Armstrong’s acrylic-impregnated hardwood floor line, in Alexandria, Virginia

Why choose Armstrong acrylic-impregnated hardwood flooring?

Acrylic-impregnated products are exceptionally durable—twice as resistant to indentation as non-impregnated wood. Acrylic impregnated floors are the toughest, most durable hardwood floors ever made. Stain is injected through the wear layer, for consistent color that lasts a lifetime. Liquid acrylic
fills and supports the open cells of the wood for an unprecedented level or indentation and wear resistance. Acrylic impregnated hardwood is over 50% more crush proof than un-impregnated hardwood flooring. Armstrong acrylic impregnated floors feature a 25-year commercial wood layer wear warranty.

Armstrong injects stain pigments completely through the wear surface of each acrylic impregnated hardwood board. The result is brilliant, consistent through-color that stays true over time. This is color that won’t wear down, walk out or wash off. It’s color you can count on for the life of the floor.
Acrylic-impregnated products are exceptionally durable—twice as resistant to indentation as non-impregnated wood.
For the toughest end-use applications… even your foyer or kitchen… this cannot be beat.
Call or email for more information. We have what you need and provide certified installation service to back it up.

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Here are answers to some frequently-asked questions about hardwood floors:

Should I expect color variations in my floor?
Yes – wood is a product of nature; therefore, you will see variations from board to board in all categories. No two boards are ever the same.

My wood is denting. I thought I was buying hardwood?
Hardwood contains a cell structure; therefore, if enough pressure is applied, the cell wall will collapse and a dent will appear. Acrylic impregnated products help reduce indentations in wood.

I moved our area rug and my wood is lighter where my area rug was. What happened?
Wood goes through a natural aging process called patina. Bright sunlight can also accelerate this condition. Moving area rugs or other items that may cause this effect from time to time is recommended.

When I walk across my hardwood floor, I hear popping sounds. Why?
There are a number of reasons for this condition. Usually it is caused by uneven sub-floors (see manufacturer’s instructions for sub-floor tolerances). Improper trowel or improper adhesive could also cause this.

Can I have hardwood installed in bathrooms?
It is not recommended, due to the high moisture associated with those areas. It may cause unfavorable conditions for hardwood flooring.

What does “edge treatment” mean?
Edge treatments refer to the amount of reveal on the edge of each board – square, micro or eased edges, or beveled edges.

Armstrong, Mannington gain FSC certification

Armstrong’s engineered hardwood manufacturing plant in Center, Texas, and Mannington’s wood operations have each been awarded FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Chain of Custody (COC) certification.

For any project positioning for LEED certification, using FSC-certified products is  a matter of importance, especially when considering furniture and flooring to be used in the project space.

Mannington will also be adding and FSC-Pure option on selected product lines.

Christopher Moline, LEED AP
Residential Group Manager
Commercial Carpets of America
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DISCOUNTED VCT – Vinyl Composition Tile – Special Inventory

Below is a listing of our must-go vct inventory as of June 30, 2009.
The final number is the quantity of cartons we have in-stock and ready to go at phenomenal prices.

Manufacturer  Name            Desc                 Item #                                                     Avail CTN
ARMSTRONG CANVAS PREMIUM EXCEL DESERT TAUPE 50307-CA……………..13
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE3/32 BUTTERCREAM YELLOW A51800-A ……………..13
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE 1/8 CAMEL BEIGE A51805-A…………….. 3
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE 1/8 LEMON YELLOW A51812-A ……………..6
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE 1/8 SOFT WARM GRAY A51861-A ……………..1
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE 1/8 SERENE BLUE A51882-A ……………..4
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE 1/8 SANDY BEACH A51929-A ……………..16
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE 1/8 WILLOW GREEN A51938-A ……………..14
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE VCT 51942 A51942-A ……………..12
ARMSTRONG STONETEX PREMIUM EXC STONE WHITE A52127-A ……………..6
ARMSTRONG STONETEX PREMIUM EXC CHALK WHITE A52140-C-A ……………..53
ARMSTRONG IMPERIAL TEXTURE 1/8 CARNIVAL WHITE A52500-C-A ……………..16
ARMSTRONG MULTICOLOR PREMIUM CAROUSEL TAUPE A52501-A ……………..20
ARMSTRONG MULTI-COLOR JUBILEE A52514-A ……………..6
ARMSTRONG MULTICOLOR PREMIUM FAIRE WHITE A52520-A ……………..21
MANNINGTON BRUSHWORKS ECRU B703-CA ……………..8
MANNINGTON BRUSHWORKS CANVAS B707-CA ……………..13
MANNINGTON BRUSHWORK 12X12 GESSO BRUSH711-C-A ……………..14
MANNINGTON BRUSHWORK 12X12 BALTIC GREEN BRUSH715-C-A ……………..2

MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS STONE GRAY E102-A ……………..7
MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS BISQUE E107-A ……………..5
MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS BISQUE E107-CA ……………..6
MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS FAWN E117-A ……………..7
MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS FAWN E117-A ……………..11
MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS SILVER PINE E125-A ……………..25
MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS LILAC 134 E134-CA ……………..7
MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS WOODROSE E138-A ……………..6
MANNINGTON ESSENTIALS COOL WHITE E141-CA ……………..11
FORBO MARMOLEUM DUAL TILE BURGUNDY 20X20 MD598-CC-A ……………..27
FORBO MARMOLEUM DUAL TILE ROSATO MDT3120C-A ……………..9
AZROCK STONE GRANADA QUARRY SG330-A ……………..13
TARKETT STANDARD EXPRESSIONS 1314 WHITE/GRAY T1314-C-A ……………..14
TARKETT STANDARD EXPRESSIONS 1320 REFIND WHT/MLTI T1320-A ……………..4
TARKETT STANDARD EXPRESSIONS 1323 PLYFUL WHT/MLTI T1323-A ……………..6
TARKETT STANDARD EXPRESSIONS 1328 BLACK/WHITE T1328-A ……………..22
TARKETT STANDARD EXPRESSIONS 1336 YELLOW T1336-A ……………..14
AZROCK THRU QUARTZ WARM WHITE TQ224-A ……………..11
AZROCK THRU QUARTZ TILE TQ284 TQ284-A ……………..25
AZROCK THRU QUARTZ TILE PEWTER TQ288 TQ288-A ……………..6
AZROCK AZROCK 12 X 12 TILE V310 MIDNIGHT V310-A ……………..1
AZROCK AZROCK CORTINA FLURRY V-788-A ……………..16

These cartons will not last long since we are simply moving out this inventory. Please make sure you mention you found it on the blog and you’ll get the best rate possible.

Christopher Moline, LEED AP
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Stock List Of Inventory Cove Base – Rubber, Vinyl, Straight, Cove & Coil in Northern Virginia

We’ve just finished inventory on our wall base stock. Below is a list of all of our must-go inventory in wall base. The number to the far right of each row is the quantity of cartons we have available.
Each carton is 100 – 120 linear feet total.
Prices range from .10/ft – .95/ft.

We are making this inventory list available to all of our clients nationwide, so hurry because it will fly out the door at these prices.
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Manufacturer  Name             Desc                          Item                                                    # Available cartons (100 – 120 ft per carton)

ARMSTRONG ARM. 4″ VINYL COVE MOUSE GRAY ACB72-A                                             5 cartons
ARMSTRONG ARM. 4″ VINYL CV 1/8 LIGHT GRAY ACB691/8-A                                  11 cartons
ARMSTRONG ARM. 4″ STRAIGHT 71 MID GREY ASB71-A                                                        1 cartons
ARMSTRONG ARM. 4″ VINYL STRAIGHT PARCHMENT COIL STR ASB73CL-A            6 cartons

BURKE MERCER BURKE 4″ RBR CV 1/8 CHARCOAL BRB217-CA                                             2 cartons

BURKE MERCER MERCER 4″ COVE BASE ROSEWOOD MCB219-CA                                      15 cartons
BURKE MERCER MERCER 4″ RUBBER ST 1/8 BLUISH WHITE MSB168-A ————–22 cartons

