Finishes and Surfaces

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    Locksets & Hardware

    Constructed of solid brass and featuring the maker's Maxum deadbolt, the Cambria lever set has an ornate one-piece design and comes in Satin Nickel, Oil-Rubbed Bronze, and Anti-Tarnish PVD Brass. Offering the appearance of aged metal, the finish carries a 10-year warranty and is now available on...

     
  • Measuring wheel for saving time

    Product: Lufkin Measuring Wheels by Cooper Hand Tools. All Lufkin Measuring Wheels can measure curved, horizontal, and vertical surfaces and have molded rubber tires that resist corrosion, as well as telescoping handles.

     
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    Plenty of wood flooring options

    By Stephani L. Miller. According to Mickey Moore, technical director for the Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association (NOFMA), 21/4-inch-strip oak still is the most popular choice for flooring. "One of the biggest trends right now is hand-sculptured hardwood flooring, where surface texture is...

     
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    Interior Trim Products

    Decorative moldings are available in a wide variety of styles and wood species, including linden, cherry, oak, and maple.

     
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    Niche: Fiberglass Windows

    Though vinyl windows dominate the replacement, remodel, and new construction markets, fiberglass windows have carved out a niche for themselves. Less than a handful of manufacturers currently offer fiberglass windows, including Milgard Windows, Pella, and Marvin Windows.

     
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    Countertops made from different material

    Many materials offer endless options for countertop creativity. Quartz continues to be introduced in ever-more complex hues, whether deep and luxurious, light and ephemeral, or in colors drawn from nature. Laminates simulate natural materials, such as stone and metal, in new shades and textures, as...

     
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    Clothes Store: Above Average Storage

    If you build entry-level houses for buyers who prefer value to flash, a run-of-the-mill storage system will be more than adequate. If you're catering to the move-up buyer, however, you better change your strategy. To this group, closet storage is more important than it used to be.

     
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    Bath Lighting with modern twist

    Alabaster swirled glass shading is still popular, but art glass and colored glass are popping up in unexpected ways. The Botanical Collection in the Delta Bath Match Series -- designed to match Delta Faucet Company's Botanical Bath Collection fixtures -- features seven interchangeable accent...

     
  • Ceramic Tile Installation Handbook

    The Tile Council of America offers the 2003-2004 version of its Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation at a cost of $7. Download an order form for either version by logging on to the Tile Council's Web site at www.tileusa.com/publication_main.htm.

     
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    Larger showers and tubs

    Therapeutic features; deeper, longer, wider tubs; and roomy, streamlined showers all help turn yesterday's simple bathrooms into havens of serenity and relaxation. The Champagne Massage Monroe tub features 110 bubble jets and a quiet, concealed 1.3 CFM blower motor to deliver massaging air bubbles.