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Para-Chem introduces one-step Intelligent Flooring System for hardwood

Para-Chem has introduced its new one-step “Intelligent Flooring System” (IFS) for installation of all types of hardwood flooring. It’s Para-Chem’s expectation that IFS will expand their substantial presence in the wood fl ooring installation industry. Intelligent Flooring System is a patentpending system, which includes a special patented trowel blade. IFS is a revolutionary wood fl ooring installation system that is offered in two formulas: the acrylic formula for engineered wood installation; and the urethane formula for solids, exotics, bamboo, and teak.

Both formulas provide greater moisture protection and warranty than any two or three-step trowel-on system and are LEED compliant. MS Polymer and urethane moisture barriers all require double labor and two jobsite visits. Since IFS is a true one-step application, the installed cost of IFS is substantially less than any competitive two or three-step trowel-on system. The acoustical values (i.e. sound reduction) of both IFS formulas are superior to practically every installation system on the market (IIC= 69, Delta=21, STC=67 tested by independent labs) – including the expensive and time-consuming “double-glue” foam and cork underlayment systems used for the single purpose of sound control in multi-level construction.

One product (IFS) replaces and outperforms these expensive, multi-step systems at about half the installed cost! Para-Chem is optimistic about the potential of IFS due to its versatility, superior performance and warranties, broad applications, and ease-of-use. IFS has been in “real-world” fi eld-testing with outstanding performance for over 30 months. Trowel tip wear is a MAJOR issue with all systems that employ a similar special applicator (trowel). IFS has overcome this issue: a new trowel blade is attached to the lid of each pail – the installer simply throws the old away and inserts a new blade with each new pail. The installer is only responsible for the one-time purchase of a trowel handle. It takes the guesswork out of when to replace the trowel, and it eliminates the need to purchase and carry a box full of trowels to a single jobsite. Wood fl ooring is a substantial investment.

Why install such an investment with an unsubstantial glue-down system that offers no protection or added value? Why not step-up to a more intelligent choice that provides a premium installation at only pennies more per square foot than a traditional, non-value-added glue? Why not step-up to IFS? Visit our new IFS web site at www.parabond.com/IFS.

INTELLIGENT FLOORING SYSTEM --- THE ONLY INTELLIGENT CHOICE