101 Top Products: Flooring

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1. 2170 VAPOR REDUCTION SYSTEM | AC Tech 

By applying this system on freshly cured concrete slabs, contractors can start work on the building structure just three to five days after the pour. Available in a standard 12-hour cure and a fast-track four-hour cure, the system prevents the slab from curling or cracking, eliminates the need for expensive concrete finishing, and enhances the durability of the slab by providing a topcoat that is resistant up to 14,000 psi.

2. GREENFORCE ADHESIVE AND MOISTURE CONTROL MEMBRANE | Bostik 

On a condo renovation project in a classic Telluride, Colo., building, the architectural designers specified five-, six-, and seven-inch-wide, solid oak, 3⁄4-inch planks to be installed throughout the unit. When working with wood, moisture intrusion is a major concern. GreenForce adhesive and moisture control membrane was specified due to its tenacious bond strength and moisture vapor protection. When combined with Bostik’s Thickness Control Spacer Technology, the system’s performance is like that of natural cork’s sound-dampening properties. 

3. OAK VISIONS VINYL TILE | Carlisle  

This luxury vinyl tile collection is resistant to water, scratches, stains, and scuffing, providing a durable solution for commercial projects. Oak Visions comes in six styles, including the rich brown of the Plymouth version (shown here), in 60x7 1⁄4-inch planks. Made from 25% post-consumer and 20% post-industrial recycled material.

4. SANDSTONE PORCELAIN TILE | Daltile 

In rebranding THEhotel in Las Vegas’s Mandalay Bay complex, MGM Resorts Intl. and the Morgans Hotel Group wanted a desert design theme that provided durability to the high-traffic spaces. A combination of natural stone and wood-look tile was selected to cover 34,000 sf of the renamed Delano Las Vegas. The arrival/entrance area features 8,700 sf of Daltile’s 18x36-inch Sandstone porcelain tile that complements two massive natural stone boulders. Daltile’s Forest Park wood-look tile covers nearly 17,000 sf of surface area across the hotel’s 1,117 guest suites. 

5. MARMOLEUM MODULAR STRIATO | Forbo

Available in planks and squares, the Striato flooring suite includes 59 shades in four tile sizes: 10x40, 10x20, 20x20, and 10x10 inches. The shades, shapes, and structures of Marmoleum Modular Striato were selected to provide a balanced, organic palette. It features inherent antimicrobial and antistatic properties that resist bacterial growth. Suggested applications: healthcare, education, corporate, and retail facilities.

6. TIMBERCORE LAMINATE FLOORING | Lucida Surfaces