Laticrete has introduced SpectraLock Grout, designed to offer color accuracy and uniformity, stain resistance and durability. Laticrete SpectraLock Grout contains 40 lifestyle colors, and five Dazzle color combinations.
Dazzle is a new look that includes metallics, mother-of-pearl, and glow-in-the-dark components that can be blended with Laticrete SpectraLock Grout to produce unique effects.
E-Z Cut has announced its newest product, called The Office Moron. This software is meant to assist users in preparing quotes and estimates, tracking samples, and creating product identification tags.
The Office Moron is intended to help simplify and organize daily retail floor covering chores, and is designed by floor covering professionals, according to the company.
InterfaceFLOR Inc., a new company created by Interface Inc., has debuted high-style modular floor covering (19 1/2 square-inch tiles) made from Ingeo sustainable fiber. The tiles can be replaced as needed, with used tiles sent back to the company for recycling.
Ingeo is a branded, proprietary fiber based on a technology that allows man-made fibers to be derived from corn. In flooring applications, the fiber features stain resistance, UV resilience, soft feel, vibrant colors, and lasting performance, according to InterfaceFLOR.
The new flooring system, called InterfaceFLOR tile, can be applied on most surfaces including linoleum, vinyl, hardwood, and concrete.
Tarket Sommer has added new colors to the Veneto color palette of its Linosom linoleum line. The Veneto collection comprises 39 colors ranging from warm, autumn tones to cool blues. Each color has a marble effect and can be combined to produce various design effects and results.
Linosom Veneto’s color palette is designed for a wide array of applications, including education, healthcare and commercial interiors. Linosom is composed of cork flour and linseed oil combined with resin from conifer trees, limestone and wood flour, laid on jute backing.
Fifty years ago, 3M introduced a family of stain-repelling products under the Scotchgard brand. Today, Scotchgard Protectors range from products to protect upholstery to products that protect vinyl and leather.
Scotchgard also offers cleaner for Rugs & Carpets, which is designed to remove stains and spots from high-traffic areas, rugs, floor mats, entryway carpeting, and vehicle flooring.
Scotchgard Protector and Stain Release labels on the back of new carpet samples mean that built-in, mill-applied Scotchgard protector has been added to the carpet. The protective treatments have been specifically designed for various fiber types and are incorporated into a carpet for maximum penetration and lasting protection, according to 3M.
Pergo has launched Easy Rewards, a national sales promotion designed exclusively for all specialty flooring salespeople who sell Pergo products. Specifically, the program offers a bonus per-carton incentive on Pergo Accolade.
BurkeMercer Flooring Co. has added two new safety products to its line of treads and nosings: Safety Glow Maxxi Treads and Safety Glow Visual Safety Nosings.
W.F. Taylor Co. has unveiled the Meta-Tec line of adhesives based on a new, one-part, reactive cross-linking chemistry created by the company for wood flooring, solid vinyl, luxury vinyl, conductive ESD tile and rubber flooring, and tread applications.
The W.W. Henry Co. has added three new environmentally friendly flooring adhesives to its GreenLine offerings: GL23 High-Performance Multipurpose Adhesive, GL33 High-Performance VCT Adhesive and GL83 High-Performance Linoleum Adhesive.