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December 2011|January 2012 n Hardwood Floors 61

Once again, the flooring industry will descend on Las Vegas in January for Surfaces, the largest floor covering expo in the U.S. The wood flooring industry will be there, including the following companies (who are also

advertisers in this issue). The following pages contain a preview of what you can expect at the show, and when you get there don’t forget to pick up our Surfaces Pocket Guide, which will include a listing of all NWFA-member exhibitors at the big show and our exclusive map highlighting NWFA members.

Lignomat USA Ltd.Booth 4439Lignomat’s Versa-Tec meter is a non-destructive, dual-depth (1⁄2 inch or 3⁄4 inch) scan meter that can instantly measure concrete slabs, hardwood (solid or engineered) or bamboo. An optional pin electrode or RH probe can be connected for in-situ RH concrete moisture measuring according to ASTM F2170. In addition, Lignomat offers a new line of floor monitoring devices.

www.lignomat.com

The Garrison CollectionBooth S6587The Garrison Collection’s top-selling French Connection line features engineered European French white oak. The wire-brushed planks are 5⁄8 inch thick and 7 inches wide, and the company says they are oil-finished in a beautiful array of colors. In the future, this line will also include 91⁄2- and 111⁄2-inch widths, as well as lengths up to 12 feet.

www.thegarrisoncollection.com

Bostik Inc.Booth B3641Vapor-Lock is a one-part, trowel-applied, rapid-tacking, moisture-cure urethane adhesive and vapor-retarding membrane. Bostik says it has very low permeability, and that it does not contain water. The product is virtually odorless and has zero percent VOCs. Bostik adds that Vapor-Lock offers a tenacious waterproof bond to a variety of substrates and is not adversely affected by exposure to moisture, water or alkalinity.

www.bostik-us.com

Albert FloorotexBooth B2435Floorotex is a temporary protective floor roll that is breathable and waterproof; what’s more, it will not slip nor tear. It can be rolled over any surface, including tile, wood, carpet or countertops, among others. Once the job is done, Floorotex can be reused by shaking out the dirt and rolling it up. Floorotex is partly made out of recycled plastic bottles.

www.floorotex.com

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Rust-Oleum CorporationBooth B2442Nano Shield is a commercial-grade floor finishing system that Rust-Oleum says combines advanced formulation with superior results, including the ultimate in scratch, scuff and chemical resistance. The one-component system performs like a premium two-component finish, so there’s no pot life or waste, the company says, adding that a two-hour dry time means jobs can be completed faster.

www.rustoleum.com/nanoshield

Owens Flooring by Colonial CraftBooth S5775Owens Flooring by Colonial Craft says it now offers more options than ever. In its Solidly Engineered PlankFloor line, the company says it is rolling out Prefinished Character grades and adding new trendy finishes. The company says Owens’ same legendary quality is also now available in 1⁄2-, 5⁄8- and 3⁄4-inch thicknesses.

www.quanex.com

National Wood Flooring AssociationBooth S6404The NWFA is the wood flooring professional’s one-stop resource for technical publications, training opportunities, networking events, professional recognition and certification programs. Visitors to this booth can find out what the NWFA can do to advance careers and impact companies’ bottom lines.

www.nwfa.org

Mullican FlooringConference Room S8107Mullican Flooring is introducing its Hillshire Collection, comprising five 3⁄8-inch-thick prefinished engineered oak products available in both 3- and 5-inch widths. The selections are Red Oak Natural, Oak Caramel, Oak Gunstock, Oak Saddle and Oak Bordeaux. Hillshire represents the company’s first American-made engineered line of products.

www.mullicanflooring.com

Mercer Abrasives, div. of Mercer Tool Corp.Booth B4562Mercer’s open-coat, silicon carbide Sandscreen Discs are heat-resistant, fast-cutting and reusable. The discs feature a mesh cloth backing and open-coat screen. The resin-on-resin bond provides fast cutting, while the open screen design prevents loading. Mercer says these discs are extremely long-lasting—simply clean and reuse.

www.mercerabrasives.com

MAPEI Corp.Booth B3855Ultrabond ECO 905 is a fast-curing, 100-percent-solids, moisture-cure urethane gun-grade adhesive designed for basic wood subfloor construction practices as well as wood flooring repair, wood stair nosings, wood molding, baseboards, and tack strip attachment to concrete subfloors. Ultrabond 905 is also a general-purpose construction adhesive suitable for use in both interior and exterior applications.

www.mapei.com

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Wagner MetersBooth B3366Wagner Electronics is showcasing its Rapid RH. Wagner says it combines the company’s patented Smart Sensor and redesigned Easy Reader with Touch-n-Sense technology for accurate, virtually automatic relative humidity testing. Wagner is also displaying its IntelliSense Technology wood moisture meters, which it says can quickly and easily provide deep moisture measurements without damaging wood.

www.wagnermeters.com

W•D FlooringBooth B4287W•D Flooring is showcasing some of its 750+ products at Surfaces. In addition to its Stang-Lund collection, W•D will be presenting three additional collections in 2012, all prefinished with Rubio Monocoat for distributors and dealers. In addition, W•D is hosting a Rubio Monocoat representative at its booth to answer questions about that product.

www.wdflooring.com

Shamrock Plank FlooringBooth S7806Shamrock Plank Flooring’s Environeered flooring is available in a variety of species and sizes, each precision-milled and pre-sanded for easy installation, the company says, adding that it is made by American craftsmen for American craftsmen. Shamrock is also introducing its new new Quickship program for prefinished domestic species in solid and Environeered styles.

www.shamrockplankflooring.com

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