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New Arrival: Eloquence Resilient Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- As part of the Eloquence resilient flooring line, Newbrook, which mimics soft slate, is available in six colors—all with a 9-inch-square design. The product's felt backing makes the surface board even stronger and its no-wax finish prevents scratches or marks, the firm asserts. A 15-year warranty guarantees performance and protection against surface blemishes.
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New Arrival: Moderna Toleda Flooring Collection
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- The Moderna Toleda flooring collection, recently expanded by the addition of two naturally patterned color options, features a 100 percent cork surface layer. This cork flooring is UV-acrylic finished and offered in a 10.5-mm size. A glueless product, the flooring provides superior acoustic insulation, says the manufacturer.
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New Arrival: Nature's Gallery Laminate Planks
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- Nature's Gallery Exotic 5-inch laminate planks with their high-gloss, hand-scraped surface mimic the appearance of luxury woods at a more affordable price, the firm says. The micro-beveled-edged frame planks are offered in five natural wood shades. According to the company, its patented Armalock installation system and high-density fiberboard that defends against dampness make the floors exceptionally sturdy.
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New Arrival: Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- Four new products include Villa Valleta and Castle de Verre glazed porcelain floor and wall tile, Alta Vista porcelain floor tile, and Navelli glazed floor and wall tile. Tiles come in slate, marble, and natural stone patterns in a wide selection of sizes. Many coordinating trim pieces also are available.
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New Arrival: Titebond 821 Wood Flooring Adhesive
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- With a bond strength of 220 psi, VOC-compliant Titebond 821 Premium urethane wood flooring adhesive offers a strong bond and a powerful initial grab. The adhesive instantly grips solid wood flooring planks and holds them in place for easier and faster installation, the maker claims. The water-free, non-slump formula allows the option of wet-laying flooring materials and further speeding up installation by eliminating the need to wait for adhesive to flash.
- Interior Products Review: Engineered Wood Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- 's been a long time coming. Engineered floors have been around since World War II, when, according to industry veterans, they were used in boat construction. The post-war housing boom made it a choice for homes without basements, as builders can glue engineered wood floors directly to concrete—an installation that doesn't work with thirstier solid-wood boards.
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New Arrival: Floor and Wall Tiles
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- Based on couture designer Angela Adams' drawings, this line of floor and wall tiles offers sophisticated textures and shapes. Expressive forms are made by either raising or cutting in relief; other patterns are hand-drawn with a glaze filling. Four styles, exploring texture, line, and bold color in a variety of dimensions, are offered.
- Interior Products Review: Laminate Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- Nearly as dramatic is the ballooning interest in laminate floors, which five years ago accounted for less than 100 million square feet in sales and this year will top 1 billion feet, according to industry estimates. A mainstay of the remodeling industry, laminate flooring burst onto the residential market in the late 1980s—just before BUILDING PRODUCTS was founded—and became popular here a few years later when Scandinavian superstore IKEA began selling Pergo planks to do-it-yourselfers.
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Finishing Touches: Mosaic Tile
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/1/2005)
- Minos mosaics are handcrafted to create authentic and traditional patterns, the firm claims. Made in Israel, the mosaics come in a variety of colors and finishes and can be used in interior floor, wall, and ceiling applications in kitchens, bathrooms, and foyers, and in fireplace surrounds.
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New Arrival: Porcelain Mosaic Tiles
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/1/2005)
- Unglazed hexagon porcelain mosaic tiles measure 1 inch by 1 inch and are dot-mounted for simple installation, claims the maker. The tiles come in 21 solid colors and a variety of standard and custom patterns. Hexagon tiles can be used in a variety of applications and are designed to stand up to frost, abrasion, and more.
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