-new Mini Cooper automobile. The veteran AmericasMart-Atlanta area rug retailer won the vehicle as part of the "Cover New Ground: Shop...

WL Ross to acquire Burlington; Mohawk to purchase Lees Carpet.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The bankruptcy, court in Greensboro, N.C., has approved an amended acquisition proposal of $614 million (subject to adjustment) from WL Ross & Co. LLC as the highest and best received from a recent auction. The agreement contemplates the sale...

Surfaces 2004 is 80 percent sold out; show to feature more space, programs.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Surfaces 2004, scheduled for Jan. 28-30 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, is 80 percent sold out, according to event organizer Hanley-Wood. The company added that the upcoming show will feature an additional 30,000 square feet...

Alloc Inc.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Laminate flooring manufacturer Alloc Inc. has hired Dennis Mohn to serve as national sales manager. Mohn has an extensive background in the floor covering industry that ranges from manufacturing to distribution. He is also an active member of...

Anderson Hardwood Floors.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Anderson Hardwood Floors has made numerous changes to its field management team. Carr Newton, formerly Northeast district sales manager, has been promoted to Eastern regional sales manager with overall sales responsibilities for most of the...

Anderson.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Erin Finkell has joined Anderson's sales team as district sales manager for Florida. She is responsible for development, support and training. Freeman "Spike" Tilden, who has held positions in Anderson sales, technical services and marketing...

Oriental Weavers of America.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Oriental Weavers of America has added Barry Kelley and Holly Hopkins to its executive roster. Kelley, a 14-year veteran of the textile industry, has been appointed vice president of marketing, merchandising and creative services. He reports to...

Textile Rubber & Chemical Co.(People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Chip Howalt has been named executive vice president of Dalton, Ga.-based Textile Robber & Chemical Co. In this position, he will work with senior management in planning and implementing policies for continued growth. Previously, Howalt served...

AFCA, Honeywell AnsoNylon to co-sponsor technology expo.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Arizona Floor Covering Association (AFCA) will host a Software Solutions Expo for flooring businesses, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The expo will bring together flooring software vendors, business consultants and computer-training experts...

Johnson Wholesale Floors celebrates 40th anniversary.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Johnson Wholesale Floors recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala celebration at the Marriott Century Center in Atlanta. The evening included a reception, dinner and special program highlighting the history of the company. Don...

Foucault to handle Northern California sales territory for Anderson Hardwood.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Doug Foucault has been named Anderson Hardwood Floors' new district sales manager for Northern California. Previously, he served as a builder specialist for a vinyl flooring manufacturer. Foucault reports to David Giese, Western regional...

Distributor appointments.(floor covering industry distribution appointments)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Anderson Hardwood Floors has appointed Gilford Flooring of Jeffersonville, Ind., to distribute Anderson's Appalachian and selected handcrafted flooring throughout Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. Gilford maintains distribution centers in Columbus,...

Seattle-Tacoma area distributors host first annual Floor-A-Palooza.(News)(Six floor covering distributors in the Seattle-Tacoma area hosted a one-day sales event for retail customers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Six floor covering distributors in the Seattle-Tacoma area hosted Floor-A-Palooza, a one-day sales event for retail customers, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 25. Held in the warehouses, showrooms and parking lots of Kraus Sound Floor Coverings,...

Anderson seminars focus on how to use 'Duck' products.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Anderson Hardwood Floors, with the help of its distributor Wheeler Inc., recently trained more than 100 Florida installers on the proper use and application of its Duck-Shield and Duck-Seal products, which are designed to combat moisture in...

Upcoming industry events.(News)
September 1, 2003... FIANA 9th Annual Convention and Trade Show--Dallas. (817) 326-2615, Sept. 11-14. North American Carpet & Flooring Expo--Fort Washington, Pa. (610) 789-3105, Sept. 12-13. Cersaie--Bologna, Italy. 39-051-6646000, Sept. 30-Oct. 5. ...

Butler Johnson signs on as Award Hardwood distributor.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Award Hardwood Floors of Wausau, Wis., has appointed Butler Johnson Corp. to distribute Award Hardwood products in the Northern California and Reno, Nev., markets. Butler Johnson will distribute Master's Touch wide-width and distressed...

Hanks Specialties moves into new distribution facility.(News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The New Brighton, Minn.-based Hanks Specialties distributorship has moved into a new 110,000-square-foot distribution center located at 2050 Old Highway 8, about one-half mile north of the old distribution facility. "We've been looking...

DuPont consumer ad program to include Stainmaster carpet.(Products)
September 1, 2003... DuPont is undertaking a $20 million advertising program featuring several highly recognized DuPont consumer brands, including DuPont Stainmaster carpet. The television and print campaigns--which focus on DuPont Stainmaster carpet...

