Tuesday 21st May 2013

Flooring and Carpet News for September 2009

Construction deal agreed for major Enfield project

Construction deal agreed for major Enfield project
A major project has been agreed between the mayor of London Boris Johnson and the Homes and Communities Agency for a major upgrade of houses in an area in Enfield.The £54.4 million project will ....

Construction funding 'will boost affordable home numbers'

Construction funding
A second tranche of government funding for new home building has been welcomed by the head of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).The government has announced that £180 million has been ....

Vinyl flooring recycling scheme launched

Vinyl flooring recycling scheme launched
A scheme to recycle vinyl flooring has been launched by two manufacturers of the product.UK-based Altro and Polyflor are joining forces in the Recofloor plan run by Axion Consulting, which involves ....

Cork flooring part of new green building

Cork flooring part of new green building
The eco-friendly features of cork flooring have led to it being chosen to be part of a new government building in the US.It was used in a green structure being constructed to house local government ....

Natural carpets tipped as best for nursery

Natural carpets tipped as best for nursery
Natural carpets can make an ideal material to use in the floor of a nursery to create the healthiest possible environment for a baby, it has been advised.The Ecologist magazine suggested that to keep ....

Wood flooring a part of redesigned hotel

Wood flooring a part of redesigned hotel
A redesigned hotel has wood flooring as part of its decor in what is hoped to be a significant enhancement to the venue.The material is in place alongside a number of new features at the Europe Hotel ....

Eco-accreditation agreed for wooden floor makers

Eco-accreditation agreed for wooden floor makers
New criteria have been set by the European Union (EU) for wooden floor makers to ensure their products are eco-friendly.The EU's Flower ecolabel can be awarded to makers of wood floor coverings and ....

Cork flooring tip for sustainable kitchens

Cork flooring tip for sustainable kitchens
Cork flooring is one of the best ways to make a kitchen eco-friendly, an expert has said.Owner of US-based sustainable architecture company Amicus Green Building Centre Jason Holstine stated that the ....

Hardwood flooring choice 'depends on surface below'

Hardwood flooring choice
Hardwood flooring is a great choice for homes, but the best type to use may depend on the surface below, an expert has said.Chris Goff of US-based firm Mainstyle Flooring said that some places will ....

Vinyl flooring qualities help firm thrive

Vinyl flooring qualities help firm thrive
A vinyl flooring company has come through the recession in good health thanks to the qualities the material possesses.Vinyl's durability has been hailed as a key reason for James Halstead of ....
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