Consumer Blog, consumer flooring blog articles by FindAnyFloor.comhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/rss/consumer.xmlen-Us60Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:22:00 ESTCopyright 2009 FAF Staff Writer, FindAnyFloor.com All Right Reservedhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/CrossvilleIncPorcelainStoneTile.xhtmlCrossville, Inc. commenced manufacture of porcelain stone at its newly built plant in Tennessee in 1986. Today the company is one of the largest manufacturers of porcelain stone in the United States. Equipped with the latest technological innovations, Crossville’s plants manufacture tiles ranging in size from 3" square to 18" square.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:32:49 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/CrossvilleIncPorcelainStoneTile.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comTile Flooring http://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/VinylFlooring/VinylFlooringConstruction.xhtmlResilient vinyl flooring is one of the most popular flooring types in the United States. In sheet, plank and tile forms vinyl accounts for about 12% of all flooring sold in the country. It is resilient because of its ability to spring back from the compression caused by the weight of objects that it supports. In the last few years, new technologies have improved vinyl’s performance and its ability to withstand tears, rips and gouges. Vinyl is often the preferred flooring because it is resilient, Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:57:24 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/VinylFlooring/VinylFlooringConstruction.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comVinyl Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/MarazziUSA.xhtmlMarazzi USA which manufactures and supplies tile products for the North American market is part of the global Marazzi Group. Marazzi USA manufactures and sources a wide range of products that include glazed ceramics, porcelain, glass mosaics, metallics and natural stones. The company can offer a complete package of aesthetically designed products that matches the standards of architects, designers and homeowners.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:57:52 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/MarazziUSA.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comTile Flooring http://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/QuarryTileCompany.xhtmlThe Quarry Tile Company was started in 1965. Spokane, WA was a natural choice of location because of the abundance of natural clay reserves in the area which the company relies upon still today. Over the past forty years, the Quarry Tile Company has grown to become one of the premier specialty tile manufacturing companies in the United States. Part of its success lies in the integration between some of the finest brains in the ceramic industry and up–to–date technological research and manufTue, 03 Nov 2009 12:16:41 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/QuarryTileCompany.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comTile Flooring http://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/StoneFlooring/ArizonaTile.xhtmlArizona Tile was founded in 1977 by John Huarte, a Notre Dame University graduate who later became a professional football player. It started in humble beginnings as a modest tile store in San Diego. Arizona Tile now has 25 branches in 7 western states with products for both commercial and residential applications.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:34:14 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/StoneFlooring/ArizonaTile.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comStone Flooring http://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/TheJankaHardnessScale.xhtmlEvery solid matter, be it steel, cast iron, rubber or wood has a method of testing its properties. One of the important aspects is the hardness of a solid which determines its ability to withstand wear and abrasion. Every solid has its own methods of testing called by different names. The hardness of wood is classified by the Janka Hardness Test.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:21:31 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/TheJankaHardnessScale.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwood Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/GeneralFlooringInformation/AsbestosProfessionalsWhatTheyCanDoForYou.xhtmlAsbestos is a mineral fiber that is so small so as to only be identified under a microscope. Asbestos in the past used to be added to certain products to add to their strength including vinyl flooring. Furthermore asbestos has insulation properties and is non–flammable and hence increased the fire resistance and insulation of the products to which it was added.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:53:40 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/GeneralFlooringInformation/AsbestosProfessionalsWhatTheyCanDoForYou.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGeneral Flooring Informationhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/Carpet/TandusCommercialCarpet.xhtmlTandus is a company that for over 20 years has been manufacturing carpets for commercial use that are eco-friendly. The company prides itself on being the industry leader in sustainability efforts. The impact Tandus has made has helped alter the mindset of people and the way they perceive their world and its diminishing resources. Tandus is focused on complete accountability and on totally reducing any traces of an environmental footprint regarding the production of their flooring products.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:49:31 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/Carpet/TandusCommercialCarpet.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCarpethttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/FontenayWoods.xhtmlFontenay Woods have been in the flooring business for nearly a quarter of a century. It specializes in sophisticated and unusual lines of flooring, countertops and furniture. The raw materials that go into these products are old, reclaimed wine barrels and tanks. The company has a unique line in custom wood flooring which is hand–finished and hand–distressed to give it that original antique appearance and antiquated old world charm of its own. The overall effect is not merely distinctive buMon, 26 Oct 2009 11:57:48 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/FontenayWoods.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwood Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/VinylFlooring/CentivaFlooring.xhtmlBased in Florence Alabama, Centiva is the vision of Thomas Trissl, a man driven with ambition to make his flooring company the best through customer service and high quality floor covering products. Centiva makes luxury vinyl flooring in tiles and planks. Their products come in three series, Contour, Event and Victory. Between the series they cover a vast range of color, style and size options sufficient to meet any requirement. The company claims the ergonomic design in their floors provide for betteFri, 23 Oct 2009 13:45:03 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/VinylFlooring/CentivaFlooring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comVinyl Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/Carpet/Wear-DatedCarpetFiberTechnology.xhtmlA carpet gives a room an ambience of elegance and warmth apart from adding to walking comfort. Additionally, a carpet deadens sound and acts as a thermal insulator. Here are a few facts about carpeting:Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:31:25 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/Carpet/Wear-DatedCarpetFiberTechnology.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCarpethttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/DoussieHardwoodFloors.xhtmlDoussie is the collective name for an African wood of the Afzelia species where the seeds and bark are better known for medicinal applications. There are thirteen species in this genus that is native to tropical Africa and Asia. Afzelia grows mostly in West and Central Africa.