Flooring and Carpet News for September 2009
Construction deal agreed for major Enfield project
30/09/2009
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'
30/09/2009
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
30/09/2009
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
30/09/2009
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
30/09/2009
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
30/09/2009
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
29/09/2009
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
29/09/2009
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'
29/09/2009
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
29/09/2009
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 ....
