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80 XXL Series Wall and Floor Tiles- residential architect Magazine (11/22/2010)
- Large-format tiles get even bigger with Inalco's 80 XXL series of wall and floor tiles. The collection's basic tile measures nearly 3 feet square, and the largest is almost 3 feet wide and 4 feet tall. Inalco rectifies the tiles with straight edges for contemporary, thin-grout-line installation. Five textures are offered, including a brocade pattern and a funky three-dimensional cube texture for wall applications (seen here). The straightforward color palette includes shades of white, black, gray, and brown.
Brazilian Cherry Recycled Hardwood Flooring- REMODELING Magazine (11/22/2010)
- Brazilian cherry is just one species available in the maker's recycled hardwood flooring product line. Free of VOCs, yet offering a finish with high abrasion resistance, the boards are milled at low speeds to reduce defects and minimize tolerances. Wider and longer planks offer a more seamless look and reduced installation time. The boards measure 5 inches wide and 3/4 inches thick and range in length from 1 to 7 feet, averaging 31/2 feet. The Brazilian cherry wood features occasional swirls and burls in the deep brown heartwood, with a minimal amount of sapwood.
- Wide-Planked Hardwood Flooring
- BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2010)
- For modern design with a hint of tradition, look to the Riverstone collection of FSC-certified wide-planked European hardwood flooring. The engineered product features a European larch top with natural distressing and raised knots and a Canadian pine substrate. Each plank measures 7 7/16 inches wide and 72 inches long.
Cork Flooring- BUILDER Magazine (8/27/2010)
- CaliCork flooring boasts a wear-resistant technology that reduces scratches, scuff marks, and rough spots, says the firm. The flooring is mold and water resistant, insulates against noise, and installs with a glueless lock-in-place system.
Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring- BUILDER Magazine (8/27/2010)
- The Reclaimed Hardwood line of flooring is crafted from slow-growth Appalachian timber from deconstructed barns in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The salvaged wood features one-of-a-kind character markings such as nail holes, cracks, mineral streaks, and saw kerfs. The kiln-dried flooring comes with the company's low-luster Oil Naturals finish. 814.827.3855.
- Elastilon self-adhesive underlayment
- BUILDER Magazine (8/27/2010)
- Elastilon self-adhesive underlayment allows builders to install a floating hardwood floor on most substrates including above- and below-grade concrete. Eliminating the need for nails or glue, the product has an adhesive-topped surface that peels back so flooring can be slipped into position. It cuts installation time up to 70 percent and provides noise absorption. Cost: $1.89 to $1.99 per square foot. Elastilon USA. 877-526-9663.
- FSC-Certified Wide-Plank Flooring From
- BUILDER Magazine (8/27/2010)
- Wide-plank Riverdale flooring boasts raised knots and a distressed style for a vintage feel. The manufacturer crafts each plank from FSC-certified wood and finishes them with a VOC-free hard wax oil. The planks are 7 7/16 inches wide, 72 inches long, and 5/8-inch thick and are available in five finishes: Arno, Danube (shown), Rhine, Seine, and Thames. 619.717.2774.
- FastFloor is a Durable, Rapid Curing Hybrid Polyurea Coating System Specifically Formulated For Commercial and Industrial Flooring
- ebuild (8/26/2010)
- Rhino Industrial, a division of Rhino Linings Corporation, introduces its new hybrid, aliphatic polyurea coating solution featuring a rapid cure capability allowing a return-to-service time of one day.
- Knotty Is Nice: DuChateau Floors Reinterprets the Modern-Rustic Surface
- ebuild (8/26/2010)
- DuChateau Floors, maker of luxury, FSC-certified, wide-planked European hardwood floors, puts a modern twist on vintage-style flooring with the Riverstone collection. An evolution of hand-sculpted hardwood floors, Riverstone blends beautifully with interiors old and new. Natural distressing and raised knots give the floors a raw and organic contour that feels comforting beneath the feet.
- Carlisle Revitalizes Traditional Approach to Pre-Finished Flooring Options
- ebuild (8/26/2010)
- Emulating methods from the 1800s, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors unveils its pre-finish flooring options applicable for its authentic hard wood floors. Available in a wide range of Carlisle's historic stains or custom color palette, the Custom Coat finish reveals a natural, aesthetically pleasing floor that requires less maintenance and can be easily touched up without having to restore the entire floor.
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