Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 53, № 1 (What to Include in a Flooring Specification (Part 2))

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 53 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

Continuing on to Part II from our last issue of The Commercial Flooring Report on What to Include in a Flooring Specification with the next item, Product Testing. No product should ever be specified for any project without first undergoing a series of tests. The testing should mirror the tests the manufacturer states the product complies with on their samples and in their specifications. Additional tests should also be conducted to determine the performance levels of the products, the structural integrity and the ability of the product to realistically perform as expected for the application and the use it is going to be subjected to.

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design: Vol. 18, № 4 (Fall 2012)

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design


 Volume: 18 |  Issue: 4 |  Download

On The Cover
A crisp elegant look is achieved in this kitchen design with Calacatta marble countertops accompanied by a backsplash made of the same material in a subway tile format. To balance the polished marble countertops, porcelain floor tiles with a weathered wood look bring a hint of rustic charm to the space. A subtle floor design was created by laying the planks in a herringbone pattern. Design by Christopher Grubb of Arch-Interiors design group, inc. For an extensive look at Grubb's portfolio, turn to the one-on-one designer interview beginning on page 32.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 52, № 1 (What to Include in a Flooring Specification (Part 1))

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 52 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

We've looked at hundreds of flooring specifications over the years and have found that the information contained in them is very often outdated, poorly researched, and irrelevant to many of the concerns that should be addressed. Not enough thought is given to the downside risks of the project or to the guidelines and pertinent information that should be contained. With the changes that have occurred in the flooring industry over the last few years, which continue at an increasing rate, it is imperative the spec writer be informed and up to date.

Commercial Flooring Report: Vol. 51, № 1 (Vinyl Flooring Problems)

Commercial Flooring Report


 Volume: 51 |  Issue: 1 |  Download

Vinyl flooring is being used and specified more and more. Schools, Hospitals and Health Care facilities are the biggest users of vinyl flooring products but it is also being used extensively in businesses, restaurants, and increasingly in mid-tier hotels and even multi-family housing. Vinyl flooring products have become more beautiful, lend themselves to elaborate design elements and, when properly specified, can perform like a Mack truck. Luxury vinyl tile is likely the hottest flooring material on the market right now. Some of the reasons for vinyl's increasing popularity should be obvious. It is extremely durable, when properly specified and cared for. It won't ugly out like carpet due to matting, crushing, soiling, or any of the other inherent performance factors carpet often experiences.