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Aging in Place with Style - Turn a Tub into a Glass Block Walk in Shower (ebuild)

Americans want to age in place not only with more functional bathrooms, but with more stylish ones as well. Columbus Glass Block, a glass block shower, window, and wall supplier and installer announces the introduction of an acrylic shower base that can convert a standard tub into a glass block walk in shower. This base measures 60" x 34" and fits into the area normally occupied by a standard bathtub.

High-Efficiency Toilet (ebuild)

Archer, the company's first one-piece, single-flush high-efficiency toilet, uses 1.28 gpf and includes Class 5 flushing technology, which features a 3 1/4-inch flush valve and an efficient, direct-fed jet to maximize water flow. The transitional design boasts beveled edges and a curved base. 800-456-4537.

Bendheim Introduces EcoGlass, Environmentally Friendly Architectural Glass (ebuild)

Bendheim announces EcoGlass, a new line of textured architectural glass containing 60 percent recycled material and produced in a highly enviro-sensitive factory. EcoGlass is well-suited for a range of commercial and residential applications, including curtainwalls, partitions, sliding doors, shower enclosures, and lighting.

Axor Massaud Fulfills Designer's Original Vision With Addition of Freestanding, Triangular Bathtub (ebuild)

Axor, the designer brand of Hansgrohe, is expanding its successful Axor Massaud bath collection with the addition of a freestanding, triangular tub that is big enough for two adult bathers. The new fixture joins the collection's broad assortment of faucets, showers and accessories to help achieve designer Jean-Marie Massaud's original purpose: to transform the functional bathroom into a special, highly individualized space devoted to relaxation and recreation as well as a sense of well-being.

Hansgrohe Metris C Bath Faucets Merge Traditional and Modern Design Elements with Water-Saving Technology (ebuild)

The proven Hansgrohe formula of blending modern and traditional design elements with state of the art technology is once again on display with the new Metris C line of lav, bidet and tub faucets. All of the lav models in this new series feature ceramic cartridges and Hansgrohe EcoRight technology to limit flow rates to 1.5 gallons per minute (GPM) -- a 30 percent savings over conventional lav faucets.

Seamless Sinks (ebuild)

Affluence Seamless Sinks feature strainer baskets that seal the drain and disposer. According to the manufacturer, their alternative design eliminates mess; creates a more secure seal; and saves 20 to 60 minutes during installation. 513-277-0491.

Shower Valves (ebuild)

These thermostatic shower valves integrate a volume control, minimizing the number of controls needed in the bathroom. They also contain in-wall limit stops to prevent extreme water temperatures. 800-852-3906.

Freestanding Tub (ebuild)

The 35 1/2-inch-deep Yume tub has a crescent-shaped seating bench positioned low to the floor for maximum immersion. At 52 inches round, the freestanding vessel also can be outfitted as a soaker or air bath. 800-783-8827.

Shower Base (ebuild)

The Piatto shower base, shown with the optional companion curtain ring, has a generous 59-inch diameter and a low entry height of 2.4 inches for easy access. A bordeaux red, anthracite, or chamois beige shower curtain is available through the manufacturer. 317-805-4821.

Contemporary Vanity (ebuild)

With an aluminum and chrome brass stand and glass tops, the Metal One bath vanity offers a simple, modern look. It features a glass top in black, white, and European yellow with an integrated square bowl; a matching glass shelf suspended beneath aluminum tubes on both sides; and a front-side towel bar. A matching wall shelf and coordinating mirror are available. 866-395-8112.