Take a look at the latest products from these companies, all advertisers in the 2018 WFB Resource Book, the buyer's guide for the wood flooring industry.
Absolute Coatings Group
The new Absco Easy 2K formula combines the latest developments in wood floor finishes. Its aluminum-oxide and two-component, 100 percent urethane formulation delivers fortified durability, while the new No Lap Technology makes it easy to apply and results in a clear, even finish, the company says.
Amana Tool
Amana Tool manufactures industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid-carbide, and insert-carbide router bits and CNC router bits for the woodworking, MDF, aluminum, plastics and composite industries.
Artistic Finishes Inc.
Artistic Finishes is proud to present its new exclusive line of waterproof core accessories. Enduracor is a durable, water-resistant and versatile solution for flooring projects. This product line features the company's exclusive four-layer design, making it one of the most technologically advanced accessories on the market, it says.
Bona US
The innovative concept of the van-mounted Bona Atomic Dust Containment System means having a more powerful system to evacuate the airborne dust generated from the entire sanding process. Ideal for hard-to-access commercial jobs, it requires no permits in a commercial setting, the company says.
DuraSeal
DuraClear Max is a durable two-component non-ambering water-based finish. It is formulated for use in commercial and high-traffic areas and offers exceptional flow and leveling, the company says. DuraClear Max is Greenguard-certified and available in satin, semi-gloss and gloss.
Forestry Timber
Tazmanian oak from Forestry Timber can be enhanced with its proprietary Swan Valley color (pictured) and quartersawn veneer for modern styling. It is available in 18 colors in total and comes 9⁄16 or ¾ inch thick, 6½ inches wide and 7 feet long. It is available for import and distribution.
Fortifiber Building Systems Group
The Accord sound-rated flooring pad maintains comfort underfoot, providing an outstanding acoustic barrier and dependable moisture-vapor protection, the company says, adding that Accord is easy to install over subfloors and under floating engineered or laminate flooring due to an integrated seam-seal tape. It is also a Class I moisture-vapor barrier over concrete.
The Garrison Collection
French Connection St. Tropez is hardwood flooring with a rustic, vintage appeal, the company says. These extra-long, 7-inch-wide planks are characterized by their light gray color and stunning wood grain detail. They are wire-brushed by hand, made exclusively from European white oak and are finished with Garrison's signature Urethane with Aluminum Oxide.
Grill Works Inc.
Air Duct Guard will keep ducts clean like the day they were installed by preventing debris from entering ducts during new construction or renovation, the company says. The product is installed before construction work begins, so there is no costly cleaning after the project is completed, and can be removed after the floor is finished.
Hasko Inc.
The Hasko HSSM series features new machines for solid and engineered wood flooring from the leading provider of technology to the hardwood flooring industry, the company says. The HSSM SideMaster provides side matching for sawn-face engineered wood flooring and plan-to-zero systems. The HSSM Splitter produces sawn veneer faces up to 8 inches wide.
Hull Forest Products
Hull Live Sawn Natural White Oak Solid Wood Floors are available 6–14-plus inches wide with 7 feet or greater average plank length and a ¼ inch thickness. The live-sawn cut contains a mix of riftsawn, quartersawn and flat-sawn grain. It has tongue and groove on all sides and can be micro-beveled or square-edged. It is available unfinished or custom prefinished and comes with a lifetime quality guarantee.
Impressions Hardwood Collection
The Impressions Hardwood Collection from Horizon Forest Products was designed to meet the needs of today's most selective homeowners, the company says. The products are the highest quality, from solid to engineered, smooth-faced to hand-scraped, and in multiple widths and grades in today's most popular species and colors (pictured: Elegance Wheat). The collection is backed by a lifetime finish and structural warranty.
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LaCrosse Hardwood Flooring
LaCrosse Hardwood Flooring's Northern White Oak Natural Grade features a traditional American species and is revered for its neutral tones that accept reactive stains and finishes wonderfully, the company says, adding that this species reflects a warmth and classic look desired by artisans for centuries. It is available in 1½–9 inches wide. LaCrosse also mills a similar product in red oak, walnut and hickory.
