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- New Arrival: Precast Stainless Concrete
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- Nucrete pre-cast stainless concrete surface has been upgraded to a higher production value than the maker's standard concrete mix, the firm says. Products made with Nucrete, including kitchen, bath, and structural surround items, will maintain a faultless finish even in industrial functions, the company claims. It is available in 20 colors.
- New Arrival: Solid Surfacing
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- Six colors have been added to the Corian solid-surfacing collection, raising the number of options to more than 110. The opaque surface and random color particles give an elegant appearance to the non-porous, seamless surfacing, the firm says. The material, which can be sanded to remove blemishes, can be used for countertops, tub and shower areas, and windowsills, among other applications.
- Kitchen Products Review: Quartz Surfacing
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/1/2005)
- Now that all the attributes associated with quartz surfacing are becoming better known, it's finally time for manufacturers to live a little and experiment with color. Some have used granite and stone as their guides, developing lines that mimic Mother Nature. Others have embarked on what might be called the artificial-but-hip route, with muted tones that resemble concrete or such high-octane hues as acid green and burnt orange.
- rock on
- residential architect Magazine (9/1/2005)
- Granite is one of the most prized counter-top materials, the ultimate status and style symbol in the kitchen. And with good reason—it's water-, heat-, and scratch-resistant; durable; and virtually maintenance free. It's a rich, lustrous natural material that upgrades the look of the whole kitchen. But manufacturers claim their latest foray into man-made stone, quartz surfacing, tops even granite in both aesthetics and function.
- New Arrivals: Laminates
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/1/2005)
- Designed to resemble time-worn stone, the six patterns in the Roca laminate collection feature irregularities for rustic appearances. The warm designs work well with wood tones and add texture to rooms, particularly when used against smooth surfaces, the firm says. The laminate patterns come in earthy colors with contrasting undertones.
- New Arrivals: Solid Surfacing
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/1/2005)
- New solid surfacing patterns include tusk, wasabi shadow, cat eye, and many more colors in the maker's various series. The Studio collection includes the Crystelles series that has a natural, coarse appearance; the Metallics series with precious-metal flecks; and the translucent Glass series as well as additional collections.
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Finishing Touches: Mosaic Tile
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/1/2005)
- Minos mosaics are handcrafted to create authentic and traditional patterns, the firm claims. Made in Israel, the mosaics come in a variety of colors and finishes and can be used in interior floor, wall, and ceiling applications in kitchens, bathrooms, and foyers, and in fireplace surrounds.
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New Arrival: Porcelain Mosaic Tiles
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/1/2005)
- Unglazed hexagon porcelain mosaic tiles measure 1 inch by 1 inch and are dot-mounted for simple installation, claims the maker. The tiles come in 21 solid colors and a variety of standard and custom patterns. Hexagon tiles can be used in a variety of applications and are designed to stand up to frost, abrasion, and more.
- Kitchens That Cook
- BIG BUILDER Magazine (8/20/2003)
- That's the kind of test only a chef could come up with; someone who knows his way around a kitchen and, presumably, how to set up a kitchen to make it cook. The results are inconclusive, but Pulte-Las Vegas is hoping that Mauler's star appeal and expertise will lead to a better kitchen -- one for which home buyers will be willing to pay an extra $20,000 in upgrades.
- New Products To Keep Your Buyers Ahead of the Game
- BUILDER Magazine (3/1/2003)
- Much like opinion polls, trying to figure out what home buyers want is an inexact science. No longer content with ceramic tiles, buyers are looking to glass to add pizzazz, and though homeowners still want color, they are moving beyond paint and using light fixtures in a variety of colors, styles, and finishes.Of course, you'll never be able to please everyone, but read this for some great ideas on how to keep your home buyers happy or at least very interested.
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