Some folks brag about quality control, but I have witnessed it first hand at some of the finest flooring plants in the world. Here are some pictures below:
Flooring Category
It's time for a cork flooring work out!
Cork has been gaining in popularity as a choice in flooring for several years, but the break through pricing now available is really something that has helped to accelerate the cork flooring segment to grow. In years past it was common to see cork flooring priced in the $12-$18 per foot range and that...
Tigerwood is great exotic hardwood
I have seen tons of exotic hardwood over the years, but i have to say that Tigerwood (exotic hardwood) certainly would be in my top 3. The very distinct colorations and contrast is very satisfying and I believe it is truely one of the most beautiful exotic hardwood species that exists. As with most...
Strand Woven Bamboo
The growth of strand woven bamboo is very interesting, yet most of the general flooring shoppers are still unaware of this very interesting product. Strand bamboo, sometimes called woven bamboo, or even strand woven bamboo is basically some bamboo that has been shredded and then compressed with a very tough resin to make a...
Autism and Vinyl Flooring – Connected?
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...
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...
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...
Domotex China
Last week was spent in China touring some flooring factories and seeing what is new with the flooring markets around the world. There are lots of different kinds of flooring designed for markets in different countries. Sometime later this week I will try to post some pictures for that show to let folks see...
Flooring
If you have flooring in your home your not alone. Many of us with homes have flooring throughout the house. Although there is an occasional unfinished basement, most often homes have floors in just about every room. One area of the home, however, that has been often overlooked is the garage. Flooring for the...
