In a story that I find very interesting Scientists claim to have found a link between children with autism and those who live in homes with vinyl floors. The general notion is that if vinyl off gasses a chemical there is a chance that can result in autism. The interesting thing is that they...
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Flooring and Timber Humidity Control
P3280250, originally uploaded by steve_simonson. In Beijing’s “Forbidden City” they used large pots to heat water to control the humity in this massive 7,800,000 square feet foot print. Even in ancient times the folks knew that controlling the humidity for wood products is critical. I suggest that in any home you keep the interior...
Obama – The new Flooring salesman
Obama – The new Flooring salesman, originally uploaded by steve_simonson. Who could resist this flooring salesman saying, “yes we can.” Can I have that in my favorite color? “Yes, we can.” Can I order that today? “Yes, we can.” Can I get a custom finish? “Yes, we can.” Can I get a discount? Ahhh...
Domotex China March 2009
Some random shots of flooring displays from lots of companies at Domotex Chinafloors from 2009.
Flooring for decking
One thing I noticed recently is that there is a bigger increase in people looking to extend unique and innovative looks onto their decking. One trend is the people in Europe and on the coasts of the USA and in western Canada people were selecting IPE as a long term hardwood that is very...
