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.

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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Karastan Month is back

Do you live anywhere near Northern Virginia and looking for Karastan carpet?

Call us NOW… 703-370-0000

We are the largest Karastan dealer on the East Coast. We also stock Karastan carpet in several styles. With over 36 years in business, we have the installation support you need to guarantee a successful installation of the finest flooring products to make your home look great, and make you look like a pro!

Imagine not having to worry about your installation because you are covered by our Beautiful Guarantee. We also have full-time field service supervisors to check in, offer support and make sure the job is done right. There is a reason we do business all over the world, and you can benefit from our experience and unparalleled support.

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Here is an updated list of Karastan styles.
Aberdale
Antelope
Almont
Alondra
Annandale
Arbor Retreat
Arlington Lane
Aventino
Barton Terrace
Bellingrath
Bernoulli
Bixby
Buona Vita
Camberwell
Capitol Drive
Capsilon
Carson Valley
Chatham Port
Cornwell Heights
Coronado Coast
Distinctive Vision
Dramatic Affair
Dunecrest
Empress Kirman
English Arbor
Exotic Hideaway
Fashion Perfect
Franconia
Ivory Coast
Kingscote
Kingston Park
La Mirande
Land’s End
Leonine
Leonine Rosette
Linea
Mesa Gardens
Meteora
Monte Bianco
Nantucket Bay
Natural Fulfillment
Oakworth
Ocean’s Edge
Piece of Heaven
Queensgate
Scenic Way
Stanford Court
Stylish Palette
Sugar Beach
Union Street
Woolcheck Heather
Woolcraft

FSC Standards List

by Chris Moline, LEED AP

How do you know you’re purchasing legally-harvested wood flooring?
The Forest Stewardship Council criteria for forest management applicable to all FSC-certified forests throughout the world.

There are 10 Principles and 57 Criteria that address legal issues, indigenous rights, labor rights, multiple benefits, and environmental impacts surrounding forest management.

PRINCIPLE #1: COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND FSC PRINCIPLES
Forest management shall respect all applicable laws of the country in which they occur, and international treaties and agreements to which the country is a signatory, and comply with all FSC Principles and Criteria.

PRINCIPLE #2: TENURE AND USE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Long-term tenure and use rights to the land and forest resources shall be clearly defined, documented and legally established.

PRINCIPLE #3: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
The legal and customary rights of indigenous peoples to own, use and manage their lands, territories, and resources shall be recognized and respected.

PRINCIPLE #4: COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND WORKER’S RIGHTS
Forest management operations shall maintain or enhance the long-term social and economic well being of forest workers and local communities.

PRINCIPLE # 5: BENEFITS FROM THE FOREST
Forest management operations shall encourage the efficient use of the forest’s multiple products and services to ensure economic viability and a wide range of environmental and social benefits.

PRINCIPLE #6: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Forest management shall conserve biological diversity and its associated values, water resources, soils, and unique and fragile ecosystems and landscapes, and, by so doing, maintain the ecological functions and the integrity of the forest.

PRINCIPLE #7: MANAGEMENT PLAN
A management plan — appropriate to the scale and intensity of the operations — shall be written, implemented, and kept up to date. The long-term objectives of management, and the means of achieving them, shall be clearly stated.

PRINCIPLE #8: MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
Monitoring shall be conducted — appropriate to the scale and intensity of forest management — to assess the condition of the forest, yields of forest products, chain of custody, management activities and their social and environmental impacts.

PRINCIPLE # 9: MAINTENANCE OF HIGH CONSERVATION VALUE FORESTS
Management activities in high conservation value forests shall maintain or enhance the attributes which define such forests. Decisions regarding high conservation value forests shall always be considered in the context of a precautionary approach.

PRINCIPLE # 10: PLANTATIONS
Plantations shall be planned and managed in accordance with Principles and Criteria 1 – 9, and Principle 10 and its Criteria. While plantations can provide an array of social and economic benefits, and can contribute to satisfying the world’s needs for forest products, they should complement the management of, reduce pressures on, and promote the restoration and conservation of natural forests.

We have an extensive array of responsibly-manufactured wood flooring products from:
Pollmeier
Carriage House
Cikel America
Natural Cork
and more.
If you purchase exotic hardwood flooring, it’s quite possible that
product was originally harvested via illegal logging (as defined in
the Lacey Act of 2007). You do not want that. You want to buy from
a reputable source, totally “green” from the forest to the floor and FSC certification is your insurance.

One manufacturer, Cikel, owns and manages 1.2 million acres of FSC-certified forests.
Purchasing from Cikel not only keeps you in compliance with the law,
you get world-class sustainable products at affordable prices!

Who would have thought?

Please email with any questions.

Christopher Moline, LEED AP
Residential Group Manager
Commercial Carpets of America
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