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- Real Wood Floors
- PRNewswire (3/15/2007)
- ST. LOUIS, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're like most homeowners, your house represents your largest single investment, so it only makes sense that the items you put into your home need to add value while meeting the needs of your family and budget.In fact, in a November 2006 survey conducted by the National Wood Flooring Association with real estate agents across the country, 99% agree that homes with hardwood floors are easier to sell, 82% agree that homes with hardwood floors sell faster, and 90% agree that home with hardwood floors sell for more money. The National Wood Flooring Association is a not-for-profit trade organization of more than 4,000 wood flooring professionals working worldwide to educate consumers, architects, designers, and builders in the uses and benefits of wood flooring.
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VerdeX Sound-Reducing Underlayment
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- VerdeX is a sound-reducing underlayment for ceramic tile, natural stone, and hardwood flooring. Made from 100 percent recycled rubber and available in a variety of thicknesses, the underlayment will not rot, develop mold or mildew, or absorb water, according to the manufacturer. The product has achieved FIIC ratings of more than 60, the maker says. 800-338-8833.
- Bill Seeks to Curb Trade in Illegal Timber
- Bangor Daily News (3/14/2007)
- WASHINGTON - Lawmakers want to crack down on illegal logging around the world. Led by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., the group is seeking support for a bill to ban U.S. imports of wood products derived from illegally harvested timber.As much as 30 percent of U.S. hardwood imports are from suspicious or illegal sources, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission.
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VerdeX Sound-Reducing Underlayment
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- Swirnow Building Systems. VerdeX is a sound-reducing underlayment for ceramic tile, natural stone, and hardwood flooring. Made from 100 percent recycled rubber and available in a variety of thicknesses, the underlayment will not rot, develop mold or mildew, or absorb water, according to the manufacturer. The product has achieved FIIC ratings of more than 60, the maker says. 800-338-8833.
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RaceDeck Garage Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/12/2007)
- Snap Lock Industries. Featuring a subtle, abstract surface pattern that does not mimic any natural materials, Amtico Linear flooring can be customized to many formats to suit the needs and space of the end-user. Linear comes in two natural tones to provide a neutral floor. The premium vinyl tile incorporates the maker's Multi Performance System, utilizing a surface urethane treatment for scuff resistance and low maintenance, a ceramic-impregnated top performance layer for slip resistance, and a high-density second performance layer for dent resistance. 404-267-1900.
- {SIZZLING} / A Once-Ordinary Landscaping Product Takes on Some New Looks / CONCRETE CHAMELEON
- Richmond Times - Dispatch (3/11/2007)
- Would you like to use natural stone in the landscape around your new home but consider it a little out of your price range? But concrete is anything but ordinary anymore," said Ron Biringer, president of RJ Biringer Construction Inc. of Powhatan, which specializes in all types of concrete products for both outside and inside the home.Biringer explains that for exterior use, today's stamped concrete produces faux finishes that mimic bluestone, flagstone, cobblestone, slate, brick or even wood plank in just about any color, pattern and style imaginable.
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Linear Premium Vinyl Tile Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/9/2007)
- Amtico. Featuring a subtle, abstract surface pattern that does not mimic any natural materials, Amtico Linear flooring can be customized to many formats to suit the needs and space of the end-user. Linear comes in two natural tones to provide a neutral floor. The premium vinyl tile incorporates the maker's Multi Performance System, utilizing a surface urethane treatment for scuff resistance and low maintenance, a ceramic-impregnated top performance layer for slip resistance, and a high-density second performance layer for dent resistance. 404-267-1900.
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Amtico Introduces the Color Brights Collection at the 2007 International Builders' Show
- ebuild (3/8/2007)
- Answering the need for more vivid color in commercial and residential settings, Amtico International, a market leader in high-end resilient flooring, is featuring its new Color Brights, part of its Color Zone Collection, at the 2007 International Builders' Show. The new collection includes nine new hues. Three new finish options, Pure Brights, Stardust and Pressplate, further customize the look.
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Amtico Introduces the Linear Collection, a Neutral, Abstract Flooring, at the 2007 International Builders' Show
- ebuild (3/8/2007)
- A quick browse through the pages of a current fashion magazine reveals an emerging trend: combinations of patterns in unusual forms often mixing bold and subtle stripes. Transitioning this trend to home decor, savvy designers need flooring options that are neutral but also make an impact. Amtico International, a market leader in high-end resilient flooring, introduces the perfect solution - Linear, a contemporary abstract floor with soft surface patterns.
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Amtico Introduces Fused Birch at the 2007 International Builders' Show
- ebuild (3/8/2007)
- nspired by trends in furniture and fixtures seen at the Milan Furniture Fair, Amtico International, a market leader in high-end resilient flooring, introduces Fused Birch, a linear grain wood look with calming, light tones. Amtico Fused Birch replicates the beauty of a natural material often too soft for practical application in high-traffic areas. When installed - either on its own or combined with stripping - finely textured Fused Birch can enhance both traditional and modern spaces with its versatile grains and tones.
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