August 2010
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ANTIQUED LIMESTONE
Yellow Mountain Stoneworks Inc., Seattle, introduces an antiqued finish for its collection of Chinese limestones. The look is created by applying several finishes, one on top of another, to create the desired effect, from rustic to refined. These antiqued limestones are suitable for both residential and commercial applications, and for commercial projects a thinner gauge material (1cm-2 cm) can be mounted to a mesh backing if desired. Available colors include Caramel Mocha, Grand Tortoise, Jura Beige, Jura Blue Gray, Light Gray Yangzi River and Redheart.
Contact: Yellow Mountain Stoneworks, 206-932-5696
ANGLE GRINDER
Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa., introduces the 6″ WEPA14-150 Quick angle grinder with technology that replaces a traditional backing flange with an auto-balancing flange pressed onto the spindle. Ball bearings on the 6.1-lbs unit offset out-of-balance conditions, reducing vibration significantly. The 12.2 A motor offers 31 inch-lbs of torque and a no-load speed of 9,000 rpm; other features include tool-less wheel changing and a safety slip clutch.
Contact: Metabo Corp., 800-638-2264
LENGTHWISE DRAIN
Quick Drain USA, Frisco, Colo., introduces the ProLine Drain, an ultra-thin edge drain for residential, commercial or institutional settings where high design and efficient installations are required. Available in 10 different stainless-steel lengths from 26”-68”, all units measures 1 1/2” in width and come in adjustable heights for different flooring materials. With a standard 2” plumbing connection, the integral flange drain comes standard with factory attached waterproofing.
Contact: Quick Drain USA, 866-998-6685
NEW GROUT COLORS
MAPEI Americas, Deerfield Beach, Fla., introduces five new grout colors in earth tones: Chocolate, Cocoa, Light Almond, Bahama Beige and Frost. The new colors are available in the company’s Keracolor™, Ultracolor® Plus, Opticolor™ and Kerapoxy® lines, bring the palette to 36 colors.
Contact: MAPEI Americas, 800-426-2734
GRANITE/ACRYLIC SINKS
BLANCO America, Lumberton, N.J., adds the warm Biscotti color to the line of SILGRANIT® II sinks offered from BLANCO GmbH + Co KG of Oberderdingen, Germany. The earthy and creamy light-brown shade now brings the line’s colors up to six; the sinks, made of 80-percent granite and 20-percent acrylic resin, are non-porous, scratch- and stain-resistant, and heat-resistant up to 536°F. All of the line is available in 21 varying shapes including double-bowl, super-single-bowl, bar and prep-sink.
Contact: BLANCO America, (800) 451-5782
PRODUCT APP
LATICRETE International Inc., Bethany, Conn., introduces the LATICRETE Product Information App for the iPhone®, iPad™ and iPod touch® devices. Free to download and use, the reference tool kit offers LATICRETE® product information, quick grout coverage estimates, installationS guidelines and other direct links for the company’s offerings.
Contact: LATICRETE, 800-248-4788
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