Volume: 32 | Issue: 3 | Download
On the Cover:
A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace creates a dramatic focal point in the living room of this Texas Hill Country ranch. The structure is built of a blend of 5-inch-thick ‘Old Yellow’ limestone and Sisterdale Cream limestone pieces, which were quarried within 15 miles of the site and laid in a squared-up ashlar pattern. Design by Craig McMahon Architects, Inc., San Antonio, TX. Photo © Dror Baldinger. Story begins on page 68
Volume: 64 | Issue: 4 | Download
February 23rd, 2015 issue.
Volume: 64 | Issue: 3 | Download
February 9th, 2015 issue.
Volume: 77 | Issue: 1 | Download
One who purchases, installs, sells and even produces flooring materials would and should expect them to remain stable and flat on the floor. This isn't always the case and the causes for that are often found in the material itself or in the way the product was installed. Unstable can mean; uneven, unsound, insecure and changeable. In fact this condition is becoming more prevalent and an issue with hard surface flooring materials in particular. Let's take a look at some hard surface flooring materials to reveal the problems that can occur and the causes and cures.
Volume: 17 | Issue: 2 | Download
ON THE COVER:
When it comes to hot products, there is little argument luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and the many formats it has spawned is the hottest selling item in the industry today, such as can be seen by this FloorFolio product used in the Surf Shop. With so much competition, how is a retailer or commercial contractor supposed to be competitive yet profitable? This issue's feature on page 24 offers some advice on the subject.
Volume: 32 | Issue: 2 | Download
On the Cover:
Quartz countertops continue to grow in popularity in certain areas of the U.S. For this residential kitchen, Vanilla Ice quartz from Pompeii Quartz of Naples, FL, creates a sleek contemporary look. To read more about the latest kitchen trends, turn to page 44.
Photo courtesy of Alena Capra of Alena Capra Designs.
Volume: 64 | Issue: 2 | Download
January 19th, 2015 issue.
Volume: 64 | Issue: 1 | Download
January 5th, 2015 issue.
Volume: 76 | Issue: 1 | Download
In every flooring transaction and project every individual be it the manufacturer, sales person, architect, designer, specifier, flooring contractor or installer and anyone in between who impacts the project, has a responsibility.
Thousands of flooring problems, failures and claims occur every year because one or more of the parties involved in a transaction has failed to accept responsibility for some procedural function
Volume: 17 | Issue: 1 | Download
ON THE COVER: The days of placing displays wherever they
will fit and having merchandise all over are long gone — at least if you want to be, and look like a successful retailer. The art, or science of store layout is just as important in flooring operations as it is in supermarkets. Just ask the folks at Flooring America/ Flooring Canada who transformed their stores using the buying group's Vision system. They are seeing both their sales and profits increase at faster rates than those who haven't made the switch.
Volume: 32 | Issue: 1 | Download
On the Cover:
For a 4,350-square-foot private residence in Blanco, TX, the homeowners selected Palomino Granbury limestone from the Tolar Quarry in Tolar, TX, which is owned by Arnold Stone. The regional stone with its rough-cut texture creates the traditional Texas farmhouse look that was desired. Photo by Tre Dunham. Story begins on page 110.
Volume: 63 | Issue: 24 | Download
December 22nd, 2014 issue.