Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Flooring and Carpet News for February 2012

Shanghai floors 'not carcinogenic'

Shanghai floors
Wooden floors produced in Shanghai have been declared safe after testing, despite accusations that the flooring was carcinogenic. ....

Combining a cafe with a wood showroom

Combining a cafe with a wood showroom
A combined bistro and wood showroom is gaining a lot of interest in America for the unusual amalgamation of products. ....

New lease of life for damaged wooden floor

New lease of life for damaged wooden floor
Flooring which was previously used in a city gym is being transformed in to a number of tables which can then be bought by the residents who once used the gym. ....

Closure for commercial flooring firm

Closure for commercial flooring firm
A further flooring casualty of the current financial circumstances has been announced with job losses across the UK effective immediately. ....

Flash mob stunt to promote stain resistant carpet

Flash mob stunt to promote stain resistant carpet
Visitors to Surfaces 2012 had an unexpected surprise when a large group of dancers started dancing to MC Hammer in a flash mob. ....

Wide plank hardwood trend takes over

Wide plank hardwood trend takes over
A new American flooring trend could become an international style favourite, judging by the positive reaction in the U.S. ....

Campaign to end child labour in rug industry

Campaign to end child labour in rug industry
Child labour is a part of the hand-made rug market is being combated by an organisation which is quickly attracting new members. ....

Unexpected drop in sales for carpet retailer

Unexpected drop in sales for carpet retailer
Despite the positive messages from the flooring sector for the year ahead, a leading carpet retailer has already been forced to issue another profit warning. ....