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Rendered speechless by antique flooring

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• Christine Halvorson

A homeowner contacted Carlisle’s Peter Switzer to say he was “speechless” about the 5,300 square feet of Antique Heart Pine flooring.

Wrote Peter in an e-mail: “He said ‘if the boards were much wider they would probably look like sheets of plywood!’ He was stunned at how wide and long the wood floors were.He was blown away by the floor for grain, color, widths and length.”

This particular wood — the wood that built America, by the way — is today reclaimed from factories, warehouses and other old buildings throughout the East and Southeast. It is over-concrete and radiant-heat approved.

Peter went on to say that the customer was full of praise about how the folks at Carlisle outdid themselves.

[That’s a sample of our Antique Heart Pine to the left.]

Posted on Jul 30, 2010 AT 04:34 AM in Doing Business with Carlisle • Testimonial • Homeowners • (3) Comments

Environmentally friendly engineered floors? Yep

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• Christine Halvorson

This article from EcoVillageGreen.com raises questions about whether or not engineered floors can be environmentally friendly.  At Carlisle, our engineered floors offer customers the added convenience of engineered, with the bonus that they are indeed environmentally friendly.

The writer of this article offers questions for the consumer to ask to determine if an engineered floor is a good choice for the environment.  First, does it have FSC certification? Carlisle does.  The Forest Stewardship Council endorses Carlisle’s products.

Engineered floors require the use of adhesives in between layers? Hardwood floors that emit low levels of VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds are recommended.  Our engineered floors contain no measurable amounts of harmful VOCs, including formaldehyde.

Here’s the list of requirements we had for our engineered floors when we first began to make them:
*Create engineered floors that used exactly the same premium woods and one-board-at-a-time quality control as our solid floors.
*Assemble the engineered floors using a formaldehyde free process.
*Make sure that when walked upon, they had the same feel as our solid floors – unlike the spongy feel often associated with floating or snap-down floors.
*Make sure they were highly suitable for both concrete and radiant heat applications

We think we’ve succeeded on all counts, and we’ve served the environment well along the way.

Posted on Jul 22, 2010 AT 05:38 AM in Hardwood Flooring • (2) Comments

Carlisle welcomed to Abode

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• Christine Halvorson

Abode Builders of Plymouth, New Hampshire, specializes in the design and construction of custom homes that blend traditional style with the natural environment.

So when principal owners Jack McBride and Sue Hawkes began their search for different flooring suppliers, they took special note of Carlisle ads in various magazines and contacted one of our Design Consultants.

“He did an outstanding job helping us through the process. He was extremely knowledgeable, gave good recommendations and was very responsive to all our questions,” says Abode Director of Marketing Jason Maring.

Impressed with the overall look and quality of the Carlisle offerings, Abode chose to install sustainably grown Hickory in their Design Center showroom using random widths of 4 to 12 inches with a Tung oil finish applied on site.

For what would soon prove to be an award-winning model home, they opted for prefinished FSC Certified Antique Reclaimed Oak in 4-inch to 8-inch widths.

“We really liked the character of the flooring, the knots and natural wood features, and these two choices defined that preference very well,” says Jason.

As a company that is very involved with clients throughout both the design and construction phases, Abode is often asked about various flooring choices and doesn’t hesitate to recommend Carlisle.

“Having examples of Carlisle floors on site instills a lot of confidence in our clients. The floors are one of the most talked-about features when we tour prospects through both facilities. They are a great complement to the overall building quality we’re known for,” notes Jason, who adds, “Carlisle has been a great partner to work with and has really helped us strengthen our position in the eyes of our customers. Branding is very important to Abode, so the quality and integrity of the Carlisle brand was a great fit for us.”

Posted on Jul 08, 2010 AT 04:43 AM in Green Building • Hardwood Flooring • Home Building & Contracting • (3) Comments

Westwood Flooring Annual Wine & Cheese Part

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• Chad Cassin

Featuring Carlisle Wide Plank Floors

Date:  Tuesday, July 14, 2010
Place:  Westwood Custom & Antique Wood Flooring
Time:  4:00pm-8:00pm

Westwood FLooring
1064 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
RSVP by July 6th
203-629-7600 or lygia@westwoodflooring.com

Stop by and relax after a long day for a nice glass of wine and a bite
Our showroom is across from the Banksville Shopping Center

Posted on Jul 07, 2010 AT 04:10 AM in News & Events • (0) Comments