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SenSa by Cosentino Introduces Revolutionary SenGuard Protection for Granite
- ebuild (3/22/2007)
- Granite countertops are the pride of every kitchen-until a stain ruins its beautiful surface. Now, homeowners can rest easier with SenGuard stain protection. Cosentino, a worldwide leader in natural stone, is exclusively launching SenGuard--a technologically advanced application process that is used to protect granite from staining while allowing the stone to breathe and preserve its natural color.
- 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.
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Cosentino Is Test Driving A New Way Of Marketing Countertops--Literally
- ebuild (3/22/2007)
- The Silestone Mobile Showroom, created to bring the newest Silestone natural quartz and SenSa natural stone product samples, information and design ideas to homeowners, builders, designers and installers, is touring the country. "Our South Atlantic Division President Brandon Calvo created the mobile showroom, so our plan was to keep it in the south, until it got so popular!" says Gina Covell, marketing director for Cosentino's South Atlantic Division, "
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Silestone Mountain Series Rivals Quarried Stone and Never Requires Sealing
- ebuild (3/22/2007)
- Utilizing new and exclusive five-dimensional color mix process, the Silestone Mountain Series premieres quartz surfacing with more depth, richness and clarity. This series features the durability and strength of quartz surfacing, with a superior distribution of color that rivals quarried stone without ever having to be sealed. Inspired by the mountain ranges of the world, the new series embraces the beauty of rock formations, gold mines and mountain peaks with a natural beauty and refinement.
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GREENGUARD Certification, NSF Certification and Microban Make Silestone a Cleaner, Safer Countertop
- ebuild (3/22/2007)
- Leading the movement towards cleaner, safer surfacing materials, Silestone Quartz has been awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. This Certification means that Silestone Quartz emits low-to-no-emissions (off gassing) of toxic chemicals into the indoor environment. Incorporating products such as Silestone Quartz can help reduce the level of harmful indoor air pollutants in your home. In addition to GREENGUARD Certification, Silestone Quartz is the only countertop with built-in Microban protection and NSF 51 Certification for food preparation areas, truly making Silestone Quartz a cleaner, safer countertop.
- Quartz surfacing: Review specs for this kitchen countertop, bathroom surfaces and flooring material
- ebuild (3/21/2007)
- Quartz surfacing--also known as engineered stone and quartz composite--is a revolutionary new countertop surfacing material. Made almost entirely from natural quartz, quartz surfacing combines style and radiance with long-term durability. Quartz surfacing is slightly more expensive than traditional solid surfacing materials--in most regions about $150 to $200 per square foot, installed. Quartz surfacing isn't just for kitchen countertops. Designers and architects increasingly spec quartz surfacing for bath vanities, desktops, tub and shower surrounds, kitchen backsplashes, wet bars, tabletops, and fireplace surrounds.
- You Should Seal Granite Countertops
- Record, The; Bergen County, N.J. (3/18/2007)
- DEAR TIM: I've talked to three people about granite sealers and have received three different answers. I'm hoping you can set me straight about whether granite needs to be sealed, when it should happen, how it is done and how frequently. Jenifer L., Antioch, Ill.
- Accessibility is a Hot Trend
- Amarillo Globe-News (3/14/2007)
- Mar. 14--When Dr. Bill Forbus retired five years ago, he and his wife, Patsy, looked around at housing options. "Right now, we don't need some of these things," Forbus said, noting that their bathroom grab bars are stored in the attic. But baby boomers don't want the stigma of unattractive homes with wheelchair ramps and an institutional feel.
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Skyline Kitchen
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- Snaidero. This Italian company's Skyline kitchen offers numerous accessible configurations adaptable for any number of individual needs. Lowered or standard-height cabinets, heat-resistant wrap-around counters with contoured edges, rolling waste bins, turntables, backsplash panels equipped with utensil storage, sink, cooktop, and refrigerator are all arranged within arm's reach. 310-516-8499.
- {SIZZLING} / A Once-Ordinary Landscaping Product Takes on Some New Looks / CONCRETE CHAMELEON
- Richmond Times - Dispatch (3/11/2007)
- Would you like to use natural stone in the landscape around your new home but consider it a little out of your price range? But concrete is anything but ordinary anymore," said Ron Biringer, president of RJ Biringer Construction Inc. of Powhatan, which specializes in all types of concrete products for both outside and inside the home.Biringer explains that for exterior use, today's stamped concrete produces faux finishes that mimic bluestone, flagstone, cobblestone, slate, brick or even wood plank in just about any color, pattern and style imaginable.
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