PRODUCT SHOWCASE
The Unifloor 500 automatic floor welder by Stanmech Technologies is designed for welding resilient floor coverings made of plastic and antistatic electrostatic discharge (ESD) floors, as well as natural coverings comprised of linoleum and rubber. The automatic nozzle positioning system developed by Leister allows the tool to lower its nozzle and start welding with just the touch of a button, stopping automatically when it reaches the wall on the other side, preventing damage to the material. The large, easyto-use display shows setpoint and actual values for speed, temperature and airflow, while closed-loop control ensures parameters maintain stable. Eco mode automatically reduces heat and airflow when the tool is idle and easily returns to previous settings, saving energy and reducing wear on the tool. Includes welding rod de-reeler, integrated air flap for linoleum and guide bar for easy transport.
The Crafter porcelain tile collection by American Olean offers a concrete look inspired by the visuals of the unique fibres found in craft paper. It includes large format porcelain tiles in five colours, as well as corresponding 8-inch hex ceramic decos to create a 3-D effect, making it an ideal choice for creating contemporary designs in both residential and commercial spaces. All feature proprietary technology that makes it 50 per cent more slip-resistant than ordinary tile, says the company, which also claims the products are waterproof, stain-proof, dent-proof, scratchresistant and fire-resistant. These matte finish tiles are appropriate for use on floors, walls, countertops, shower floors and outdoor use. 18
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Tarkett’s Meta Firma collection includes two new soft surface patterns, Earthbound and Skyward, and a coordinating luxury vinyl tile (LVT) that celebrate the beauty and splendor of earth and sky. Earthbound is reminiscent of the way Earth’s landscapes have been layered and weathered through millennia. Created in collaboration with Tick Studio, the team gained inspiration from diverse texture and colour variations around the globe, especially the salt flats found in North America. While Earthbound anchors inhabitants with a focus on the paths beneath their feet, Skyward sets their gaze upward, with a translation of the obscured night sky and unbounded galaxies. Both Earthbound and Skyward are available in three modular tile sizes: 9-inch by 36-inch, 18-inch by 36-inch and 24-inch by 24-inch. Analog Field completes the collection. The digitally printed LVT explores the continuity of the atmosphere alongside its irregularities in a technical, yet whimsical approach. It’s available in two tile sizes (12-inch by 36-inch and 18-inch by 18-inch) and three standard colours, or can be customized to match any colour specification.
AHF Products’ Dogwood densified wood flooring features technology that is designed to combat a common enemy of wood floors: dog nails. The company says the patent-pending process uses heat and pressure to densify hardwood to make it two times harder than traditional wood flooring. This does not change the grain of the wood and the flooring can still be textured and accept stain.
