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ANSI ASC A108 committee approves new standard

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After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) said the ANSI ASC A108 Committee approved the standard characterizing 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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Must-have product introductions of 2023

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I nnovation is at the heart of product development for flooring manufacturers. Fortunately, this year’s “must-have” product introductions serve as a compilation of in-demand and innovative soft and hard surface flooring. As a result, Dundee solid oak floors provide strong resistance to everyday dirt and wear.

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New standards established for 2cm porcelain tile pavers

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After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has announced the ANSI ASC A108 Committee’s approval of a standard characterizing 2cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Clemson, S.C.—After

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Stats 2021: Commercial flooring market sees uptick

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Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. Some major commercial flooring sectors, such as education, retail and healthcare, recovered faster than others, according to published reports. billion, according to FCNews research.

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Tarkett launches Discovery, education-focused flooring

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Good education flooring design supports each person who comes through the door, in every square inch of the building,” said Jonathan Stanley, vice president, education & government strategies, Tarkett North America. All soft-surface flooring produced by Tarkett North America are free of all six classes of harmful chemicals and PFAS.

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FCNews’ Waterproof Flooring Guide 2021

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T he waterproof flooring story isn’t just about the latest rigid core/SPC offerings hitting the market. FCNews research showed resilient flooring was up 21.3% FCNews research showed resilient flooring was up 21.3% CFL, for example, developed NovoCore Q to be the sound choice in waterproof floors.

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Matter Surfaces highlights Purline

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—Matter Surfaces, a nationally recognized commercial flooring company, announced that one of its core product lines—eco-friendly Purline flooring—has received two new classifications, the first ASTM resilient flooring standards in five years. Setting a new standard. Unlike LVT, it has no vinyl and no PVC.