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- Hanley Wood News Service (5/10/2007)
- Particle board: Review specs for the lowest-cost engineered wood panels
- ebuild (4/16/2007)
- Particle board (also styled as one word: particleboard) is an engineered-wood product made from fine wood particles mixed with resin and pressed into large sheets. Sometimes called chipboard, particle board is technically a type of fiberboard, a family that includes hardboard and medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Depending on the resin used in manufacturing, particle board may be more or less water resistant. Particle board is commonly used as subflooring and as a substrate for plastic laminate, melamine or wood veneer in the manufacture of cabinets, countertops, and furniture. Key specification criteria for particle board include: sheet size, sheet thickness, specialty products and recommended uses.
- Countertops
- CUSTOM HOME Magazine (4/1/2007)
- Butcherblock countertops are now available in American black walnut and teak in lengths up to 96 inches. All tops are finished with a moisture-resistant, UV-cured coating. Wood Welded.
- KBIS Preview
- REMODELING Magazine (4/1/2007)
- Keep an eye out for these and other new products at the upcoming Kitchen/Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas, May 7-10.
- Laminates: Formica, Wilsonart and more plastic laminate sheets for countertops and cabinet facings
- ebuild (3/22/2007)
- Formica, Wilsonart, Nevamar and other manufacturers offer high-pressure laminates in hundreds of colors, patterns, finishes and texturesfor countertops and cabinet-facing applications. Choose general-purpose grade laminate sheets in matte or fine-matt finishes for countertops and tabletops; choose vertical grade laminate in for cabinet doors, drawer fronts and other facing applications. Gloss and highly textured laminates are best for surfaces that don't get much wear.
- Hot Surfaces
- MULTIFAMILY EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE (3/1/2007)
- Move over, granite. For years, this durable yet classy stone has been a must-have for high-end residential projects. But inventive developers are now moving beyond granite to find unique materials that set their projects apart from the competition.
Riverwash High-Pressure Laminate Finish Collection- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/22/2007)
- Two new series are being added to the manufacturer's Riverwash high-pressure laminate finish collection. Both Quarstone series and Granite series laminate surfaces have a low-luster dual gloss texturing that emulates the crystalline structure of natural quartz and granite. The Quarstone series is available in creme, walnut, and smoke; the Granite series, featuring random color variations and veining, comes in American rose, Brazilian brown, and Venetian gold. 800-367-6422.
Show Time: IBS Preview- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/19/2007)
- The International Builders' Show is back in Orlando, Fla., for a third year, and the NAHB expects it to be bigger and better than ever. The event at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 7-10 promises to include the most exciting new products for the home building and remodeling industries. There will be more than 1,600 exhibitors from the United States and around the world. In this issue, catch a glimpse of some of the products and materials that can help you save time and money and attract new customers. Walking around the Builders' Show may not be as fun as spending time at Disney World, but it's certainly more educational.
New Arrival: 2nd Floor Bath Suite- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/4/2007)
- The 2nd Floor bath suite offers bath furniture and fixtures with natural wood veneer finish options. The suite includes several console, countertop, and undercounter washbasins; bathtubs; shower trays; toilets and bidets; storage units; and mirrored cabinets. 888-387-2848.
- Countertops
- REMODELING Magazine (1/1/2007)
- A look at the latest in countertops
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