Bjelin Woodura Hardened Wood vs. Traditional Engineered Wood: What Pros Need To Know
If you build, manage, or design properties, you already know authentic wood visuals are the ideal everyone is looking for. The question is which products will survive real-world traffic, moisture, and timeline crunches without surprises.
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Installing InstaGrip LooseLay With Traction, The Revolutionary Alternative to Glue
Traction Subfloor Grip Coating provides fast and easy LooseLay installation without adhesive. This innovative anti-skid subfloor coating provides the horizontal grip strength of an adhesive with none of the permanence. As a bonus, Traction also primes the subfloor and provides up to 90% moisture protection.
A Simple Introduction to LEED Certification
A LEED-certified building is a win-win in the long run. LEED encourages the use of building methods and materials that make occupants healthier and more productive, keep indoor air clean, save water and electricity, reduce carbon emissions, and dispose of waste properly.
A Wise Flooring Expenditure is a Vital Part of a Wise Property Investment
Smart spending goes a long way to help overcome some of the challenges you may face with short-term rental investments. Flooring is one of the most important expenditures you will need to make, and here is what you need to know to choose the right one.
Introducing Our New Adhesives and Subfloor Coatings
We’ve added several adhesives and subfloor coatings to our Urban Essentials line, everything you need for a successful flooring installation and happy tenants.
Pet Owners Willing to Pay Higher Rent to Keep Pets Close
Family has always been important, but when the pandemic hit, we all needed to come together. If anything good came from the pandemic, it’s that people had a chance to become closer to their families. Many had to shelter in place, and in a way, some families grew…
How to Become an Interior Designer
Not only is interior design a wonderfully artistic profession but it also allows you to improve the lives of everyday people. It is very rewarding and satisfying work. Did you know that most US states don’t require a license to be an Interior Designer? This means…
We Don’t Make Sales, We Make Partnerships
At Urban Surfaces, we treat sales differently than other companies. Long before any sales happen, we aim to form a meaningful partnership. That partnership should be a symbiotic relationship, beneficial to both parties. Recently, much of the Urban Surfaces team spent…
The Importance of Remote-Work Amenities for Multifamily Housing in 2023
With more and more people clocking into work from home, multifamily-unit owners and managers need to provide not just homes but comfortable workspaces. We’ve got a big list of great ways you can make your multifamily unit a work-from-home paradise.
International Builder Show 2023 Recap
Our booth at IBS 2023 was so jam-packed with innovation that we’re still thinking about it. No doubt, 2023 has gotten off to an incredible start for Urban Surfaces, and it’s only going to get better. If you weren’t able to join us at this year’s IBS, here’s a quick…
FloorSilencer Flex and Boost, the Future of Underlayments
You can’t afford to skip the underlayment. The multiple benefits far outweigh the small, additional cost. Put a stop to noise complaints today.
Step Up Your Stair Game With The New Visualizer
When looking at flooring samples, customers may struggle to imagine the many options actually being inside of a living space. Urban Surfaces is proud of their many beautiful designs, but not every choice is right for any given room. Rather than lugging around heavy…
The New ASTM Standards for Flooring Noise Insulation Measurement: HIIC and LIIC
After we previously announced our adoption of the new HIIC standard of flooring noise-reduction measurement, we realized the potential need for a more in-depth discussion of the science and reasoning behind HIIC and LIIC. John LoVerde and Wayland Dong of Veneklasen…
An Open Love Letter To Our Flooring
That day I saw you kiss the subfloor, I wasn’t sure if you’d really be mine. Here you are molding me into something new. I can’t stop stair-ing.