Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2023

—Sika, a global pioneer of specialty industrial chemicals, will showcase SikaTile gauged porcelain tile panel and slab (GPTP/S) systems and grout solutions at Coverings 2023 , to be held here at the Orange County Convention Center. Here, visitors will learn how various SikaTile grout products perform in different tiling scenarios.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sealing: If required or desired, do apply a sealant to protect and enhance the finish. Introduction to Masonry Veneer Installation Systems by LATICRETE – YouTube is a useful video series which provides you with a good understanding of products that may be used. Realstone Systems offers a variety of carbon slate options.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Sealing: If required or desired, do apply a sealant to protect and enhance the finish. Introduction to Masonry Veneer Installation Systems by LATICRETE – YouTube is a useful video series which provides you with a good understanding of products that may be used. Realstone Systems offers a variety of carbon slate options.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2022

San Diego, Calif—To better support summer building projects, Cali, the omni-channel flooring and decking company, is introducing four new installation products—a 6 mil moisture barrier, Titebond 675 LVT flooring adhesive, Titebond PVC trim adhesive and sealant and TrapEase composite deck screws. Titebond PVC trim adhesive and sealant.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2020

a leader in specialty adhesives and installation systems for building construction, has added new opportunities for contractors to earn triple points when purchasing specific products. We encourage contractors to visit our website for a full listing of eligible products.”. Bostik, Inc., To join Bostik Pro Rewards, visit here.

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Realstone

JULY 28, 2023

The slip-resistance of cement tiles can vary based on the finish and sealant used. Yes, cement tiles are suitable for bathrooms, but they must be properly sealed to prevent water absorption and potential damage. Are cement tiles slippery when wet? Always check with the manufacturer or supplier about the slip-resistance of their tiles.

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Realstone

JULY 19, 2023

The slip-resistance of cement tiles can vary based on the finish and sealant used. Yes, cement tiles are suitable for showers, but they must be properly sealed to prevent water absorption and potential damage. Are cement tiles slippery when wet? Always check with the manufacturer or supplier about the slip-resistance of their tiles.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The slip-resistance of cement tiles can vary based on the finish and sealant used. Yes, cement tiles are suitable for a kitchen, but they must be properly sealed to prevent water absorption and potential damage. Are cement tiles slippery when wet? Always check with the manufacturer or supplier about the slip-resistance of their tiles.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Dealers across the country can expect the new year’s product introductions to run the gamut from innovative waterproof flooring to next steps in stain-resistant carpet to anti-microbial resilient planks and everything in between. Across product categories, one thing is for sure: The pandemic will have a huge influence.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

While it’s impossible to completely avoid cracks in the event of significant structural movement, they can be controlled by applying products that mitigate the effects of movement and other stressful factors.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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How to Floor Tile

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This entire floor had been leveled with "Level Quick" a Customs construction product you mix with water almost like water and spill it out on the floor to level it up. This insures the product will snap together and not leave any dips under the wood flooring that might feel like a soft spot.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2023

Equipped with the 5G Dry locking system, these floors are designed to be quick and easy to install while eliminating the need for glue, nails and sealants. The technology also allows for 10x more product to be produced from each log. Watertight joins also prevent water from seeping through the seams and damaging the subfloor.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

AUGUST 22, 2021

Foam injections, patches, and sealants Foam injections and masonry patches and sealants are excellent choices for minor cracks and emergency repairs. Masonry patches and sealants are used to repair surface cracks along concrete walls and blocks. Most house leveling products last for decades if not indefinitely.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Choose the right products. Moisture mitigation products can help safeguard surfaces. Considering the typical concrete slab retains about 50 gallons of excess water per cubic yard poured (the amount varies depending on the density of the concrete), implementing a system to limit excess moisture is paramount.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

This high-design, high-performance offering from the company that brought you innovative products such as Sono and Sono Eclipse boasts realistic wood looks but on a laminate flooring platform. “We water-resistant, angle-fold locking system. No special perimeter sealant is needed; the waterproof attributes are built into the product.”.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 22, 2022

It might be counterintuitive to think a product like laminate flooring—which is essentially built on a high-density fiberboard core derived from wood by-products—could be resistant to water incursion. Following is a sampling of laminate flooring products available today that tout waterproof and/or water-resistant technologies.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

“When we announced this product at the Coverings trade show last April , our goal was clear—give our customers a new, premium solution to help them take their design to the edge,” said Ben Lampi, product manager at Laticrete. No one can match our ability to provide custom solutions,” Lampi added.

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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. Jay Samber, senior director installation products, Dal-Tile Corp., The result?

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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. The Indoor Advantage Gold certification is recognized by the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2022

By Reginald Tucker—After several years of losing market share to wood-look products, wood flooring is regaining momentum. Dogwood from Bruce Hardwood Floors was recently named one of the ‘30 Most Innovative Products for 2022,’ presented by Dotdash Meredith’s Beautiful Kitchens & Baths. For 2022, the group expects the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

By November, product was rolling off the lines for testing. Our product is harder—a 1.9-per-cubic-meter It’s also a closed cell material, so water can’t enter the product and it mills better. George built and designed this product,” Quinlan said. “He Illustrating its commitment to the U.S. We knew we had a winner.

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