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Daltile Launches New Collections Featuring Contemporary Styling and Popular Linear Looks- ebuild (1/10/2008)
- Daltile, the largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, has introduced a number of new product collections that feature many of today's most popular design trends, including a contemporary twist on a worn leather look and a clean, modern pin-point design.
CHAPCO Products Introduces "CHAPCO'S CHAMPION" - ebuild (1/8/2008)
- CHAPCO Products, manufactured by Specialty Construction Brands, announces the launch of CHAPCO'S CHAMPION, a one-part moisture cure urethane adhesive for the installation of all wood flooring suitable for glue-down application. A moisture cure, no-water formulation, CHAPCO'S CHAMPION forms a superior, resilient bond with exceptional elongation and elasticity that stays flexibile as the installed floor expands and contracts.
Tigerwood Decking Gives Homeowners an Exotic Hardwood Deck- ebuild (1/8/2008)
- Advantage Trim and Lumber today announced the release of Tigerwood Decking to finally give homeowners a low maintenance and long life deck material at a cheaper price than other hardwoods like Ipe. Advantage Trim and Lumber provides Tigerwood decking in many different widths and lengths. This product is also available in hardwood flooring so homeowners can have the same beauty and durability for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Green Floor Underlayment- BUILDER Magazine (1/7/2008)
- Addressing homeowners desires for environmentally friendly products, Maxxon has introduced new green formulations for its underlayment materials. The GreenGuard-certified, low-emissions products contribute minimal levels of indoor pollutants, the maker says. The green product line includes Gyp-Crete 2000, Therma-Floor, Rapid Floor Plus, and Rapid Radiant. 800-356-7887.
Cable Flooring-Heating System- BUILDER Magazine (1/7/2008)
- Compatible with the maker's electric floor-warming mats, the Nuheat Cable System (PDF) lets users extend radiant floor heating into intricate and even wet spaces, including shower stalls, benches, saunas, and platforms. The 3/16-inch-thick components add a minimal increase in floor height, says the company. The energy-efficient system generates only 12 watts per square foot and can be controlled with the manufacturer's programmable thermostats. 800-778-9276.
Ragno USA Debuts Le Pietre di Samarcanda Porcelain Stoneware for Floor and Wall- ebuild (1/3/2008)
- Soothing, natural, lived-in colorations and a smooth, feels-good-barefoot surface meld harmoniously into contemporary residential or commercial decor. LE PIETRE DI SAMARCANDA floor and wall tile defines space and offers a sense of comfort and security, reinventing it, bringing out its structural and aesthetic features, interpreting it through original juxtapositions of the primal, thick body and the velvety smooth surface.
Inverness Hardwood Flooring- REMODELING Magazine (1/1/2008)
- Expanding its hand-sculpted hardwood offering, Inverness hardwood flooring is available in cherry, hickory, or maple, and offers the look of a hand-planed floor with the benefits of modern manufacturing technology. Hand-rubbed glazing and unique distressing add character, while the ScratchResist coating offers durability. The flooring is backed by a 25-year warranty. 856.935.3000.
Turlington Lock and Fold Collection- REMODELING Magazine (1/1/2008)
- 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.
Country Hardwood Floors- REMODELING Magazine (1/1/2008)
- The maker's Country collection has been expanded with the addition of reddish-brown Malaysian Merbau and golden Worn Oak (shown), bringing the collection to 10 designs. A proprietary contour artisanal technique creates recessed edges on all sides of the laminate planks, resulting in a look similar to authentic hand-scraped floors. To ensure a pleasing sound and feel underfoot, Country collection planks measure 3/8-inch thick. Both new offerings are available in 6-inch planks. 888.387.9882.
PermaStone Luxury Vinyl Flooring Tile- REMODELING Magazine (1/1/2008)
- Blending the look of river rock, marble, and ceramic tile, GemStone is the newest addition to the Nafco PermaStone luxury vinyl tile series. Available in colors including pearl, smoky quartz, jade, jasper, amethyst, and alexandrite, the 16-inch square tiles achieve the look of a grouted floor with 1/8-inch grout lines from the GroutFit system. A urethane finish and embedded wear layer discourage scrapes, scratches, and wear. The pattern carries a 20-year warranty for residential use. 800.227.4662.
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