FLEXCO FLEXCO VINYL COVE 1/8 COIL DELFT PANSY 35 FCB35-CA ——————7 cartons
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JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ RBR CV 1/8 STEEL JSB17921/2CL-A ———————–14 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ RBR STR 1/8 COIL ICICLE JRSB0821/2CL-A ————–7 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ VINYL CV SANDALWOOD JCB4521/2-A ——————–1 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ VINYL CV WHITE SAND 1/8 COIL JCB6821/2CL-A ——–4 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ VINYL ST BLUE LAGOON JSB9221/2-A ——————–4 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ VINYL ST SNOW WHITE JSB0121/2-A ———————12 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ VINYL ST1/8 HARD ROCK 1/8 COIL JSB1221/2CL-A —–5 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ VNYL CV CL ALMOND JCB3421/2CL-A ——————–14 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ VNYL CV CL MINERAL SPRINGS JCB12321/2CL-A ——21 cartons

JOHNSONITE JOHN. 2 1/2″ VNYL ST 1/8 FAWN JSB8021/2-A —————————1 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 3 1/4″ RBR TGHTLCK STERLING SILVER JRTL6931/4-A ———-1 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4 1/4″ RECESSED BASE MOON ROCK 29 JRWDCT29-A ———–13 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4 1/4″ RECESSED WALL BASE 129 SILK JRWDC129CL-CA ——–11 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ RBR CV 1/8 ICICLE JRB081/8-A ————————————2 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ RBR CV1/8CL BURNT UMBER JRCB631/8CL-A ——————4 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ RBR CV1/8CL FUDGE JRCB1671/8CL-A ————————–5 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ RBR ST 1/8 SNOW WHITE JRSB01-A ——————————-3 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ RBR ST1/8CL HARBOUR JRSB7218CL-A ————————-8 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ RBR TIGHTLK GREY JTRB4841/2-A —————————–2 cartons

JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ RUBBER COVE HUNTER GREEN JRCB866-A ———————-1 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ TIGHTLOCK RES MEDIUM GRAY JTRCB28-A ——————–7 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE BLACK JCB40-A ————————————2 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE HUNTER GREEN COIL JSB86CL-A ——————12 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE ICICLE JCB08-A —————————————10 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE MIST 120′ COIL JCB27CL-A ————————–30 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE MOSS JCB89-A ——————————————-1 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE PURPLE SHADOW JCB26-A —————————10 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE SILVER GREY STRAIGHT JSB55-A —————–3 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE STONE/COIL PACK JCB051/8CL-A —————–11 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL COVE ZEPHYR JCB31-A ————————————–2 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL CV 1/8 MYSTIC 276 JCB2761/8CL-A ———————–6 cartons

JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL ST HARBOUR JSB72-A —————————————–4 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VINYL ST WHITE SAND JSB68-A ————————————-4 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL 1/8 CL BLACK JSB401/8CL-A ———————————–2 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 ANTIQUE WHITE JCB1941/8-A ———————4 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 BURNT UMBER JCB631/8-A —————————6 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 GREY HAZE JCB241/8-A ——————————–6 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 HARBOUR – COIL JCB721/8CL-A ———————39 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 MIST JCB271/8-A —————————————3 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 MOON ROCK JCB291/8CL-A —————————8.5 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 PEBBLE JCB321/8CL-A ———————————–10 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 SEA BREEZE JCB411/8-A ———————————1 cartons

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JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8 CL PALM LEAF JCB731/8CL-A ————————–34 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV 1/8CL SILVER GREY JCB551/8CL-A ————————-18 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL CV CL VAPOR GREY 23 JCB23CL-A ———————————3 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL ST 1/8 BURNT UMBER JSB631/8CL-A —————————-4 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL ST 1/8 HARBOUR – COIL JSB721/8CL-A —————————11 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 4″ VNYL ST 1/8 MOON ROCK JSB291/8CL-A ———————————–7 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ RBR CV 1/8 CL NAVY BLUE JRCB1861/8CL-A —————————10 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ RUB CV 1/8 MOONROCK JRC291/86-A ————————————-1 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VINYL COVE ADOBE PEACH JCB336-A ————————————1 cartons

JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VINYL COVE BROWN JCB476-A ——————————————-1 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VINYL COVE .080, PCS BURNT UMBER JCB636-A ———————-7 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VINYL CV 1/8 DUSK JCB5461/8-A ——————————————7 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VINYL CV CL BROWN JCB476CL-A —————————————–3 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VINYL CV CL NAVY BLUE JCB186CL-A ———————————–4 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VNYL CV BLACK JCB406-CA ————————————————8 cartons
JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VNYL CV 1/8 CL BLUE JEANS JCB8461/8CL-A ————————-10 cartons

