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Solid Wood Flooring

Wood Flooring Trends in India

Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by samcobb

Wood Flooring in Mumbai Have you ever wondered what the wood flooring market is like on the Indian sub-continent? We recently interviewed Mehul Muni, owner of Urban Decor, a flooring retailer in the fourth largest city on the planet to … Continue reading →

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European Oak Flooring

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by samcobb

French / European Oak Flooring Gaining Wider Market Share >French oak flooring entered into the US market about 20 years ago breaking in at the top echelon of the flooring market primarily in the Northeast.  Today, in the same way … Continue reading →

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Wood Floor Finishes

Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 by samcobb

Market Trending Towards Lower Sheen and Lower VOC Products >Wood flooring can be finished in numerous different ways. Some finishes are burnished into the wood, some are natural oils that harden over time, some are a top coating that actually … Continue reading →

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Wide Plank Flooring

Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 by samcobb

Is 5″ the New 2 1/4″? >The Elements of Style edited by Elizabeth Cromley and Stephen Calloway does a great job outlining the historical use of wood flooring in construction and architectural design from 1485 to present day. When examined … Continue reading →

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Reclaimed Wood Flooring

Posted on Saturday, April 9, 2011 by samcobb

Recycled Wood Accommodates Market’s Rising Demand for “green” >Green building products continue to be a burgeoning flooring category across all flooring mediums. In the hardwood flooring sector this commitment to environmental responsibility has been expressed in a move towards third party … Continue reading →

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