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DECEMBER 2016 | 45 Carpet The Schnier team knows carpet continues to be the most popular flooring choice for basements and bedrooms due to its softness, warmth and added acoustical benefits. However, the trends and styles of carpet have changed significantly over the years. Multiple coloured barber pole yarns and a wide variety of textures and patterns, even combining colours and textures together, make truly unique visu- als. "The trends in colour have shifted towards warm greys and taupes, and more recently are beginning to lean towards muted natural tones such as greens and blues," says Kerri McKean, carpet product manager. "In Shnier's product offering, our Stainmaster and Lexmark collections have numerous product lines within them that meet all of these latest and growing trends. They both offer luxurious products in a wide variety of on-trend colours and patterns that are affordable for any budget," says McKean. "For the more traditional consumer still looking for a classic look, the trend has shifted to super soft and very luxurious carpets in solid colours of the same warm grey and taupe colour pallet." In Interface studios around the world, designers work together to decipher trends and interpret them through the lens of local textile histories. "World Woven Collection, the 2016 addition to our global library of styles, is deeply influenced by this lesson," says David Oakey of David Oakey Designs, Interface's exclusive prod- uct designer. "Uncomplicated, handcrafted and imperfect are often the terms of beauty today. In a way, this seems more authentic and more accessible. Familiar objects conjure a sense of security, comfort and well-being. The colours recall undyed wools with just a bit of contrast," says Oakey. "To complement this carefully curated set are two colour studies: one soft, less manicured and one flat and orderly. Following nature's method, each is comprised of many hues mingled together to create a more vivid rendering of colour. For the first time, we've attached three Flor by Interface styles, designed especially for the World Woven Collection." Collins Cottage and Scottish Sett revive the noble houndstooth and plaid while Mod Café renews the playful and optimistic patterns of the 1950s. World Woven Collection is six Skinny Planks and three FLOR squares, each with eight colours and made with 100 percent recycled content nylon. "All nine styles weave together our current predilections with memories we share of some of the most enduring tex- tiles of the past," says Oakey. "They are simple, elegant fabrics that keep us warm and lift our spirits." For carpet installations, Mapei offers its Ultrabond Spray 810. The aerosolized, water-based, high-performance acrylic adhesive is designed for the installation of vinyl-backed carpet tile. "Its unique application method provides bond performance using considerably less material in much less time," says J.D. Eckmire, director of sales for Western Canada. "Ultrabond Spray 810 has high moisture resistance for bond delivery and also has excellent tack for secure flooring placement." He adds it has extended coverage when compared with trowel-applied adhesives. Other benefits for use with the Ultrabond product include contribution to LEED and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) credits. "We have seen this product used in a variety of installations, from residential to institutional, such as hospitals and universities," says Eckmire. "It has also been used for heavy commercial projects including shopping malls, grocery stores and department stores." Substrates suitable for use with Ultrabond Spray 810 are exterior-grade plywood or other approved wood underlayment. Concrete placed according to guidelines in ASTM F710 and ACI 302.2 is another option as is properly prepared cement terrazzo. A Indigenous Earth print from the Tarkett Company.