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DRYLOK E1 1-Part Epoxy Floor Paint
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/16/2007)
- United Gilsonite Laboratories. E1, a one-part epoxy floor paint, is made of a new resin that fuses epoxy to the backbone of latex resin, creating a continuously durable coat, according to the manufacturer. The paint is resistant to oil, grease, petroleum products, antifreeze, and chemicals, the maker says, and it creates a semi-gloss finish in slate gray, light platinum, natural sand, or Arctic white. 800-845-5227.
- Growing U.S. Ceramic Tile Market to Reach $3 Billion in 2010
- PRNewswire (1/16/2007)
- NEW YORK, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Bolstered by strong growth in the residential and construction markets as well as innovations in design, the U.S. ceramic tile market is expected to continue its healthy growth spurt with an anticipated value topping $3 billion in 2010. Heavy hurricane damage and a surge in renovation and remodeling activities also increased demand, helping the 2005 supply grow by 9% over 2004 according to Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles in the U.S., a new report from market research publisher SBI, a division of MarketResearch.com."Consumers are falling in love with tiles because besides their aesthetic appeal, they are affordable, moisture-resistant, maintenance-free, and resistant to bugs and termites," notes Tatjana Meerman, Managing Editor of SBI.
- Real Wood Floors: Faux Painting Offers Unlimited Design Options
- PRNewswire (1/15/2007)
- ST. LOUIS, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Faux painting on walls has been a hot design trend for several years, but now this popular decorating technique is being taken to a new level -- floor level, that is.In fact, during recent years, the hottest trend in wood flooring has been customization through options such as borders, medallions and in-lays, but for homeowners hesitant to commit to a permanent customization that they may tire of in a few years, faux painting offers the perfect solution.Best of all, if you want to add to your design at a later time, you can do so quickly and easily, or if you decide to try something totally new, you can simply sand off the old design and start again with a fresh, new canvas.
- New Arrivals: Forward Thinking
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/11/2007)
- The best new products, hand-picked by Building Products Magazine staff. Part of the Elements line of bathroom fittings for the home, the Sereno suite achieves a timeless minimalist look to complement today's modern bathroom, according to the manufacturer. The Sereno single-lever lavatory faucet features ceramic control components, aerator, single-hole mount, and metal construction. It is available in polished chrome, Radiance satin nickel, or Radiance polished brass, and operates at 2.2 gallons per minute.
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Classic Collection Exotic Tigerwood Flooring
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/4/2007)
- Mirage. Exotic Tigerwood flooring is available in the maker's Classic collection. Tigerwood flooring comes in a 3-1/4-inch plank width with semi-gloss and cashmere finishes. 800-463-1303.
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- Tile Watch
- BUILDER Magazine (1/1/2007)
- Considering your financial commitment, it's understandable that you prefer building with conventional construction methods and familiar materials. Working with tried-and-true systems brings certain assurances, but an unexpected product in the right application can help set your houses apart from the guy down the street.
- Improvement of Technological Quality of Eucalypt Wood By Heat Treatment in Air at 170-200C
- Forest Products Journal (1/1/2007)
- Mass loss with treatment, equilibrium MC, dimensional stability measured as ASE in radial and tangential directions and at 35 percent, 65 percent and 85 percent relative humidity, MOE, bending strength and wettability were determined. At higher air relative humidity the reduction was smaller, 49 percent and 38 percent at the most for 65 percent and 85 percent relative humidity. There was a reduction on mechanical resistance with heat treatment especially for bending strength that decreased about 20 percent for 3 percent mass loss, reaching 60 percent for mass losses higher than 10 percent.
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