Get a preview of some of the products on the show floor at the 2018 National Wood Flooring Association Wood Flooring Expo in Tampa, Fla., April 11-14. All of the following companies are exhibitors at the show and also advertisers in this issue.
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Bona US
Booth 1519
Bona Wire Brush Technology used with the Bona FlexiSand Power Drive allows the user to easily wire-brush hardwood floors, the company says. Wire-brushing a wood floor opens the wood grain and creates a custom wire-brushed look and feel.
DuraSeal
Booth 1201
DuraClear Max is a Greenguard-certified, non-ambering, two-component technology that delivers maximum scratch-, moisture- and chemical-resistance. It has excellent flow and leveling that makes it easy to apply, and it has a long shelf life, the company says. It also offers superior coverage for better efficiency and a faster return to service.
LaCrosse Hardwood Flooring
Booth 1539
White Oak Natural Grade by LaCrosse Hardwood Flooring is available in widths from 31⁄4–9 inches. The product has a 44-inch average length, and it brings warmth and traditional beauty to any environment, the company says.
Norton Abrasives/Vermont Natural Coatings
Booth 1101
For all commercial and heavy-traffic residential interior hardwood floors, PolyWhey 3500 Wood Floor Finish provides outstanding mark and scratch resistance and stands up to the rigorous cleaning required with daily use, the company says. The topcoat has a neutral odor, high coverage, a long life and is quick-drying with easy cleanup.
Osmo Holz und Color GmbH & Co. KG
Booth 1639
Polyx-Oil 3043/3031 is a clear, satin/matte hardwax-oil wood flooring finish with high durability and stain resistance, the company says. It can be applied using a roller, brush or pad, and no primer or intermediate sanding is needed. The finish will not crack, flake or peel, and the wood will stay breathable. Spot repairs are also possible using the product.
Stauf USA
Booth 1705
Stauf WFR-930 Solva-Mastic is an alcohol-based, high-strength adhesive for professional wood flooring installation. The product has superior green grab, the company says, adding that it contains no chlorinated solvents, eliminates hollow spots under wood flooring and is easily spread and cleaned.
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Absolute Coatings Group
Booth 1245
Easy2K's two-component, 100 percent urethane formulation delivers fortified durability, while the No Lap technology makes it easy to apply, resulting in a clear, even finish, the company says. Grand Build delivers high solids in fewer coats for extra wear-protection. This unique technology is easy to apply and brings out the beauty in hardwood floors with low odor and an easy soap-and-water cleanup, the company adds.
Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring
Booth 1332
Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring is exhibiting its live-sawn herringbone that features a light hand scrape and hand-crafted edges. The company's live-sawn flooring products incorporate the full range of the log's characteristics and result in a mix of clear and natural grades.
Fortifiber Building Systems Group
Booth 1114
Accord helps maintain comfort underfoot, providing an outstanding acoustic barrier plus dependable moisture vapor protection, the company says. Designed to be used over subfloors and under floating laminate and engineered flooring, Accord is easy to install with an integrated seam seal tape. It is also a Class-I moisture vapor barrier over concrete.
Garco Clear Finishes — Absolute Coatings Group
Booth 1245
Garco Clear Finishes' Classic World polyurethanes have been in the marketplace since 1923 and are made from the finest resins available today, the company says, adding that they have excellent scuff-, chemical- and abrasion-resistance and are available in super high gloss, semi-gloss and satin sheens.
Harco Clear Coatings — Absolute Coatings Group
Booth 1245
Radiance OMW features water-based and oil technology to create a product with the convenience of waterborne and the rich, traditional look of oil, the company says. Radiance OMW is a self-leveling, fast-drying, one-component system available in all sheens, including matte, and is VOC- compliant in all regions.
Lico Machinery Inc.
Booth 1328
Lico offers a wide range of ripping solutions for the mid-range production up to the most demanding requirements, the company says. A single system can be designed to produce from 20,000 board feet to 90,000 board feet (4/4) per shift with ripping yields up to 93 percent, Lico says.