JOHNSONITE JOHN. 6″ VNYL CV 1/8CL WINDSOR BLUE 100′ JCB586CL-A ——————–4 cartons
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NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE BLUE BELL NCB97-A ——————————————4 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE CB11 FOSSIL NCB11-CA ——————————————4 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE CB30 AUTUMN ROSE NCB30-CA ——————————————12 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE CB58 SHADOW GREEN NCB58-A —————————————— 3 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE CB61 PLATINUM NCB61-A ——————————————2 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE CB68 STEEL GREY NCBW68-A ——————————————1 cartons

NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE CB69 BLUE GRAY NCB69-A ——————————————1 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE CB74 CAMEL NCB74-A ——————————————4 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE CB79 SIERRA TAUPE NCB79-A ——————————————3 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL COVE NINJA GREY NCB63-A ——————————————15 cartons

NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL STR. BLACK NSB80-A ——————————————14 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 4″ VINYL STR. CB57 MOSS NSB57-A ——————————————14 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 6″ VINYL CV 1/8 CB58 SHADOW GREEN NCB5861/8-A ——————————————10 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 6″ VINYL CV 1/8 CB77 CANVAS NCB7761/8-A ——————————————1 cartons
NAFCO        NAFCO 6″ VINYL COVE CB79 SIERRA TAUPE NCB796-A ——————————————7 cartons
NORA            NORA 4″ RUBBER COVE BLACK S1028B-A ——————————————1 cartons

ROPPE            ROPPE 2 1/2″ VINYL 1/8 CL BLACK RCBP1001/8-A ——————————————3 cartons
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ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ BLEND STR CL CAMEL RSB1911/8CL-A ——————————————4 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ BLEND CV CL BURGUNDY RBCB185CL-CA ——————————————11 cartons

ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ RBR STR1/8 SAND P158 RRSBP158-CA ——————————————16 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ RBR STR 1/8 SNOW # 161 RRSBP161CL-A ——————————————2 cartons
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ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ RBR 1/8 COIL ALMOND 184 RRCB1841/8CL-A ——————————————4 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ RBR COV1/8 BLACK RRCBP1001/8-A ——————————————4 cartons

ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ RBR COV1/8 BLUE RRCBP187-CA ——————————————18 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ RBR COV1/8 BUCKSKIN RRCBP1301/8-A ——————————————3 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ RBR CV COIL CAMEL BEIGE RRCB130CL-A ——————————————4 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4 1/2″ RBR COV TOFFEE RCBP182CL-A ——————————————6 cartons
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ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ VINYL COVE STEEL GREY RCBP1481/8-A ——————————————8 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ VINYL COVE WHITE RCBP170-A ——————————————3 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ VINYL COVE BLACK BROWN RCB193-A ——————————————1 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ VINYL COVE BURNT UMBER #P194 RCBP194-A ——————————————2 cartons

ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ VINYL CV1/8 CHARCOAL P123 RCBP1231/8-A ——————————————1 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″ VINYL 1/8 CL DARK GRAY # 150 RCBP1501/8CL-C-A ——————————————20 cartons
ROPPE            ROPPE 4″VNYL CV 18CL CAMEL RCB1911/8CL-A ——————————————8 cartons
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ROPPE            ROPPE 6″ VINYL CV BS STEEL GREY (P148) RCBP1481/8CA ——————————————3 cartons
VPI                  VPI 4″ STRT 1/8 COIL BURNT UMBER VSB541/8-A ——————————————24 cartons
VPI                  VPI 4″ RUBBER STR 798 LONDON GREY VPIS798-A ——————————————9 cartons

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Christopher Moline
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The Lacey Act and Flooring

by Chris Moline, LEED AP
The Lacey Act has been around since the early 1900’s and was initially set up to provide protection for wildlife. But its recent ammendment to make illegal the importation of any wood that was illegally logged will have a very positive effect on the flooring industry.
Illegal logging has affected the exotic hardwood segment of our industry by, in a sense, penalizing those who do the right thing because it inevitably costs more. In fact, over 50% of the hardwood flooring in the US comes is imported. It’s estimated that fully 18% of that imported stock is illegally harvested.
Below is a link to an interview with Anderson Hardwood’s Don Finkle regarding the Lacey Act.

Don Finkle on How Revisions to the U.S. Lacey Act Will Benefit This Industry

Christopher Moline, LEED AP
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