Product Showcase

Daltile’s Cohesion collection is an assortment of concrete-look porcelain tile that provides a sleek, clean aesthetic without the stains and scratches of actual poured concrete. The collection contains seven neutrals — warm cream, warm beiges, cool and warm greys, and black — and three finishes, including matte, polished and textured. Tiles are available in 12-inch by 24-inch, 24-inch by 24-inch and 24-inch by 48-inch sizes. The large format tiles are ideal for commercial spaces like restaurants and car dealerships.

Schluter Systems’ two new peel and stick floor warming membranes,

Ditra-Heat-PS and Ditra-Heat-Duo-PS, feature a pressure-sensitive adhesive to bond the membrane to the substrate, replacing the need for thinset mortar. Simply remove the transparent release film from the fleece side of the membrane to expose the layer of adhesive and embed into the substrate. The membrane can easily be repositioned until pressure is exerted. Both products are designed to secure the Ditra-Heate-HK electric floor heating cables and provide uncoupling, waterproofing, vapour management and support to ensure a long-lasting installation. Ditra-Heat-PS features a quarter-inch thickness to minimize tile assembly thickness and reduce transitions to lower surface coverings. Ditra-Heat-Duo-PS is 5/16-of-aninch thick and additionally offers sound control and a thermal break. The membranes are available in rolls and sheets to accommodate various room sizes. 18 \\ Winter 2022

Festool’s Quick Clamp MFT-HZ 80 is a durable, multifunction table level clamp that holds workpieces in place with easy fasten and release functionality. The clamp works on a variety of materials up to a height of just over three inches (80 millimetres). The lever makes it quick and convenient to clamp and release workpieces one-handed without slipping, says the company. It is compatible with the MFT hole pattern, making it easy to attach to Festool’s Multifunction Table (MFT/3) or the Mobile Workshop (MW 1000). This is the first time the Quick Clamp has been available as a permanent, standalone product.

HFLOR by LX Hausys America has introduced Natural Selection Plus, a versatile heterogeneous sheet collection designed to meet the hygienic, durability and maintenance needs of healthcare interiors, including lobbies, corridors, treatment or patient rooms. The collection features the company’s anti-fungal and anti-bacterial technology that prevents bacteria and mould from penetrating the surface, thereby mitigating the spread of healthcare-associated infections. An enhanced surface treatment technology, tested to protect against micro-scratches and stains, maintains the look of the colours and patterns over time, says the company. The ability to perform against heavy 24-7 usage, including foot traffic, wheelchairs, medical carts, patient beds and other equipment, is met through a 28-mil thick wear layer. Natural Selection Plus includes 15 wood colours, ranging from walnut to ash, and 15 modern colours whose looks resemble concrete and textured fabrics, such as felt, cotton and linen.

BOSS by Ecore is a line of surfaces engineered for spaces ranging from playgrounds to outdoor courts and fields. The initial launch of BOSS, an acronym for Built On-Site Surfaces, consists of two turf systems engineered for both indoor and outdoor fields: BattleTurf and ClashTurf. Both are designed to be constructed on the job site. BattleTurf is specifically designed for high-impact sports environments. The unique woven pattern of the turf surface reduces infill splash, provides superior playability and durability, and decreases rotational resistance, says the company, while the 12-millimetre shock pad absorbs force resulting in reduced body impact and lower leg stress. BattleTurf meets specifications for competitive field hockey, lacrosse and soccer fields, and can easily be customized with field lines and logos. What’s more, the use of a polyolefin coating on the backing of the turf makes it fully recyclable at the end of its useful life. A competitive sports surface for indoor and outdoor athletic fields, ClashTurf requires infill and is extremely durable due to the higher face weight. With a natural look and feel, it offers excellent drainage and is well-suited for football, soccer and multipurpose fields. ClashTurf also features a 12-millimetre shock pad that provides added safety characteristics to the playing field related to force and impact reduction.

Laticrete’s MVIS Premium Pointing Mortar is a first in the adhered masonry veneer industry. It utilizes water-dispersible pigment packs, giving architects, designers and installers the ability to match the styles, preferences and demands of any project or homeowner. Simply choose from 40 stock colour pigment packs and mix with the neutral base right before installing to achieve consistent, vibrant colours across the entire project. MVIS Premium Pointing Mortar is ideal for both exterior and interior projects. Fibre reinforcement allows users to create strong, durable joints of up to half an inch, and Microban antimicrobial technology resists the growth of mould and mildew, keeping installations looking clean in the most challenging environments.

Crossville’s Stones at Large porcelain tile collection is inspired by some of the world’s most sought-after earthen materials. Featuring warm and cool colours from marble, onyx and quartzite, Stones at Large reproduces the elegance of natural stone in sizes up to 48-inches by 48-inches with unpolished and polished surfaces. Because these stones are high-tech porcelain, the tiles offer the durability, stain resistance and life cycle that porcelain offers, while still achieving the luminescent visual depth found in nature’s creations.

Tarkett’s refreshed Acczent collection includes 12 new wood visuals and two new stone visuals. Designed to resist the weight of heavy traffic and rolling loads, the heterogeneous sheet vinyl products are made with a 32-mil wear layer. The surfaces also provide superior resistance to stains, abrasions and chemicals, and are easily maintained with a daily neutral cleaner to reduce expenses and support better indoor air quality, says the company. Acczent is FloorScore-certified, ortho-phthalate-free, and certified asthma and allergyfriendly by Allergy Standards Ltd., making the collection ideal for healthcare and education spaces.