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Managing moisture is priority No. 1

Floor Covering News

design of new builds and the approach taken in remodeling. Their moisture control principles for design have three key areas of focus: controlling liquid water, managing condensation and using moisture-tolerant materials. For new construction, devote adequate time and strategy into creating the ideal environment before breaking ground.

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Wood: There’s nothing like the real thing

Floor Covering News

“It’s that clean, European white oak visual, thick veneer, but it has that oil finish that gives it that low luster,” said Charla Pettingill, director of creative product design–hard surfaces at Shaw. Joinery, by comparison, offers a wood floor with an inlay design inspired by a Japanese woodworking design element.