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The Hearst Castle (pictured) and Motif collections from Sóko feature metal knobs, pulls, hooks, towel bars and toilet paper holders, all designed by Cari Jaye Sokoloff.
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JSG Oceana has introduced eight new colors to its glass tile collections. Meant to create a relaxing atmosphere, the Tranquil Tile Collection features four colors: True Blue, Smooth Blue, Mellow Yellow and Serene Green. The Jewel-Tone Tile Collection is available in four vibrant hues: Jade Jewel, Green Jewel, Red Jewel and Violet Jewel.
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Smith & Fong Co.’s Plyboo architectural plywood and flooring will be the world’s first range of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified bamboo plywood and flooring. Made from 100 percent FSC materials, the products will be designated as FSC Pure.
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The new Sonance SM55 surface-mount loudspeaker combines a fast and flexible mounting system with serious sound quality. The SM55 loudspeaker is suited for installation in multifamily units where in-ceiling speakers are difficult to install.
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By Erika Schnitzer, Associate Editor
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Jig-A-World’s new wall repair kit in a can unites three key elements needed for wall repair and paint preparation: spackle, putty knife and sanding pad. Jig-A-Patch shortens preparation times and reduces mess as it fixes cracks and holes in walls.
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Perennial ceramic mosaics by Ann Sacks are cut, glazed and fired by hand. The tiles are available in 14 patterns, 45 colors and finishes and nine trims and mouldings.
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Made from a natural material--sand--the Artematica Vitrum all-glass kitchen is 100 percent recyclable and sustainable.
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The new Level kitchen faucets line from Moen, features minimalist design elements including flowing lines and high-arc spouts. The faucets are available in Chrome and Moen’s new LifeShine Classic Stainless finishes to coordinate with stainless steel appliances, sinks and hardware.
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Combining the look of worn leather with a cement-like visual, Daltile's new Metro Leather porcelain tile can be used for floors, walls and backsplashes, countertops and pool linings.
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The DuPont Corian Terra Collection of surfacings contains pre-consumer recycled material and can be used in a variety of applications including kitchen and bathroom countertops, backsplashes, wet bars, tub decks and tub and shower surrounds.
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In an effort to promote sustainability, East Teak Fine Hardwoods now offers two eco-friendly woods, teak and rosewood, which are made from 100 percent recycled material. Both woods are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified.
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SmartDraw’s software tool helps property managers create property flyers, floor plans, building plans, sales brochures, project schedules and forms in a matter of minutes. The product is called SmartDraw and is downloaded and used by more than two million people every year since its launch.
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The Lantern Series of exterior lighting from Boyd, which includes the Twilight and Circolo designs, is made from 1/8-in. thick, water-jet cut solid brass. Available in finishes of Satin Nickel, Satin Brass, Antiqued Boyd Brass and Blackened Brass, the designs in both families offer a range of product types suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
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Bay Area wood products distributor EarthSource Forest Products/Plywood And Lumber Sales Inc. has opened a showroom called The Urban Jungle.The new 2,200 sq.-ft. space features exotic flooring, outdoor furniture, decking, wall panels, custom cabinetry and millwork, most of which are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). All products featured are manufactured with environmentally healthy, low-emitting adhesives and finishes; some are comprised of salvaged raw materials.
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Celebrating the luxurious style of the classic wall oven combined with cutting-edge performance technology, the Renaissance Wall Oven in 36 in., 30 in., and 27 in. for the Epicure (shown) and Millennia Collections by Dacor operates like six individual ovens with a combination of cooking options.
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The new 2062 series of 36” refrigerators from Liebherr comes in stylish French doors allowing for better clearance than side-swing doors, a dual refrigeration system with separate variable speed compressors for the refrigerator and the freezer, double freezer drawers, new LED light columns and enhanced vegetable drawer and freezer drawer LED illumination.
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The Grand Illusions Premium Laminate floors from Armstrong have an anti-bacterial surface providing resistance to mold, bacteria and fungus. Each plank in the series is 12mm thick, providing for greater sound reduction and improved ‘in-room sound.’
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The dual flush Conserver toilet, a high-efficiency toilet (HET) delivers an estimated average consumption of 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf). Featuring a top-mounted push button flush release, the Conserver allows consumers to choose either the powerful 1.6 gpf or the conservative 1.1 gpf. The hybrid full and partial flush technology can reduce water usage by 20 percent over traditional toilets that use 1.6 gal in a single flush.
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The new KNIGHT XL Commercial Boiler from Lochinvar is a modulating/condensing unit with 94.6 percent thermal efficiency, Low NOx emissions and a fully modulating burner with 5:1 turndown. Also, because the boiler has high inputs and can be sequenced with multiple boilers to meet demand, it is an ideal choice for multifamily applications.
Flooring | Return on Investment
Multifamily developers, owners and designers are increasingly realizing the return on investment that a striking hardwood floor can deliver. There are many flooring options, but natural wood is one of the most popular choices desired by renters and buyers.
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The new compact Algonquin bathroom speaker from Axiom Audio is fully waterproof, enabling it to withstand exposure to water and moisture. The unit’s rear bass port is angled upward inside the cabinet to prevent water from entering. The port is also screened to make sure bass sounds get out, but water doesn't get in.
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Combining clear glass with the dimensional texture of weathered sandstone and created with distressed metallic foils inside, Besa Lighting’s new range of décors includes the Copper Stone, Gold Stone, Silver Stone and Opal Stone glass styles.
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The Prairie Cherry is a full overlay door with a veneer recessed center panel, part of the new cabinet collection from Wellborn Cabinet Inc.
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Improvising on other eco-friendly paints in the market, Southern Diversified Products, LLC (SDP) is manufacturing Mythic Paint, the first zero-volatile organic compounds (VOC), zero-toxins and non-carcinogenic paint.
