Hardwood Floors August/September 2018

GREEN FOCUS

NWFA/NOFMA NWFA/NOFMA has been certifying hardwood ooring since 1907 and is the only standard in the industry that assures ooring has been properly kiln dried, manufactured, and graded. NWFA/NOFMA members are located right here in the USA and Canada, so you can count on your oors being safe, sustainable, and sound. nwfa.org/NOFMA

NORTON | VERMONT NATURAL COATINGS

For all commercial and heavy-tra c residential interior hardwood oors. PolyWhey® 3500 provides outstanding mar and scratch resistance and stands up to the rigorous cleaning required of daily use. A neutral odor, great coverage, quick drying, and easy cleanup make PolyWhey® 3500 the preferred topcoat

of ooring professionals. norton oorsanding.com

OLDE WOOD LIMITED Our Reclaimed Antique Oak is reclaimed from century-old agricultural structures and precision milled to the highest standards. Each board displays one of a kind unique characteristics that cannot be mimicked or reproduced. Just like a person, each board is truly one of a kind. oldewoodltd.com

P&G SWIFFER Swi er Sweeper is a 2-in-1 sweeping and mopping tool. e dry cloth has deep ridges and grooves that conform to the surface of wood oors to trap and lock dirt, dust and hair, while the wet cloth gently dissolves dirt and grime and traps it away giving you an amazing clean. swi er.com

PALLMANN Magic Oil 2K is a penetrating oil that blends natural oils and waxes. is unique two-component nish produces a uniform ma e, velvety surface that repels dirt and water. It is suitable for all raw wood oors, solid or engineered. Magic Oil 2K’s quick curing properties allow for re nishing to be completed quickly, making it a perfect product to use for commercial applications. pallmann.us

SIKA CORPORATION Discover the new low-VOC All-In- One Wood Floor Adhesive from Sika. SikaBond-T100 doesn’t require moisture testing, can be used to glue down engineered and solid wood, and easily cleans o pre nished oors before and a er use. sikasecure.com

STARCKE ABRASIVES USA With our operations vertically integrated, we have a competitive advantage with lower energy and water use to lower CO 2 emissions and waste material outfall. From storage of raw materials to shipping nished products, our operations are consolidated within a single area, reducing emissions and energy use that are byproducts of intra- organizational transport. starckeusa.com

SVEZA SVEZA Parquet is 100% birch plywood that meets key requirements of the engineered ooring producers. It minimizes production costs and provides stability to the engineered construction. SVEZA Parquet is available in two grades. SVEZA Parquet Standard – industry-standard grade that features WBP glue, tight thickness tolerance, and optimum moisture level. SVEZA Parquet Premium features superior bonding strength. sveza.com

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