Heard about a product that was discontinued soon after production started due to structural problems (engineered). Now I see it on a web site for sale.

I guess its buyer beware. Oh, its not this site though.

So, anyways, update. The prosource lady called up MY client and tried to sell her some of the Tarkett stuff that had been discontinued. What a Bitch. She told her there was only 900ft left and she better hurry.

The problem with the sample I saw was that it had a beveled edge on the length, but the ends were square. Lots of overwood on the square ends.

I installed some H-T American longstrip oak with runs dated in late 03. Floated on a pad/concrete slab. It had good fit and finish, and has done well. Ordered some last month and it is different, the tongues are notched every 2 1/2 ", the finish is different and the ends had finish slopped over the end which prevented a tight fit. I am in the process of returning it.

Q Has H-T changed their manufacturing methods? Is their QA as good as it used to be?

Q. Where can I find some older H-T stock if I can't get satisfaction with the new stuff? I would like a reference to the supplier who was trying to sell some old stock. I'm in San Diego, would hesitate to buy from a humid area unless someone can tell me it's OK to let it dry in the box for a while.

Q. And, do you pro's fill the voids just below the surface and in the t & g area with glue before tapping it together? I didn't want the glue to run down and stick to the pad.

Thanks, TRS. trandbernardine@cox.net