New Products – July 2013
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COMMERCIAL-GRADE GROUT
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc., Aurora, Ill, introduces TEC TecniColor™ commercial-grade grout with high-def color that resists UV fading, and includes superior color consistency with no efflorescence. The solution for interior and exterior high-traffic areas offers permanent stain resistance with no sealing, along with resistance to mold, mildew, cracking and shrinkage. The product comes pre-mixed in 20-lbs pails to ensure color accuracy, and is available in eight colors.
CONTACT: H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc., 800-832-9002
STAINLESS-STEEL LINEAR DRAINS
LUXE Linear Drains, Atlanta, introduces a line of shower/wetroom drains using architectural-grade, 100% stainless steel in a modern, stylish collection. The U.S.-made linear channel drains are universally designed to fit all standard 2” floor drains, and are offered in four standard lengths (30”, 36”, 48” and 60”). The units are ADA compliant for barrier-free, wheelchair accessible showers. The company also offers offers tile and tray inserts, as well as 5” x 5” square tile drains that replace the strainer in most standard flanged floor drains.
CONTACT: LUXE Linear Drains, 877-398-8110
ACCESSORIES
LAUNDRY SINK
BLANCO America, Lumberton, N.J., introduces the STELLAR stainless-steel undermount laundry sink. The 23″ X 17-3/4″ sink has a 12” bowl depth in 18-gauge stainless steel with a refined brush finish. A template is provided with an approximate 1/8” reveal. The unit features a limited lifetime warranty.
CONTACT: BLANCO America, 800-451-5782
PUBLICATIONS/ONLINE
ONLINE STORE
Integra Adhesives, Abbotsford, B.C., is launching an online store for North American fabricators. The new store allows fabricators to place at any time, every day (including weekends. Packed with user-friendly tools to complement the ordering process, the online store is built from the ground up for speed, accuracy and efficiency.
CONTACT: Integra Adhesives, 888) 862-6665
VICOSTONE APP
Vicostone USA, Dallas, introduces its iOS apps for the iPhone and iPad. Both apps offer a full review of the company’s quartz surfaces and product information on finishing, care, cleaning and other areas. The apps also feature a “design book” for comparing its products in kitchen and bathroom mockup layouts with changeable cabinet facings.
CONTACT: Vicostone USA, 972-243 2325
NEW WEBSITE
Rock Doctor Products, Lexena, Kan., offers a new company website to support its line of stone care products. The new site includes improvements in layout, navigation and content, is easier to use, and offers better product placement.
CONTACT: Rock Doctor Products, 866-275-3536
TILE/STONE FIELD GUIDE
Stone Forensics, Palm Beach, Fla., introduces the Dimension Stone and Tile Field Guide: Failures Troubleshooting, Investigation and Analysis Reference Manual. The publication offers tools and information to successfully diagnose failures, including essential forensic testing procedures, charts and illustrations, exhaustive glossary of terms, and current and valuable resources. Included is the reference module of 40 Common Failures, featuring up-to-date, real-world examples of common failures with high-resolution images and how to identify the problem, proven solutions, tips, discussions, and pictorial index. The bonus mobile APP for smart phones and tablets will keep the information readily available for the more technologically savvy contractor or professional.
CONTACT: Stone Forensics, 321-514-6845
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