Not only does it sport a flashy name, but it is also one of the most stylish and modern types of flooring on the market. Made of durable woven vinyl, Chilewich offers a variety of weaves and colors to satisfy both the bold and the more subtle decorator.
Using the time-honored technique of woven textile, Chilewich [...]
Chilewich: The Greatest thing since sliced bread?
Get Inspired by Amtico
Flooring may be the foundation of a design, but that doesn’t mean it has to conform to normal flooring standards. Amtico is one of the latest trends in innovative flooring and is only becoming more popular. Without sacrificing versatility or comfort, Amtico will help you pull any room together with their practical yet eye-catching vinyl [...]
CARING FOR YOUR CARPET
The natural attributes of New Zealand wool help keep your Wools of New Zealand branded carpets looking good for longer:
The naturally scaly surface of wool makes it naturally resistant to soiling. Soil will be held high in the carpet pile where it can be easily removed by vacuuming.
Wool has natural elasticity so it stands up [...]
Why Go Dustless?
It’s Fast. Putting life on hold to even think of installing or refinishing hardwood floors is probably the biggest concern to our customers. Plus, as you may know, traditional refinishing methods are messy! So rather than the weeks of clean-up and dust exposure, the Dustless System leaves no mess to clean up so it’s straight [...]
Why it’s so important to go dustless
The federal government has added wood dust to its list of known human carcinogens and surprisingly, old wood varnishes can contain as much lead as old paint. If necessary precautions aren´t taken and adequate dust collection isn´t used, this toxic dust can linger for months on surfaces in your home. Every time this dust gets [...]
A Heart of Green
The flooring industry is at the heart of the green movement, and as the movement evolves and it becomes increasingly clear that we’re entering a second industrial revolution, it’s difficult even for the most ardent green advocates to keep up with the rapidly blossoming universe of green products, programs and attributes, and all the accompanying bureaucracy.
Flooring Trends
Architect Michael P. Johnson weighs in on sustainability, minimalism and why his favorite floorcovering is white porcelain tile.
Green Flooring Options for Builders
Find out about options that are environmentally and consumer friendly.
Green Flooring
Now there is a web site dedicated to learning about what your green flooring options are. The site is a great resource for learning about the options that are available for green flooring.
