In the run-up to the new school year, three environmental organizations, including the President’s Climate Forum, appealed Monday to government ministries to work together to ban synthetic turf, rubber surfaces, and recycled car tires from educational institutions, playgrounds, and parks, warning they can be toxic and even carcinogenic. The President’s Climate Forum, the environmental advocacy…
Workers begin assembling and finishing a floor for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association, one of the many floors shipped across the country by Robbins Flooring in Ishpeming. (Journal photo by Antonio Anderson) ISHPEMING – Originally started in 1894 as a family-owned floor installation company, and later transitioning into manufacturing in the 1930s,…
Earlier this week, we covered the ways that American public EV charging is finally just working the way it should. The fear is that an impending sales slump could influence the future plans (and pockets) of charging network providers. But for now, these networks are going full-tilt with a rapid expansion of the infrastructure, even despite…
It might seem implausible, but it’s true: 2025 is more than halfway over. In what feels like the blink of an eye, a new year will be upon us—and, with that, new trends to fixate on. When sussing out what’s fresh and buzzy in interiors, most people look towards larger moments: the incoming colors of…
Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet, Santa Cruz County’s trusted flooring specialist for nearly 40 years, announces an End-of-Summer Clearance event featuring premium luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring at unprecedented prices. Three fashionable 8mm TERA styles – Amberwood, Natural Cherry, and Seacliff Oak – are now available for just $3.49 per square foot through August 31st. “This…
Hard Surface Flooring Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035 The Hard Surface Flooring Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 7.3 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% over the forecast period. Quick Stats for Hard…
Walk into any commercial building today; you’re probably not stepping on carpet. You’re stepping on resilient flooring—and that shift has created a tidal wave of maintenance, durability, and cleaning challenges that many professionals still struggle to address. According to Bill Luallen, vice president and technical trainer at XL North, a Textile Rubber and Chemical Co….
Joshua Tiles Expands Product Range to Meet Melbourne’s Growing Demand for Stylish, Durable, and Eco-Friendly Flooring Solutions Leading tiles Melbourne supplier Joshua Tiles launches an expanded collection of bathroom tiles, outdoor tiles, wall tiles, and hybrid flooring for modern Australian homes. Melbourne homeowners are increasingly choosing eco-friendly flooring solutions that combine sustainability with style. MELBOURNE,…
