Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2023

G iven the plethora of hard surface flooring options available in the market today, choosing the right adhesive is critical to ensuring the new floor can withstand the rigors of long-term use. Fortunately for today’s installers, adhesives suppliers have taken the guesswork out of which glue is best served for the specific application in mind.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While innovations such as next-gen 3D ceramic tile and hardwood flooring with advanced finishing and surface texturing applications made headlines at Surfaces 2024, the fanfare was much more subdued for flooring adhesives. The high-moisture-resistant adhesive has low VOCs, and is FloorScore and Green Label Plus certified.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Likewise, adhesives companies are looking to get in on the action by developing new formulations that work seamlessly with interior and exterior surfaces. The single-component technology relieves the complexity of two-component epoxies and is designed for heavy traffic, rolling loads and areas of frequent washing or direct sunlight.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Laticrete has launched Glass Tile Adhesive Lite, a premium adhesive mortar for glass tile and mosaic tile including submerged applications. It] provides a bright white color that doesn’t affect the design of clear/translucent tiles, giving artists and installers a clean canvas to work with. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 30, 2020

—Laticrete has introduced Laticrete Select-Bond, a versatile tile and stone adhesive system that includes optional kits for specialized enhancements. A first-of-its-kind product, Laticrete Select-Bond is a game changer for all tile and stone adhesive needs. requirements) adhesive system kit.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 25, 2018

Since 1933 the HENRY ® brand has represented innovative, high-performance flooring adhesives and substrate preparation products, and this new line of products delivers on that tradition. HENRY ® 647 PlumPro™ Fast-Track, Roll-Apply Vinyl Adhesive is moisture resistant up to 95% RH and pressure-sensitive in just minutes.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Not to be left out are adhesives suppliers who are bringing products to market that cure faster while offering superior moisture protection capabilities. Here’s a sampling of new adhesives entering the market. DriTac 7200 Crush is a single-component, premium “green” moisture control MS polymer wood flooring adhesive.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Offering a unique combination of design versatility, easy installation and high-end performance, Karndean LooseLay aims to set the standard for commercial LVT. Designers and architects continue to choose Karndean LooseLay for projects in a of range sectors,” said Jenne Ross, Karndean director of product.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Accessories like moldings and adhesives are not just impulse buys to complete the flooring sale. Some recent introductions: Ardex/TLT 700 Ardex TLT 700 is a one-component, mildew resistant, multi-purpose, hybrid adhesive and neutral curing sealant that hardens in reaction with moisture.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

B uoyed by technology advancements, the benefits of the latest adhesives for resilient flooring are wide and far-reaching—from better indoor air quality to less risk of moisture-related flooring failure. Following is a sampling of some new resilient glues designed to stand the test of time. With its tolerance of 99% RH and 12 lbs.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2022

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe — Today’s flooring adhesives tout better grab, faster cure times and overall easier workability, among other key attributes. Following is a sampling of the latest eco-conscious flooring adhesives. Custom Building Products. Sika-Dritac. As a plus, its sound protection meets all local IIC and STC requirements.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 20, 2021

Droves of architects, designers, distributers, retailers and industry professionals happened upon the notable red carpet lining the Spanish pavilion for a look at some of the most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking designs hailing from Spain. Trending highlights of the Spain Pavilion at Coverings include: Warm Tones.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

Dalton—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, the world’s largest network of full-service independent flooring contractors, has selected Taylor Adhesives as its newest preferred vendor, beginning April 1. Taylor Adhesives is a leading producer of flooring adhesives and coatings for 45 years. “We and Canada.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

specific test designation 5.6. According to Laticrete, its Select-Bond tile and stone adhesive system is an industry-first adhesive system that can reduce a distributor’s adhesives inventory pallet space by 65% and helps ensure an installer always has the right adhesive for the job. *Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.3

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Performance Accessories: PrimeCoat, HydroSeal Mohawk’s Performance Accessories division offers multiple products for subfloor prep, including: PrimeCoat, an acrylic floor primer used to treat dry, dusty or porous substrates for a better bonding surface and to help ensure proper adhesive bond. Zephyr provides moisture protection up to 95% RH.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

By Steven Feldman—Dallas—Shaw Industries heads into 2022 with a series of targeted introductions designed to line retailers’ pockets across its three signature brands: Shaw Floors , COREtec and Anderson Tuftex. The display is designed for simplicity, both for the retail salesperson and consumer.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Like most sundry products, adhesives can be considered the backbone of any flooring installation. As such, the performance of those adhesives is key. Adhesives provide a range of performance attributes dependent on need, and these value-added features remain the drivers of innovation in the category. By Megan Salzano.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2020

Let’s check out how you can create a home office design masterpiece with cement tiles and learn about the advantages of using this elegant and sturdy material for your space. How to Create Your Home Office Design With Granada Tile Cement Tiles. This is important — tile adhesive does not adhere to cement tile!

