https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2011 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18196 Wed, 27 May 2026 07:12:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18196-record-reports-back-from-expo-revestir-latin-americas-largest-ceramics-and-natural-stone-fair kuthg@bnpmedia.com (Grace Kuth) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18195 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18195-highlights-from-the-2026-edition-of-coverings-in-las-vegas http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18092 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18092-underfoot-innovation-raised-access-flooring-elevates-redmond-public-librarys-mass-timber-design http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17910 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:43:56 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17910-best-flooring-products-of-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17366 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17366-new-flooring-products-for-winter-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17291 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:49:40 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17291-a-swiss-startup-reinvents-concrete-flooring-with-gothic-inspired-engineering http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17270 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:06:35 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17270-best-flooring-products-of-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16896 Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16896-new-flooring-products-for-may-2024 Architectural Record's annual competition presents the best new upholstery and tiling of the year, featuring resilient and sustainable materials.]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16625 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:06:15 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16625-best-flooring-and-textiles-of-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16374 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16374-coverings-2023-highlights-from-the-global-tile-and-stone-show http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16072 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16072-new-flooring-products-for-winter-2023 Architectural Record's annual competition presents the best new systems management tools of the year.]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15969 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:10:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15969-best-building-systems-and-hvac-of-2022 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15558 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15558-new-2022-flooring-options Architectural Record presents the top HVAC, safety solutions, and flooring of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15416 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:08:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15416-best-building-systems-flooring-of-2021 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15030 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15030-new-flooring-products-for-spring-2021 Architectural Record presents the best carpet, porcelain, and resilient flooring of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14894 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:14:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14894-best-flooring-products-of-2020 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14709 Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14709-new-flooring-products-for-summer-2020 Architectural Record presents the best surfacing products of 2019—horizontal, vertical and decorative.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14380 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14380-best-surfacing-products-of-2019 Relaxing Floors A new line of carpet planks from Mohawk Group has earned Living Product Challenge Petal certification for having a net-positive impact on people and the ecosystem. To reduce its environmental footprint, Mohawk tied production of the 12" x 36" planks to a special conservation strategy that mitigates water waste and combines the tiles with the company’s Red List–free EcoFlex NXT polyolefin backing. mohawkgroup.com SQUAR Collection Designer Giovanni Barbieri developed SQUAR to give designers a budget-friendly way to create artistic installations, which progress from flat and square to irregular relief using a single product. Made of engineered marble, for walls, and concrete or clay for wall and floor applications, both three-dimensional and flat tiles are available in three shapes, three sizes, and an array of colors. arto.com Flek This new 3form panel makes innovative use of production surplus. Trimmings from the company’s Varia Ecoresin are ground up and sealed between two fresh layers of resin to create Flek, a terrazzo-style panel, which can be bent, curved, and cut and comes in sizes 48" x 96" and 48" x 120", and in six colors. The process, in addition to other steps, makes the feeder collection, Varia, a zero-waste product. 