Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

It seems like every supplier of flooring has jumped on the waterproof bandwagon to reap the benefits of the industry’s fastest growing category—and for good reason. Dealers across the country report that “waterproof flooring,” when positioned correctly , draws in more consumers than any other tagline in today’s market.

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The London Tile Co.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This is a question we get asked all the time by customers wanting a solid and reliable flooring solution in their homes. Without further ado it’s time to answer the question… Which flooring is better, tile or hardwood? Real hardwood flooring and decking is produced naturally from real trees.

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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. The good news is the flooring industry is awash with suppliers boasting the latest “add-ons.” It is flexible, free of shrinkage and has excellent bond strength, making it suitable for wall and floor applications.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Consumers don’t have to look too hard to find waterproof flooring. From ubiquitous store signage to catchy ads on TV, social media and other outlets, the abundance of waterproof floors is palpable. The product boasts a natural wood fiber floor that combines the durability of laminate with the stability of LVP.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Can’t wait for Surfaces 2023 to see the latest/greatest flooring introductions? AHF’s Armstrong Flooring. NaturTrend will be featured with CFL’s FirmFit and Novocore Q brand flooring in 2023. On the path to become a complete luxury flooring brand, Karastan is enhancing the BelleLuxe collection. Stratamax Pr.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Nothing beats the energy and excitement of live demonstrations on the floor of the Coverings trade show,” said Sean Boyle, senior vice president, marketing and channel management, Laticrete. pounds, Glass Tile Adhesive Lite is half the weight of a traditional thin-set, making it easier to transport and handle. Wednesday, July 7.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 28, 2020

Topics covered include stone veneer, adhesive systems and polished concrete. Thursday, May 21:Designing Installation Systems for Tile & Stone. Thursday, June 4: Adhesives and Navigating High RH Discussion. The post Ardex Americas expands AIA/CEU webinar series appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2023

”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.” The September schedule, which takes place in North Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and California, is as follows: ● 9/12 Floor & Decor, Charlotte, N.C. ● 9/14 Floor & Decor, Novi, Mich. ● 9/27 Floor & Decor, Fullerton, Calif. ●

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 25, 2022

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—As hard surface flooring continues to evolve and grow in popularity, the need for the appropriate underlayment grows along with it. While it might not be visible once these floors are installed, underlayments serve critical functions. The customizable system combines these underlayment layers, Scho?nox

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2022

Every flooring supplier desires that one product that is uniquely different, that truly stands out in a crowded market. Forbo Flooring Systems said it has such a product in Flotex Modular, a hybrid textile featuring a unique construction. A glass fiber net enhances tensile strength and tear resistance. Digital printing.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Flooring industry professionals, premier commercial flooring contractors, distributors, manufacturers and consultants will connect virtually at FCICA’s annual mid-year event, titled Connecting the Flooring Community. Glen Ellyn, Ill.—Flooring 20 through Oct.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Ecco Floor Booth 411 Established in 2019, this family-owned business has been producing high-quality sustainable products and devoting personal attention and support for every project. Ecco Floor currently offers a range of flooring options including waterproof and engineered options.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 23, 2023

.— Laticrete , a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced 254 Platinum Plus, a high-performance, lightweight thin-set adhesive mortar that builds on the strengths of the original 254 Platinum. bag of adhesive mortar. Additionally, a 25lb.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 10, 2017

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. The tiles must be laid into a solid bed of a suitable polymer modified cement based adhesive. Installing Using a Raised Pedestal System.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2022

By Jeffrey Johnson—In the wood floor installation industry some things remain constant and some are constantly changing. This includes moisture from theatmosphere, vapor emanating up from a moist concrete slab and moisture being released during the cure process of a water-based, wood flooring adhesive.

