Solutions Center - Materials
Available in both a wood and tin design (pictured), conceptz Vintage Acoustics is a lightweight, noise-reducing ceiling treatment that has an NRC of .75. Available in 2-foot-by-2-foot panels, it cuts easily with a utility knife for installation in tee-bar grid systems. It has 68 percent to 85 percent recycled content, depending on which product selected, and square-edge details.
Sta-Kleen Silicone is a coated upholstery fabric made from 100 percent silicone with a polyester double-knit backing. It is inherently stain- and mildew-resistant. The collection consists of three patterns: Hayden, Santa Fe and Silex and a total of 64 SKUs.
DriTac Flooring Products’ Primer 3000 is a single-component acrylic floor primer for interior use on various approved substrates, including concrete, wood, lightweight concrete and gypcrete. Apply this floor primer using a broom, sprayer or nap roller application with a robust spread rate of up to 800 square feet per gallon, depending on application method, subfloor preparation and porosity. Primer 3000’s solvent-free, low-odor formula is colored green for easy identification. It’s available in 1-gallon containers and 4-gallon pails.
Essentials is a line of outdoor upholstery products and is part of Enduratex’s Puretex collection. Suitable for various hospitality and healthcare applications, Essentials features a series of solid colors that coordinate with other lines the manufacturer provides. The line uses TPO in combination with PU in the topskin to reduce the likelihood of staining. Essentials features UV-stabilized pigments that work for a minimum of 300 hours, an abrasion resistance on the Wyzenbeek of 100,000 cycles and a cold crack of -20 F.
Immersion, a wallcovering from Innovations, revisits childhood with layers of texture, metallic and matte, expressing the playfulness and pure joy of bubbles. The 48-inch-wide and 31-inch-high pattern pops off the wall, making the two-dimensional surface seem three dimensional. A durable, cleanable Type II vinyl, Immersion comes in six usable colorways for hospitality walls.
Ascent is a post-supported glass windscreen suitable for exterior use in commercial hospitality applications, specifically balconies and outdoor dining areas. This system can handle 80 psf wind loads. It comes at a standard height of 6 feet but can be customized based on project needs. Ascent uses an aluminum snap-fit system with concealed fasteners. With one side of the post in place, the glass is positioned in front of the system and held in by double-sided foam tape. The tape holds the first pane of glass in while the next piece of glass is installed. The cover is then snapped in from the front, securing the half-inch glass panel in place. To prevent corrosion, the posts are secured with an embedment or welded base plate, avoiding any contact with concrete.
Altro XpressLay adhesive-free, slip-resistant flooring, gets installed via a tape system. The floor back can be installed, welded and walked on within 24 hours. Designers can install it over existing substrates, metal, wood and even existing quarry tile. Altro XpressLay can help for temporary installations, such as pop-up restaurants or historical renovations. The flooring comes in six colors available for quick shipping.
American Tin Ceilings manufactures authentic tin tiles for use as ceilings, backsplashes, walls and more. The acoustical panels can be installed in drop-in ceilings and in nail-up applications; they provide a noise reduction coefficient of 0.85, per the manufacturer. Available in 35 traditional and modern patterns and more than 50 colors, including Pattern #10 in Artisan Silver Washed White (pictured).