Noticias

Sound Seal has released its Impacta smart phone app. The Impacta division of Sound Seal offers solution-based acoustical underlayments for wood, tile, ...    

DriTac Flooring Products has formed a distribution partnership with Midwest Floor Coverings Midwest Floors will now carry the full line of DriTac premi ...    

USG Corp. has launched the Durock brand UltraLight Foam Tile Backerboard, a lightweight tile and flooring solutions innovation, according to the compan ...    

Vitoria Stone Fair-Marmomacc Latin America will be sponsoring the “Kitchen of the Year” and “Bath of the Year” categories for the Marble Instit ...    

Brian Preuss has been promoted to brand manager of UFloor Systems Uzin division. Preuss previously served as Uzins business development manager. In this new role, he will be responsible for managing the North American sales team for Uzin and developing new distributor partners. Brian has had tremendous success in his role as business development manager creating significant relationships with key distributor and contractor partners, said Matthias Liebert, president of UFloor. He will continue nurturing those relationships as well as will now begin leading our team of technical sales managers across the U.S. For more information, visit. ...    

Penetron Specialty Products (PSP) welcomed industry professionals and customers to its manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pa., for its bi-annual Research Council meeting. Our Research Council events are a regular effort by our sales and tech support people to talk about new products that were working onor have released, and learn more about where the market is going, said Peter Trainor, vice president of sales at PSP. This year, over 30 customers and industry professionals joined us for a day and a half of presentations and collaboration. Part of the Penetron Group of global companies, PSP is an innovator in surface preparation and concrete restoration products, and according to the company, the Research Council event is a key aspect of these efforts. The Research Council is a 1 -day program that includes the following highlights: Evaluating the performance of existing products Reviewing current industry standards and future modifications Outlining product improvements and enhanced in ...    

Attendees of Coverings, taking place April 14 to 17 in Orlando, Fla., will witness four unique interpretations of bath design come to life during the shows annual Installation Design Showcase (IDS). In its sixth year, the demonstration exhibit will pair designers with tile and stone manufacturers and master installers to create full-scale, conceptual vignettes in full view of Coverings attendees. According to show officials, IDS will focus specifically on bath design, resulting in four spaces representing different market segments, including a residential master bath, a boutique hotel bath and two interpretations of resort bath spaces. These vignettes will demonstrate the diverse ways tile and stone materials and advanced installation techniques can influence the look, feel and performance of a bath space. The 2015 Installation Design Showcase will bring together all facets of the tile and stone industry to emphasize the vital roles each play in every installation, said Karin Fendrich, ...    

In 2011, a tornado seriously damaged St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo. The citys new hospital is designed to withstand powerful tornados and Tec products were specified to help protect its floor from more day-to-day occurrences, according to the company. As part of the rebuilding process, construction manager McCarthy Building Cos., Mercy health system, flooring contractor Flooring Systems and tile contractor Zickel Flooring decided that the Tec system was the ideal choice for the new hospitals subfloor. From a general contractors point of view, technical support is incredibly important, said Jeremy Witts, project manager with McCarthy Building Cos. Tec sends support directly to the job site. According to Witts, Tecs technical team has been involved in the project since its foundation was laid. Tec professionals first visited the hospital in November 2012. They met the flatwork contractor, McCarthy and Mercy to discuss the appropriate concrete surface profiles for their l ...    

Laticrete exhibited at the International Builders Show (IBS) in an effort to educate the market on its broad range of products and systems, according to the company. In addition to showcasing the tile and stone installation and care systems it offers, Laticrete highlighted construction solutions and products developed specifically for builders. Products displayed at the show included the Hydro Ban Shower System line and newly-released Permacolor Select and Plasma grout products. Construction solutions offered by Laticrete include the companys masonry installation and care systems, resinous and decorative floor finishes, concrete construction chemicals and concrete restoration and care systems. Permacolor Select is a dispersible pigment grout solution with a broad color range. This product was first demonstrated at the IBS and delivers unparalleled benefits for distributors and contractors. Plasma is a professional-grade grout that is ready to-use, saving time and providing for an ease o ...    

The Chicago Floorcovering Associations (CFA) Product Showcase will take place April 30 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Belvidere Events Banquets in Elk Grove, Ill. Industry professionals are invited to discover new floor covering and installation products and learn about new installation techniques at the showcase. Additionally, there will be food and refreshments, and attendees will have the chance to win door prizes. to register. ...