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Articles in February, 2003 issue of National Floor Trends
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Installers in an economic pinch is the 'installation crisis' really due to a lack of training?
by Fell, Pat - Quick-Step continues major U.S. push. (News).(Brief Article)
- Laura Ashley wood is Witex's latest. (Hardwood).
- Mohawk enhances its laminate flooring lines. (Hardwood).
- Ilva releases ceramic line with cross-cut travertine appearance. (Ceramic & Natural Stone).
- Hibernia creates two new tufted broadlooms. (Carpet & Rugs).(Brief Article)
- Sweepstakes finalists attend Congoleum awards gala. (News).(Congoleum Corp's floor covering industry awards )(Brief Article)
- Harris Tarkett hardwood used for 'Ask This Old House' project. (News).(Brief Article)
- Columbia introduces three engineered plank lines. (Hardwood).
- Armstrong adds to its laminate designs. (Laminate).
- Mannington releases two new porcelain tile lines. (Ceramic & Natural Stone).
- Mohawk launches new Perfectly Soft carpet. (Carpet & Rugs).(Brief Article)
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Two very important questions: are employees a cost? Who's responsible for training? (Industry Perspectives).
by Olansky, Howard - USG's Baltimore plant begins manufacturing Durock board. (News).(United States Gypsum Co.)(Brief Article)
- Upcoming industry events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
- Cal-Flor: moisture-proofing in a tube! (Products & Literature on Display).
- Johnsonite's Millwork base has look of milled wood. (Resilient).
- Sphinx unveils machine-made and handmade rug collections. (Carpet & Rugs).(Brief Article)
- GREENlife NeoCon West exhibit to highlight sustainable design. (News).(Brief Article)
- TEC redesigns its website. (News).
- Studio B exotic engineered hardwood new from Bruce. (Hardwood).
- Mannington ready to launch coordinated laminate offerings. (Laminate).
- Tai Ping unveils six new handmade carpet collections. (Carpet & Rugs).
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Cevisama 2003: to showcase expanding Spanish ceramic tile industry.
by Roca, Inma - TCAA chooses Grazzini for lifetime achievement award. (News).(Tile Contractors Association of America)(Eugene Grazzini Sr. of Grazzini Brothers & Co.)(Brief Article)
- In memoriam.(John L. "Jack" Larson Sr., former Larson Distributing president, died)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
- Award Hardwood floors: Award Hardwood unveils new Master's Touch hardwood line. (Products & Literature on Display).
- Nafco debuts large-format PermaStone luxury vinyl tiles. (Resilient).
- Carpet Art Deco debuts three rug collection. (Carpet & Rugs).(Brief Article)
- Domco Tarkett Commercial partners with Compass Concepts Inc.: San Francisco-based distributor to service A&D market in 13 Western states. .(Advertisement)
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Bamboo flooring: this grass is truly greener. (Wood or Wood Knot).
by Prewitt, Randy - Lonseal wall surface used in times square McDonald's. (News).(Brief Article)
- Mohawk adds new designs to two hardwood collections. (Hardwood).
- Quick-Step readies laminate introductions. (Laminate).
- Americana is Crossville's latest porcelain stone tile. (Ceramic & Natural Stone).
- Pacificrest Mills uses new Solutia Prismatic carpet fiber. (Carpet & Rugs).(Brief Article)
- Chapco adds distributors in Northern California. (News).(Brief Article)
- Columbia intends to purchase Weyerhaeuser underlayment unit. (News).(Columbia Forest Products)(Brief Article)
- Harris Tarkett to debut new flooring lines, programs. (Hardwood).
- Pergo set to inaugurate new campaign at Surfaces. (Hardwood).
- CMI intros area rugs with Thimbleberries fabrics. (Carpet & Rugs).
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Industry standards needed so many ceramic installation products: making life easier or just more confusing? (Ceramic & Stone Close-up).
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When it comes to decorating a masterpiece home, the floor is the focal point of the canvas. (Showroom Management).(floor decorating )
by Carter, Janet - Laufen to move its HQ to Ohio. (News).(Laufen Ceramic Tile relocates headquarters)(Brief Article)
- Olansky addresses New York Floor Coverers on Moisture concerns. (News).(senior editor Howard Olansky )(Brief Article)
- Award Hardwood debuts Master's Touch wood line. (Hardwood).
- Domco Tarkett Residential readies product introductions. (Resilient).
- DuPont debuts new Tactesse fiber lusters. (Carpet & Rugs).(Brief Article)
- Knight Industries acquires Rikett Quartz Vinyl Tiles. (News).(Brief Article)
- Honeywell to buy BASF's nylon fiber business. (News).(Brief Article)
- Mercier adds species to Exotica Collection. (Hardwood).
- Wilsonart debuts Estate Plus premium residential flooring. (Laminate).
- Mohawk to debut five carpet lines. (Carpet & Rugs).(Brief Article)
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DuPont's new Houston HQ accents myriad design possibilities through its vast array of flooring options. (Case Study).(DuPont Flooring Systems)
by Chmielecki, Michael - Research says carpet cushion can cut noise 'significantly'. (News).(Brief Article)
- Laticrete aids in repair of Carolina NFL stadium. (News).(Brief Article)
- 3Score Inc.: 3Score, Inc development allows laser marking on ceramic tile. (Products & Literature on Display).
- Azrock adds CortinaStone to its Premium VCT line. (Resilient).
- Milliken's Innovations line to add nine new designs. (Carpet & Rugs).(Brief Article)
- Armstrong expands its vinyl floor covering selections. (Resilient).
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