New software integrated into Accu-Cut cutting machine.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Accu-Cut is now offering its Accu-Cut Inventory Control Software Link, which operates on a personal computer connected to an Accu-Cut cutting machine. The link enables dealers to track inventory by automatically transferring data generated...

Tau offers Midir line of floor and wall tiles.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Tau's new Midir Collection is comprised of floor and wall tiles that mimic the look of limestone. Available in gloss and satin finishes, the rectified tiles measure 12-by-12 and 12-by-18 inches in wall tiles, while floor tiles are available in...

Econo-priced EcoCORK released by Natural Cork.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Natural Cork has debuted EcoCORK, an economically priced cork flooring line that features the patented, glueless CLIC installation system from Unilin. Other features of EcoCORK include a water-resistant, high-density fiberboard center core...

New Moon introduces new Aria hand-woven collections.(Products)
September 1, 2003... John Kurtz, designer and manufacturer of New Moon hand-woven rugs, is debuting new styles in the Aria hand-woven collection. The highlight is Athena, a style which features a sky-blue field with carefully placed flower and leaf motifs...

Pergo Select laminate planks now feature glueless installation.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Pergo Select laminate planks now feature the glueless installation option. Pergo's patented SmartLock joint developed exclusively for glueless applications, along with DuraCore 500, a specially engineered core material, is available in the new...

Caribbean-inspired Tradewinds line is Balta's latest polypropylene offering.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Expanding on its heat-set polypropylene collections, Balta U.S. has introduced its new Tradewinds Collection. Inspired by the relaxed lifestyles found in Caribbean coastal communities, Tradewinds features transitional, contemporary and...

FlorHeat's EasyFloor provides radiant heat.(Products)
September 1, 2003... EasyFloor, the radiant floor-heating system manufactured by the FlorHeat Co., is designed to fir any room configuration. The company says that any floor covering that is recommended for radiant floor heating can be applied over the product,...

Diago's Tex-Tile porcelain offers a natural tweed look.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Tex-Tile is a new addition to Diago's collection of tiles inspired by natural fabrics. Tex-Tile replicates the texture and look of tweed, and is produced in camel, toast, gray, and pearl colorations. The glazed porcelain series includes 12...

Synthetic Surfaces debuts 'green' urethane adhesive.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Synthetic Surfaces has introduced its second-generation "green" urethane adhesive for indoor flooring installations. The product, Nordot Adhesive #113D, is environmentally friendly in that it fights mold, is VOC compliant and offers negligible...

Wear-Dated, Ironman team up for new sweepstakes promotion.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Wear-Dated carpet fiber has teamed up with Ironman for the Ironman Wear-Dated Durability Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a trip for four, including airfare and hotel accommodations, to set the 2004 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona,...

TimberGrass intros MPL packaging.(Products)
September 1, 2003... TimberGrass LLC, a manufacturer of bamboo floors, panels, veneer, and accessories, has introduced an MPL (Multiple Precise Lengths) box with a specific combination of lengths of prefinished and site-finished solid strip flooring. The new...

Halcon's Silex porcelain engineered for exteriors.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Halcon Ceramicas recently launched the Silex Series, one of its latest additions to the Attom porcelain line. Silex imitates the look of natural stone and is specifically designed for exterior installations. Available in five colors, Silex...

WFCA makes available its 2003 financial management report.(Products)
September 1, 2003... The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has released its 2003 Financial Management Report. This 52-page retail industry comparative financial analysis is developed each year from demographic surveys and year-end financial statements...

Accuscan meter comes with 1-year warranty.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Delmhorst Instrument Co.'s Accuscan meter is enjoying brisk sales, according to the company. The pin-less moisture meter features 6- to 40-percent wood scale and 0 to 100 reference scale for non-wood materials. The Accuscan meter also...

Congoleums Pacesetter resilient features ArmorGuard construction.(Products)
September 1, 2003... Congoleum Corp.'s Pacesetter resilient flooring features AlumaTEC, the company's latest wear surface, and ArmorGuard construction designed for superior performance. Pacesetter's AlumaTEC finish is an original polymer wear surface fortified...

APAC expands floor prep line.(Products)
September 1, 2003... All Purpose Adhesive Co. (APAC) has expanded its product line of floor preparation products with V-Block Moisture Emissions Reducer and ENCapSeal Encapsulator-Sealer-Primer. Both products are designed for sealing concrete surfaces. ...