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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.”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2021

Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has introduced its newest modular collection , Renewed Escape. Inspired by images of textured architecture and structural details, the abstract patterns aim to create transition and movement across the floor. Cartersville, Ga.—

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, has announced its new 2023 Phase I soft surface and hard surface introductions. Shaw Floors has also announced its 2023 Phase I hard surface introductions featuring alluring, modern and performance-driven styles. Soft surface. Canvas Comfort + Canvas Comfort Blue.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Head tile setter John Scissors of Pride Flooring Service used a full ARDEX tiling system recently on a 7,000 square foot commercial installation in Hicksville, NY. ” said John of Pride Flooring Serivce.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2020

These introductions include VCT-Lock, a state-of-the-art, moisture-resistant, vinyl composition tile adhesive. This solvent-free adhesive dries translucent, and installers can trowel out a whole room, and then put down the tile up to 16 hours later. 27-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Self-adhesive mats make electric underfloor heating quick and easy to install. Save money with a more efficient and consistent heating system. Warms cold tile floors and quickly evaporates surface water in wetrooms. Just 5 of the benefits of installing electric underfloor heating in your home.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

AUGUST 16, 2016

These unique tiles can also be glued down with adhesives or laid as a floating floor for an outdoor extension of your basement or kitchen! . . The post A New Paving System for Outdoors! If you have any questions about this new material, send us an email or drop by one of our showrooms. appeared first on Conestoga Tile.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Porcelain is quickly becoming the most popular tile material for almost every application; from non-slip mosaics for wet room floors, to natural looking wood effect floor tiles. While standard 8-10mm thick porcelain floor tiles are perfect for indoors, the tiles do need to be at least double this to withstand external conditions.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

But OneFlor USA, a fairly new entrant to the resilient flooring arena, is not interested in chasing the herds. Both are based on a novel “micro-suction” adhesive technology that allows the floor to be removed and reinstalled much easier and with less mess than traditional peel-and-stick-type products.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In this column, we will explore the significance of testing conditions and identify the 11 key tests that guide the successful installation of modern-day flooring products. Projects have faced millions of dollars in claims and disruptions due to flooring issues arising from insufficiently dried concrete.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

Topics covered include stone veneer, adhesive systems and polished concrete. Thursday, April 16: Adhesives & High RH Discussion. The post Ardex Americas offers free AIA, CEU webinars appeared first on Floor Covering News. —Ardex Americas is offering free AIA/CEU webinars in April. Register here. Register here.

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Tile Excellence

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There are many systems for under tile radiant heating It is a comfort that in the winter makes all the difference your bathroom. Some use water under the floor, this system is very efficient but costly to install. A warm tile floor is wonderful on the feet when stepping out of the shower.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

RevoTile is a true porcelain tile flooring that features a click-style installation method and Daltile’s signature design-driven looks. Flooring retailers and contractors who took on the new product at its launch have already seen positive results. If our installers are mixing an adhesive, they are breathing in dust.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

According to the company, the plan focused on the intention to replace more than 95% of the main raw materials constituting flooring materials with sustainable raw materials. NOX said it intends to set the standard for sustainable flooring and declared that all finished products would be 100% recyclable.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

H as a customer ever called you complaining about hardwood floors cupping? Or about resilient floors having issues? Claims usually start with testing for moisture—not only in the flooring itself but also in the subfloor. Sometimes, they may be obvious—such as hardwood floors warping, cupping, or even buckling.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. As the click system ensures perfect alignment of the tiles, installation of a FlinTile floor does not require any specific tools or the use of spacers.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 29, 2020

AHF Products is launching Hartco Contract, a new line of vinyl plank and tile floors including SPC rigid core, loose lay thick LVT and dry back traditional LVT, as well as homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl sheet designed for light commercial, multi-family and manufactured housing installations. Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

It can also be dry laid onto grass, gravel, bare earth and sand – or onto terraces and roofs using raised supports – without grout, adhesives or specialized workers, making installation incredibly easy. Raised installation or pedestal systems requiring perfectly level flooring that allows rainwater to flow below the flooring.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2022

By Ken Ryan—For many flooring retailers, 2021 represented their best sales year on record. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021. Paladin by Eternity Floors. NovoCore Q by CFL.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 24, 2018

Aliquippa, PA, April 23, 2018 – ARDEX Americas is proud to be recognized at The Starnet Commercial Flooring Design Awards as a preferred vendor for 10 winners, including five gold awards. Starnet is the world’s largest network of full-service, independent flooring contractors, committed to the pursuit of excellence in the industry.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. Ultraflex LFT Rapid has a high content of a unique dry polymer, resulting in excellent adhesion to the substrate and tile. www.mapei.com. Innovations'

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

However, as hard surface flooring continues to grow in demand, consumers are discovering its pain points more readily. One of the common complaints of hard surface flooring is just that—it’s hard,” said Chris Palmer, vice president of sales, Leggett & Platt. The benefits don’t end there.

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