Flooring and Carpet News for May 2011
Record breaking parquet
19/05/2011
A new world record for installing parquet floor has been set in Holland at the Dutch Parquet Championships.
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Mapei looking to a greener future
18/05/2011
To cement the company’s commitment to sustainability within the flooring industry Mapei has joined the UK Green Building Council.
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Vinyl plant brings opportunities to US County
17/05/2011
A Belgian vinyl flooring company has opened new headquarters in America after state and local officials spent months hoping to bring the manufacturing plant to Whitfield County.
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Wood floors declared eco friendly
16/05/2011
Wood flooring has now received a great boost in the fight to be considered as an eco friendly floor choice by consumers.
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Result for Handball Championship flooring
13/05/2011
SnapSports Athletic Surfacing have just announced that they have won the contract to supply the flooring for the USA Team National Handball Championships this weekend.
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Potential twist in flooring scandal
12/05/2011
A further dramatic twist may present itself in the Chinese engineered flooring scandal which is currently being played out in America.
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Improved fire protection for solid wood
11/05/2011
Fire safety demands for wood flooring are starting to tighten and industry insiders predict that the standards are only going to get higher in the pursuit of safety.
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Consumers demand green
05/05/2011
It is no secret that more and more people are trying to live a more environmentally conscious life, which extends to choosing the best option of flooring.
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Flooring renovation warning
04/05/2011
Anyone renovating their home has been warned to be very careful when choosing floors because subtle changes in lighting can vastly alter the way that a floor appears within a décor.
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Positive new flooring trends
03/05/2011
The three biggest current trends in the flooring industry have been revealed and all three suggest a new and undeniably positive atmosphere.
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