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MAPEI receives indoor air quality certifications

Floor Covering News

—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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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

Floor Covering News

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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Waterproof flooring makes a splash in 2022

Floor Covering News

Dealers across the country report that “waterproof flooring,” when positioned correctly , draws in more consumers than any other tagline in today’s market. How it works: Unicoat is applied on the edges of the floorboard during production, resulting in a fully sealed surface when the panels are locked together. NovoCore Q.

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All About Bamboo Flooring — Understand Your Options

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. Review the Consumer Reports Floor Buying Guide to see how bamboo floors compare to other flooring options.

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October Employee Milestone Celebrations!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

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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The Best Smart Home Automation Systems to Buy Now

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When an industry is increasing with such speed, it is a challenge for the average consumer to keep up with new developments and sort through the growing offerings of products. 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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