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It is amazing how many times I look at a flooring issue at a hospital, and end up hearing the same concerns I have being expressed by the staff.

What lies beneath? When it comes to tile and stone installation, let's be honest: more often than not, the consumer doesn't know (or care).

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

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.

When it comes to laminate flooring, consumers, perhaps harkening back to simpler times, are choosing more timeworn and reclaimed hardwood visuals.