http://hard-floor.com all about flooring Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:59:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Baar, Switzerland, July 2, 2009--Forbo said its sales slide continued during the first six months of 2009 at it expected, despite good performance in some key markets. Forbo said it is anticipating net sales of around $812 million for the first six months, approximately 8% lower than in the first half ... http://hard-floor.com/forbo-first-half-sales-down-8/ What laminate likes Laminate likes temperatures from +18 to+25°C and relative humidity from 40 to 70%. High humidity makes laminate and the other wooden materials expand. Too dry air (for example, from air conditioners and warm floors) makes laminate shrink. That’s why, when home heating is switched on, it is recommended ... http://hard-floor.com/go-away-water-disappear-dust/ VALDOSTA — A variety of vendors espoused the wonder of everything from the Sham Wow to hardwood flooring Saturday at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center. The eighth annual Home and Garden Show will be open again today from 2-4 p.m. The event has brought in more than 80 vendors from all ... http://hard-floor.com/home-and-garden-show/ DECEMBER Dec. 2-5 Showtime Fabric Market; High Point, NC; (336) 885-6842; www.itma-showtime.com JANUARY Jan. 8-16 Atlanta Intl. Gift & Home Furnishings Market; AmericasMart; Atlanta; (800) ATL-MART; americasmart.com Jan. 9-12 Heimtextil; Frankfurt am Main; Frankfurt, Germany; heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com Jan. 12-15 Domotex; Hannover Fairgrounds; Hannover, Germany; (609) 987-1202; domotex.de Jan. 14-20 IMM Cologne Intl. Furniture Fair; Cologne Exhibition Center; ... http://hard-floor.com/flooring-shows-and-conventions/ The ceramic tile is grouted when the mastic is completely dry. Here are the four stages needed when grouting ceramic tile: First stage: Put on your rubber gloves. Mix the grout until it is creamy in nature. Make the tiles wet so that they will not remove moisture from the grout. ... http://hard-floor.com/how-to-grout-ceramic-tile/ Using modern strong mastics, sealants and grouts, it is very simple to install a ceramic tile. The idea behind the installation does not depend on the installation style or size. Prior to the installation, you need to have some tools such as a hammer, a chalk line, a level, a sabre ... http://hard-floor.com/guidelines-on-installing-ceramic-tile/ In 1860, rubber manufacturer Fredrick Walton invented linoleum, the floor and wall covering often used in Victorian homes. Three years later, Walton received a British patent for his invention. Fredrick Walton was inspired to invent linoleum as a cheap substitute for the more expensive rubber composition called Kamptulicon. Walton got ... http://hard-floor.com/the-history-of-linoleum/ Laminate is easy to install, stands up to all kinds of wear and tear, and is relatively inexpensive. It doesn't require removal of any type of existing flooring except carpet, and in most cases, no special prep work is needed to install a floating laminate floor. What Is a Floating Laminate ... http://hard-floor.com/how-to-install-a-floating-laminate-floor/ This article is a guide for the DIYer to install underlayment pads and a laminate floor. It includes a tool/material list and tips the maunufacturers don't tell you. How to Install Laminate Flooring Laminate flooring has become the floor of choice for many homeowners in the past several years. There are many ... http://hard-floor.com/how-to-install-laminate-flooring-a-tutorial-on-laying-a-new-floor-and-re-installing-the-basebaords/ SOMETIMES neither wood, tile nor carpeting seems like the right choice for a floor. An alternative worth considering is laminate. “Laminates are probably the most exciting change the flooring industry has seen in the last decade,” said Tom Kraeutler, who is a host of The Money Pit, a radio show, and ... http://hard-floor.com/under-your-feet-the-floor-show/