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  • Composed Entirely of Pebbles, Bali is for Ann Sacks is Earthy and Textural
  • ebuild (12/6/2006)
  • The remarkable new Bali collection for Ann Sacks is a combination of meticulous craftsmanship and natural beauty. Made up entirely of small stones worn smooth and then fitted together, this intricate composition creates a look that evokes ancient roads and medieval stone walls while remaining remarkably current and fresh. The Bali collection offers both vertical and horizontal installation options.
  • New Stratica range - for all the right reasons New Stratica range launched - for all the right reasons
  • ebuild (12/6/2006)
  • Amtico International has launched its new Stratica range, supported by a new sample folder and brochure. This unique product was created in response to the growing demand for "healthy" building materials and the need to achieve healthier indoor air quality. Being a non-PVC, eco-polymeric flooring which is chlorine free, Stratica has an unrivalled reputation for environmental benefits and is ideally suited to healthcare, education and office spaces.
  • Amtico International, has won Best Vinyl Tile Product at the Flooring Industry Awards. Amtico International wins prestigious National Flooring Award
  • ebuild (12/6/2006)
  • Leading international design flooring specialist, Amtico International, has won Best Vinyl Tile Product at the Flooring Industry Awards. The Awards are prestigious accolades designed to reward excellence in the flooring industry for product design, service, retail and marketing. Unlike other award ceremonies, there are no provisional shortlists or self nomination. This means that retailers across the country have the opportunity to vote across the entire flooring market, rather than being confined to a select group of products or companies.
  • USGBC Approves FloorScore Certification as Indicator for LEED Credit
  • ebuild (12/6/2006)
  • The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved hard surface flooring products certified by the FloorScore program as an alternative compliance path to achieve credit in the LEED Rating System for New Construction. The FloorScore program was developed by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), a nationally recognized third-party certification company based in Emeryville, Cal., and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI). Under the FloorScore program, which was introduced in 2005, hard surface flooring products are tested and certified for compliance with the stringent indoor air quality emission requirements adopted in California.
  • Asynchronous glaze applications create dramatic pattern diversity.Marazzi Introduces Series: VESALE STONE
  • ebuild (12/5/2006)
  • VESALE STONE by Marazzi USA captures the look of refined slates found in the ancient hills of Italy and transports that simpler, organic building material to glazed porcelain for modern dwellings and public areas. Asynchronous glaze applications create dramatic pattern diversity. Rich tonal ranges and dramatic streaks suggest the characteristic layers and clefting of natural slate while the surface remains flat and easy to clean. A final granular frit application enhances slip resistance and textural appeal.
  • The majolica-inspired Mosaic Listelli interjects creative flair.Marazzi Launches Series: TIBER
  • ebuild (12/5/2006)
  • Description: Tiber, Marazzi's newest glazed porcelain, embodies the strength of ancient stone found along its namesake Italian river. Undulated edges along with dramatic shade and pattern variation in a 12" x 12" module bring fascinating visual movement to floors and walls in multi-use settings. The majolica-inspired Mosaic Listelli interjects creative flair when used either as strips or cut and used as inserts.
  • The satiny surface is simple to clean, wonderful to walk on barefoot and ideal for floor and wall applications.Marazzi Introduces Series: JADE
  • ebuild (12/5/2006)
  • Marazzi USA's newest glazed porcelain, JADE. Modular tile as well as three versions of precisely waterjet-cut, mesh-mounted mosaics enhance the line. The mosaics can be installed stand-alone, in conjunction with field tile, or cut into personalized strips, squares, or rectangular shapes. Build on this rich stratum with diverse reflective trims of glass, metal or stone to customize any setting from rustic to sophisticated. The foundation readily supports the warmth of nostalgia coupled with modern color harmony.
  • Figure 1: Typical control joint detail filled with semi-rigid epoxy.DRIcore Modular Subfloor System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/23/2006)
  • The DRIcore modular subfloor system features an engineered wood surface backed by a rigid polyethylene moisture barrier with a raised, star-shaped grid pattern designed to create a 1/4-inch airspace between the concrete slab and subflooring. The raised grid increases airflow by more than 10 percent, allowing moisture to evaporate faster. 866-976-6375.
  • ebuild Guide to Wood Flooring Specifications
  • ebuild (11/8/2006)
  • The number of wood products now available for finish flooring has grown dramatically in the last 20 years or so. Earlier, the primary choice was unfinished solid oak flooring. This floor is still very common, but is now just one of a great many domestic and imported wood species.

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