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Color-Coordinated Carpet Lines

Mannington Commercial introduces Color Canvas, Modern Wear and Terry Cloth, a color-coordinated trio of piece-dyed modular and broadloom carpets. All feature bleach-resistant and stain-resistant components, and are CRI Green Label Plus Certified. With 45 standard color combinations (clients may order custom colors), the lines are designed to flow from area to area and room to room while maintaining a consistent, coordinated look.

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Roof Mounting Supports

Roof installation of HVAC units is made easier with equipment mounting supports from Thybar. The supports have a high load-bearing capacity provided by a system of internal bulkheads welded into position at specific intervals along the length of the rails. Standard construction on the three types offered includes welded 18 Ga. Galvanized steel shell; base plate and counter-flashing; factory-installed wood nailer; fully mitred end sections (two models); and internal bulkhead reinforcement.

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Material for Solid Surfaces

Swanstone NSF-approved solid surface products allow health care facility designers/specifiers to create friendly, warm interiors in hospitals and nursing homes. It is a commercial grade, impact-resistant, non-porous, solid surface material that stands up to high-traffic and heavy-use, available in a wide variety of colors. From showers and shower wall systems that include barrier-free models to wall paneling, trim, counters and vanity tops, the compression-molded solid surface resists cracks, dings and gouges. It has a heat resistance of up to 450 degrees.

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Vinyl Flooring Tiles

Roppe Corporation, a supplier of commercial rubber and vinyl flooring products and accessories, has added solid vinyl tile to its SafeTcork product line, which provides added safety against slip hazards. The vinyl tile, a smooth finish tile available in six of the company’s most popular colors, with a coordinating white marbled design, is a durable formulation of solid vinyl and cork. It is self-coving and self-waxing for easy maintenance and has life cycle costs comparable to rubber.

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Modified Bitumen Roofing System

Republic Powdered Metals Inc., a developer and manufacturer of coatings and membrane for roofs and walls, adds the Permaroof modified bitumen system to its product line. The new line’s membranes, base sheets and ply sheets are available in hot asphalt, cold adhesive, or self-stick assemblies. The membranes are fiberglass or polyester reinforced, providing added strength and tear resistance. UL classification provides a specific level of fire protection. No hot adhesives or torches are required for application, making the application safe and clean.

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Carpet Collection

The Motivo Collection by Lees Carpets offers five coordinating patterns for heavy-use interiors, including health care facilities. The collection features broadloom and modular products in a 14-color-palette range of pattern sizes, going from classic, neutral tones to rich, saturated colors. The carpets use stain-resistant dye technology integrated into the carpet fiber to provide permanent stain and fade resistance.


The collection is manufactured with Antron Legacy EPP nylon.

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Translucent Roofing System

Centerpoint’s new translucent roofing system is formed from GE’s Lexan Thermoclear multi-wall polycarbonate) sheet, a virtually unbreakable material that provides full-spectrum, natural light and improved energy efficiency. The roofing structure is designed to allow penetration of natural, filtered daylight into living areas without the energy loss and higher heating and cooling costs of glass roofing inserts. The company says the pre-assembled system can withstand wind loads of up to 140 mph; has superior UV resistance and impact strength, and exceptional sound-dampening qualities.

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Antimicrobial Flooring

FLEXCO, a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, offers FlexSafe antimicrobial flooring line. The line’s rubber-based antimicrobial flooring is naturally resistant to mold and bacteria, meeting ASTM G 21 specifications, while the its vinyl flooring has a built-in antimicrobial barrier to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria. The company says the line is appropriate for any area where germs can be a potential problem, including hospitals, day care centers, gymnasiums, classrooms and any other area where added hygiene is essential.

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Wood Flooring Adhesive

DriTac Adhesive Group, a manufacturer of adhesives and installation products for wood flooring, offers 9200 FasTac wood flooring adhesive. The adhesive is ideal for the installation of multi-ply engineered plank, plain-back parquet (not foam back), 3/4-inch solid shorts, acrylic impregnated multi-ply engineered plank and acrylic impregnated plain-back parquet. It inhibits the growth of bacteria and mold. It is a wet-lay adhesive said to be fast grabbing, low in odor, V.O.C. compliant, that spreads and cleans up easily.

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Blast Window Anchor System

CINTEC America’s Blast Window Retention Anchor Systems offer a customized solution for each client, using a special installation technique and masonry substrate to provide maximum resistance to explosions. The company’s personnel inspect a structure and model its windows to assess how they might fare in an explosion and what would be the best way to reinforce them. Onsite, the company inserts windows fashioned out of a steel bar and enclosed in a mesh fabric sleeve into the building masonry and then connects them to the frames.

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