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Record-Smashing 12-Second Floor Plank Replacement With Traction + InstaGrip
Urban Surfaces' InstaGrip flooring, combined with Traction Subfloor Grip Coating, offers a fast, durable, and easy-to-maintain installation solution. Traction locks planks securely in place without adhesives, allowing for plank replacement in under 12 seconds. This...
The Pros and Cons of Office-to-Residential Conversions
The changing dynamic of the multifamily industry has ushered in a new era of property utilization, one where office-to-residential conversions are gaining momentum. This trend is driven by shifts in work habits, economic factors, and the pressing need for more housing...
See This Senior Center Transformed by InstaGrip
Urban Surfaces was recently chosen for an installation of over 12,000 square feet with our InstaGrip 28 plank flooring at the Fontana Senior Community Center, solving severe moisture issues that had caused previous flooring to fail. We provided a durable, comfortable,...
You’re Invited to Urban Access!
We’ve made a lot of exciting advancements in flooring technology this year, and we don’t plan to stop. As our partner, you deserve an ordering system as cutting-edge and high-tech as our products. It’s here. Get started with Urban Access in Three Easy Steps: 1. Visit...
Urban Surfaces Will Be Closed for Memorial Day
To Our Partners, Please be aware that we will be closed for the entirety of Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. This includes our offices, showroom, warehouse, and will call. We will resume normal business hours for the remainder of the week. At Urban...
Urban Surfaces’ Samples Are Now on Material Bank!
Heads up, Architects and Designers! Whether you frequently order samples from us or you are planning to, we have great news. Urban Surfaces now provides our samples through Material Bank. If you are unfamiliar with Material Bank, it’s time to get...
Increasing Resident Retention and Managing Vacancies
The Trusted and Reliable Authority in Multi-Family LVP Flooring Urban Surfaces isn’t just partnered with the most brilliant minds in the multifamily and builder spaces. Our national team is comprised of like-minded experts with pivotal experience in property...
We’re Now Stocked in Texas!
Based in California with warehouses around the United States, Urban Surfaces is a national flooring solution supplier. It is with great pride that we get to say, hello Texas! The Lone Star State just got another star with the arrival of Urban Surfaces in Houston. If...
Our Commitment to High Standards in Product Photography
What You See is What You Get It should be, but with some flooring manufacturers, it’s not. Without proper care, the images of flooring designs found in brochures, catalogs, and websites can differ drastically from their real-life counterparts. While nothing is quite...
Traction Subfloor Grip Coating is an Award Winner!
Traction Subfloor Grip Coating Wins! Floor Covering News held its third annual FCNnovation Awards in late December of last year with exciting results. FCN is a highly respected publication, and there were some big names among the winners. We were extremely honored to...
The Best Presentation For The Ultimate Stair Solution System
Good Things Come in Small Packages Making stairs look perfect can be a headache for even the most seasoned of installers. Stairs take flooring to the third dimension and add a multitude of potential points of failure. At Urban Surfaces, we’ve found the solutions to...
Urban Surfaces Flooring ❤️s Exact-Match Moldings
Have you been hurt by mismatched moldings before? Choosing floating flooring from other sources is like navigating a bad dating site. You may find “coordinating” moldings that don’t quite match the floorings’ designs. Urban Surfaces is the real deal with exact-match...
Our Top Videos of 2023
Having wrapped up another busy and fruitful year at Urban Surfaces, we can't help but take pride in the continued success of our YouTube channel as a trusted source. To kick off the new year, we've curated a list of our top videos, so sit back, relax, and enjoy. 2023s...
Our Favorite Posts of 2023
The new year is here, and we’re celebrating 2023 by selecting ten of our favorite blog posts from last year. If you’re not caught up with our blog, now’s the perfect time to fix that with these bests of the best! HIIC, The New Sound-Testing Standard Urban Surfaces is...
Solutions for Change: Helping Families in Need to Stand on Their Own
We were recently contacted by our partner, CQ Floors, who invited us to participate in a very important project, supplying flooring to families in need through Solutions for Change. SFC is a nonprofit charity focusing on solving the problem of homeless families. We...
A Home Run With Three On-Base: Fresno Grizzlies × DFS Flooring × Urban Surfaces
When you get a chance to leave your mark on the history of America’s favorite pastime, you don’t pass it up. We were given the honor of working with the Fresno Grizzlies to bring their famous and beautiful Kodiak Club up to date with equally beautiful new flooring.
A Lesson in Partnership: Old School Tile Company × Urban Surfaces
Late last year, we had the privilege of visiting the town of New Carlisle, Indiana just as the leaves were changing. The purpose of our visit was to meet with our trusted partner, Old School Tile Company, and get further insight into their needs as a business.
Sherwin-Williams 2024 Color Trends Pairings
we are experts in naturalistic beauty and the colors that people find most inviting, so we’ll be showing our appreciation of these palettes by suggesting pairings with our ever-innovative flooring designs.
RM Interiors × Urban Surfaces: Celebrating Years of Shared Success
RMI and Urban have become true partners through communication, transparency, and trust. We sincerely value our relationship with RMI. Here’s to many more years of partnership!
The Flooring Labor Shortage and the Light at the End of the Tunnel
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for those who frequently contract flooring installers. Efforts are being made to raise awareness of the need, provide training, and increase wages.
Listing to Attract Prospective Tenants
If you feel intimidated by the idea of crafting a listing to attract prospective tenants for your properties, you’re not alone. Few people are born writers, and it can be hard to find the right words. How do you stand out in the sea of listings without exaggerating? A...
What’s The Best Flooring for Pets?
Whether or not you’re a pet-lover, it’s true that 70% of US households own a pet. If you have a no-pet policy, you’re missing out on potentially valuable residents. There is very little benefit to having a no-pet policy, and many prospective tenants are considering it...
Let These Fresh New Flooring Designs Inspire You
We will always innovate and never stagnate. With the exciting changes and additions coming to our flooring collection lineup, we want to make sure that you are fully informed and prepared. These changes were made to refine and improve our selection but may require...
Fiberglass Reinforcement for Reduced Expansion: Yet Another Innovation That Sets Urban Surfaces’ Products Apart
Whether it be adhesive-free LooseLay with Traction, our beautiful all-in-one stair treads, or unparalleled noise reduction with FloorSilencer underlayments, Urban Surfaces never shies away from technological advancement. We innovate where others standardize, but we...
Rivera’s Floor Covering: The Success Story of a Valued Urban Surfaces Partner
We met with Carlos Rivera, owner of Los Angeles’ own Rivera's Floor Covering, to learn more about him and his journey. Watch as Carlos tells his story of a humble beginning that led to a successful and thriving business. Carlos' inspiring story began with him working...