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Articles by Randy Prewitt

Becoming a 'Field General': Installing Brass Inlays in a Hardwood Floor

Randy Prewitt
July 1, 2002
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A blend of art and technology is becoming evident throughout the wood flooring industry today.
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Exotic Hardwoods: The Extravagant Made Simple

Randy Prewitt
June 10, 2002
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The hardwood flooring industry's strength and continued growth is largely predicated upon its use of the tried-and-true oak species grown and harvested in North America.
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State of the Wood Floor Industry: Taking Charge Amid an Economy in Retreat

Randy Prewitt
March 8, 2002
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Our nation and allies have accepted, but also will never forget, the impact of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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Through Thick and Thin: New Alternatives to 3/4-Inch Solid Hardwood

Randy Prewitt
January 7, 2002
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In the beginning, our industry was founded on the notion of developing a flooring product that possessed quality and, especially, durability on par with the construction standards of the time. Back then, the longevity and the dependability of a home rested, to a large degree, upon a solid foundation of wood flooring.
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Installing Hardwood in Foyers and Hallways

Randy Prewitt
December 4, 2001
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In both their merchandising and advertising efforts, today's wood flooring dealers/contractors continue to place heavy emphasis on potential installations in the large areas of the consumer's home.
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Each Link in the Value Chain Must be Responsive to a Hardwood Floor Complaint

Randy Prewitt
October 30, 2001
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The prosperity of the hardwood flooring industry, as with any floor covering entity, revolves around sales. But ultimately, the continuation of that prosperity is determined by service.
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The 'Floor Seasons' of the Year

Randy Prewitt
September 26, 2001
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The hardwood flooring industry has always been steadfast in its assertion that water and wood don't mix.
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Protecting Your Hardwood Floor from the Elements

Randy Prewitt
September 10, 2001
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Today's consumers continue to take advantage of the long-term value and durability associated with the purchase and installation of hardwood flooring products. Unfortunately, consumer expectations, if improperly addressed by the dealer, can promote the incorrect impression that hardwood floors are virtually maintenance free.
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Designing vs. Installing: Putting on the Ritz

Randy Prewitt
August 9, 2001
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Whether we like it or not, design is undoubtedly one of the most influential factors a consumer considers prior to finalizing any sale of substance. This becomes even more of an issue when purchasing products such as new floor coverings. Consumers expect a reasonable mix of quality and design in exchange for their disposable incomes. Further complicating matters for our industry is the fact that floor covering purchases are still viewed as non-essential - even frivolous - by many conservative buyers.
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Double Dipping: Selling Hardwood Floors and Accenting Area Rugs

Randy Prewitt
July 5, 2001
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The floor covering marketplace abounds with battles, if not all-out wars, over the consumer’s disposable income. In some cases, heavy artillery was deployed by both the carpet and resilient segments of the industry in an attempt to reverse the gains of other types of hard-surface flooring.
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