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- 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.
- Cikel Launches Vila Velha Series of "Real" Brazilian Cherry Wood Flooring
- ebuild (6/19/2009)
- Cikel America LLC, the North American subsidiary of one the world's largest vertically integrated FSC certified forest products manufacturers, has launched the Vila Velha collection of exotic engineered Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring to the United States market. The hand-scraped, rotary cut wear layer collection is now inventoried in America and available for immediate shipment. Vila Velha represents "real" Brazilian Cherry, not the maple or oak specie stained to appear that way.
- Owens Corning Introduces AdVeil Non-Woven Glass Veil with Breakthrough Technology that Enhances the Performance of Cushion Vinyl Flooring
- ebuild (6/10/2009)
- Global composite solutions and building materials leader Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced the development of AdVeil non-woven glass veil incorporating a new technology that brings cost and production benefits to the cushion vinyl (CV) flooring industry. Based on the company's patented Advantex glass technology, AdVeil glass veil is supplied pre-filled with a proprietary inorganic formulation that reduces plastisol use up to 150 grams per square meter a savings of up to 30 percent compared to conventional non-woven glass veil offered in the marketplace.
- Portobello Unveils Pietra di Vermont
- ebuild (6/1/2009)
- With the uncanny "look" of natural slate combined with the durability and ease of maintenance synonymous with porcelain tile, Portobello brings Pietra di Vermont to North America. A comprehensive line of glazed porcelain tile available in four subtle, natural and very realistic colors.
- Greenguard-Certified Flooring Products
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
- The company has introduced new green formulations for its underlayment materials. The Greenguard-certified, low-emissions products contribute minimal levels of pollutants to indoor environments, the maker says. The green product line includes Gyp-Crete 2000, Therma-Floor, Rapid Floor Plus, and Rapid Radiant. 800-356-7887.
- Andy Fleishman Concrete Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/21/2009)
- 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.
Turlington Lock and Fold Collection- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- The Turlington Lock and Fold collection offers popular hardwood species that install an average of 30 percent faster than traditional hardwood floors, the maker says. NextGen engineered technology offers double the lock strength of traditional laminate and hardwood floors, and eliminates the need for glue, nails, or staples. Crafted of 100 percent genuine hardwood, the collection is available in 3- and 5-inch oak, maple, or hickory planks, or 5-inch cherry or walnut planks. 800-233-3823.
- Smith and Fong Launches First Hardwood Flooring Line
- ebuild (5/8/2009)
- Bamboo flooring and plywood pioneer Smith and Fong Co. today announced the launch of the company's first line of hardwood flooring.
- Norbord Introduces Pinnacle, the First Premium Sub-Flooring Available in Either FSC or SFI Chain of Custody Certification
- ebuild (5/8/2009)
- Norbord Inc. today announced the launch of its new Pinnacle Premium sub-flooring. Pinnacle is the first premium sub-flooring available in North America to offer the choice of either Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody Certified Wood.
Building Products Top 100- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/8/2009)
- The need for product innovation doesn't stop in a down economy, and last year building product manufacturers continued to serve customers with plenty of new, valuable introductions for the home and the jobsite. And if Building Products' annual Top 100 list is any indication, contractors looking to differentiate and innovate welcomed that information.
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