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Wide Plank Collection
NATURAL BEAUTY MEANS NATURAL VARIATIONS - The patterns and color variations in a living tree are like all of nature—never repeated. Naturally occurring wood characteristics such as mineral streaks, knots, and variations in grain and color are not considered defects.
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HydroBlok™ Waterproof Hardwood Flooring
HydroBlok™ has an innovative, 3-part system that protects against water damage. Top down moisture protection is guaranteed for up to 36 hours.
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Character Collection
Proprietary Somerset character grade that will include, but is not limited to, small, sound open knots; mineral; worm holes; heartwood; sapwood; and burls.
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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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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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Aged Barnbeam - Serenity Collection
Are you looking for the perfect floating floor for your home or business? Our Serenity Collection will add the perfect finishing touch to any space. Cork floors are environmentally friendly yet durable enough to handle decades of foot traffic! We create these stunning floors using a digital printing and hot oil coating to give you the look of wood or tile while still having all the warmth and comfort benefits that cork provides. Check out our website for more information and visit a local dealer to pick out one of these beautiful floors!
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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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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.
Armstrong Green: Opportunity for customer service and better sales
Call it what you will—sustainability, environmental responsibility, green—it is a very public issue. Still, the open question is: In what ways and to what degree are consumers making purchase decisions based on green factors? And, how does that impact flooring?
HomerWood floors offer a blend of the handcrafted and the contemporary in new patterns and finishes
HomerWood Hardwood Flooring extends its selection of unique visuals with new Herringbone Cut Planks and UV-Oil Naturals options that enhance the exquisite styling of its premium hardwood floors.
Faus expanding U.S. manufacturing
CALHOUN, GA.—Business may be tough, but smart companies know things will turn around and they need to be ready for it. With that, the Faus Group announced it is investing $40 million to expand production at its U.S. manufacturing plant here.