New Products
MAPEI Corp.'s Ultrabond Eco 985 is a premium single-component, hybrid-polymer-based wood flooring adhesive; it is 100-percent-solids, isocyanate-free and easy to clean up. MAPEI says Ultrabond Eco 985 provides both a strong bond and excellent sound reduction properties, while also protecting wood flooring from moisture vapor emissions coming through concrete slabs.
IndoTeak Design has launched a line of FSC-certified engineered reclaimed teak flooring. This flooring is available in widths from 3½ to 12 inches and lengths from 4 to 10 feet. The texture of the flooring can be hand-wire-brushed or smooth-hand-sanded.
DriTac Flooring Products' DriTac SMC is a four-in-one product; it is a concrete sealer, moisture membrane, sound barrier and adhesive. This moisture-cure adhesive is VOC-compliant, and DriTac says it allows contractors to finish in one day what would normally take two or more to complete.
Mullican's Meridian Pointe Collection uses the Aqua Shield system to deliver what the company says is the industry's first lifetime moisture warranty for solid wood flooring. This oak flooring is available in 3-, 4-, and 5-inch widths, and it comes with the Claritage Extra factory finish.
Since 1990, WoodShapes Inc. has been manufacturing high-quality wood vents and cold-air returns. The company’s product line includes self-rimming flush-mount and flush-with-rabbeted-frame styles in louvered and grid-style configurations. Dampers and prefinishing are available.
Franklin International's Titebond 771-Step has a polymer formula that acts as both an adhesive and moisture control system. It can be used with solid and engineered flooring, as well as bamboo and cork. What's more, Franklin International says Titebond 771-Step can be used to garner LEED credits.
Amana Tool offers a general purpose carbide-tipped saw blade for undercut saws. With this blade, Amana says contractors can easily undercut corners, doorjambs and walls.
UFloor Systems Inc. has added Pall-X 96 semi-gloss finish to its offering of Pallmann products. This single-component waterborne finish is for residential and commercial applications.
Urban Floor says its Italian-influenced Villa Caprisi line is ultra-wide and extra-long. In fact, this European white oak engineered flooring is 9½ inches wide and 87 inches long. The line is available in eight colors, with Brushed, Smoked and Hand-Carved textures. Also, the flooring is prefinished with an Easy-Care lacquer, and it includes a lifetime structural warranty.
Engineered MEADOWVIEW Oak Bordeaux
Engineered Cherry Natural
Engineered AUSTIN SPRINGS Sapele Natural with "5-G Locking System"
3/4" Solid ST. ANDREWS Red Oak Natural
3/4" Solid Hickory Nature