The Industrial Wood Coatings division of Sherwin-Williams, through its Global Color & Design Center, has released the annual Colormix trend forecast for 2022: MODE. Highlighting 24 trending wood finishes,...
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Flooring
Determining Origin
Last time I talked about “MUSA” – Made in USA Claims. Let’s dig a bit deeper into origin issues. Origin is a legal definition for Customs and it doesn’t...
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Power Tool Maintenance Basics
Photos courtesy of Festool USA. Power tool maintenance isn’t just about the tool itself, but also the tooling used with the tool. This may be items such as blades,...
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Patience Pays Off
Photos courtesy of Josh Hansman / Cincinnati Floor and Window Coverings Josh Hansman, an installer at Cincinnati Floor and Window Coverings, had long wanted to install hardwood flooring in...
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MAPEI Honored at 2021 Starnet Design Awards
MAPEI announced that the company was recently recognized at the 2021 Starnet Design Awards. The awards showcase a wide array of floor-covering projects. MAPEI was awarded the “Starnet Preferred Vendor”...
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The Process of Making a New Product Idea a Reality
My tenure as a flooring installation specialist began more than 30 years ago when I was about eight years old. It was a real family experience back then; my...
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Multifamily Construction Sentiment Declines in Second Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing decreased in the second quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released on August 19, by the National...
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July Construction Employment Lags Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States
Construction employment in July remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 36 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of...
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AIA’s Compensation Report Reveals How Architecture Firms Weathered the Pandemic
Despite a steep economic recession during the first half of 2020, compensation for architectural staff at U.S. architecture firms essentially held flat over the 2019–2021 period, according to the...
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Swiff-Train Company Rebrands as STC
> Swiff-Train Company (STC) announced a rebranding with new logo of STC. “Swiff-Train has been a staple in the flooring industry for many years, and we are proud to...
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