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. The product also a high bond strength and features a long open time.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Las Vegas— Meridian Adhesives Group , parent of Taylor Adhesives, has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution hub here. Meridian is the fastest-growing adhesives company in the industry, with 26 global locations and 15 manufacturing facilities,” said Dan Pelton, CEO of Meridian.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The show will showcase inspiring images of tile products and applications, including previews of products that will be unveiled at Coverings 2019, on its social media channels, inviting designers to share their favorite products with the hashtags #NationalTileDay, #Coverings2019 and #WhyTile.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

Laticrete will exhibit its latest product solutions and innovations at Coverings 2021, including the soon-to-be-released Hydro Barrier Plus and Hydro Ban XP waterproofing and crack isolation membranes. Following are the products Laticrete will showcase at Coverings 2021. Products to be showcased. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete

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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 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

APRIL 30, 2020

—MAPEI said the SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality for over 255 of MAPEI’s products (in the U.S.) for low VOC emissions in various categories including architectural coatings, sealants and adhesives. It also conforms with CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017

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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 254 Platinum Plus offers the same coverage as a standard 50lb.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry , has introduced Vapor Ban E a single-coat, 100% solids, liquid applied two-part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing concrete slabs. Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

Some VOCs emitted by non-ceramic building products can contribute to a wide variety of health problems and Sick Building Syndrome, according to various health experts. Cordoba by Metropolitan. Because ceramic tile is fired at extremely high temperatures, producing an inorganic material, it has zero VOCs. Ellis by Vitromex.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. High definition glazes, large format porcelain and thin tiles are all the result of new technologies that are improving the products we bring to market. The raw materials are abundant and available close to the point of production. Housing Starts.

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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.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Inhaus Icon with Classen Ceramin technology Truly sustainable products need to offer recyclability and recycled content.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 10, 2017

This standard tub and shower installation in Portland, Oregon was completed by Stoneman Construction. We take pride in meeting or exceeding all industry standards,” Jeremy, a CTI, explains. ARDEX CA 20 P™ Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive and Sealant.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Bostik, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art R&D facility – the Bostik Smart Technology Center – in Venette, located near Paris, on October 3 rd. Our R&D centers all are innovation-driven and focus on developing smart adhesives. About Bostik, Inc.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Chicago— NeoCon 2022 takes place here this week at the Merchandise Mart to showcase the latest in commercial design across industry categories. Following is a preview of some of the new product innovations set to launch today at NeoCon 2022. AHF Contract: Expressive Ideas. Ava by Novalis: 2TRZO. Bentley: Modern Curator Collection No.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 2, 2024

Staying atop a continuous cycle of new flooring products and installation techniques is challenging, and it’s often one of the reasons professional flooring installers seek certification. Both tests are used to determine if moisture levels are within the manufacturer’s recommended range for the flooring product—or if mitigation is required.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 27, 2021

T oday, consumers want to know where a brand’s products are coming from and how they’re produced; they’re interested in sustainable business practices. Armstrong Flooring is boldly walking into the future with a revitalized brand, an optimized collection of flooring products and adaptive solutions for its customers.

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Realstone

APRIL 17, 2023

They can be adhered directly to a wall using mortar or other adhesives, or they can be installed using a mechanical fastening system that attaches the veneer to a substructure. When selecting panelized natural stone veneer, it is important to choose a high-quality product that is manufactured to meet industry standards.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

He started in the industry when he was just ten, learning the trade from his father back in Germany. When Markus came to the United States, he brought decades of experience, and his love of ARDEX products, with him. Dworowy used ARDEX products throughout this small, elegantly-executed bathroom in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 9, 2017

