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  • Introducing AlowoodIntroducing Alowood
  • ebuild (7/13/2007)
  • Now, a new line of wood products promises to deliver the beauty, workability, and longevity of domestic and exotic hardwoods, without the costly "environmental price tag." Alowood by EverTech replaces expensive, high-demand, or increasingly scarce hardwoods such as ebony, rosewood, and walnut, using a relatively simple process. Starting with plantation-grown, sustainable lumber, the wood is organically hardened and colored throughout with EverTech's patented Everdex technology. A starch-based additive is forced into the wood using pressure and vacuum infusion; the wood is then thermally cured, permanently locking in the additive. The result is a natural wood that is denser, stronger, and harder than the original wood, and can be produced in virtually any color.
  • Introducing Alowood: an Attractive, Cost-Effective, Environmentally Sound Alternative to Domestic and Exotic Hardwoods
  • Business Wire (7/12/2007)
  • Now, a new line of wood products promises to deliver the beauty, workability, and longevity of domestic and exotic hardwoods, without the costly "environmental price tag."Alowood by EverTech replaces expensive, high-demand, or increasingly scarce hardwoods such as ebony, rosewood, and walnut, using a relatively simple process. The result is a natural wood that is denser, stronger, and harder than the original wood, and can be produced in virtually any color.
  • MirabelloNafco Adds Patterns to Top Permastone Collection
  • ebuild (7/11/2007)
  • Nafco by Tarkett has introduced two patterns--Mirabello and Washed Travertine--to its top-selling PermaStone luxury vinyl tile collection. Both include warranties for 20 years on residential use and five years on light commercial use. All Nafco products are made in the U.S.A. Washed Travertine, in Cashew, Butternut and Tobacco, is reminiscent of the limestone used to build some of the world's most magnificent buildings, such as the Coliseum's arcades in Rome. Unlike its fragile namesake, which scratches and stains easily, Nafco's Tritonite system, which is a urethane finish with ceramic micro spheres, protects the tiles from scratching, scuffing and wear and is easy to maintain.
  • Kvist Bamboo FlooringKvist Bamboo Flooring
  • residential architect Magazine (7/9/2007)
  • IKEA's Kvist bamboo flooring is gentle on the planet and the pocketbook, at just $2.88 per square foot. The 5-inch-wide planks install over most types of materials, from raw concrete to existing finished floors, and can be re-sanded twice. They're available in natural bamboo or with a light brown finish. IKEA, 800-434-4532.
  • FLOR Modular Carpet TilesFLOR Modular Carpet Tiles
  • residential architect Magazine (7/9/2007)
  • FLOR modular carpet tiles are easy to install, easy on the wallet, and easy on the environment. The 19.7-inch-square tiles come in a variety of colors, textures, and patterns and install over wood, tile, or unsealed concrete. Crafted from recycled or renewable resources, the chic tiles sell for roughly $4 to $6 per square foot. An added plus: the manufacturer will take back customers' used tiles for recycling. InterfaceFLOR, 866-281-3567
  • New Technology Keeps Children Safe in the Bathroom
  • Business Wire (6/26/2007)
  • Most parents would never guess that the bathroom ranks right behind the kitchen as the most dangerous room in the home for children, posing a risk for burns, frequent contact with bacteria and harsh, poisonous cleaning supplies. Since children's skin is more sensitive than adults, water temperature control is important in any child-safe bathroom. Additionally, a pre-set temperature control prevents increased water temperature if a child accidentally bumps the handle while bathing.
  • New Concrete Flooring PatternsArtist Andy Fleishman Creates New Concrete Flooring Patterns for Ann Sacks
  • ebuild (6/21/2007)
  • Andy Fleishman for ANN SACKS concrete flooring is highly artistic and brings unique character to any installation. The multiple designs, available in square and hexagon shaped tile, are intended to be installed as sets and the application of the grout creates intricate patterns throughout the floor. Other additions to the Andy Fleishman for ANN SACKS collection include Variations and Traditional. Variations represents a set of four tiles that can be installed together in practically limitless ways to form a constantly changing pattern.
  • Earthy and TexturalComposed Entirely of Pebbles, Bali Collection for Ann Sacks is Earthy and Textural
  • ebuild (6/21/2007)
  • The Bali collection for Ann Sacks offers both vertical and horizontal installation options. For standing applications, flat, water-worn pebbles of like color are stacked on their sides to create a striking facade of stone. The effect of this rippling rock wall is dramatic, beautiful and thoroughly unique. The second option for both walls and flooring installations is a pattern of stones that are carefully interlocked and grouted to create an Old World cobblestone effect.
  • Istanbul Bathroom Collection for VitrAVitrA's Instanbul Collection is Amoung the Winners of the 2006 Good Design Award
  • ebuild (6/18/2007)
  • VitrA's highly anticipated Istanbul Bathroom Collection, available in the U.S. in May 2007, is one of the winners of the esteemed 2006 Good Design award. The Istanbul Collection offers more than 100 products, including ceramic plumbing fixtures, ceramic wall and floor tiles, bathtubs, bathroom furniture, faucets and accessories.

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