Flooring Articles

The results of a recently held competition under the auspices of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the Network of Hospitality Industry (NEWH) were announced last week....<more about USGBC Announces Winner of Sustainability Suite Design Competition>

The use of asbestos in vinyl products was the norm from the 40s to the 70s, before the hazards of asbestos became known. Asbestos in vinyl was used in vinyl sheet flooring, vinyl tiles and even vinyl wallpaper. Asbestos strengthened the vinyl product...<more about Asbestos in Vinyl Products >

There are 35 known species of Padauks, all of which are African and Asian in origin. The best known African Padauk goes by the botanical name of Pterocarpus Soyauxii and is also called African Coralwood. The tree grows to a height of between 27 and 34...<more about African Padauk Hardwood Floors >

Rubber Products, Inc was founded in 1957 by Howard Frankland to manufacture personalized rubber mats. A year later a new product was released called "Tuflex" which was managed by his son Perry. Tuflex was an unusual kind of rubber floor tile flecked...<more about Tuflex Rubber Flooring >

Nora® is a rubber flooring company with headquarters in Weinheim, Germany. The U.S. subsidiary, nora systems, Inc. develops, produces and markets resilient rubber flooring in the U.S. under the brand name of the parent company. Nora has been a...<more about Nora Rubber Flooring>