The demand for an alternate underlayment for use in solid wood floor installations originated in the construction industry. Residential construction contractors, in particular, broke with tradition when they began utilizing plywood in lieu of the 1-by-6-inch planks of solid fir that were installed diagonally over the floor joists.
Like other segments of the floor covering business, the hardwood floor industry, during the course of bidding on jobs, is often forced to make "guesstimates." In a real world installation, predicting the consumption of hardwood flooring products and their related sundries remains an inexact calculation at best.
The hardwood floor industry has entered the new millennium with tremendous potential that requires just a little assistance from our industry leaders to bring about a new era of prosperity.
Fanning the anticipation of attendees for the greatest flooring show on earth remains the key marketing focal point for organizers of the annual Surfaces expo.
In many ways, the strength of the hardwood flooring industry's dealer/contractor segment is built upon the relationships it has established with suppliers of wood products and related sundries.
Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor or a dealer/contractor, commitment to quality must be — without fail — your top priority. But like any professionals who provide products and services, we are not infallible. This explains, in part, why hardwood flooring manufacturers began offering product warranties.
The products of the hardwood flooring industry have long been prized for their structural integrity and capacity for restoration, should the need arise.
According to recent surveys, the flooring industry has logged significant increases in both prefinished and job site-finished hardwood floor installations.