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Low-VOC Wood Finish
- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Low-VOC OSMO Polyx-Oil engineered-wood finish is made of plant oils, waxes, and highly refined mineral spirits and designed for areas with high humidity. 800.281.9785. www.environmentalhomecenter.com.
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World Mix Flooring
- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Engineered, prefinished World Mix flooring uses reclaimed exotic hardwoods on a new wood substrate. The flooring can be nailed, glued, or floated over a plywood subfloor or concrete slab. 800.220.9062. www.terramai.com
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Valenza Exotic Hardwood Floor
- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Four engineered species and three solid species make up the Valenza exotic hardwood floor collection. Available in 3½-inch planks, the flooring has micro-beveled edges and ends, a 25-year residential finish warranty, and a lifetime structural warranty. 717.397.0611. www.armstrong.com
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Epic Engineered Wood Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/7/2007)
- Epic engineered wood flooring comes from managed forests, uses up to two-thirds less harvested wood than other flooring, and has an inner layer composed of wood fiber created in the manufacture of other products. The average board length of 58 1/2 inches is longer than that of most competitors, says the firm. The product has an aluminum oxide-cured finish and is available in five species. 800-441-7429. www.shawfloors.com.
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Everyday Getaways with Distinctive Floors from Armstrong are featured in Top Consumer Magazines and National TV
- ebuild (8/1/2007)
- Five "everyday getaways" designed by editors from Kitchen and Bath Ideas, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Home, Midwest Living and Traditional Home are intended to show consumers how to make every home a place to regroup and find shelter, both physically and mentally. The Meredith Corporation and five of its major consumer publications, with help from flooring manufacturers Armstrong and Bruce, give home enthusiasts a comprehensive look into trends, tips and information by showcasing unique "everyday getaways."
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Preverco Offers Colorful New Wire-Scraped Finish
- ebuild (7/24/2007)
- Preverco, a leading manufacturer of high-end, Canadian hardwood flooring, announces its unique wire-scraped finish. Preverco's new wire-scraped finish results in textured hardwood flooring that is one-of-a-kind in appearance. The new wire-scraped finish is offered with both Preverco's Original Series and the Engenius Series of engineered hardwood. The Original Series is available in 3/4 inch thickness in widths of 3 1/4 and 5 inches, while the Engenius Series is ½ inch thick in widths of 3 1/4 and 5 3/16 inches.
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Building Products Top 100: Puzzle Floor
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
- Instead of strips or planks, this product comes in two puzzle-piece patterns that are ideal for entertainment and game rooms. Puzzle Floor units are prefinished solid hardwood that interlock quickly to create a floor that is durable and easy to care for, the company says. The pieces are available in 13 colors. 800-750-5563.
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Building Products Top 100: Energy Star-rated MatComfort 82F Floor-warming System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/18/2007)
- Available in 110- and 220-volt formats, the Energy Star-rated MatComfort 82F floor-warming system sustains temperatures at or below 82 degrees F for laminate and engineered-wood floors. The floor-sensing thermostat is programmable up to seven days, automatically adjusting to desired temperatures at specific times, states the maker. Installed between the floor and the subfloor, the heating mats come in 60 sizes. 800-778-9276.
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Introducing Alowood
- ebuild (7/13/2007)
- Now, a new line of wood products promises to deliver the beauty, workability, and longevity of domestic and exotic hardwoods, without the costly "environmental price tag." Alowood by EverTech replaces expensive, high-demand, or increasingly scarce hardwoods such as ebony, rosewood, and walnut, using a relatively simple process. Starting with plantation-grown, sustainable lumber, the wood is organically hardened and colored throughout with EverTech's patented Everdex technology. A starch-based additive is forced into the wood using pressure and vacuum infusion; the wood is then thermally cured, permanently locking in the additive. The result is a natural wood that is denser, stronger, and harder than the original wood, and can be produced in virtually any color.
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Kvist Bamboo Flooring
- residential architect Magazine (7/9/2007)
- IKEA's Kvist bamboo flooring is gentle on the planet and the pocketbook, at just $2.88 per square foot. The 5-inch-wide planks install over most types of materials, from raw concrete to existing finished floors, and can be re-sanded twice. They're available in natural bamboo or with a light brown finish. IKEA, 800-434-4532.
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