From: BUILDER 2010
Posted on: February 4, 2010 9:01:00 AM

SURFACES Products, Day 2

Cool corks, slick bamboo, colorful glass, and distinctive woods shine amongst a number of uninspired wood and boring vinyl flooring options at annual trade show.

By:: Nigel F. Maynard

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FlexTherm: FLEXSnap is a quick and innovative approach to floor warming installation. The foundation of the system is a 12-inch plastic tile that secures to the floor and accepts the green heating cable. Unlike other systems, it needs only one layer of plywood subfloor and does not need to be skim-coated, allowing installers to lay tile on the same day. The system’s FLEXGlide tool also allows contractors to install the heating cable while standing. www.flextherm.com.

Nigel Maynard is senior editor, products, at BUILDER magazine. Follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/products_hound.

Learn more about markets featured in this article: Las Vegas, NV.

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Subject: Products, Flooring, Reuse, Wood
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Organization: Enviro Hardwood, Wood-Boo Flooring, Cikel America, . . .

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