When it comes to waterproofing and crack isolation in tile assemblies, trust the RedGard brand from Custom Building Products. Count on CUSTOM’s complete RedGard family of products for fast, reliable tile installations. Best of all, when you install ANY RedGard surface preparation product along with an eligible CUSTOM mortar and grout.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Without these seemingly sundry products the installation would be incomplete and the flooring would likely fail. Perhaps the most design-savvy of flooring categories, tile is most particularly supported by grout and mortar products. In fact, industry experts agree grout and mortar can make or break a tile installation.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Dalton—Taylor Adhesives will now offer a lifetime warranty for wood flooring installations done by a National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Certified Professionals certified installer. This will extend the normal Taylor 10-year warranty to match the warranty of the wood flooring product installed.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. We’ve rounded up some of the most notable up-and-coming 20- and 30-somethings who are making their mark on the industry today. CEO, Johnson Hardwood. Meredith Hafer.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 2, 2012

The flooring industry has been no different. Cotto D’Este, an Italian manufacturer, has developed a revolutionary new technology to create Kerlite, a large-format, thin porcelain tile that weighs a fraction of standard thickness tile while still providing the strength and durability of porcelain. Now let’s talk size.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. hardwood flooring industry is estimated at roughly $4 billion at the retail level. Hydropel from AHF Products. DID YOU KNOW. SELLING TIPS. Hardwood right at home on Main St.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This type of third-party certification gives validity to the innovative work Tarkett has done to create healthy, sustainable products.”. The company said Powerbond RS is made with low VOCs, including its pre-applied adhesive, ensuring the product installs quickly and contributes to healthy indoor air quality over the life of the floor. “We

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2023

“We believe La Grande is truly the best and most beautiful hardwood flooring money can buy,” said Danny Harrington, VP of product strategy at Galleher, the parent company of Monarch Plank. “We are proud to offer a premium product that exceeds expectations in both design and durability.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Effective tips to pricing the project vs. just selling the product. In an industry where price shopping is rampant, specialty dealers are challenged to maintain their profit margins while still being competitive with not only home centers but also other flooring retailers in their respective markets. By Leah Gross.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

These best practices will focus on flooring installation solutions and industry standards that pertain to subfloor surface preparation, moisture mitigation, acoustical abatement and wood and resilient flooring adhesives. The post Sika announces STEP Series training clinic appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

—Mannington Commercial’s award-winning Legato Liquid Linoleum flooring product has attained USDA BioPreferred certification from the U.S. “When measuring a product’s environmental impact, customers want transparency. “When measuring a product’s environmental impact, customers want transparency.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

This is likely to include adhesive, grout, a grout scraper, gloves, and safety glasses. A dedication to using handmade tile products doesnt mean you compromise on results; rather, youre installing a sense of uniqueness into the existing style of your home. design standards. green building products. Product Plug.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2021

Case in point: If a waterproof flooring product is installed over a concrete floor slab, a surprising amount of moisture may still be in the sub­strate. A waterproof flooring product will serve as an impervious layer that won’t allow moisture to escape. This might be true for water spilled on the floor’s surface.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Trendy – Bamboo floors are currently very trendy in the interior design industry. Volatile organic chemicals emissions – Although bamboo flooring comes from natural products, the adhesive used with it can produce volatile organic chemical (VOC) emissions, which impact air quality. Bamboo Floor Cons.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 1, 2016

On October 13, 1986, Paul Cain reported to work at the Coraopolis production facility of a small company known as ARDEX. There in that facility, Paul helped to produce a little known product referred to as a self-leveling underlayment, a product that literally came to change the world of construction.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Valinge 5G’s seal, utilized here on a Beauflor laminate product, is tight enough to lock out spills for up to 72 hours. The innovation behind the snap-and-lock, tongue-and-groove panels allowed installers to finish a job in a shorter amount of time and not have to deal with handling messy adhesives or with cleanup after the fact.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2015

billion industry within the next five years. billion global industry by 2020, according to Transparency Market Research. billion global industry by 2020, according to Transparency Market Research. Choosing the best products for this article was difficult, to say the least; the market is inundated with smart home technology.

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