Should you conduct a Concrete Moisture testing prior to installing your new hardwood or laminate floors?The answer is a resounding yest. Whether you install the flooring or you are hiring a contractor, you need to conduct a concrete moisture test to see if your foundation slab is not emitting moisture levels above the acceptable levels.If you are a contractor, you might have the proper tools to conduct a Relative Humidity…

Mohawk Home, one of the most recognized manufacturers of tile, hardwood, carpet and laminate floors, has been a leader in the flooring industry by implementing Social Media into it's marketing strategy. Now as Pinterest has become one of the most popular Social Media websites, Mohawk has created their own Pinterest Page.Read more about it hear:http://www.fcnews.net/2012/05/mohawk-home-launches-pinterest-page/ Embedded Link Mohawk home launches Pinterest Page Latest Tweets. We love the #Aquafil guys! Check…

This home utilizes 8 shipping containers in total to serve as the base of the home, then is surround by a modern roof and glass walls to provide a large open area in between the homes. Luxurious living can come in many designs, think outside the box!http://wideopenspaces.squarespace.com/wide-open-spaces/12-container-house.html Embedded Link wide open spaces - wide open spaces - 12 container house Prior to seeing this home, I don't think that I…

Very cool micro cabin, tiny house that was built next to a lake in Oregon for $10khttp://tinyurl.com/7okj4eu Embedded Link wide open spaces - wide open spaces - diy cabin for $10k Oh my, am I loving this DIY . Mariah Morrow and Ryan Lingard spent $57,000 on this project... Google+: View post on Google+

When you visit a local floor covering store or an online retailer to look at laminate flooring to purchase to have installed in your home or commercial business, it is important to understand the differences between the products and which will be suitable for your needs.In the US, the North American Laminate Floor Association (NALFA, www.nalfa.com) was created to develop industry standards and provide consumers a means of identifying the…

Reshared post from +The Floor BarnAre you in the flooring industry? Maybe an installer, retailer or manufacturer. Or maybe just a home owner who is interested in doing research on floor covering materials before you buy your new floors.If so, and you are looking for some good resources on the latest trends, news, and products in tile, hardwood, carpet & laminate, here are a few publications to look into:Floor Daily…

Or maybe just a home owner who is interested in doing research on floor covering materials before you buy your new floors.If so, and you are looking for some good resources on the latest trends, news, and products in tile, hardwood, carpet & laminate, here are a few publications to look into:Floor Daily (latest news on all flooring): http://www.floordaily.net/Hardwood Floors Mag (everything hardwood)http://hardwoodfloorsmag.com/Floor Covering Installer Magazine (for the Pros)http://www.fcimag.com/National Floor…

Here are some extremely cool inspirational photos for outdoor shower designshttp://www.houzz.com/outdoor-showers Embedded Link Outdoor Showers Design, Pictures, Remodel, Decor and Ideas The largest collection of interior design and decorating ideas on the Internet, including kitchens and bathrooms. Over 400,000 inspiring photos and 90,000 idea books from top designers around the worl... Google+: View post on Google+

Here is a recent project we completed for one of clients who was a pleasure to work with. This project was a kitchen remodel with new granite counter tops, tiled backsplash and new engineered hardwood floors.Google+: Reshared 1 times Google+: View post on Google+

http://floorbarn.wordpress.com/2012/05/13/polished-vs-honed-granite-counters/ Embedded Link Polished vs Honed Granite Counters Here at The Floor Barn, we sell & install countertops in addition to our flooring products. A very large majority of our clients are looking for a hard surface counter top whether it is for the...... Google+: View post on Google+