Hardwood was the fastest growing flooring category ... black walnut, hickory and hard maple) with sawn face visuals, long boards and wide widths. The line is hand stained and hand distressed.

This is both a boon and a hurdle for hardwood producers. On the one hand, it has helped homogenize ... for New Jersey-based Avalon Flooring, points to a handscraped product that he stocked for ...