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	<title>Flooring Now - Flooring Trends and News Blog</title>
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		<title>Daltile Marble &#8211; New Products</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Floormall now features Daltile marble tile mosaics in variations such as random-length split face, brick-joint polished and more. Marble field tiles and flooring are great ways for the discerning customer to add character and distinction to any room.
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		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/11/15/daltile-marble-new-products/</link>
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		<title>Daltile Marble Selection Expanded</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have greatly expanded the selection of products available in the Daltile Marble Tile line. There are dozens of new marble tile options in several sizes, and a number of different finishes, including honed, polished, tumbled and chisel-top. All the Daltile Natural Marble flooring products are made to the highest possible standard of quality. Come [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/11/11/daltile-marble-selection-expanded/</link>
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		<title>Updates To Daltile Limestone Line</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As part of our continuing efforts to bring our customers the most up-to-date products and pricing, we have updated the Daltile Limestone line with almost 30 new products, including 18&#215;18 large Field Tiles, 36-inch Planks and much more. Daltile Limestone is one of several natural stone flooring lines, along with marble and granite, available from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/11/11/updates-to-daltile-limestone-line/</link>
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		<title>Banjo Focuses On People and Places</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The most important thing you need to know about Banjo, the Palo Alto-based startup launching its new mobile app today, is that it&#8217;s not another social network. &#8220;Banjo is a social discovery service,&#8221; explains CEO Damien Patton. &#8220;It&#8217;s a layer on top.&#8221; What he means is that you don&#8217;t have to build a community on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/10/21/banjo-focuses-on-people-and-places/</link>
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		<title>Interview with FloorMall President Marc Henderson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Below is an interview with FloorMall.com&#8217;s President and CEO, Marc Henderson. Henderson runs FloorMall as an honest and straight forward company and this philosophy is represented in his answers. This information session is a great place for homeowners to find answers to all of their most pressing questions. The interview will also provide insights on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/10/18/interview-with-floormall-president-marc-henderson/</link>
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		<title>Debit Card Swipe Fees Change for the Better</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Things are changing for retailers and consumers alike. Thanks to new changes which have been pushed through by the National Retail Federation the swipe fees for debit cards are being cut in half. While the decision is final the changes aren&#8217;t going to happen over night. These changes will enable retailers to attract customers with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/10/13/debit-card-swipe-fees-change-for-the-better/</link>
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		<title>Shaw Announces Rug Design Challenege</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shaw Industries, Inc., is a carpet and flooring company based in the state of Georgia. In the sporting spirit of the Olympics, the company has announced a design challenge for new rugs, open to all the participants in the Special Olympics Georgia 2011 State Fall Games. The 1500 athletes are invited to submit designs for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/10/13/shaw-announces-rug-design-challenege/</link>
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		<title>Mohawk Names New Senior Director of Color and Design</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mohawk Group has recently named a new Senior Director of Color and Design: Susan Curtis. Curtis, formerly of Invista, will be charged with conceiving and launching new product offerings for the flooring giant. Curtis has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile Design and has worked in the commercial flooring industry for more than twenty [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/10/10/mohawk-industries-names-new-senior-director-of-color-and-design/</link>
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		<title>Where Does Flooring Come From?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before it&#8217;s a floorboard, it must be a log, and before it&#8217;s a log, it must be a tree. While hardwood floors are much sought as one of the most reliable ways to imbue any space, private or public, with warmth and class, the consequences of high demand on the world&#8217;s forests can be severe [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/09/13/where-does-flooring-come-from/</link>
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		<title>The Improving Multifamily Housing Market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A recent National Floor Trends article discussed the improvement of the multifamily housing market. The Multifamily Production Index, or MPI, which is used to measure this market rose, from 41.7 percent to 44.4 in the second quarter of this year. It may not seem like much, but it&#8217;s the highest the MPI has been since [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/09/09/the-improving-multifamily-housing-market/</link>
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		<title>Flooring Blowouts on Floormall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For all the bargain-minded home remodelers out there, Floormall now has a special Blowouts section. This is where we feature flooring blowouts and special deals, such as discounts on discontinued lines.
