The reason seams peak is because they are seamed with seam tape and then stretched. If you want to eliminate peaking, either glue down all carpet or sew all the seams.
"Inventory" has become a dirty word in the rug business. As a result, retailers are coming to Atlanta's International Area Rug Market July 18 through 21 looking for value-oriented merchandise from vendors who can make quick deliveries.
This year, Coverings returned to its traditional home in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center, following last year's change of location to New Orleans. Based upon attendance figures, the change of venue was appropriate, as overall attendance increased almost 17 percent over last year's total.
The indoor growth of mold and mildew, as a result of moisture intrusion into and under installed flooring materials, is known to impact on household air quality and the health of inhabitants.
Celebrating its parent company's 200th anniversary, DuPont Antron recently hosted its 2001 Design Awards presentation at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.
It's taken a while for mold problems to become associated with the flooring and tile industry. Be that as it may, mold has arrived on the scene and, therefore, it behooves you to familiarize yourself with its associated problems if you hope to protect yourself and your clients from its negative effects.
The pairing of Mohawk Industries, one of the nation's preeminent flooring manufacturers, with Dal-Tile, the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile in the United States, has in one fell swoop established a formidable industry presence with vast potential to expand the distribution of tile products and allow them to more deeply penetrate the specialty retailer channel.