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Sports Multi-Function Flooring
The locker room is connected to the weight room which is down the hall from the gym which can also be the cafeteria. Our multi-function flooring solutions work under all kinds of activities. Rubber and vinyl solutions that come in an array of colors, patterns, textures and thicknesses.
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Which Carpet is Best for Pets?
Everyone knows carpet feels great underfoot—whether you have two feet or four!—Shaw has developed some carpet benefits you’ll love, and so will your furrier family members. They add up to a healthy, sweet-smelling home for you and your pet.
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Tarkett Composition Tile
Composition tiles provide economic value and a multitude of patterns and quality options to optimize performance across a number of high traffic installation areas. From the original vinyl composition tile (VCT), to vinyl enhanced tile (VET) and solid vinyl tile (SVT), composite tiles are budget friendly and withstand heavy foot and rolling traffic.
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Ultimate Guide to Vinyl Sheet Flooring
As the leader in vinyl flooring, Mannington has put together a guide that details everything you need to know about vinyl sheet flooring. Discover which luxury vinyl sheet or resilient floor is right for you.
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Pergo Outlast+® with SpillProtect™
Pergo Outlast+ with Revolutionary SpillProtect waterproof technology defends against spills, splashes and even pet accidents; making your new floor worry-free.
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Pergo XP®
Pergo XP with PermaMax has surface protection giving double the wear and double the durability of ordinary laminates and ScratchGuard Advanced provides superior scratch and scuff protection.
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Pergo TimberCraft® + WetProtect™
Pergo® TimberCraft™ +WetProtect is completely waterproof so you never have to worry about splashes, spills or pet accidents.
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5 Secrets for More Beautiful Laminate Floors
When it is time to show your floor some maintenance TLC, there’s no reason to stress! These 5 professional tips from PERGO will help make sure your floors look as great as the day they were installed and stay beautiful for years to come.
Professional Laminate Care Tips
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Best Laminate Flooring for Your Kitchen
Kitchen floors have taken many forms over the years to address the challenges of the space, including a high frequency of spills and wear due to high traffic. One of the more typical flooring types perfectly suited for modern kitchens is laminate.
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Pro Tips for Cleaning up Pet Stains
There are so many reasons why we love our pets. They’re cute, obviously. They’re genuinely excited to see us whenever we walk in the door. Even cats, believe it or not. For most of us they feel like a good friend or additional member of the family. That being said, there is one little reason we sometimes find it hard to love them. To put it delicately… accidents happen.
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How To Make Dark Walls Work In Your Home
From bedrooms to living rooms, bathrooms and even smaller spaces like laundry rooms, see how dark colors can elevate the elegance of your home design when paired with just the right flooring, furnishings, and accessories. Discover 7 tips in our blog.
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Five Benefits of Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl plank flooring is quickly becoming a favorite among homeowners for its ability to stand up to scratches, moisture and more. Discover the other reasons it’s a great choice for your home in our blog, “5 Benefits of Vinyl Plank Flooring”
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Carrara luxury vinyl sheet
Now available in stores, our new Carrara luxury vinyl sheet pattern features a 12” marble hexagon, giving it a trendy update on a classic style. This incredibly realistic visual is sure to add luxury to your home. Shown in Color: Pearl.
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Shaw Floors is honored to be a national sponsor of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
Shaw Floors is honored to be a national sponsor of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. In the coming days, as construction nears completion in more than 40 markets across the U.S., partners & local supporters will gather for "floor signing" events, to permanently attach a blessing or special message to these homes which will raise millions of dollars for the care and life-saving research that happens at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Tarkett completes the acquisition of Lexmark, reinforcing its presence in the North America hospitality segment
PARIS, FRANCE, October 1st, 2018 – Tarkett, a global leader in flooring and sports surface solutions, announced today it has completed the acquisition of Lexmark Carpet Mills. Paul Cleary, CEO of Lexmark, will join Tarkett as President of the Hospitality business for North America.
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Mannington Mills Announces Hard Surface price Increase
SALEM, NJ – September 7, 2018 – Mannington Mills continues to focus on hard surface products as a core part of the business and is committed to bringing the best in performance, design and service across all product types and segments.
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Self-Adhesive Carpet Tiles
If you're looking to cut-out the hassle of traditional flooring adhesives, it's time to turn to self-adhesive carpet tiles. From sticky backings to friction-based coatings, we're sharing the pros and cons of self-adhesive carpet tiles - and seeing how they stack-up compared to conventional adhesives.
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The Complete Guide to Printed Carpet
Printed carpet offers unparalleled design flexibility and creative freedom. Designs can be made to match perfectly from tile to tile, and vary hugely in size – from high-resolution half-inch patterns, to patterns as large as your floor plan.
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Is Laminate Flooring a Smart Commercial Flooring Option?
Laminate is a popular flooring choice, but is it a good option for commercial installations? We're looking at the relative strengths and weaknesses of laminate flooring, to understand whether it's a smart commercial flooring choice, or if there are better alternatives.
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Breathe easier with carpet
It's a common misconception that carpet can adversely impact allergy and asthma sufferers. Recently, Shaw Industries commissioned a series of scientific studies that indicate that effectively cleaned carpet can reduce airborne allergens, making it a viable choice for families impacted by allergies and asthma.
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Why Carpet?
Softness, comfort, texture, color...there are countless reasons to love carpet.
Think about that moment when you first step out of bed each morning. That welcoming touch of warmth is a perfect start to your day.
Shaw, HGTV team up for co-branded flooring line - Licensing partnership extends an already strong relationship
DALTON—For the last three years, four if you count 2011, Shaw Industries and HGTV have had an ever-building partnership as the manufacturer has been the exclusive flooring provider for the HGTV Green Home giveaway.
Pergo to unveil printing technology in 2011
RALEIGH, N.C.—Despite more than three years of negative sales for the laminate category, brand leader Pergo has not let up on the innovation button. Last year the company introduced the patented PerfectFold locking technology (FCNews, Sept. 28/Oct. 5, 2009) and, as it prepares for next year’s introductions, a new printing innovation has been announced.
Mannington takes resilient realism to new heights, Omni HD seeks to capitalize on fiberglass craze
SALEM, N.J.—Mannington set a standard for resilient realism in 1997 with the introduction of its patented NatureForm technology. While the innovation has undergone many generations throughout the last 13 years, the company at Surfaces is rolling out what it believes to be its greatest evolution yet in NatureForm HD technology, used to create Sobella Omni HD.