I4F announced a new partnership with Benchwick that facilitates the introduction of a unique digital printing technology delivering an embossed 3D effect on decorative panels.
I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced its new Valuable Ideas Award, designed to reward individuals making exceptional contributions towards the continuous advancement and growth of the global flooring industry.
Like most innovations and inventions, rigid cement backer boards were born out of necessity. Historically, builders would use drywall or wood to support tile installations because these two materials proved to work well at first, but they inevitably failed over time.
Shaw Industries Group recently introduced an innovative, patent-pending tool to showcase the impact ceiling and floor construction, as well as flooring and underlayment selection, have on room acoustics. We recently connected with Jay Henry, Shaw Industries director of innovation, to learn more about the tool and what it means for flooring specifications.
