Porcelain and ceramic are from the same family but have distinctly different usage. Both are ideal for a countless number of installations, but it’s important to understand the characteristics of each. Both tiles are created in essentially the same way (with baked clay), so density and strength become defining factors. Ceramic is manufactured with white, […]
Daltile is the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone. Combined with their parent company, Mohawk Industries, they manufacture nearly 700 million square feet of floor covering per year. This allows for excellent buying power and pricing. Daltile is offering special pricing on a number of products until January 2, 2015 […]
Rubber flooring is changing! nora systems, Inc., manufacturer of commercial rubber flooring, introduces noraplan® nTx, a revolutionary sheet flooring that cuts flooring installation time by as much as 50 percent when compared to standard PVC sheet installation. This next generation of nora rubber flooring features a pre-applied, solvent-free self-adhesive that minimizes prep work and eliminates […]
Sound is defined as “any auditory effect; any audible vibrational disturbance.” It’s a constant part of where we work, live and interact. Sound also plays a key role in the design of office space, educational facilities and hospitals. Armstrong has long understood the importance of sound and how it reacts in different environments. They have […]
You will see the term “GSA Contract” a lot on our website. If you work in a government agency, you probably know all the ins and outs of GSA flooring and contract, but just in case, we wanted to give you some information on why you may benefit from purchasing through our contract. Some background […]
For more than a century, Armstrong has been the leading name in the flooring industry. Cutting edge and forward thinking, they know the importance of green product choices. When Armstrong introduced their new BioBased Tile (BBT) to the market a couple of years ago, they knew they had something unique. This new category of tile […]
LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) is one of the hottest products in flooring today. It’s easy to install, incredibly durable, essentially waterproof, and excellent in high traffic areas and is low maintenance. This makes LVT a consideration for any type of installation from healthcare facilities and offices to housing projects of all shapes and sizes. LVT […]
For decades, commercial carpet has done a booming business. The “go to” was usually for broadloom, but in recent years, carpet tile has gained some big ground. Being both aesthetically pleasing and functional, carpet tile is bridging the gap between wall-to-wall installations and hard surface options. Though hitting a more expensive price point, manufacturers are […]
It used to be that no one ever put “luxury” in the same sentence as “vinyl tile,” but times are changing. Forget that boring, industrial look… vinyl tile is finally hip! Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) isn’t exactly new, but the trend to make it more sophisticated has allowed manufacturers to get into a more creative space. […]
Choosing the right floor for a hospital can be a bit of a complex endeavor. There are a number of factors that come into play: what room or rooms in the hospital need flooring, longevity, what is required comfort-wise underfoot, aesthetics, point load and rolling load requirements, cleanability and cost. It’s important to take everything […]