3form.com Chameleon Collection for Interiors Designer Marcel Wanders collaborated with Pure + FreeForm on this update of his lightweight, 100% recyclable, no-VOC, Red List–free aluminum wallcovering, originally designed as exterior cladding. Available in sizes of up to 4' x 15', the new indoor panels appear to change with shifts in light and the angle of perception. purefreeform.com Glass Sandpaper Stair Treads Developed by Nathan Allen Glass Studios and the West Vancouver– based Hollingsworth Architecture, these exceptionally stable unilateral glass treads—comprising six layers of low-iron safety-tempered glass, with five interlayers made of high-performance SGP or liquid-resin—require support on only one short end, allowing them to cantilever for a dramatic stair. Available in sizes up to 5' x 10' (for landing panels), the treads are treated with the manufacturer’s non-slip Sandpaper finish. nathanallan.com Deconstructed Felt An extension of Patcraft’s conceptual line, this 12" x 48" carpet tile emphasizes its method of production. The pattern is created by mixing various stitching techniques that deliberately expose the felted Ecoworx backing, and it references the way users often layer carpets in a space. Available in three styles, the flooring is Cradle to Cradle Silver–certified. patcraft.com Intentek Wireless Charging Surface Improving on the bulkiness of some charging surfaces, this laminate by Formica features integrated charging coils that are embedded in each 4' x 8' and 4' x 10' panel. Available in any of the company’s Laminate designs, the seamless, flat surface can wirelessly charge Qi-compatible mobile phones on contact. formica.com Tatami System Designed to be reconfigured as often as today’s work spaces, Tarkett North America’s Tatami System provides the benefits of woven and tufted broadloom in budget-friendly, easy-to-install modules that measure 6' or 12' squares and 6' or 12' x 24' rectangles. These large-format tiles are made of solution-dyed nylon specially engineered to withstand high-traffic commercial use. tarkettna.com Bright colors and textures enhance wayfinding and aesthetics in school-friendly flooring.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13822 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13822-new-architectural-flooring-products-for-schools Studio Luxury Vinyl Color-blocking elevates the visual appeal of this vinyl flooring by Parterre. The collection offers the company’s 18"-square Colour tiles in 18 colors as accents installed in a field of its wood-imitating 18" x 36" Tela tiles in 10 natural wood hues. parterreflooring.com Honor Roll The latest line of carpet from Interface is made of solution-dyed nylon and features nondirectional patterns for easy installation. The tiles are available in three 20"-square styles (Exposed, Cubic, and Profile, shown here) and in a 9" x 39" plank format called Verticals. All are produced using the company’s carbon-neutral i2 manufacturing process. interface.com Crossover Offered in 7" x 48" planks, Patcraft’s Crossover collection lets designers create the appearance of wood flooring in a spec- and budget-friendly embossed polyvinyl chloride (PVC), available in bright as well as traditional hues. Built for high-traffic settings, the collection comes complete with a wear layer and a 10-year warranty when it’s installed with parent company Shaw Industries’ 4100 and S150 adhesives. Twenty-two colors are available. patcraft.com Redux This line of nylon carpet tiles from Bentley provides designers with an all-over ombré pattern in 13 colors and the option to specify it combined with styles from Bentley’s popular Multiplay collection for greater design flexibility. Tiles are available in three sizes: 36" x 9", 36" x 18", and 24" square. bentleymills.com Pentagonals In addition to being slip-resistant and sound-dampening, this Johnsonite-brand rubber floor from Tarkett can also add visual interest in the form of colorful geometric patterns. Pentagonals is available in three styles (Shell, Monument, and Diamond), and is Cradle to Cradle certified. commercial.tarkett.com In the surfaces category of this year's Record Products contest, winners include walls, ceilings, flooring, and partitions.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13781 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13781-best-surfacing-products-of-2018 1218-Record-Products-Surfaces-01.jpg SoundBar Arktura combined its Soft Sound and LED fixtures in this flexible acoustic-lighting solution. Made of recyclable PET plastic, SoundBar is Class A and C fire-rated, comes in more than 30 colors, and has an NRC rating of up to 0.9. The LED modules are dimmable, available in three color temperatures (3000K– 4000K), and deliver approximately 960 lumens. Designers can specify baffles 3" or 4" wide x 4", 6", or 10" high and up to 8' long. arktura.com Ebanys What appears to be upholstered fabric is actually Paola Lenti’s 24"-square wood rug modules, designed in collaboration with Italian flooring specialist Listone Giordano. Each