You can&#8217;t find better deals than this, with up to 50 percent off select products. Just be sure to hurry, because supplies are limited and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/09/08/flooring-blowouts-on-floormall/</link>
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		<title>Virginia Suffers Hurricane Aftereffects</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Virginia has been one of the states hardest hit by Hurricane Irene, with large-scale damage to the electric and transportation infrastructure in the state. The devastation that was expected and feared didn&#8217;t come about, and the coastal areas like Virginia Beach, long prepared for the threat of hurricanes, have fared quite well. However, inland areas [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/09/06/virginia-suffers-hurricane-aftereffects/</link>
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		<title>Hurricane Causes Distribution Delays</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Along with flooding damage and power outages, hurricane Irene has caused large-scale disruptions in the delivery and distribution of various consumer goods. Internet retail companies that depend on data centers and warehouses in afflicted areas have been coping with service outages and service delays. Package delivery remains problematic in many areas that suffer from downed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/09/04/hurricane-causes-distribution-delays/</link>
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		<title>New Drop-Down Header on Floormall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shopping for hardwood floors just got even easier! Floormall.com has recently developed and implemented a new navigation aid for customers: a top bar that contains a number of drop-down menus, allowing the customer to navigate the site by flooring manufacturer, wood species, as well as floor type with the handy Floor Navigator. The menus are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/09/02/new-drop-down-header-on-floormall/</link>
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		<title>FSC Flooring by Award</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wisconsin-based Award floors has established a strong North American market presence with its approach of controlling the whole chain of production in order to both lower costs and improve quality supervision. For years, Floormall.com has carried many Award products, and has added FSC certified flooring to the lineup when the option became available.
The Forest Stewardship [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/08/25/fsc-flooring-by-award/</link>
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		<title>New Floormall Site Launched</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Floormall network has recently gained another family member &#8211; FSCFloors.com, which was launched to provide updates and feature hardwood floors from various manufacturers that have been certified as sustainable by the Forest Stewardship Council, a global non-profit group that has been fighting to protect forests from depletion and irresponsible logging since 1993. 
The site [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/08/25/new-floormall-site-launched/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Marazzi Tile</title>
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Marazzi tiles are some of the most striking and stylish-looking tiles you can get in the mid-price range. Marazzi Tile is the best choice for you, whether you are decorating a bathroom, kitchen or patio. There are varieties that mimic stone, such as granite, marble and slate; Marazzi also produces glass tiles that can make [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/08/15/floormall-favorites-marazzi-tile/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Bruce Hardwood Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Bruce Hardwood Flooring hardly needs an introduction to the American flooring buyer. With a strong market presence and a dazzling array of products that cover every need and budget, from simple and low-cost renovation to luxurious exotics, Bruce has gone to great lengths to cover every need and market niche. If you are undaunted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/08/08/floormall-favorites-bruce-hardwood-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Interceramic</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Interceramic tile is the fastest growing tile line on Floormall, and for good reason: the wide range of flooring materials offered by this versatile manufacturer includes ceramic tile, porcelain tile, resin and natural stone. Interceramic also offers mixed-color glass mosaic-style tiles that can instantly liven up showers, bathroom fixtures and kitchens. Floormall hosts hundreds [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/08/04/floormall-favorites-interceramic/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Tarkett Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Floormall is proud to feature several lines of laminate flooring products from Tarkett flooring. With a high-resolution texture and durable Direct Pressure Laminate engineering body, Tarkett laminate floorboards will serve you for decades. Your visitors will be hard pressed to distinguish your laminates from a real hardwood floor, while at the same time, laminates [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/08/01/floormall-favorites-tarkett-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Acacia Flooring Blog Up Now</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have just launched a blog, AcaciaFlooring.com, which is dedicated to acacia flooring lines on sale at Floormall.com. This blog features both hardwood flooring and laminate. The brands showcased on the blog include household names such as Mohawk alongside with lesser-known manufacturers that have adopted acacia as a cheap and environmentally-responsible way to bring exotic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/07/15/acacia-flooring-blog-up-now/</link>
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		<title>Last Chance to get Mohawk Zanzibar at $6.49</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mohawk&#8217;s Hand-Beveled Zanzibar Flooring Line
Tomorrow our prices have to increase because we&#8217;re undercutting EVERYONE! Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to save hundreds in the greatest deal on Mohawk flooring we&#8217;ve seen all year!