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

—Sika-DriTac is relaunching DriTac 4141 Golden Bullet, a single-component, multiple-solution adhesive that offers unlimited subfloor moisture protection with no testing required for residential and commercial hardwood flooring installations. The post Sika-DriTac relaunches Golden Bullet adhesive appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Commercial Flooring, a network of full-service commercial flooring contractors, revealed the 2021 Starnet Design Awards winners. Design Awards judge, Alison Woolf, associate principal, design director, Huntsman Architectural Group, said she was immediately impressed by the project. XL North Chemical Co.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Dalton—Taylor is bringing three new Bruce adhesives to market designed to install new glue-down AHF resilient flooring products, according to Paul Murfin, president of Taylor. This continues the growth of the Bruce-branded adhesives programs by Taylor that began in May 2020, through an exclusive partnership arrangement with AHF.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Inspired by wood from coastal Australia, Shorebird Ash (LLP360) is a new luxury vinyl design in the Karndean LooseLay collection. Karndean Designflooring has just added 13 trend-forward designs to its award-winning LooseLay collection. Export, Pa.—Karndean

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2021

Ultrabond ECO 399 adhesive from Mapei can control gapping in resilient flooring. The heavy-duty, pressure-sensitive, multi-flooring product is the latest adhesive development from the research and development team at Mapei. You can’t really ask for more from an adhesive for resilient flooring.”. Deerfield Beach, Fla.—

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

The product is designed to provide strength at 3,500 psi, the ability to be submerged and a fast curing rate so that installers can complete durable projects quicker. NXT Level Flow features pumpable, easy-to-use and high flow benefits and is designed to meets the demand for entry-level, self-leveling underlayment projects.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 3, 2023

A non-permanent adhesive was also used to minimise damage to surfaces. For some, the colours guided where their final locations would be, whilst other bowls were designed specifically to match the surrounding areas of a space already chosen.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

Even carpet backings designed to prevent top-down moisture from reaching the substrate can fail from excessive moisture vapor emissions. High moisture and the high pH associated with it in concrete substrates are the most common causes for flooring failures,” said Gary Scheidker, director of technical services, Taylor Adhesives.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 2, 2016

Rockville, MD – The supposed fragility of glass tile does nothing to deter from its beauty, and how much designers and homeowners adore it. Because of the complexity in its design and creation, stained glass is typically pricey, but cheaper options are available. See our Lines collection as an example. . Agate Bari Pearl.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Quinn—Time is money when it comes to adhesives. What’s more, as more flooring contractors seek innovative products to help accomplish more with fewer resources, adhesives offering fast installation speeds, ease of use and versatility are in demand, experts say. Custom Building Products. Super Grab’s advanced formula provides.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 28, 2020

This free webinar series, though designed for architects, is also available to the general public. Topics covered include stone veneer, adhesive systems and polished concrete. Each webinar, led by an instructor with decades of industry knowledge and expertise, is designed to offer a comprehensive overview of the chosen topic.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2020

Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Commercial Flooring has announced the winners of the 22nd annual Starnet Design Awards. This sophisticated, co-creation workspace serves as a source of inspiration for the architecture and design community and showcases the brand’s innovative flooring products. Architect: Dwell Design Studio.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2021

—Ecore, a manufacturer of ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets, has expanded its accessories portfolio with new adhesives offerings and floor finishes. E-Grip 95 is a moisture-cured, one-part urethane adhesive that is formulated specifically for Ecore’s Vulcanized Composition Rubber (VCR) surfaces.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

Valverdi is a range of co-ordinating 10mm indoor and 20mm outdoor porcelain that is designed to create a seamless link between living spaces. Installing onto a Solid Base Using Adhesive. Unlike natural stone or concrete paving, porcelain tiles need to be fixed using adhesive onto a solid base and not onto sand.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Mohawk’s SmartStrand Color Wall; Cali’s Windansea—a collection of coastal inspired rigid core planks featuring sand, driftwood and sea stone colors made for easy, natural designs; and Wellmade’s Ultimate Solution HDPC/SPC, its newest waterproof rigid core flooring collection. Among the 2023 highlights? AHF’s Armstrong Flooring.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

Unglazed – where the design is printed onto the surface but is made from clay and fully bonds with the main body of the tile. To create designs such as wood effect they first take photographs of real wood to give the tiles a realistic look, then digitally print the design onto the surface of the tile before it is fired.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 30, 2019

It was akin to trying to install a wet washrag into the adhesive. After getting the one foot square patches of material into the adhesive I had to go back and straighten every single tile. Backsplashes for example are typically about 18 inches high and mosaic is in 12x12 pieces that when set side by side connect together as designed.

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Granada Tile

MAY 15, 2022

Interior and exterior designs with tile accents are trendy, but the installation and upkeep of non-cement tile options can be a huge turn-off. Saltillo tile, in particular, can be tricky to install because you need the right amount of adhesive and spacing, individualized for each tile. It’s time-consuming and painstaking.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Laticrete contributed grout, tile sealant and tile adhesive for 3½ bathrooms and two kitchens. In “Idea House Build: Farmhouse in Fairfield County,” a distinctive modern farmhouse, Laticrete contributed grout, tile sealant and adhesive for the four bathrooms, one kitchen, pantry and the mudroom/laundry room.

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