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Laminate: Innovations boost water-resistant capabilities

Floor Covering News

It might be counterintuitive to think a product like laminate flooring—which is essentially built on a high-density fiberboard core derived from wood by-products—could be resistant to water incursion. Following is a sampling of laminate flooring products available today that tout waterproof and/or water-resistant technologies.

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Wood: There’s nothing like the real thing

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker—After several years of losing market share to wood-look products, wood flooring is regaining momentum. That’s according to research conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), which estimates solid wood floors saw a 20% increase in 2021, ending the year with the highest share rate since 2007.

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May Employment Service Anniversaries

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Greg started with ARDEX as Senior Financial Analyst and most recently was promoted to Category Business Manager, Flooring and Finishing Segments. Henry facility in Dallas, Georgia. May 22, 2016 marks Chris Brewer’s 20 year employment milestone at the WW Henry Plant in Dallas, Georgia.

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