New Products – October 2012
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FIELD-TINTABLE SILICONES
Pecora Corp., Harleysville, Pa., offers Pecora890FTS-TXTR Field Tintable Silicones. Building on the success of the company’s 890FTS, 890FTS-TXTR provides a grout-like finish and joint movement of plus/minus 50 percent. With its textured appearance, the product also provides architects and builders with a wide color palette and ease of inventory. Offered in 51 standard universal color packs, the right color can be created with a three-minute mix. Custom colors are available in 1.5-gal. buckets.
Contact: Pecora Corp., 800-355-8817
SOUND-REDUCTION MEMBRANE
MAPEI Americas, Deerfield Beach, Fla., introduces Mapesonic™ 2, a new, patent-pending sound-reduction membrane for use in both residential and light commercial environments. The solution combines sound reduction and crack isolation in a thin, flexible, lightweight, load-bearing, fabric-reinforced peel-and-stick membrane for use under stone, ceramic tile and wood flooring, reducing sound transmission and movement up to 3/8″ wide.
Contact: MAPEI Americas, 800-992-6273
PREMIXED GROUT
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc., Aurora, Ill., introduces TEC® POWER GROUT® RTU (Ready to Use), a premixed grout forumlated to yield high chemical, UV and stain resistance and strong, color-consistent joints. The solution allows light foot traffic within 24 hours, rapid cure allows water exposure within three days—with full water submersion within seven days. Offered in eight colors, the grout may be used in indoor and outdoor grout tile joints ranging from 1/16” to 1/2”; however, it’s not recommended for polished marble or travertine if grout won’t be used to fill.
Contact: H.B. Fuller Construction Products, 800-552-6225
ACCESSORIES
STAINLESS-STEEL SINKS 
Domain Industries Inc., Austin, Texas, introduces a fully revamped and rebranded Bella stainless steel sink collection. The line features 17 different styles of sinks, ranging from full kitchen sinks, to utility and vanity undermount options. Bella stainless-steel sinks are constructed from 304 16-gauge stainless steel with a rich satin-pearl finish; the units also feature a limited lifetime warranty and BellaBarrier sound insulation.
Contact: Domain Industries, 866-385-7775
PEBBLE SINKS
Stone Forest, Santa Fe, N.M., introduces its Pebble Collection, a mix of vessel sinks, vases, seating and water fountains handcrafted by owner Michael Zimber from multi-colored onyx and conglomerate. The vessel sinks are 5” tall and range from 18”-22” in length and 15”-18” in width. Each is carved from a single boulder.
Contact: Stone Forest, 888-682-2987
NEW DRAINS
Quick Drain USA, Frisco, Colo., adds two products to the firm’s product line. The new drains, in lengths of 27.5” and 63,” bring the selection up to 12 different sizes of the wide drains designed to offer a unique look for stone and tile installations. Custom sizes can also be fabricated in lengths from 10”-100”.
Contact: Quick Drain USA, 866-998-6685
