Articles by Michael Chmielecki

The message of Surfaces 2011, held recently at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, was perseverance.

Mannington has launched a new video at www.manningtonmakesnoise.com.

NFT recently spoke with Georgina Sikorski, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), about California AB 2398.

Cove base, moulding and trim are some of the wide range of accessories that can offer finishing touches to a flooring installation. 

This year’s Surfaces 2011 general session will focus on the importance of persevering against all odds, when author and outdoorsman Aron Ralston takes the stage to share his harrowing story of being pinned by an 800-pound boulder during a solo canyon hike and the life-altering decision he made to free himself.

Following are images from day 1 of Surfaces 2011 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Despite the challenging economy, consumers are still choosing area rugs by color and design rather than price, according to manufacturers.

Mohawk’s recent three-day “Spirit of the Entrepreneur” conference brought together members of its ColorCenter and Floorscapes programs, making the event the largest in Mohawk’s history.

Exhibitors at the recent Greenbuild 2010 conference in Chicago largely promoted their products’ sustainability platforms.

Change is coming to the annual Surfaces tradeshow.