Spotlight: Flooring ProductsFall into some new products this season.

  • By Carol Motsinger
  • Source: BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine
  • Publication date: 2005-11-21

Teragren

Teragren. Stylish and sustainable, the company's solid bamboo panel qualifies for LEED as a rapidly renewable resource and low-emitting material. The 12-by-84-inch panel is 13/16 inch thick and is offered in either flat or vertical grain and in six standard colors. Custom colors can be special ordered.
800-929-6333. www.teragren.com.

Monarch

Monarch. Offered in four colors, the Armonia glazed porcelain line mimics the look of limestone, the maker asserts, and features irregular depressions and pockets of calcification. With tile sizes up to 20 by 20 inches, the collection also includes an array of decorative additions, including a mix mosaic featuring diamond-shaped pieces in all colors.
800-289-8453. www.monarchceramictile.com.

SunTouch

SunTouch. Designed for large floor heating needs exceeding 15 amps, the GroupStat control divides the application into zones with individual units. Because a master thermostat, available in programmable and non-programmable versions, links and controls up to 10 slave units, the units can be installed anywhere, asserts the firm. The slave units are offered in 120 and 240 volts.
888-432-8932. www.suntouch.net.

Trikeenan Tileworks

Trikeenan Tileworks. Each of the maker's tile and trim pieces is available in more than 50 glaze colors, including Indian red, shown. The fireplace pictured is crafted from 4-inch and 6-inch field tiles, with decorative and trim pieces like 4-inch Ellington flower decos. The tiles can be used indoors or outdoors on floors, walls, tub surrounds, and pools.
603-355-2961. www.trikeenan.com.

Lumber Liquidators

Lumber Liquidators. Nirvana V3 laminate flooring comes in 3-1/2- by- 31-7/10-inch strips with an embossed wood image and a true bevel between each plank for a more authentic wood look. The flooring is protected with moisture-resistant hardboard and has a soundproofing foam underlayment. Click-in-place installation requires no glue or nails, and the flooring comes with a 25-year warranty.
800-356-6746. www.lumberliquidators.com.

Stairtek

Stairtek. Due to a removable layer, these pre-finished wood stairs can be installed during construction and protected until move-in day, states the manufacturer. The wood, which is treated to prevent wear, comes with a 25-year warranty for residential wear resistance. A variety of species are available, and they can be made to match many flooring finishes, says the maker.
888-782-4783. www.stairtek.com.