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:15:49 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/DoussieHardwoodFloors.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwood Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/GeneralFlooringInformation/NorthAmericanAssociationofFloorCoveringDistributors.xhtmlThe North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), a non-profit organization, was founded to promote trade and foster commerce for those organizations with a business interest in floor coverings and allied products. NAFCD is committed to advancing its members’ interests by offering quality education through various development programs and conferences. NAFCD attributes its success to the cooperation and voluntary effort of various members.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:18:17 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/GeneralFlooringInformation/NorthAmericanAssociationofFloorCoveringDistributors.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGeneral Flooring Informationhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/ConcreteFlooring/IndoorConcreteFlooring.xhtmlConcrete is a popular flooring that is proven for cost–effectiveness, strength and durability. It is commonly used in residential settings and most often found in basements. The life expectancy of concrete far exceeds that of any other kind of flooring. Very often a concrete sub–floor is covered with carpet, vinyl or other flooring materials.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:26:01 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/ConcreteFlooring/IndoorConcreteFlooring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comConcrete Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/RubberFlooring/ResiliteSportsProductsInc.xhtmlResilite, based in Sunbury PA, has been manufacturing a complete range of quality athletic mats for nearly fifty years. They produce mats for wrestling, gymnastics, tumbling, weightlifting, cheerleading and several other activities.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:35:03 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/RubberFlooring/ResiliteSportsProductsInc.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comRubber Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HealthIssues/AsbestosDosandDontsfortheHomeowner.xhtmlAsbestos that was once used in a variety of building products, including flooring, is a very dangerous material giving rise to several terminal diseases of the respiratory and abdominal tract. Lung cancer, mesothelioma (an incurable form of cancer), and asbestosis are three such conditions.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:18:56 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HealthIssues/AsbestosDosandDontsfortheHomeowner.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHealth Issueshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/ChangeGroutColoronaTileFloorSoManyReasonsWhy.xhtmlThere are many reasons why individuals want to change the grout color on their Tile Floor. Maybe one of these situations has happened to you...Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:36:19 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/ChangeGroutColoronaTileFloorSoManyReasonsWhy.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comTile Flooring http://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/UsingRedGardOverHardieBackerBoardinTileInstallation.xhtmlLately we have had a lot of questions about tile installation, especially from Do It Yourself homeowner flooring projects. To help other consumers that have the same questions, we will start posting some of the e–mails we get online.Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:06:45 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/UsingRedGardOverHardieBackerBoardinTileInstallation.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comTile Flooring http://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/EbonyHardwoodFlooring.xhtmlEbony is a generic reference to a dense, black wood. While it is popularly believed to originate in Africa, the best-know ebony is thought to be Diospyros ebenum, indigenous to India and Sri Lanka. Some species are also native to Africa which are not as dense as the sub–continental Asian equivalent. Ebony hardwood is one of the hardest known woods with a rating of 3220 on the Janka hardness scale. It is twice as hard as hard maple and also has a density more than water for which reason it sinks. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:06:03 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/EbonyHardwoodFlooring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwood Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/GeneralFlooringInformation/BestFlooringForBathrooms.xhtmlOne of the prime considerations in a bathroom floor is moisture and dampness from a steamy environment and spills. This rules out many flooring choices such as hardwood, laminate, and carpet. Another consideration is the slipperiness of a wet floor which can prove hazardous. Hence some of the ideal flooring options are:Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:47:47 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/GeneralFlooringInformation/BestFlooringForBathrooms.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comGeneral Flooring Informationhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/VinylFlooring/KentileFloorsAsbestosFloorTile.xhtml Kentile floors commenced manufacture of floor tiles in Brooklyn, New York in 1898. The tiles the company produced for many years included a material known as asbestos.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:26:39 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/VinylFlooring/KentileFloorsAsbestosFloorTile.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comVinyl Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/VinylFlooring/DomcoVinylFlooringIndustryLeaders.xhtmlDomco Inc based in Farnham, Canada, is a 130 year old company with a rich and diverse history. It is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of resilient vinyl flooring. Domco has blended advanced technology with design innovation to bring out sheet flooring of exceptional high quality and performance without compromising aesthetics and looks.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:20:08 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/VinylFlooring/DomcoVinylFlooringIndustryLeaders.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comVinyl Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/BrushboxHardwoodFlooring.xhtmlBrushbox is an Australian species of hardwood that goes by the botanical name of Lophostemon confertus. Brush Box is a medium to large tree, attaining a height of 35 – 40m and grows in Australia and Indonesia. It has a Janka rating of 2135 on the hardness scale.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:38:34 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/BrushboxHardwoodFlooring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwood Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/TSHResourcesBerhard.xhtmlThe TSH Group is a Malaysian company with a long history in resource industries. Its two core businesses involve the sourcing and milling of palm and wood.Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:53:40 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/HardwoodFlooring/TSHResourcesBerhard.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwood Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/HowtoRemoveGroutHazefromTile.xhtmlWe are often asked at FindAnyFloor.com how to remove grout haze and residue from ceramic and porcelain tiles. This week Michael Prachniak, owner of Tile Productions in Orlando Florida, has been kind enough to answer this for DIY tile flooring consumers.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:31:02 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/consumer/TileFlooring/HowtoRemoveGroutHazefromTile.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comTile Flooring