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More competition, rising costs, emphasis on reducing internal expenses, improving the customer experience: It's a roller coaster ride.

In high-rise apartments, lofts and condos, as well as private homes, having things quiet between floors is almost as important as large closets.

I was a marketing major in college, and I started my business career as an entry-level marketing person for a building products company.

Floor coverings have never been more creative, nor have there ever before been so many options from which to choose.

If you're in the flooring business as a dealer or contractor, then "open, empty, clean, no take-up" is what you hope to see. Usually, though, what you find is furniture. Lots of furniture.

When customers object or voice their concerns, your measure as a salesperson is what you do next. And your first response might be to start talking...

During an advisory committee meeting to discuss moisture problems in concrete, a concrete engineer said, "The problem with the flooring industry is they use water-based adhesives."

The purpose of NFT's hardwood market study is to obtain feedback from flooring dealers/contractors concerning the hardwood flooring business in today's competitive market.

With "March Madness" upon us, now is an appropriate time to take a look at what's new in maple sports surfaces. The old "gym floor" has come a long way over the past 25 years.

Last month we reviewed the effects of moisture on underlayment in residential remodel sitiuations, as well as considerations of storage, the importance of acclimating underlayment panels before installation, and the...