Part of Mohawk Flooring&#8217;s Artiquity collection, the Zanzibar line offers hand-beveled exotic hardwood floors for the discerning customer. This exciting line contains such seldom-seen [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/07/06/last-chance-to-get-mohawk-zanzibar-for/</link>
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		<title>The Memorial Weekend Newsletter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[FloorMall.com has just released their Memorial Day Weekend newsletter, highlighting some updates from the company. In celebration of Memorial Day the company will be offering free shipping on all flooring orders over 500 square feet. This offer will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The newsletter also spotlighted a product from Armstrong, their Grand Illusions [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/05/27/the-memorial-weekend-newsletter/</link>
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		<title>FloorMall Updates Homepage for Memorial Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For the 8th year in a row FloorMall has placed a banner on their home page to express gratitude to the veterans during this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. The special banner reads: With wholehearted gratitude to our soldiers and veterans, thank you! Happy Memorial Day!
Also, in celebration of the holiday FloorMall has added 8 special [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/05/26/floormall-updates-homepage-for-memorial-day/</link>
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		<title>Flooring Favorites: Appalachian Hardwood Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Appalachian Hardwood Flooring is another Anderson specialty brand. With the motto of &#8220;Affordable Luxury,&#8221; it&#8217;s dedicated to hand-made finishes, interesting tints and other flourishes that liven up oak and hickory.
This mid-range luxury brand is meant for decorators and home-builders working in traditional styles, as evidenced by the names of the various collections: &#8220;Haversham,&#8221; &#8220;Ranchero,&#8221; &#8220;Colonial [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/05/04/flooring-favorites-appalachian-hardwood/</link>
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		<title>Flooring Favorites: Virginia Vintage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Virginia Vintage is a specialty flooring line from the well-regarded Anderson Flooring company. In creating the Virginia Vintage flooring line, Anderson sought to offer its customers a special product &#8211; a product imbued with the human touch, one that shows the traces of personal attention, a floor whose every plank is unique and embodies [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/05/02/flooring-favorites-virginia-vintage/</link>
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		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/04/12/get-flooring-tool-bar/</link>
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		<title>Flooring Favorites: Lyptus Floors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Lyptus is a trademarked hybrid of two species of eucalyptus, that has been bred to grow quickly and produce high-quality wood to be used for furniture, wall sidings, floors and much more. Due to its speedy growth and hardiness, eucalyptus has always been a popular wood product, spreading from its native Australian habitat to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/04/12/flooring-favorites-lyptus-floors/</link>
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		<title>Flooring Favorites: Columbia Flooring Originals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Columbia Flooring Originals has much to be proud of. The company&#8217;s mission is to create floors with personality and character, and their craftsmen seek inspiration in every corner of the globe. Columbia hardwood floors are imbued with the spirit of venerable building traditions from centuries past, and reflect the unselfconscious beauty of the natural [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/04/11/flooring-favorites-columbia/</link>
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		<title>Flooring Favorites: Anderson Hardwood Floors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The motto of Anderson Hardwood Floors is &#8220;Deliver Luxury for Less,&#8221; and deliver they do. The prices at which they sell great-looking floors, including many exotics, are impressive in their modesty. Over more than six decades in the business, the company has shown consistent quality of product and respect for the customer.
