PRODUCTS Commercial carpet plank
The 22 x 22 cm format is complemented by a subtle geometrical pattern for dressing up surfaces in decorative style or combining with the field tiles. www.harmonyinspire.com Acid resistant tile grout
Designed by Jason F. McLennan in collaboration with Mohawk Group, Owls commercial carpet planks are inspired by the North American birds of prey’s mottled shades of black, brown, tan and grey plumage. Two 12 x 36 in. patterns, Feather and Flight, are available. The biophilia-inspired collection is manufactured using Red List-free Duracolor Tricor solution-dyed nylon fibre and EcoFlex NXT tile backing. Duracolor Tricor uses a modified triangular-shaped core to deliver unsurpassed stain resistance, colourfastness, durability, colour clarity and enhanced soil performance, the company says. www.mohawkgroup.com Cement- and stone-inspired tiles
Sonar from Harmony is a porcelain tile collection with a cement and stone-inspired matte appearance and shiny speckles that are said to lend dynamism to surfaces. Available formats have been extended with the addition of a new 11 x 22 cm format, combinable with the 22 x 22 cm version on walls and floors. The collection comes in a unique Soft finish, whose technical properties are suitable for all kinds of settings, the company says. 24
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Two-component acid-resistant epoxy grout from Likotol is suitable for the laying and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics with 1 to 15 mm wide joints, on indoor and outdoor floors and walls. The product has ultra-low VOC emission characteristics. Composition includes a thick paste Part A and liquid Part B. Floor installation with standard setting adhesive is 24 hours, while floor installation with quick setting adhesive is 4 hours. Cladding installation with the standard setting adhesive is 6 to 8 hours, while cladding installation with the quick setting adhesive is 4 hours. www.likotol.it Hardwood and luxury vinyl tile Luxury carpet brand Karastan has expanded into hard surface lines with the introduction of BelleLuxe hardwood flooring and LuxeCraft luxury vinyl flooring. BelleLuxe engineered hardwood flooring features wide planks with a thick wear layer that
can be refinished up to three times and includes an application of KaraFinish, a low gloss finish that emulates a traditional oil finished floor. Collections include: Chevreaux and Ashmore Oak; Worthington Oak and Worthington Herringbone; and, Villa Pointe Maple. LuxeCraft features a wood dĂŠcor in rigid luxury vinyl composed of a multilayer construction that resists water, scratches and dents. Three collections include Refined Forest, Treasured Grove and Curated Grain, with designs gleaned from hardwood salvaged from a historic Alabama home, oldgrowth white oak with an open grain and century barnwood. www.karastan.com Unfinished engineered hardwood
Using a five-step manufacturing process, Howell Hardwood Flooring has announced Hapwood, an unfinished engineered flooring line that is said to remain stable and flat during seasonal humidity changes, and that results in no cupping or gapping. Over the last 10,000,000 square feet of installed product, the company says it has had an average of less than one claim per million square feet. The line is also said to use less trees per square foot than all other site finished hardwood options, and less trees per square foot than most prefinished hardwood options. The five step manufacturing process includes two-step moisture acclimation, balanced face and back construction, one-step hot pressing, pre-sanding and diamond tooling. www.howellflooring.com