cushiony square is polyester and expanded-polyethylene padding stitched to a sheet of wood veneer; the combination takes on the quality of a textile. Listone Giordano applies a proprietary Mano Opaca oil-based finish to the veneer surface. paolalenti.it Thermally Modified Ash Hardwood Wallcoverings These wall tiles are made from beetle-damaged ash timber once considered unusable. CFP Wood’s technique of using high-pressure steam and heat to halt the wood’s decay converts it into a maintenance-free material the manufacturer renders as dimensional wallcovering for interior and exterior applications. Six compositions come pre-installed on mesh backing, for easy installation. cfpwoods.com Laguardia Craftsmanship makes Laguardia wood flooring stand out. Colors are applied in eight steps, reproducing an age-old chemical weathering process, and its ¾"-thick planks are cut into random lengths ranging from 6' to 7' for a handcrafted style. Part of the company’s InLove collection, it can contribute to LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, and Green Globes certifications. pidfloors.com Moiré Collection As a broadloom or modular tiles, this collection from Mannington adds interest to commercial carpet. Lines layered in crisscrossing, gradating bands of color appear to shift in hue and depth as the user’s perspective changes. The 24"-square tiles come in three patterns: Pure Wavelength, Ray Tracing, and Visible Light. Broadloom is only available in the latter. manningtoncommercial.com Orbit One of the latest offerings from Designtex is a composite latex-polyester wallcovering with patterns informed by findings about biophilia—the idea that there’s a beneficial connection between people and nature. Its digitally printed patterns abstractly reference experiences in nature such as dappled light and falling rain. designtex.com Inside Shapes Stockholm design studio Form Us With Love helped Shaw Contract develop these playful carpet tiles: each 24" square contains CNC-machined diagonal, arced, or triangular cutouts, allowing designers to create their own puzzle-like geometric flooring compositions. The company also offers 17 premixed sets in 12 colorways. shawcontract.com Nutopia Besides design input from Gensler, Nutopia has the distinction of being Mohawk Group’s first carpet made using its ecofriendly yarn-processing system. As one of the company’s certified Living Products, the 12" x 36" planks feature a solution-dyed nylon that’s made without water, in a process that renders it natural and wool-like, in four coordinating patterns and up to nine colorways. mohawkgroup.com Xorel Artform Carnegie has expanded its series of inventive interlocking acoustic panels with four new shapes—Arc, Criss, Cross, and Circle 3D—available in up to four sizes, depending on which style. All feature the company’s Xorel fabric on two acoustical substrates: either Quiet- Core (1" thick, formaldehyde-free, and Class A fire-rated) or Mi-Core, (¾" thick, tackable, Class A fire-rated, and moisture- and warp-resistant). xorelartform.com Center Cut Ceiling Panels Armstrong Ceilings now offers its Calla, Lyra PB, Ultima, and Optima PB panels with precut 3½" or 5"-square or -round openings to integrate USAI’s trimless downlights. The factory-finished panels enable designers to achieve the flangeless look without having to field-cut the apertures for recessed lights. Formats range from 24"- to 48"-square, depending on the product line, and are Class A fire-rated, as well as humidity-, sag-, mold-, and mildew-resistant. armstrongceilings.com PIXA Screen Sensitile has developed a larger, thinner version of its PIXA tiles and slabs that is suited to screening and space-dividing. The ½"-thick, 4' x 8' sheets feature the same concrete field punctuated by transparent resin apertures in seven perforation patterns. PIXA Screen can also be cast in custom shapes. sensitile.com Porcelain and stone offer easy-to-maintain floors with visual appeal.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13261 Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13261-march-2018-product-briefs-flooring-products Portofino What appears to be traditional terrazzo underfoot is actually Vives’ porcelain tile Portofino, which is rectified to provide a seamless impression. Vives has a Class 1 slip resistance and is available in four colorways in 24" x 47" as well as 24"- and 31"-square tiles. vivesceramica.com Nextone This porcelain tile from Italian manufacturer Lea Ceramiche features an antimicrobial technology that’s integrated into the material. Available in four colors with a choice of three backgrounds (Mark, Line, and Dot), it can be specified in 24"-x-48", 24"-square, and 12"-x-24" sizes. ceramichelea.it Manifesto The look of hand-painted patterning on Ornamenta’s Manifesto porcelain tile adds an element of craft to the tile’s durable, stain-resistant body. It comes in 24"- and 8"-square formats and five colorways. ornamenta.com Corteccia Part of Antolini's Exclusive Collection, Corteccia is a soft Brazilian quartzite. This natural stone is durable and less porous than marble, but features similarly rich veining. In addition to floors, Corteccia is also recommended for walls and kitchen surfaces. antolini.com Java Joint A matte finish on these porcelain tiles from Crossville helps to enhance their stone-like appearance. Suitable for commercial and residential applications, the American-made Java Joint collection is offered in five neutral colors. crossville.com Architectural Record's annual contest spotlights the top new walls, ceilings, coatings, and flooring products.