Setting the Stage During the 2019-2020 pandemic, many businesses took a hit financially. Flooring retailers were no exception, and some did not make it while others navigated the winds to unbelievable sales. Revenues in midwestern states and other outlying areas held...
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Wide Plank – Enhanced Surface Protection, Real Wood Feel
If large plank floors are what you're looking for in a robust 22 mil wear layer, then the Wide Plank Collection is the answer! Designed to replicate the natural texture and grain of real hardwood, "the added painted bevel edge detail increases the look of wood...
Gold Coast – Warm Hues, Subtle Grain
Featuring a range of colors and clean looks, Gold Coast offers this 6-1/4” wide Brazilian Oak plank, engineered to last. Constructed in 3/8” thickness for compatibility with old or new home installations, a wire-brushed 1.7mm EcoCut wear layer reveals the subdued...
What does CARB Phase 2 compliance mean?
What’s CARB Phase II compliance and what does it have to do with your floor? In April 2007, California’s Air Resources Board, (CARB), working under the Environmental Protection Agency, instituted regulations regarding formaldehyde levels allowed in composite wood...
Winter and Wood Floors
Winter in northern, mountain and central areas brings more than the freezing temperatures. As the atmosphere cools down, the air loses moisture. Cold and arid days push outdoor humidity levels into the single digits causing days or even weeks to be at 20% RH or less....
North Sea – Realistic Texture, Watersafe Technology
The nautical theme of the North Sea Collection captures the natural landscape of the arctic north. With color tones and textures that accent the wood grain character, the surface pattern extends into the bevel edge to give a natural transition between planks....
Lake Huron – Subtle Texture, Microbevel Edge, Watersafe Technology
The Lake Huron collection features descriptive names to help associate with each color. From the greyish hues of Stormfront to the lighter shell-color of Oyster. Continuing our watersafe theme, made possible because of the TriSeal™ technology, we added a microbevel...
Which Wear Layer is Right for My Engineered Floor?
The evolution of processing trees into flooring has changed through the years. Because of technology advances and environmental concerns, we have new ways to craft beautiful, resilient, and affordable wood flooring. Traditional methods cut lumber into solid hardwood...
Help For A Hassle-Free Humidifier?
Troubleshooting common issues Whole-home humidifiers are designed with a variety of features. Learning about these features will help you maintain and keep your unit operating well. Properly functioning humidifiers help to maintain ideal indoor conditions during cold...
Which Floor Type Is Best: Wood, Laminate, or Vinyl?
Does the choice for flooring have to be confusing? With so many options to choose from how does anyone decide which floor type is best? Everyone loves the look of real hardwood, but may want an easier to maintain option. Recent advances in flooring multiplied...