Innovations in Flooring

Advances in flooring can sometimes happen right under your feet
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Sponsored by Construction Specialties, Forbo Flooring Systems, LATICRETE, and New Millennium Building Systems
By Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP
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Conclusion

Flooring is a significant interior design feature of a building. It provides a far-reaching aesthetic as part of an overall design concept. It needs to perform to hold up over time with an appropriate amount of maintenance. It can add or detract from indoor environmental quality and health concerns. Design professionals who acknowledge the options and understand the differences can achieve success in all three of these areas.


Peter J. Arsenault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, is a practicing architect, green building consultant, continuing education presenter, and prolific author engaged nationwide in advancing building performance through better design. www.linkedin.com/in/pjaarch



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Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in June 2017


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Innovations in Flooring
Buyer's Guide
Floorometry®
Floorometry is a permanent entrance flooring system comprised of stainless steel modular tiles. This product is installed at the main entrance or vestibule of a building and helps to trap incoming dirt and debris. Floorometry is available in four distinct models and can be easily integrated into any design.
Construction Specialties
www.c-sgroup.com/floorometry
Marmoleum Slate
Forbo’s innovative Marmoleum Slate collection features the look of natural slate with the durability and performance of Marmoleum. Available in six organic designs, slate features inherent antimicrobial and antistatic properties that improve indoor air quality and resist bacteria growth without chemical additives. Slate’s sustainable finish provides exceptional performance against real-world flooring damage.
Forbo Flooring Systems
www.forboflooringNA.com
LATICRETE® TRI-LITE™
TRI-LITE™ is a lightweight, high-performance, tri-purpose mortar designed for large and heavy tile, thin-bed, and wall installations. A 30-pound bag provides the same coverage as a 50-pound bag of traditional mortar. TRI-LITE exceeds ANSI A118.15, A118.11, and the ISO 13007 C2TES1P1 classification, features excellent large and heavy tile (medium bed) performance, and can be built up to 3/4-inch thick without shrinkage.
LATICRETE
www.laticrete.com
The Versa-Dek® Advantage
Versa-Dek®. is a long-span composite floor system that provides steel/ concrete composite action to achieve thin-slab, open floor spans up to 28 feet. In addition to a clear span, the system addresses aesthetic, acoustic, and fire rating demands, while minimizing the total project cost and the owner’s building life-cycle cost.
New Millennium Building Systems
www.newmill.com