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13142 Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13142-record-products-2017-best-architectural-finishes Archoterra This new material, composed of recycled paper and eco-friendly bonding agents, was developed by Eric Rosen, architect of this issue’s House of the Month. Archoterra is a surface solution that can be applied like veneer or laminate to walls, ceilings, and furniture. This lightweight and affordable product comes in 4' x 8' sheets with a thickness of 1⁄16 to ½". It is available in 38 colors, 12 dimensional patterns, and a smooth or textured surface. archoterra.com   Rust Speaking to the current popularity of industrial weathering steel, Rust employs an innovative proprietary process that transfers pattern, texture, and actual rust from metal sheets pressed against resin interlayers that are then encapsulated in glass or 3form’s Varia. It comes in two versions: Forge, which spotlights the weathering of metal via dark streaks and marbling, and Oxide, showcasing a mottled reddish-brown pattern with a smoother appearance. 3-form.com Glowing Metals Chemetal has expanded its existing portfolio with new layered textures, colors, and finishes ranging from Brushed Bronze and Rose Gold to tartan-like grids and painterly dots that evoke Seurat paintings. Meanwhile, new embossed patterns have a geometric bent and a reflective surface composed of thin metal foil bonded with high-pressure laminate—with 75% recycled content—making them greener and more affordable than other decorative sheet metals for interior walls and ceilings. chemetal.com Traceless Laminate Fingerprints can mar matte surfaces, but Wilsonart has developed a solution by infusing fingerprint-resistant technology into a new super-matte laminate. Silky to the touch, Traceless Laminate comes in five neutral colors and 0.039"-thick sheets of 4' x 8' or 4' x 10'. wilsonart.com Ultra Spec Scuff-X Typically, a high-performance, scuff-resistant coating requires builders to premix two components, but this product requires no second ingredient. The single component is applied as a washable, low-VOC interior latex paint, ideal for high-traffic areas such as corridors, stairwells, and public restrooms where scuff marks are common. Scuff X also boasts antimicrobial properties and comes in more than 3,500 Benjamin Moore colors. benjaminmoore.com SoundStar Defined by hexagonal coffers, this ceiling system consists of 12"- or 24"-deep modules made of a proprietary acoustical felt composite (100% PET plastic with up to 60% recycled content). Specifiers can mix and combine more than 30 colors, ranging from neutrals to vibrant hues, to achieve desired performance and aesthetics. SoundStar has an NRC rating of up to 0.90 and Class A or C fire rating. arktura.com HeartFelt Collaborating with architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Hunter Douglas has developed a lightweight linear wall and ceiling panel system that helps control noise. The rigid felt bars are thermoformed polyester and attach to brackets for mounting or suspension. Spacing between them provides NRC ratings of 0.50 to 0.70. HeartFelt is Class A fire rated and available in a choice of 12 colors that can be mixed and matched. hunterdouglasarchitectural.com Mio This series of hexagonal porcelain tiles is a new take on traditional parquet. The exotic, safari-inspired asymmetrical striations combine patterns found in nature, earth tones, and ebony wood. The approximately 16"- diameter tiles come in three colorways—Acero, Noce, and Palissandro—and are suitable for wall and floor applications in residential or hospitality settings. nemotile.com Fractal As the latest addition to Smith & Fong’s wall-panel range, Fractal plays on geometry and the isosceles triangle, while offering complete customization. Architects can design and preview an entire wall using an online tool: select a carved pattern for each 24" x 24" x 34" triangular panel, a color, and then configure the layout. The panels contribute to LEED and have Class C fire rating, but can also be specified in Class B or A in FSC 100% certified bamboo. plyboo.