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Castillian Collection
Castillian engineered hardwood flooring is a modern take on the classic beauty of the hardwood floors found in castles, cottages and manors across the European continent. Made with genuine European White Oak lumber, these floors will be the perfect addition to any modern, or traditional, décor for decades.
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Sweet Memories Collection
The Sweet Memories Collection, a floor with character. Our exclusive manufacturing processes create floors with all the charms of yesteryear. Color variations, knots, cracks, and other natural characteristics give this collection an authentic appearance.
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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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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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Solids Hardwood Flooring
TRIÂNGULO® Exotic Solid wood flooring is fabricated from 3/4″ thick solid wood and has tongue and groove sides to join the boards. The truly random nature of our exotic solid hardwood flooring will ensure that no application will look alike.
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Nordic Collection
TRIÂNGULO® Exotic Hardwoods utilizes the highest quality engineering process in the industry. Functional and very cozy, the Nordic line is one of the hottest trends in recent years.
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Sustainable Interiors with a Modern Edge
With a wide range of stylish, environmental materials available, you can get home design that’s polished and visually stunning, while improving the health of your home—and the Earth.
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DreamVille Collection
A collection that evokes towns where you can go to relax and recharge with natural-looking floors paired with a matte finish. The Dreamville collection, features highly textured floors and rich, natural character woods. The collection comes in Engineered technology with DuraMatt X finish.
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COREtec Wood
Choose from hundreds of beautiful Luxury Vinyl Planks and engineered wood floors to get the look that perfectly expresses what makes you, you.
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COREtec Grande
All COREtec Grande styles feature the many benefits of WPC:100% waterproof planks that won't warp, swell, or buckle and are softer, warmer and quieter underfoot.
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COREtec Stone
All COREtec Stone products feature fast and easy installation with integrated, coordinating grout -- all without making a mess. Tiles resist cracks, wear, and fading and offer a warmer, safer, softer, and quieter floor.
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How to Choose the Best Plank Floor
Choosing a floor may seem a bit daunting, especially if you've never done it before. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, understanding more will prepare you to choose the very best floor for your lifestyle, space, and budget.
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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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Anthem celebrates the beauty of the great American hardwoods
Anybody up for a road trip? If not, then check out our Anthem Plus laminate. Anthem celebrates the beauty of the great American hardwoods but in a much more affordable laminate option. This laminate features embossed in register texture which means what you see is what you feel. So save some gas and time and explore some of the greatest hardwood looks both sides of the Mississippi!
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Game of Stones
Carrara and Calcutta marbles were prized by the ancient Romans as much as we love them today. These are the most popular stones used in the modern kitchen. Combined with pristine white cabinetry and fashionable color schemes, this classic marble stone adds simple elegance to your home.
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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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Solid Hardwood vs. Engineered Wood
Many hardwood shoppers don't realize there are two types of wood — solid and engineered. Both solid and engineered flooring add value and structure to your home and are available in plenty of species, stains and styles. So, what exactly are these two types of hardwood and how do they compare? Let's explore.
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Fifth Avenue oak hardwood flooring
Want to be bold? This chevron stripe installation of Fifth Avenue oak hardwood flooring gives any space an eye-catching focal point. Case in point: the Newport Cottages space at the High Point Market | The World's Home for Home Furnishings, which was styled by Madcap Cottage. Fifth Avenue comes standard in herringbone planks, making it easier to replicate this chevron installation in your home! #DIY
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Repel technology offers impressive protection!
Water can wreak havoc on hard surface flooring, but Repel technology offers impressive protection! Watch and see what fizzes and what doesn't. Explore beautiful hardwood flooring featuring Repel
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American Industrial Partners' Acquisition of Armstrong Flooring's Wood Flooring Business Is a Win-Win Deal
CLEVELAND, Nov. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- American Industrial Partners (AIP), a private equity firm with substantial holdings in the construction industry, announced today that it had entered into an agreement to purchase the wood flooring operations of Armstrong Flooring.
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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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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.