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Must-See Flooring Installation Products - September 2021
We’ve rounded up the latest flooring installation product introductions, systems and technologies for this month's virtual product showcase.
Posted: September 17, 2021
Patch, Smooth and Level with Planiprep 4 LVT
Planiprep 4 LVT, new from Mapei, is a high-moisture-resistant skimcoat and embossing leveler designed for use in interior residential and commercial applications. The premixed, acrylic-resin-based product can be used to level off and smooth over existing ceramic and stone surfaces. Planiprep 4 LVT hardens quickly and has been formulated to dry without shrinkage, reducing the need for secondary applications to fill embossing or depressions.
Next-Day Custom Drains from Infinity Drains
Infinity Drain’s Next Day Custom program makes linear drain wall-to-wall installations possible without the wait. Available in lengths up to 72”, Next Day Custom Linear Drains come in two finishes and three grate styles for all installation waterproofing methods.
Laticrete Expands Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Membrane Portfolio
Hydro Ban XP and Hydro Barrier Plus have been added to Laticrete’s waterproofing and crack isolation membrane portfolio. Hydro Ban XP is the line’s premium offering, with benefits such as a quick cure time and a lifetime warranty and extreme performance for a wide variety of conditions, such as substrate temperatures as low as 35°F (2°C) to extremely high temperatures in steam showers and steam rooms. Hydro Barrier Plus is a thin, load-bearing, self-curing, liquid rubber polymer that forms a flexible, seamless waterproofing, anti-fracture membrane without the need for fabric reinforcement.
Bostik Rebrands with Installers in Mind
Bostik is better communicating the product technology, quality level and product benefits of its soft floor covering installation systems. “The new Lock and Cote solutions are an approved substitute for our previous line of soft floor covering installation systems,” said Jake Stadler, Bostik’s market manager, hardwood and resilient installation systems. Packaging is now boldly designed, featuring a new alphanumeric naming structure, certifications, color coding and clear icons to highlight the product’s specific characteristics.