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11707 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11707-june-2016-product-briefs-flooring Topography Designed in collaboration with Austrian architecture and design firm 13&9, this collection features five textured carpet tiles that work alone or together to create landscapes rife with pattern, color, and gradient shifts. Available in square and rectangular sizes, the Red List–free flooring may be constructed from either Mohawk’s premium or standard Duracolor nylon fiber. mohawkgroup.com Outdoor Although measuring a dainty ¾" thick, these porcelain pavers hold their ground, with their combination of quartz, clay, and feldspar rendering them stain-, moss-, and frost-resistant. The 24"-square tiles come in six stone, three wood, and two flagstone patterns; they also are available with rectified or pressed edges. outdoor.florimusa.com Satori Part of the Laminam by Crossville collection, these superthin, large-format porcelain panels are 0.2" thick and available in sizes up to 9.8' by 3.3'. A new production process creates the strength without the bulk, making the slabs suitable for interior floors and vertical applications. Offered in three oxidized looks (brown, shown), they may be installed directly over existing concrete or tile surfaces. crossvilleinc.com Safety Zone Sheet This linoleum flooring for dry areas features a through-pattern wear layer embedded with particles that, when compressed, provide extra slip-resistance throughout the life of the product. Unlike the tile version of Safety Zone, the sheets have an added fiberglass layer and textured cellulose backing. They are available in eight colors, on rolls up to 66' in length. armstrong.com Oak Visions Part of Carlisle’s Versallia collection, this wide-plank vinyl flooring with a commercial-grade wear layer resists water, stains, and scratches. Each of the six oak-inspired patterns, rendered on 60" x 7¼" planks, has its own hue and grain texture to mimic the random patterning of real wood. Made from 25% post-consumer and 20% postindustrial material, the product (including Plymouth, pictured) is LEED compliant. luxuryvinyltile.com 1507-products-focus.asp Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7132-products-focus-flooring Situated in Montreal's Olympic Park, the Institut National du Sport du Qu'bec is a 150,000-square-foot athletic complex completed last year by Lapointe, Magne et Associ's. The architects used Kayar ru KayarArtigoArtigo artigo.itSituated in Montreal's Olympic Park, the Institut National du Sport du Qu'bec is a 150,000-square-foot athletic complex completed last year by Lapointe, Magne et Associ's. The architects used Kayar rubber flooring in a saturated red flecked with natural coconut fibers to cover the sport center's locker rooms. The Greenguard Gold product comes in 23 other colors, in tile or sheet format. Three new designs'influenced by coastal materials'have been added to this laminate line: To the Sea references colors and textures of wooden buoys and clapboard; Surf Side mimics the weathered white o Architectural RemnantsArmstrong Flooringarmstrong.comThree new designs'influenced by coastal materials'have been added to this laminate line: To the Sea references colors and textures of wooden buoys and clapboard; Surf Side mimics the weathered white oak of porches by the sea; and Seaside Pine recreates the look of lap siding. A commercially rated wear layer provides extra stain resistance, while a denser ¼ core helps dampen sound. Well suited to commercial, institutional, hospitality, and health-care settings, RGlass Brights build on Fritztile's already established terrazzo line with 20 new vibrant colorways: white rock mingles RGlass BrightsFritztile Terrazzo Tilefritztile.comWell suited to commercial, institutional, hospitality, and health-care settings, RGlass Brights build on Fritztile's already established terrazzo line with 20 new vibrant colorways: white rock mingles with glass in hues ranging from carbon black and teal to ruby and citron yellow. The affordable series is FloorScore certified, Class 1 fire rated, and can contribute to LEED points. These two complementary commercial carpets feature a lush hand created by using vintage tufting equipment. Constructed of Antron nylon in a sophisticated neutral palette, both are available in modular Trance and MagnetismBentleybentleymills.comThese two complementary commercial carpets feature a lush hand created by using vintage tufting equipment. Constructed of Antron nylon in a sophisticated neutral palette, both are available in modular formats (18„ x 36„ or 24„ square). Trance, which also comes in broadloom, has an all-over chunky texture while Magnetism is a stripe formed by two different textures. The products are Cradle to Cradle and CRI Green Label Plus certified.. Eight geometric styles ranging from hexagons to grids are offered in this highly customizable aluminum entrance-flooring system that is designed to keep debris and water from entering buildings. The p FloormationsConstruction Specialtiesfloormations.comEight geometric styles ranging from hexagons to grids are offered in this highly customizable aluminum entrance-flooring system that is designed to keep debris and water from entering buildings. The pattern scales are modifiable, and options include a selection of carpet inserts from Shaw and recycled rubber. C/S will also work logos and other custom graphics into the entrance mats. Pressed on a continuous belt at a force of 15,000 tons, Thinner is an extremely durable, flat, large-format porcelain slab that weighs a third less than traditional tiles of the same size. Offered in Thinner Florida Tilefloridatile.comPressed on a continuous belt at a force of 15,000 tons, Thinner is an extremely durable, flat, large-format porcelain slab that weighs a third less than traditional tiles of the same size. Offered in sizes up to 39” x 118”, in thicknesses of 1/5” or ¼, the slabs have rectified edges, are manufactured using sustainable practices, come in a variety of styles including wood and stone looks, and are low-maintenance. 