Builder Magazine: Finishes and Surfaces

Called on the Carpet: NyloDeck Decking

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:44:17 EST

Without wood or PVC, this company uniquely makes decking from recycled carpet fibers.

Tiles, Textures, and Frits Seen at Cevisama 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:20:55 EST

The annual convention in Valencia, Spain, showed that nearly any design and decoration is possible on ceramic tiles with the help of advanced printing capabilities and ingenuity.

Mobile Apps: BASF Flooring

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:23:34 EST

Access product specs for carpet, wood, ceramic tile, and resilient flooring on your iPhone with BASF’s Installation Solutions app.

Air Sealing Recessed Lights

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:29:36 EST

Even when equipped with the most efficient bulbs, can lights are a major source of undetected air leakage in most homes.

Dealing With Cupped Hardwood Flooring

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:09:09 EST

Get rid of the moisture source before you resand the floors.

Surfaces' Ocean Collection

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 09:58:36 EST

The Ocean Collection of glass tiles have a smooth, velvety surface.

Nuheat's Free-Form Floor Warming

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:59:50 EST

The product is thinner and easier to use than other floor warming systems.

CertainTeed's Dust Away

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:53:16 EST

The drywall compound reduces drywall dust by 70 percent.

The Latest on Wood Flooring

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:59:40 EST

The (very) mature wood flooring category is as dynamic as ever.

Interiors Product Showcase

Wed, 3 Oct 2012 03:15:35 EST

Luxury products for interior spaces

Kitchen Product Showcase

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:18:01 EST

New, high-end products for the kitchen

Mobile Apps: Lumber Liquidators

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:08:28 EST

Floor Finder for iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad allows users to browse the company’s catalog of hardwood, bamboo, cork, and laminate flooring.

Mobile Apps: Flor

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:07:40 EST

The FLOR app for iPad offers users a wide variety of design tools,

Slate Appliance Finish from GE

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:49:33 EST

GE’s new slate appliance finish may be a break from stainless steel but its neutral look embraces the rich texture of stone to mesh with cabinets and white or black appliances.

Pick Your Pleasure: Choose Tile That Suits the Space

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:30:05 EST

Considering color palette, shade variation, and tile size can help designers and their clients choose just the right tile.

Can Houses Be Taught to Think?

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 05:57:49 EST

Sensor-driven "ambient intelligence" could automate functions to make life easier for homeowners.

Choosing the Right Sheathing

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:30:20 EST

The APA-The Engineered Wood Association trademark stamp can help you select the correct sheathing.

Benjamin Moore & Co.'s Grand Entrance

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 03:46:48 EST

Grand Entrance is a high gloss paint designed for entry doors and door trim.

Viridian Reclaimed Wood's American Classics

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:34:41 EST

American Classics flooring is reclaimed oak lumber from shipping containers.

Clayhaus Ceramics

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 03:46:38 EST

Topo Collection offers organic textured tiles with a modern edge.