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| Date | 8/9/2005 9:20:10 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | Mercerville, N.J.—Based on the quick success of its Xclusive resilient flooring, Congoleum Corp. has expanded the collection by 10 patterns and 46 colors... |
| Article | Mercerville, N.J.—Based on the quick success of its Xclusive resilient flooring, Congoleum Corp. has expanded the collection by 10 patterns and 46 colors. Xclusive is the first resilient floor to feature 3M’s Scotchgard Protector built into the wear surface, making the product stain resistance, easy to maintain and look newer longer. Introduced last year (FCNews, June 21/28), tests show that with the combination of Congoleum’s wear layer and 3M’s Scotchgard spills such as mustard, red wine and dried latex paint can be easily wiped away keeping the resilient flooring looking better longer. “Congoleum Xclusive has been well received because it is not only beautiful, it’s extremely easy to care for,” said Steve Macalus, marketing development manager for 3M’s Protective Materials division. “It is constructed to withstand day-to-day traffic, dirt and stains better than other resilient flooring because it features built-in Scotchgard Protector, which repels even the toughest stains. “On their own,” he added, “Congoleum and Scotchgard are revolutionary brands, but together, the technologies have resulted in a superior flooring surface.” Mitch White, Congoleum’s vice president of sales, agreed: “Congoleum [and 3M] have been leaders in research and development, new technologies and, most importantly, product innovation.” As with the initial set of Xclusive products, the new ones are constructed using a patented technology—the 20mil wear layer of Xclusive not only features Scotchgard for built-in stain and soil repl lency, it is reinforced and strengthened with micro-sized nylon particles for authentic texture, superior wear and scratch resistance, and aluminum oxide, the third hardest material known to man and the same stuff used on today’s laminate and wood floors, to help resist wear and preserve appearance. In addition to the wear layer, Xclusive features a 48mil high density foam layer for comfort and warmth, and a 40mil underlayment of Congoleum’s highly rated White Shield II backing. In total, Xclusive comes in at 108mils thick from top to bottom, making it the thickest resilient sheet floor on the market—even over Congoleum’s Ultima, which is 102mils thick. “This product has all the bases covered—from top to bottom,” said Jim Stevens, national sales manager for 3M/Scotchgard Protector. “It has great looks and benefits consumers want.” Due to its unique construction and characteristics, Congoleum established a new Five-Star warranty for Xclusive products, which provides a lifetime guarantee against wear and manufacturing defects, along with 15 years against permanent stains (including asphalt) and scuffs; discoloring from mold, mildew or alkali; ripping, tears, gouges or indents, and that the floor will be easy to clean and will resist dirt and grime. —Matthew Spieler |