1401-flooring.asp Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7112-product-focus-flooring Two new graphic designs have been added to Gerflor's resilient flooring series Taralay Impression: Cubist (shown), a fragmented line pattern inspired by the modern-art movement of Cubism, and Labyrint Taralay Interior Concept 2.0Gerflorgerflorusa.com Two new graphic designs have been added to Gerflor's resilient flooring series Taralay Impression: Cubist (shown), a fragmented line pattern inspired by the modern-art movement of Cubism, and Labyrinth, which creates an optical illusion with an abstracted grid-and-dot pattern. Both are offered in neutral colorways and are 3/25”-thick sheet vinyl with a transparent wear layer treated with Sanasol anti-microbial solution. Optional acoustic backing is available to reduce noise by up to 18 decibels. Geared toward the residential market, Midtown is an engineered-wood floor product that is manufactured by bonding together solid wood layers in a cross-ply construction over a high-density-fiberboard Midtown Hardwood FloorsArmstrongarmstrong.com Geared toward the residential market, Midtown is an engineered-wood floor product that is manufactured by bonding together solid wood layers in a cross-ply construction over a high-density-fiberboard core for stability. It is offered as 5"-wide planks with oak-, maple-, or walnut-veneer faces and eight low-gloss color finishes. Midtown is made in the United States using domestically sourced woods and locally sourced fibers and carries a 25-year residential warranty. By developing its own technology to mimic the process undergone by metamorphic rock, Cosentino has created a new ultracompact surfacing product made from inorganic raw materials found in quartz, glass Dekton Ultracompact SurfacingCosentinodekton.com By developing its own technology to mimic the process undergone by metamorphic rock, Cosentino has created a new ultracompact surfacing product made from inorganic raw materials found in quartz, glass, and porcelain. Called Dekton, it offers exceptional strength and UV resistance but also features low water absorption and good thermal shock resistance, making it applicable for flooring and exterior cladding too. Currently, Dekton is available in a range of stone styles. Crossville's first digitally produced line, Reclamation, is a collection of porcelain tiles that feature patterns and textures inspired by reclaimed materials, which continue to be popular design elem CrossvilleCentria crossvilleinc.com Crossville's first digitally produced line, Reclamation, is a collection of porcelain tiles that feature patterns and textures inspired by reclaimed materials, which continue to be popular design elements in interiors today. The line's 16 styles include weathered wood, concrete, and metal, and the 12” x 24” or 24”-square tiles are made in the U.S. using Crossville's EcoCycle manufacturing process and at least 4% recycled content. Ideal for high-traffic areas, I.D. Freedom is a resilient commercial flooring system that offers more than 90 SKUs'ranging from wood-grain to stone patterning'in plank or tile format in a variety of s I.D. Freedom Commercial Luxury Planks and TilesTarkett johnsonite.com Ideal for high-traffic areas, I.D. Freedom is a resilient commercial flooring system that offers more than 90 SKUs'ranging from wood-grain to stone patterning'in plank or tile format in a variety of sizes, giving designers more flexibility to create unique installations. The vinyl product contains 53% pre-consumer recycled content and is FloorScore certified for indoor air quality. New for 2014, this sophisticated porcelain tile collection for wall and floor applications was designed by Milan-based Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel Interiors. The series comprises two styles: Acromi Acromi e Origini CollectionBisazza bisazza.com New for 2014, this sophisticated porcelain tile collection for wall and floor applications was designed by Milan-based Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel Interiors. The series comprises two styles: Acromi features a smoother, more uniform appearance in eight neutral or earthy colors, while Origini (shown) is a black or white field with shimmery or contrasting flecks. Three sizes are available: 15'” square; 15'” x 31'” and 31'” square. 