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Armstrong Keeps it Green with BioBased Tile

For more than a century, Armstrong has been the leading name in the flooring industry. Cutting edge and forward thinking, they know the importance of green product choices.  When Armstrong introduced their new BioBased Tile (BBT) to the market a couple of years ago, they knew they had something unique.  This new category of tile […]

Introducing the Continental LVT Collection

LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) is one of the hottest products in flooring today. It’s easy to install, incredibly durable, essentially waterproof, and excellent in high traffic areas and is low maintenance. This makes LVT a consideration for any type of installation from healthcare facilities and offices to housing projects of all shapes and sizes. LVT […]

Carpet Tile – Is the Trend Growing?

For decades, commercial carpet has done a booming business. The “go to” was usually for broadloom, but in recent years, carpet tile has gained some big ground. Being both aesthetically pleasing and functional, carpet tile is bridging the gap between wall-to-wall installations and hard surface options.  Though hitting a more expensive price point, manufacturers are […]

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) – The Hip New Face of Flooring

It used to be that no one ever put “luxury” in the same sentence as “vinyl tile,” but times are changing. Forget that boring, industrial look… vinyl tile is finally hip! Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) isn’t exactly new, but the trend to make it more sophisticated has allowed manufacturers to get into a more creative space. […]

Hospital Flooring

Choosing the right floor for a hospital can be a bit of a complex endeavor. There are a number of factors that come into play: what room or rooms in the hospital need flooring, longevity, what is required comfort-wise underfoot, aesthetics, point load and rolling load requirements, cleanability and cost. It’s important to take everything […]

Sustainable Flooring Solutions

As the world population grows, resources diminish.  It has become very important that manufacturers of all kinds develop and promote sustainable products. Over the last decade, floor covering manufacturers have certainly carried their weight.  To be considered “sustainable,” a floor covering must be produced by natural materials and by a sustainable process. The goal is […]

Continental’s GSA Contract Continues to Grow with Recycled Sports Flooring

Continental Flooring is pleased to announce the award of our third GSA Contract. Our most recent Schedule GS-03F-001BA is under the Sports Equipment & Supplies category of Schedule 78. This new contract includes recycled rubber flooring offerings from Dinoflex and additional products from Ecore Commercial Flooring’s line: ECOsurfaces, Everlast Sports Surfaces and ECO98. Recycled flooring […]