TISE 2018 Preview
The International Surface Event (TISE), held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas January 29 to February 1, is the largest North American event serving the floor covering, stone and tile industries. TISE comprises SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and Tile Expo. Together, these three tradeshows offer new products, hands-on demos, inspiring trends, education and networking.
Here’s a small sampling of the new products you’ll see at this year’s show.
Posted January 23, 2018
Armstrong Flooring
Armstrong’s Alterna Plank with Diamond 10 Technology engineered tile is expanding with longer lengths and enhanced durability. The collection offers an array of wood visuals in a new 6˝ x 36˝ groutable form factor. This on-trend size and shape expands the overall Alterna portfolio and is made from one of nature’s hardest substances—cultured diamonds. Diamond 10 Technology makes Alterna plank floors scratch, scuff and stain resistant. It also repels dirt, making clean-up a breeze.
BOOTH 2009
Crossville
Crossville, Inc. has announced the launch of Bohemia, the brand’s latest porcelain tile collection. Taking inspiration from the history and spirit of nomadic cultures, the line offers unconventional takes on texture and color. The versatility of the line’s sizes and hues empowers designers to incorporate boho-chic styles and adventurous, textile-like touches into their customized tile designs.
BOOTH 5403
Dream Weaver
Dream Weaver ColorBurst uses natural colorations to create a balanced, blended visual that adds depth and richness to Dream Weaver products. And since we infuse the colors in each strand of PureColor fiber, the carpets are guaranteed not to stain, fade or wear.
BOOTH 1709
Earthwerks
Earthwerks introduces waterproof Core multilayer flooring, which includes the new Noble Classic Plus collection. This 12-SKU assortment of high-density products features high-dimension oak patterns with beautiful texture. The assortment has both 8” x 48” planks, as well as 9.5” x 60” for an even wider, longer, dramatic appearance. With cushion backing and a Premium Lifetime Residential Wear Limited Warranty, this collection is the perfect solution for high-design and ultimate performance.
BOOTH 1557
IVC
IVC’s superior rigid flooring has authentic designs that make a statement. The Urbane collection has a unique multi-layer construction that is reinforced with woven fiberglass to ensure it can withstand anything life throws at it. To take it a step further, IVC has utilized its embossed in register technology, added a 22-mil wear layer to provide the ultimate stain and scratch resistance and made it 100% waterproof. IVC will have a demo at the booth demonstrating the stain resistance and waterproof benefits of both LVT and sheet vinyl products.
BOOTH 6121
Karndean Designflooring
Karndean Designflooring travels the world in its quest to bring you exceptional floors that inspire and delight. See the company’s latest unique product designs in its Korlok rigid core collection. Featuring a 5G Valinge lock, the most secure locking mechanism on the market, and the waterproof K-Core technology for installation over most existing hard surfaces and imperfect subfloors.
BOOTH 4507
Mohawk
Mohawk’s SolidTech is a completely new, revolutionary class of luxury vinyl flooring and the premium choice for style and performance. Its innovative Uniclic MultiFit locking system creates an impenetrable lock between planks, forming a waterproof barrier. It’s also 50% denser than average composite core flooring, so these planks will not telegraph visual imperfections of the underlying surface and will resist indentation.
BOOTH 5803
Phenix
The Cleaner Home Collection features built-in Microban antimicrobial technology, so customers can revel in 24/7 protection against the growth of bacteria and mold in a suite of beautiful and versatile carpet offerings. Built for consumers who seek out products that fit their healthy lifestyle, the Cleaner Home Collection also includes SureFresh odor capture technology to keep the carpet fresher, longer and OpulenceHD fiber. Phenix will introduce three new products to this collection at TISE.
BOOTH 1737
Quick-Step
Quick-Step’s Colossia features the NatureTEK Plus Waterproof Flooring System, a new generation of laminate wood construction. Combining the patented Uniclic locking system, GenuEdge beveled technology and innovative HydroSeal coating, these laminate wood floors can withstand any spill while leading the industry with stunning, true-to-nature visuals.
BOOTH 5921
Custom
Designed to deliver attractive, high-quality tile surfaces while preventing call-backs, Custom Building Products’ Prism Ultimate Performance Cement Grout is the go-to option for a wide variety of installation projects. A high-performance grout meeting ANSI A118.7, Prism is formulated for color consistency, more resistance to cracking and less water absorption to reduce the likelihood of staining. The grout can be used in joints from 1/16” to 1/2”.
BOOTH 5625
Laticrete
The new 257 Titanium is a lightweight high-performance thinset mortar designed to function as the optimal choice for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile (GPT) and gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs (GPTP) in commercial, residential and industrial applications. 257 Titanium exceeds ANSI A118.15, the industry’s highest performance standard for a cementitious-based adhesive mortar, providing worry-free interior, exterior or submerged installations.
BOOTH 5447