1301-flooring.asp Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7093-flooring Petrified Tree Ceramic Tile Taking the faux-wood trend in ceramic flooring up a notch, Emil Ceramica launched the Petrified Tree collection at the Cersaie trade show in Bologna last September. The manufacturer used high-resolution pictures of 50 fossilized wood blocks to replicate the marble-like crystallizations and veins of petrified wood in porcelain stoneware blocks. The tiles come in two finishes, three colors, and rectangular formats that range from 6” x 35” to 18” x 35”. Mosaics and other decorative and special pieces complete the collection. Petrified Tree Ceramic Tile Emil Ceramica italytile.com Timeline Color Series Through a specially developed color process, Timeline creates and fabricates interior and exterior wood surfaces for walls, ceilings, floors, counters, and other applications. A new, sustainable alternative to reclaimed and conventional on-site wood finishing, Timeline products can contribute to LEED projects; they use water-based and low-VOC materials and FSC-certified wood. The wood can be ordered in unlimited supply, offering consistency in large projects without the lead paint, rusted nails, rot, and pests that may be found in some salvaged wood. The Timeline Color Series offers a choice of 11 custom hues and comes in multiple plank widths and three edge choices. Timeline Color Series Timeline timelinewood.com State of Mind Carpet The State of Mind modular carpet collection features a customizable progression of up to 25 colorways and a unique layering of four patterns. Designers can use color only, pattern only, or a layering of color and pattern together. An online tool was developed to help illustrate the color progression and direction of the collection's patterns prior to installation. The five-layer backing system contains 35% preconsumer recycled content. State of Mind Carpet Mohawk Group mohawkgroup.com  Reclaimed European Beech European Beech is a new line of flooring reclaimed from large-scale beech crates used to ship wind turbines and other steel cargoes from Northern Europe. Reclaimed from the Port of Vancouver, the European Beech wood has a hardness rating of 1,300 on the Janka scale, making it suitable for commercial environments. The FSC-certified flooring is milled in a thickness of ¾”, in widths of 2½”, 3”, 4”, 5”, and 6”. Reclaimed European Beech Viridian Reclaimed Wood viridianwood.com ASI Agglomerate Stone Collections ASI Agglomerate Stone is now available in updated colorways in two collections: engineered marble-agglomerate tiles and quartz slabs. Ideal for bar tops and countertops, the quartz slabs offer a mix of silky shimmer and rough texture. The tiles come in microchip and large-chip options (large chip is shown), allowing for scalability. All are low-emitting and made from recycled content. ASI Agglomerate Stone Collections Architectural Systems, Inc. archsystems.com Noraplan Unita Noraplan Unita integrates real granite chips into durable, high-performance rubber flooring that visually resembles concrete. PVC-free industrial and natural rubber is supplemented by raw mineral materials extracted from natural deposits and environmentally compatible pigments. The low-maintenance, no-wax floor covering comes in 16 colorways and can be used in a variety of applications including public lobbies. Noraplan Unita Nora Systems nora.com/us  Heritage Timber Edition This new collection for interior commercial and residential floor, ceiling, and wall-panel applications replicates the patina of reclaimed building materials with artfully distressed surface scrapes, nail holes, notches, and other textures. Available in five styles, the 7 7/16” FSC-certified European white-oak planks use a low-VOC, preservative-free hard-wax-oil finish. Heritage Timber Edition DuChateau Floors duchateaufloors.com Stiletto Bamboo Flooring Stiletto is a new range of FSC-certified PlybooStrand bamboo flooring. The 5⅛” x 72 ⅝” x 9/16” planks are manufactured through a urea-formaldehyde-free process in which bamboo strips are compressed into a superdense block and the composite material is then manufactured into planks. A click-lock installation mechanism allows it to float over 95% recycled rubber padding or be glued. Stiletto Bamboo Flooring Smith & Fong plyboostiletto.com  BioFelt Composed of 82% pre- and postconsumer content, BioFelt is a PVC-free tile-backing system for commercial projects. It can be installed with adhesives or special Velcro connectors to allow easy placement on raised-access floors or where adhesives would not be permitted. BioFelt's backing system is made of a polyurethane layer sandwiched between layers of polyester felt." BioFelt Chilewich chilewich.com  Linorette Linoleum Flooring Named America's most beautiful hospital for 2012 by Soliant Health, a national health-care-staffing firm, the new Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, features Armstrong's Linorette line of commercial linoleum flooring. After testing mockups and reviewing 3-D models, the client chose Linorette because it met the visual, sustainability, and maintenance standards required for the project. Linorette Linoleum Flooring Armstrong armstrong.com  Made from rubber, vinyl, cork, or a combination of materials, these floors offer more than just a softer surface. Acoustics, indoor air quality, maintenance, and aesthetics are also important considerations for specifiers.

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