Floor Trends Magazine: Vol. 17, № 2 (February 2015)

Floor Trends Magazine


 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.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 77, № 1 (Unstable Flooring Materials)

Commercial Flooring Report


 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.