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Continental Sets Sail with More Shipboard Flooring Options

There are more waves on the ocean, and more shipboard flooring options from CFC. Continental Flooring Company now offers a complete line of flooring and deck coverings that meet U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Naval specifications. Everything changes when working environments are in motion, so it’s important to use top quality, compliant products that adhere […]

Continental Year-End Pricing Specials Are Here!

The fiscal year is quickly coming to an end, so it’s time to take advantage some great GSA close-out pricing specials. Buying from our GSA contract saves the time and effort of going through the bidding process. (GSA has already done that for you! ) Take a look:         In addition to […]

Carpet Backing and Coating

Carpet Backings Types

Color, texture, type… always things to consider for your carpet purchase. But if you flip it over, you’ll find something else important — the backing. So what exactly is carpet backing? The underside of a carpet is also called the backing. It secures the tufts and gives the carpet additional strength and dimensional stability. Most […]

Ahoy! Continental Offers Shipboard Flooring! (Part One)

We are heading to sea… Continental Flooring Company now offers a complete line of flooring and deck coverings that meet U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Naval specifications. Everything changes when working environments are in motion, so it’s important to use top quality, compliant products that adhere to IMO (International Maritime Organization) standards. Slip resistance (especially […]

Continental Installers Do It Again!

Our skilled commercial installers work across the country on a daily basis changing the face of flooring in buildings of all shapes and sizes. Several times a year we have a competition so our installers can display their artistry. Our recent winners are: 1st place – Baton Rouge Libraries — Interface carpet tile and Amtico […]

The Top 20 Reasons to Buy From Continental Flooring

Continental Flooring Company has been serving government and public sector agencies worldwide for more than 37 years. We are known for quality products, mill-direct delivery and great customer service. Our relationship with a variety of manufacturers means you will be able to purchase the products you need for all your maintenance and project requirements…carpeting, resilient […]

Look Down… Floor Mats Matter!

Thousands of years ago, the floor mat was born. Originally made from braided plant fibers, today’s mats are quite evolved to say the least! The basis for most all mats these days is highly engineered rubber and fabric.  The value of rubber mat material dates back to Mesoamerica where rubber was being cured for use […]

Continental’s “The 12 Little Known Flooring Facts” of Christmas

Happy Holidays from Continental Flooring! Surfing the Internet brings lots of fun facts about all kinds of flooring. In honor of the 12 days of Christmas, we have 12 little known flooring facts we’d like to share! 1. The term “carpet” derives from the Latin carpere, “to pluck,” probably because carpets were made from unraveled “plucked” […]

Armstrong Calla

When acoustic ceilings were first developed in the 1960s, the primary goal was to create a barrier for sound. There were hardly “attractive” or architecturally appealing options. These ceilings were built for functionality and not much more. Today, things are very different. Armstrong Ceilings has introduced several lines acoustic ceiling tile, like Armstrong Calla, that […]