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June 6th, 2016 issue.
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Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 93, № 1 (Ears Don't Have Ear Lids)
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Our guest columnist for this issue is Jeff Loether; his bio appears at the end of this issue. We have included some additional information on noise and sound as well from some recent experiences and cases we've had with what we think is going to be a growing concern that Jeff so aptly describes. The issue of noise affects not only the hospitality industry, but apartments and condos as well. With the number of high rise units being built around the country, noise is going to generate a great deal of concern and complaints.
In a conversation Jeff and I had he stated, "Ears don't have ear lids. Higher noise levels create stress and strength reaction. The ears never sleep. Living in caves, listening for the mountain lion that wanted to snack on us, kept our ears on high alert and they are still this sensitive to sound. The primitive brain is always listening for danger."
Floor Trends Magazine: Vol. 18, № 6 (June 2016)
Volume: 18 | Issue: 6 | Download
ON THE COVER: Floor coverings like Configure from Shaw Contract are enhancing the architecture and design of workspaces. Photo courtesy of Shaw Contract. See page 26
Stone World Magazine: Vol. 33, № 6 (June 2016)
Volume: 33 | Issue: 6 | Download
On the Cover: The renovation of a condominium in Miami Beach, FL, required durable material, yet an elegant aesthetic. To meet the demands of the project, Neolith sintered compact surfacing in the color "Estatuario," from the Classtone collection, was used throughout the contemporary living space. To learn more about the remodel, turn to page 44.
Floor Covering Weekly: Vol. 65, № 10 (May 23rd, 2016)
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May 23rd, 2016 issue.
Floor Covering Weekly: Vol. 65, № 9 (May 9th, 2016)
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May 9th, 2016 issue.
Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 92, № 1 (A New Twist on Carpet Tile, Wood and Luxury Vinyl Plank and Tile)
Volume: 92 | Issue: 1 | Download
We were discussing this issue at the lab the other day after seeing a new series of problems with some of the most popular products in the flooring market.
Carpet tile will inherently have a bit of doming so that when pressed in place it fits snugly. This physical characteristic which is very slight, nearly imperceptible, has always been part of carpet tile. However this also now presents a new dilemma. Too much dome and you get the "pillow or quilted" appearance.
The adhesive used to install carpet tile, though not meant to hold the tile flat, does have enough tack to pull the tile down enough so very minimal doming would not be noticed and when the tile relaxes it will settle in.
The dilemma occurs when using tabs to install lighter weight carpet tile, obviously without any adhesive so any dome in the carpet tiles can be visible. The weight of the tile also comes into play. With carpet tiles getting lighter in weight overall, not being held in place with adhesive and only affixed in place by tabs in the corners there is nothing to prevent the carpet tiles from assuming a natural doming physical position. This is a new twist on what we have begun to see with carpet tiles.
Will they fix themselves on the floor?
Floor Trends Magazine: Vol. 18, № 5 (May 2016)
Volume: 18 | Issue: 5 | Download
ON THE COVER: Hospitality designers are going for the "wow" factor with flooring to create a memorable experience. Pictured is Shannon Specialty Floors' Tuf Stuf Classic Cut and Fancy Free commercial resilient sheet flooring. Photo courtesy of Shannon Specialty Floors.
Stone World Magazine: Vol. 33, № 5 (May 2016)
Volume: 33 | Issue: 5 | Download
On the Cover: Paying homage to native resources, the new Performance Center
at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN, is constructed of local red sandstone — quarried at a small site nearby. Work on the new facility began
not long after the renovation and expansion of the adjoining Student Center. The combination of stone and glass of both buildings brings a fresh contemporary aesthetic to the campus. Design by Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture, New York, NY. Story begins on page 68.
Floor Covering Weekly: Vol. 65, № 8 (April 25th, 2016)
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April 25th, 2016 issue.
Floor Covering Weekly: Vol. 65, № 7 (April 11th, 2016)
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April 11th, 2016 issue.
Floor Trends Magazine: Vol. 18, № 4 (April 2016)
Volume: 18 | Issue: 4 | Download
ON THE COVER: Pictured here in Silver, Mannington’s Mercado Oak is a wire-brushed, subtly distressed and hand-crafted hardwood floor. The 7″ wide plank features a hand-applied staining technique to create character and variation from plank to plank.