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Nafco Introduces Four Vinyl Products to Better Living Collection (ebuild)

Natural and architectural materials inspire Nafco by Tarkett's four spring introductions for the Better Living Collection: Kyrah, Valley Stone and Classic Slate luxury vinyl tile in a 12 x 12-inch format and Urban Oak luxury vinyl plank. The patterns, for use in light commercial and residential applications, imitate stained concrete, stone, slate and hardwood.

Premier Performance Hardwood Floors

Previously available only in commercial flooring, Armstrong's new Premier Performance engineered hardwood flooring offers increased resistance to dings, scratches, and crushing compared to traditional wood floors, the maker says. The flooring is infused with liquid acrylic for added durability, making it a good choice for homes with kids and pets, the maker adds. The product's through-color construction stays true over time, Armstrong says, and hides any scratches and gouges that do occur. It is available in trend-leading looks like windswept gray and black olive and across six species: maple, hickory, oak, cherry, birch, and walnut. 800-233-3823.

Mosaic Bamboo Tiles

Sobu, a collection of mosaic bamboo tiles, comes in four patterns and three colors: gold, reddish brown, and dark brown. All tiles feature a matte finish and smooth texture. 818.504.0235.

Designer Concrete Flooring

Available in square and hexagonal tile shapes, this concrete flooring by designer Andy Fleishman uses grout filled into scored surfaces to create a patterned look. The flooring comes in a variety of designs and is made of sand, gravel, and cement with no chemical additives. 800.278.8453.

Green Finds: New Products for Sustainable Homes (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Laminate Flooring Provides Exotic Looks With Convincing Construction (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

In a perfect world, you could install natural spalted maple flooring to make a dramatic design statement. The wood has a very dark, irregular grain pattern caused by natural decay for a look unlike any other. The problem is that if you actually walked on it, the boards might crumble to pieces. Replicate that same wood with laminate flooring, however, and you'll have a durable surface with a unique appearance. "You can do a lot of things with laminate that you can't do with the real thing," notes Al Boulogne, product manager for laminate business at Mannington Mills, which makes laminate spalted maple flooring. Laminate flooring manufacturers' ability to mimic exotic or hard-to-find wood species is just one reason their product is gaining market share and, until the housing slow-down, was showing double-digit annual growth. Technological innovations that make laminate look and feel more realistic also are driving sales, along with improved wear layers for added durability.

Daltile Launches New Collections Featuring Contemporary Styling and Popular Linear Looks (ebuild)

Daltile, the largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, has introduced a number of new product collections that feature many of today's most popular design trends, including a contemporary twist on a worn leather look and a clean, modern pin-point design.

CHAPCO Products Introduces "CHAPCO'S CHAMPION" (ebuild)

CHAPCO Products, manufactured by Specialty Construction Brands, announces the launch of CHAPCO'S CHAMPION, a one-part moisture cure urethane adhesive for the installation of all wood flooring suitable for glue-down application. A moisture cure, no-water formulation, CHAPCO'S CHAMPION forms a superior, resilient bond with exceptional elongation and elasticity that stays flexibile as the installed floor expands and contracts.

Tigerwood Decking Gives Homeowners an Exotic Hardwood Deck (ebuild)

Advantage Trim and Lumber today announced the release of Tigerwood Decking to finally give homeowners a low maintenance and long life deck material at a cheaper price than other hardwoods like Ipe. Advantage Trim and Lumber provides Tigerwood decking in many different widths and lengths. This product is also available in hardwood flooring so homeowners can have the same beauty and durability for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Green Floor Underlayment (BUILDER Magazine)

Addressing homeowners desires for environmentally friendly products, Maxxon has introduced new green formulations for its underlayment materials. The GreenGuard-certified, low-emissions products contribute minimal levels of indoor pollutants, the maker says. The green product line includes Gyp-Crete 2000, Therma-Floor, Rapid Floor Plus, and Rapid Radiant. 800-356-7887.