Mr. David’s wins Starnet Best Overall Mr. David’s Flooring recently won Best Overall in the 2010 Starnet Design Awards for its work on the Pediatric Short Stay Suite at Central DuPage Hospital project in Chicago.
Industry Q&A: Ralph Boe, Beaulieu of America NFT recently spoke with Ralph Boe, ceo and president of Beaulieu of America, about emerging trends in residential and commercial carpet products, as well as the importance of being a green manufacturer.
Pearl Abrasive Co. talks about its Tuscan Leveling System, a new two-piece installation system for large format ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles. www.pearlabrasive.com
Healthier Choice Premium Carpet Cushion and Acoustic Solutions
Mike Norton, vp commercial products, gives an overview of his company's latest GREENGUARD-certified carpet cushion and underlayment products. www.healthierchoice.com
Stauf
David Ford, vp sales and marketing, demonstrates his company's new PUM950 wood flooring adhesive. President Wolfgang Stauf introduces the video. www.staufusa.com
MP Global Products
Jack Boesch, director of marketing, discusses his company's polyfoam and recycled fiber products, including the new FiberBacker underlayment. www.quietwalk.com
MAPEI
MAPEI demonstrates its latest installation products, including Ultrabond ECO 995 wood flooring adhesive and Opticolor Stain Free Grout. The video features Dr. Giorgio Squinzi, ceo of MAPEI Group; and Luigi Di Geso, president of MAPEI Americas. www.mapei.us
Creating Your Space
Creating Your Space walks dealers through its full suite of website tools, including search engine optimization, Virtual Room Designer and the ability to capture a customer's information. www.creatingyourspace.com
New green program for INSTALL members INSTALL members can take advantage of a newly launched green building training program from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.
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Shaw Flooring Takes Center Stage in 2010 HGTV Green Home Shaw’s environmentally sustainable flooring is featured throughout the 2010 HGTV Green Home, located at 9 Shutter Latch in the Pinehills planned community in Plymouth, Mass.
BR-111 recreates tortoise-shell look BR-111 Exotic Hardwood Flooring has introduced two new series, Macchiato Pecan and Cabernet Pecan, which recreate the appearance of natural tortoise shell.
Floral Silhouette rugs hand knotted in India New from Capel Rugs, Floral Silhouette rugs feature a sweeping flora pattern in high cut viscose over a field of wool for a textured effect.
BR-111 to sell direct, reduce its MSRPs BR-111 Exotic Hardwood Flooring will sell direct to a select number of premier dealers, as well as to consumers online, according to the company.
Distributor appointments Robina Floors has named The Master’s Craft Flooring Co. to distribute Robina’s engineered hardwood and laminate flooring.
Fiandre opens showroom, launches new ceramic tech At a recent event for designers, dealers and trade media, Fiandre Architectural Surfaces opened a showroom in Chicago and launched its ACTIVE Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic technology.
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