Breathe Easy with GREENGUARD Certification: Why it matters for LVP

In the pursuit of healthier indoor environments, the importance of indoor air quality cannot be understated. Imagine living or working in a space where the air you breathe is clean and free from harmful pollutants. This is where GREENGUARD Certification comes into play. Managed by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), this certification program sets high standards for …

Contemporary Wood Flooring Design

Designing a Contemporary Interior Space with a Focus on Wood Flooring Styles Contemporary interior design is all about clean lines, simple shapes, and neutral colors. The goal is to create a space that is modern, functional, and comfortable. One key element of contemporary design is the use of wood flooring. In this blog post, we …

Hallmark Spotlight Dealer: Unique Wood Floors

We know that you have many different options when you’re looking for your new flooring. From material composition to color choices to fit with the rest of your home, at times, it can feel as if it’s a daunting task. Yet there are some options out there that will simply be an excellent choice when …

The Effects the US Housing Market is Having on Construction

Despite the pandemic, the United States is experiencing an extreme seller’s housing market. The momentum of this is so strong that many first-time buyers or movers are continuously getting outbid in pricing wars. To counteract this issue, many people who wanted to relocate or move into their own houses choose to construct or remodel their …

Effects of Automation on Flooring – Part 3: Installation

Traditionally wood floors were installed from raw unfinished wood. Afterward, the wood is then sanded, stained, and finished on site. This process, also known as site-finished flooring, requires a wider scope of experience from an installer and a longer timeline to complete. This ultimately resulted in far more money in the installer’s pocket. In 2017, …

Effects of Automation on Flooring – Part 2: Retail

In 2018 the first Amazon Go store was opened in Seattle. This store is at the leading forefront of automation. Shoppers often go through the entire shopping experience without ever seeing an employee, a human one anyway. Retail flooring is likely the 2nd hardest-hit area. As of 2019, we are starting to see self-checkout and …

Effects of Automation on Flooring – Part 1: Manufacturing

A decade from now about half of the jobs we know today will be replaced by automation. U.S. Bureau of Labor and McKinsey Global Institute data suggest that not all jobs are hit equally. We’ll evaluate how this will affect the flooring industry in a three-part series from manufacturing to retail to installation and brainstorm …