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- Mediterranea's New Launch Fuses Porcelain Tile with Modern Design
- ebuild (10/29/2009)
- Fusion, the latest collection introduced by Mediterranea, a multi-national tile and design firm dedicated to producing some of the world's finest porcelain tile, synthesizes modern artistic colors with a soft, subtle metallic finish, creating a truly unique glazed porcelain tile series for contemporary American designers in virtually any setting.
- Going With the Flow of the Natural Form
- ebuild (10/29/2009)
- The natural veining of marble. The striations of limestone. Each conveys an organic feel of fluidity and movement, but neither is content to be defined or constrained by a mere rectangle. It is this appreciation of nature's forms, and a respect for its intrinsic beauty which inspired such design movements as Arts and Crafts and Classic Modern. A new practice of this trend is on the rise, as motifs such as the chevron pattern and planking from wooden floors find new life in other materials.
- Porcelain Tiles
- ebuild (10/13/2009)
- With a thickness of just 4 millimeters, SlimmKer glazed porcelain tiles from Tile of Spain-branded Inalco weigh 45 percent less than standard tiles and contain less than half the raw materials. Each tile measures approximately 18 inches by 35 inches and is suitable for both interior and exterior walls and floors. 305-446-4387.
- Mullican Flooring Introduces Engineered FSC-PURE Products
- ebuild (9/28/2009)
- In keeping with its commitment to fostering environmental sustainability, Mullican Flooring will unveil a new line of engineered hardwood flooring this fall that is certified 100 percent PURE by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
- Engineered Hardwood Flooring
- ebuild (9/28/2009)
- The company has extended its Epic engineered hardwood line to include Rosedown hickory and Pebble Hill hickory, which boast warm colorations and an antiqued appearance. All of the Epic engineered products feature EnviroCore, a dense inner layer made of waste wood fiber that provides for straighter boards and optimum moisture resistance. The flooring is temperature and humidity tolerant, the company says, and can be installed above, on, or below grade. 800-441-7429.
- The New, Fun, Safe, Eco-Friendly, Soft, Decorative, Heat-Resistant Alternative to Concrete
- ebuild (8/24/2009)
- Homeowners and businesses have taken note of the ornamental surfaces and are customizing their pool decks, patios and footpaths in ways never before possible, and Flexible Floor Systems of Wilmington is at the forefront of this new trend.
The 2009 MVP Awards- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/27/2009)
- Each year, the editors of Building Products receive hundreds of new product announcements. But none capture our attention more than the annual collection of entries in the Most Valuable Product Awards. The slate is always packed with interesting wares designed to bring value to contractors while catching clients' eyes.
- Floor Finish
- ebuild (7/14/2009)
- Providing the same rich, hand-rubbed finish as its original product, new Waterlox Green Label 275 VOC formula meets regulatory restrictions for VOCs. Made of 90 percent renewable natural resources, including tung oil, the floor finish resists moisture, dirt, common household products, and daily wear and tear. Because of the natural Old World appearance, the finish is ideal for flooring restoration and refinishing projects, as well as on premium hardwood floors. Waterlox tung oil finishes penetrate into wood, making scratches and wear less noticeable than with urethanes that remain on the surface, the maker says. 800-321-0377.
Certified Subflooring - ebuild (7/7/2009)
- Pinnacle Premium subflooring is available with FSC- or SFI-certified wood. The product also contains no-added-urea-formaldehyde resins. According to the firm, the durable panels carry a 100-day no-sand guarantee. 416-365-0705.
- Artistic Surfaces Launches Two New Divisions for Decorative Concrete and Lithcrete Paving
- ebuild (6/24/2009)
- Award-winning custom flooring company Artistic Surfaces, acclaimed for its custom terrazzo flooring in the Miami International Airport South Terminal, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Fontainebleau Resort Miami Beach, announced today that it has added two new divisions to capitalize on the emerging demand for interior and exterior decorative concrete and Lithocrete flooring.
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