Installing floors can be a complex process. It takes a skilled installer to recognize problems before they occur, and to visualize the transformation of an existing subfloor. Each product has its own unique requirements so it’s important your installer completely understands the product and how it reacts to the environment. Looking below the surface is […]
Choosing the right commercial carpet can be overwhelming. There are so many carpets to consider that customers often don’t know where to start. Luckily, the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has developed a rating system to assist buyers in making the right choice when purchasing carpet. Texture Appearance Retention Ratings (TARR) help determine the right […]
By its very nature, linoleum is a “green” product. Linoleum flooring is constructed from a combination of natural materials including linseed oil, recycled wood flour, cork dust and limestone. It’s naturally anti-bacterial and biodegradable and can be used in countless kinds of installations. Armstrong is making linoleum cool again with the impressive LinoArt™ Collection, which […]
Green is an option for any renovation project. From sporting complexes and schools, to government agencies and airports, there is always a “green” renovation choice. Sport surfaces are getting in the green game. As proud participants of ClimateSmart and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Dinoflex® is “LEED”ing the recycled rubber flooring industry into a […]
Reduce; Reuse; Recycle. The trending theme of becoming eco-friendly and conserving materials is becoming a staple among the flooring industry. Sustainability is based on a simple principle: everything we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. Since 1979, Continental’s family owned and operated company has been serving […]
It’s easier than ever for government agencies and education facilities (private or public) to buy goods and services for facility renovations from Continental Flooring. NJPA (National Joint Powers Alliance) offers contract solutions to all state agencies in need of floor coverings and ceiling and wall systems. NJPA vendors are awarded contracts through a competitive bidding […]
The trend in flooring is always leaning toward products that are both easy and durable. Ironwood LVT fits the bill. Continental Flooring Company is proud to offer this revolutionary floating luxury vinyl plank that installs quickly and reduces the time and costs associated with traditional glue down LVT. A “floating” floor product is a floor […]
ECORE has been a trend setter in flooring since the 1800s. In 1876, G.W. Dodge and his son, Byron G. Dodge founded the Lancaster Cork Company and started working with natural, sustainable flooring products a century before green initiatives were considered mainstream. The company began experimenting with 100% re-bonded recycled rubber products in 1986 and […]
If you’re considering carpet for your new office space, it’s important to choose the right product for your application. According the Carpet Buyers Handbook, “synthetic fibers make up more than 99% of the fiber used by the U.S. carpet industry.” Most carpets used in commercial applications are usually Nylon, Olefin or Polypropylene and are constructed […]
Porcelain and ceramic are from the same family but have distinctly different usage. Both are ideal for a countless number of installations, but it’s important to understand the characteristics of each. Both tiles are created in essentially the same way (with baked clay), so density and strength become defining factors. Ceramic is manufactured with white, […]
