May 2011

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SINK COLOR
Blanco America, Lumberton, N.J., introduces the SILGRANIT II® Truffle sink color, offering a taupe option for its line of granite-resin models. SILGRANIT II sinks are made of a patented formula of 80-percent granite and 20-percent acrylic resin, and are now available in seven colors. The Truffle color will be available Truffle will be available in 21 sinks, in four stunning styles including DIAMOND™, PERFORMA, PRECIS™ and RONDO™.
Contact: Blanco America, 800-451-5782.

PUBLICATIONS

TCNA HANDBOOK
Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Inc., Anderson, S.C., introduces the 2011 TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, with the most-significant additions and revisions since its initial printing in 1963. Growing from 84 pages in 2010 to 296 pages in 2011, the new version includes detailed information on natural-stone tile selection and installation; setting materials and grout selection and glass tile; and green-building standards and rating systems.
Contact: TCNA, 864-646-8453.