Lignomat USA Ltd.
Booth 1527
The Ligno-DuoTec BW with RH BluePeg sensor measures moisture content and relative humidity. The pinless dual-depth moisture meter has 70 built-in calibrations, including wood and bamboo. Users can also measure humidity and temperature with the RH BluePeg attached to the meter.
Oneida Air Systems Inc.
Booth 1002
The Oneida Air Systems Vortex DCS is HEPA-certified and meets the EPA's RRP requirements for lead. The product has three times the air performance of most shop vacuums, the company says, and pre-separates 99 percent of dust into a 17-gallon bin lined with a plastic bag. The unit weighs about 50 pounds and is approximately 52 inches high. It runs on 110-volt power.
Oshkosh Designs
Booth 1052
Designers at Oshkosh Designs have been developing new patterns, pushing traditional parquet to a new level. New contemporary designs are being unveiled at the Expo. All products are completely customizable in wood species. The flooring is available in thicknesses from 5⁄16–3⁄4-inch and is available prefinished or unfinished.
Petri Clear Coatings — Absolute Coatings Group
Booth 1245
Petri Parlay is an oil-modified polyurethane wood floor finish. Parlay provides excellent scratch-resistance, flow and leveling properties, as well as a crystal-clear color, the company says. The product is 350 VOC-compliant and comes in super high gloss, semi-gloss and satin sheens.
PoloPlaz
Booth 1333
Polo 1K is a single-component waterborne finish. The formula is non-ambering, clear and low-VOC. Polo 1K's rapid- cure technology allows for the floors to be returned to service the very next day, the company says. It is available in gloss, semi-gloss, satin and matte sheens.
Precision Technology — Absolute Coatings Group
Booth 1245
Swedish Finish for Pros is a two-component, acid-cured wood floor finish that has scuff-, scratch- and chemical-resistance. Zenith Polyurethane is a premium oil-modified, high-build, clear finish that is easy-to-apply and dries to a scratch-and-scuff proof finish, the company says. The products are available in high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin and matte sheens.
Sampson Coatings — Absolute Coatings Group
Booth 1245
Sampson Coatings high-solids, single-component waterborne finish combo, H2O and Tradition: Tradition provides the rich traditional look of oil, while H2O offers a non-yellowing, crystal-clear appearance. Both are easy to use with superior flow, leveling and excellent film build, the company says.
Seneca Millwork Inc.
Booth 1713
Seneca Millwork offers an extensive line of hardwood transitions. The company says its ColorMaster system can help match flooring that is wire-brushed, sculpted, antiqued and distressed, as well as other popular styles.
Sherwin-Williams
Booth 1133
Sherwin-Williams offers a full line of factory-applied UV finishes that provide durability and beauty for a wide range of flooring materials, the company says. The company works with OEMs to design customized finishing solutions that meet their unique needs.
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Timbermate Group
Booth 1115
Timbermate is an interior-grade water-based wood filler. It contains no toxins or VOCs. It has an indefinite shelf life, and can be reconstituted with water if it dries out, the company says. It comes in 13 premixed colors, plus Natural Tint Base. It is sold in 8-ounce, quart, gallon and 2.5-gallon sizes.
Tramex Meters
Booth 1614
The Tramex Professional PTM2.0 is unique for many reasons, the company says. It has International standard calibrations, a 500-plus individual species calibration library and temperature correction adjustment with no need for charts. Users can save up to 100 readings for max, min, average and standard deviation statistics. The product also has built-in calibration.
Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products Inc.
Booth 1001
Woodwise is showcasing its extensive line of wood fillers, including Woodwise Wood Patch, Full-Trowel Filler, Powdered Wood Filler, No Shrink Patch-Quick, Pre-Finish Filler and Epoxy Wood Patch, in addition to other maintenance products, wood flooring tools and accessories.
