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Hardwax Oil: The Finishing Touch for Wood Floors

Originating in Europe, hardwax oil is a finishing product that combines natural oils and waxes to protect and enhance the beauty of wood flooring. Read more.

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Q3 Housing Starts Strong but Builder Mood Weak

Housing starts climbed in the third quarter but record low builder sentiment, layoffs and a sharp pivot toward rentals point to a fragile pipeline for ownership housing. Read more.

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Metropolitan Floors Unveils Fall Collections

Vancouver-based flooring manufacturer and distributor Metropolitan Floors has rolled out its Foundations of Fall collection. Read more.

Anderson Tuftex Debuts Design Trade Program

Anderson Tuftex, a subsidiary of Shaw Industries Group, has rolled out a design trade program for the residential interior design community. Read more.

Business Optimism Returning Albeit Slowly

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business reports that small business long-term confidence is recovering, reaching 55.5 index points in November. Read more.

Carpet Tile Celebrates Texture, Connection

Tarkett has expanded its carpet tile portfolio with Engrave Traces, a texture-forward collection that evokes the quiet energy that connects spaces. Read more.

Olde Wood Makes New Employee Announcement

Brett Miller, former vice-president of technical standards and industry partnerships at NWFA, has joined Olde Wood Ltd. as general manager. Read more.

One-step Moisture Control from Laticrete

Laticrete has launched a high-performance, water-based, all-in-one vapour barrier and primer that simplifies installation by eliminating the need to mix a two-part epoxy. Read more.

Upcoming Events

January 6 - 9, International Carpet & Flooring Expo, Istanbul, Turkey

January 19 - 22, Domotex, Hannover, Germany

January 22 - 25, Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

January 26 - 29, The International Surface Event (TISE), Las Vegas, Nevada

February 17 - 19, Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Las Vegas, Nevada