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 [...]
Midcentury Modern Home Design Interview | Venice, California
What's better than a stunning midcentury modern home in Venice, California? Honestly, not much, so you should probably keep reading to see the video interview with the architect! What are some modern home design elements? Today’s modern design blends comfortable elements with clean lines and smooth surfaces. Therefore, a trademark in modern interior design is a [...]
Oakstone Homes Modern Farmhouse | Alta Vista Floors
This Oakstone Homes modern farmhouse project began last summer. Katelyn, Design Director for Oakstone Homes, spent the majority of her year figuring out all of the little details from the fixtures to the woodwork. “One of the things I focus on most is finding the perfect flooring,” said Katelyn. “I did a ton of research [...]
Best Of Houzz Design and Service 2017
“We’re so pleased to award Best Of Houzz 2017 to this incredible group of talented and customer-focused professionals, including Hallmark Floors,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. We are very grateful to be placed in both the Design and Customer Service categories for "Best Of Houzz" this year! Thank you [...]
New Colors Sneak Peek
TISE Sneak peek at what’s new… We are so excited to be introducing more than fifteen new colors to our hardwood collections in 2017! A lucky few were able to see an in-person sneak peek of our new colors at The International Surface Event last week, but we didn’t want you to miss out! [...]
Pets & Hardwood Floors | Which Type Of Hardwood Is The Most Pet-Friendly?
As a pet owner, there are many things to consider when making wood flooring decisions. Luckily, you can choose between many different styles, colors and even textures. We highly recommend a more textured look if you have any little furbabies running around. It is important to note that all manufacturers of wood, vinyl and carpet exclude claw [...]