In addition to exotics, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/04/06/flooring-favorites-anderson-hardwood-floors/</link>
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		<title>Floormall in the News</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Floormall president Marc Henderson was recently quoted in a Floor Covering Weekly article. The article dealt with the growing rift between brick and mortar tile flooring retailers and internet ones. Brick and mortar stores see low internet pricing as a major threat to the industry. In a sidebar complimenting the article, Henderson explained his company&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/04/05/floormall-in-the-news/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Hartco Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Hartco flooring hardly needs an introduction. This Armstrong brand has secured a prominent place in the Floormall catalog and has quickly become a favorite of our customers. The combination of style, design and low price make Hartco a natural choice for people who are renovating their homes and want a reliable and consistent option [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/02/23/floormall-favorites-hartco-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Wicanders Cork Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wicanders Flooring has carved out an interesting niche for itself by specializing in cork flooring. Cork isn&#8217;t normally the first thing that comes to a customer&#8217;s mind when they think of wooden floors – indeed, it&#8217;s mostly known for being an extremely fragile and porous wood that&#8217;s only fit to attach shopping lists to. However, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/02/22/floormall-favorites-wicander-cork-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Robbins Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Robbins flooring brand is a collection of hardwood flooring developed by our old friends, Armstrong. The lines under the Robbins hardwood flooring brand range from the cheap and utilitarian Ascot collection of solid, stained oak to the hand-sculpted Halifax and Gatsby.
The Robbins brand encompasses literally dozens of different mini-lines, many of which involve [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/02/22/floormall-favorites-robbins-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: LM Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LM Flooring roared out of the gate since the company&#8217;s inception only a decade ago, and today, they manufacture more than 150 different styles of flooring, milled according to the most exacting industry standards and the best-calibrated technologies. With an LM floor, a snaggle-toothed, crooked deck will be the last thing you&#8217;ll need to worry [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/02/22/floormall_favorites-lm_flooring/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Johnson Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Johnson flooring is a relative newcomer to the business – the company has only been around since 1999, but it has risen to a position of respect and recognition based on the quality of its products and the care it takes to engineer each offering to bring out the finest quality of each wood species.
This [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/02/01/floormall-favorites-johnson-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Mullican Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mullican flooring has come far from their beginnings as an exclusively Appalachian-sourced flooring company. The company was founded in 1985 with the goal of being better than everyone else at making hardwood flooring, and today they have grown into an international powerhouse that sources materials from all over the globe, with lines of exotic woods [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/01/31/floormall-favorites-mullican/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Mohawk Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Mohawk Industries is one of the largest solid and hardwood flooring manufacturers in the world. The company has a 125-year history of excellence and innovation, which has resulted in Mohawk flooring becoming one of the most widely-recognized names in hardwood floors, worldwide.
Mohawk also manufactures woven floor products such as carpets, area rugs and mats, with designs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/01/27/floormall-favorites-mohawk-flooring/</link>
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		<title>Floormall Favorites: Somerset Flooring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Somerset Flooring is a privately-owned flooring company. A rarity in the world of construction materials, this company is vertically-integrated, which means that Somerset owns not only the manufacturing facilities, but also its own timber-cutting operations, drying facilities and mills. This allows the company to keep tight controls over quality at every step of the manufacturing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/01/26/floormall-favorites-somerset-looring/</link>
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		<title>FloorMall Places Their Customer&#8217;s Satisfaction First</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Changing the way their customers shop for the better has always been one of FloorMall&#8217;s goals. Recently, they&#8217;ve been taking active steps toward this in the form of prominent changes which have been implemented on their website and in their ordering process.
First, the site&#8217;s search has been made more accurate and now has the added [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.flooringnow.com/2011/01/24/floormall-places-their-customers-satisfaction-first/</link>
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