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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

Along with rising temperatures comes high moisture levels in the air, which could pose challenges for flooring installers on the jobsite—whether it’s indoors or outside. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes.

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Bentley names Holly Holton global director of sustainability

Floor Covering News

She also played a key role in guiding the process for Bentley’s LEED EB-OM Gold certification of its carpet mill, as well as Cradle to Cradle product certification. I’m looking forward to sharing the sustainability work Bentley has done and will continue to do,” Holton said, who is based in Portland, Ore.

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Boston Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We delved into the interior design, looking for features such as hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, balconies and other modern features. Residents here enjoy designer kitchens with granite countertops, 9-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The massive fitness club/spa on the top two floors of the building.

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