NWFA Floor of the Year 2003: records broken, talents showcased.(National Wood Flooring Association)
September 1, 2003... The National Wood Flooring Association's (NWFA) Floor of the Year awards give its members a chance to strut their stuff. This annual industry event hosted at the association's convention and trade show showcases members' talents in unique,...

Kitchen hardwood installations: no longer a half-baked idea.(Wood Or Wood Knot)
September 1, 2003... In our industry, hardwood flooring has always been perceived as a universal floor covering for most residential applications. The limitations for potential hardwood applications are minimal at best. And areas of the home that were once...

2003 wood floor resource guide: products: wood floors/ installation & accessory products.(Directory)
September 1, 2003... WOOD FLOOR TYPES Acrylic Impregnated Gammapar/Applied Radiant Energy Custom Floors/Borders/Insets Bruce, Armstrong Wood Products Centre Mills-Antique Floors Custom Hardwood Supply Bean Hardwoods, Inc. ...

2003 wood floor resource guide: manufacturers/importers.(Directory)
September 1, 2003... A ABRASIVE ENTERPRISES INC, FLOOR SANDING PRODUCTS DIVISION, 149A Industrial Cres., Summerside, PE C1N 5P8 (800) 668-0664 Fax: (800) 792-2221 E-Mail Address/URL: ruth@abrasiveenterprises.com or www.abrasiveenterprises.com ABSOLUTE...

2003 wood floor resource guide: wood distributors.(Directory)
September 1, 2003... COLOR KEY A PARQUET B PLANK C STRIP D WOOD ACCESSORIES ALABAMA BIRD & CO., INC., WILLIAM M A B C D Homewood: 161 Distribution Dr. 35209 (208) 940-9422. BPI ...

2003 wood floor resource guide: installation & technical training schools.
September 1, 2003... Basic Coalings. The three-day Proffesional Sand & Finish School, sponsored by Basic, 3M, Clarke and OshKosh Flooring Design, provides the opportunity for hardwood floor professionals to become certified as mastering proffesional sanding and...

Award Hardwood.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... Master's Touch from Award Hardwood Floors features wide width plank flooring, with 3 distinctive styles in 14 coloration's. Antique Plank--consists of six colors designed to capture the appearance of original time-conditioned flooring. Time...

VPI.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... FROM HERE TO INFINITY That's where VPI Wall Base colors can take you. The selection is limitless. Dip into our designer palette of 41 colors and complement any environment you create. For unique designs, VPI's custom matching service...

UZIN UTZ AG.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... UZIN is a leading German manufacturer of flooring installation systems located in Atlanta, Georgia. The UZIN product range includes several wood flooring adhesives exclusively for professionals: UZIN-MK 33: dispersion adhesive for bonding...

Aged Woods.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... For over 15 years Aged Woods[R] has meant the highest quality in reclaimed, remilled antique flooring and accessories. Commercial clients include Marriott, Hilton, Polo Ralph Lauren, Timberland and, most recently, Hard Rock Hotel. Our ability...

Basic coatings.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... Basic has debuted its Tykote sandless recoating system. IFT, or Intensive Floor Treatment, is designed to treat surface scuffs, dirt and shoe marks. Squeaky can be used to clean wood and floor finishes. Tykote, a low-solids, mop-on bonding...

W.F. Taylor.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... After revolutionizing the wood flooring adhesive market with their patented Meta-Tec cross-linking technology, W.F. Taylor has turned that innovative chemistry to the vinyl and rubber flooring industry. Taylor's 2091, 2092 & 2096 are unique...

Colonial Mills, Inc.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... Ratine and chenille polypropylene yarns create a distinctive indoor/outdoor, textured look. Galleria[TM] 10 ratine theme colors, and 11 chenille accent colors. For details circle #164 on the Free Information Card. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Carpet Shims, Ltd.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... New from Carper Shims, Ltd.... 8" x 32" x 1/4" They manufacture Carpet Shims in several dimensions: 32" x 8" x 1/2", 32" x 8" x 3/8", in May, 2003 have introduced the 32" x 8" x 1/4" Carpet Shim. They also manufacture the Side Shim which...

Foreverwood, Inc.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... Phone: 305-635-9222, fax: 305-635-8383 website: www.foreverwood.net Stocking exotic hardwood flooring & decking: Ipe, Jatoba, Bolivian Rose[c], Lapacho, Morado, Santos Mahogany, Australian Cypress, Bamboo, Purpleheart, Peroba,...

Elaine.(Products & literature: on display)
September 1, 2003... Eliane has produced a Porcellanato Antico brochure that showcases the Fuoco Della Terra series of porcelain tile. The collection offers a mix of natural hues, a non-slip finish and the new Fuoco Della Terra earth tones, Eliane says. Fuoco...