HD Expo 2017 Recap
Times Square, Central Park Hallmark Floors HD Expo 2017 Recap! We were so excited to attend the HD Expo this year in Las Vegas, Nevada. "HD Expo is the premier trade show and hospitality conference for its industry. The HD Expo is dedicated to bringing the interior design industry, architects, owners/operators, developers, specifiers [...]
Sneak Peek Inside Kimberley Development’s New Project
Great news, we just got the inside scoop about a beautiful new home! You’re going to love this look inside one of Kimberley Development Corporation’s recent projects. First, we wanted to find out more about the floors (you knew that was coming, right?). They installed Twain engineered oak hardwood floors throughout the project. Why did [...]
HD Expo 2017
HD Expo Booth Inspiration Over the last few years, the incorporation of contrasting elements has been a major design trend. From dark walls paired with light hardwood floors to dark islands and white walls and even circular shapes paired with hexagons. This allows us to bring opposites together to create balance in the midst of [...]
Cape Cod Style Project Reveal | Manhattan Beach, CA
Airy, comfortable, and tranquil are a few characteristics of Michelle Anaya’s latest project. Her contemporary Cape Cod style theme is perfect for a Manhattan Beach home. What is Cape Cod Style? The Cape Cod style is one that originated in colonial New England. Traditionally, these homes featured steep roofs, symmetrical windows on either side of [...]
What Is Humidity Control And What Are The Benefits?
Recently, we received a question from a prospective customer about the importance of humidity control. This can potentially be a “make it or break it” detail for consumers, so we wanted to provide some insight. To begin, it is important to note that wood always benefits from proper humidity control. What I find fascinating is [...]
Big News About Recent Teragren Acquisition
Teragren acquisition... Earlier this year, Hallmark Floors acquired a manufacturer of bamboo flooring. Since 1994, Teragren has been the leading brand in bamboo flooring, panels, veneer, and countertops. Over the years, they have earned a reputation for quality and environmental and social responsibility. This Teragren acquisition will help expand their footprint and complete distribution in the [...]
Pros And Cons: Should You Choose Hardwood Or Carpet?
Choosing between hardwood or carpet may seem like a simple decision, but there are definitely a few pros and cons to consider. Pros of Hardwood Floors Aesthetics “[Hardwood] adds warmth, texture, and richness to a space. There is something so timeless, and classic about hardwood floors. They have been used for centuries, for good [...]
Happy Homeowner Flooring Story | Spotlight Dealer Wood Guys
As a manufacturer, we love when happy homeowners reach out to us to share their flooring story. For those who are unfamiliar, the industry works in a chain of command. The manufacturer works directly with the distributor and the distributor works with various flooring retailers. Generally, homeowners work with their retailers from start to finish [...]
How Air Affects Wood Floors
Understanding how air affects wood floors is very useful. Wood floors react to an indoor environment in a predictable way because of known relationships with temperature and relative humidity. Therefore, a more stable environment results in a more stable floor. There are a few factors that determine the appropriate environmental requirements including consumer expectations, wood species [...]