Lenmar Coatings
Lenmar's ClearCoat Pro line of interior waterborne floor finishes feature one- and two-component topcoats and a sealer, all specially formulated to provide durability and protection for hardwood floors. Designed for demanding professionals, the unique resin technology allows for a smooth, even finish at a competitive price, the company says.
Lignomat USA Ltd.
The Ligno-DuoTec BW is a pinless dual-depth scan meter that can double as a thermo-hygrometer and as a meter to perform in-situ RH testing of concrete floors. The three functions are important for hardwood floor installations and for any inspection of hardwood floors. The equipment is available as a complete kit in a hard-shell case.
Loba Wakol LLC
2K Invisible Protect A.T. is a two-component waterborne finish that retains the natural appearance and feel of untreated wood while providing superior protection, the company says, adding that it is easy to apply, self seals without a primer and non-ambering while providing excellent chemical resistance.
Mercer Industries
Ceraflame is a high-performance, self-sharpening ceramic abrasive. It is available in grits 36–100 and comes in 8-inch-wide, 25-yard-long rolls, as well as in other sizes for belt sanders and edgers.
National Hardwood Flooring and Moulding
French Galerie engineered oak flooring from National Hardwood Flooring and Moulding is available in character grade, smoked distressed or smooth textured, and features a natural oil finish. The top layer is 4 mm thick, and the flooring comes 5/8 inch thick, 7½ inches wide and 74 inches long. Pictured is St. Dijon Antique Oak.
Oneida Air Systems Inc.
The Oneida Vortex DCS is a complete system to make sanding virtually dust-free. It's portable, easy to handle, HEPA-full-unit-certified and meets EPA RRP requirements, including those for lead. It can be used with multiple tools simultaneously and up to 100 feet of hose.
Oshkosh Designs
Oshkosh Designs is proud to carry on the tradition of exceptional American craftsmanship, the company says. Ornate aluminum emanates from rich wood to create the company's illuminating Alhambra medallion. The standard product size is 36 inches in diameter; however, all Oshkosh products are completely customizable.
Osmo Holz und Color GmbH & Co. KG
Polyx-Oil is the original hardwax-oil, the company says. It is available in Clear, Satin and Matte, and features high durability and resistant to spills. No primer or sanding is necessary, and Polyx-Oil results in a microporous surface finish that will not crack, flake or peel. Spot repairs are possible. It is also available in a solvent-free, low-VOC version as Polyx-Oil Pure.
Satin Flooring
The texture in Warm Grey Wirebrushed flooring accentuates the natural grain and is crafted by lightly scraping the finish with a wire brush, creating long, linear strokes that expose a more open grain and bring out the wood's natural character. It is available in 5-inch-wide planks with random lengths up to 83 inches.
Stauf USA LLC
Stauf PUK 455 is a special formulation, single-component adhesive for wide plank flooring. PUK 455 has a shear strength of over 680 psi, meaning it is able to stabilize and control common cupping problems associated with wide-width solid flooring, the company says.
Timbermate Group
Timbermate water-based wood filler is truly a green product—it contains no toxins or VOCs. It has an indefinite shelf life and is freeze-thaw stable. It should be used at full strength to patch, and contractors can add water to trowel or grain fill. The filler is available in 13 colors, as well as a neutral tint base.
Tramex Meters
Tramex Flooring Master Kits include non-invasive meters for subsurface testing of concrete and wood. Reusable Hygro-i Probes enable fast, accurate, economical ASTM F2170 testing and give ambient temperature, relative humidity, dew point and grains per pound readings. Heavy-duty pin-probes provide precise wood moisture content readings for wood flooring.
WOCA USA
WOCA Diamond Oil is a one-component penetrating oil finish for residential and high-traffic commercial wood floors. It is VOC-free and has a solid content of more than 99 percent. Diamond Oil dries fast and is easy for a one-day application, the company says. It is available in natural, as well as nine color oils, and is compatible with all WOCA pretreatments and maintenance products.
Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products
Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products says it is continuing its research and development efforts to keep up with the wood flooring industry, and its wood fillers have been formulated to meet the demands of wood flooring experts. Its line of wood fillers includes: Woodwise Full-Trowel Filler, Wood Patch, No Shrink Patch-Quick, Powdered Wood Filler, Pre-Finish Filler, and Epoxy Wood Patch.
