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Whiskey Barrel Floors

McKay Flooring Creates Eco-Friendly and Charismatic Stomping Grounds

— May 20, 2010 — Eco
Scotland-based company McKay Flooring has created whiskey barrel floors, which is the perfect solution for those booze hounds looking to revamp their living space. Personally, I think taking old whiskey barrels and recycling them to make flooring is a great idea. Who knows how long the wood will last, but in the meantime you have an awesomely charismatic floor, and all your man friends will be über jealous.

The McKay Flooring whiskey barrel floors have been engineered to create a flat surface, and many of the boards still have their original lettering on the surface of the wood. Very eco-friendly!
Trend Themes
1. Whiskey Barrel Upcycling - The trend of upcycling whiskey barrels into new products such as flooring or furniture can create new market opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly home decor.
2. Charismatic Flooring - There is a growing trend for unique and unusual flooring options that can provide a statement piece in any room of the home, and this can lead to more innovative materials and designs being developed for flooring.
3. Eco-friendly Home Decor - Consumers are increasingly looking for sustainable and environmentally-friendly options for their home decor, and businesses that incorporate recycled or upcycled materials into their products can capitalize on this trend.
Industry Implications
1. Flooring Industry - The flooring industry can capitalize on the trend of upcycling and using unusual materials to create unique flooring options for consumers.
2. Home Decor Industry - The home decor industry can incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable materials into their products to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
3. Alcohol Industry - The alcohol industry can explore new markets for their used barrels by partnering with businesses to upcycle them into new products, such as flooring or furniture.
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