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With so many different manufacturers to choose from, choosing a hardwood floor can be a daunting task for most anyone. A person can easily get overwhelmed, confused, and frustrated by all of the choices available. In this article I will attempt to make that choice a little easier, I will also discuss why Mullican flooring can fit most any taste, budget, or need you may have. Mullican flooring is made from the finest raw materials available. The flooring is made from slow-growth lumber that is harvested from the northern Appalachian Mountains and is dried and processed using the most efficient methods within the industry. Mullican takes great pride in harvesting lumber from only sustainable forests and now has a line of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified products. Committed to preserving the environment, Mullican hardwood flooring is helping to lead the green movement. If you are a price conscience consumer or one that likes the finer things in life, Mullican hardwood can fit th...

The state of the flooring industry is quickly changing due to environmental concerns. Many manufacturing and construction companies are starting to use "green" products to help clean up the environment. Agencies Such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have developed certification programs to ensure "green" building practices. In 1998 the USGBC developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points system. This point system allows builders and construction companies to obtain tax credits and grants for their projects by accumulating points when using "green" products The LEED certification has four different levels. These four are: Certified, silver, platinum, and gold. In order to obtain a LEED certification for building projects, certain requirements must be met. To learn more about the requirements needed to become LEED certified, please visit this website: www.usgbc.org/LEED . The Fores...