Product Product Showcase Showcase Durasein Solid Surface
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Durasein acrylic solid surfaces combine performance with elegant aesthetics and extraordinary versatility. Durasein is suitable for both commercial and residential architectural projects. It is nonporous and delivers solid functionality in hospitals, restaurants, hotels, offices, dormitories, senior care facilities and retail environments. Nontoxic and certified for food contact, Durasein is resistant to bacteria, stains, fire, chemicals, heat and UV damage. It is produced as sheets, shapes and ready-to-install fixtures, offering new possibilities for designers and fabricators. Durasein can be manufactured in custom widths and thicknesses in a multitude of colors, and an extensive range of shape designs. Applications include countertops, wall cladding, partitions and other creative architectural elements. Learn more at duraseinusa.com.
Elkay Provides Revere Stainless Steel and Granite Sinks
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Elkay is proud to offer the new Revere® collection of sinks that includes 18-gauge and 16-gauge, Type 304 stainless steel in popular shapes, including our versatile fabricator series and our ¾-in.-radius hand-fabricated sinks. The new Revere Granite collection is made in Germany, and Revere also offers porcelain lavatory sink in undermount, top-mount and vessel options. Revere has a complete line of sinks, drains and accessories in popular sizes, finishes and materials for kitchens and baths. These beautiful, quality products come in a range of styles and economical prices to meet any need. All products are stocked in our Ohio distribution center and ship within one business day. Revere supports customers with U.S.-based sales, service and customer care. More information is available at www.reveresink.com.
EOS Recycled Glass Surface by GĒOS Surfaces
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Gēos blends recycled glass into a unique surface of strength and remarkable beauty with no staining, sealing, waxing, cement binders or glass pop-outs. With a carefully chosen mixture of both post-consumer and industrial use glass, Gēos gives new life to a cast-off resource. Combined with superior and proven binders, Gēos holds glass in the slabs very well and has no breakage issues during transport or installation. In terms of performance, fabrication and structural characteristics, Gēos is comparable to engineered stone. It is nonporous and requires no sealing. Its color palette showcases the glass particulate within the sheet. Background colors and pigmentation are kept to a minimum in order to let the glass “show through” and be the highlight of the material’s aesthetic qualities. Backed by a 15-year warranty, it is available nationally through regional distributors resulting in no capacity issues and timely delivery.
ETemplate Systems Laser Digital Measuring Systems
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ELaser™ Pro and Xpress are award-winning laser digital measuring systems that tackle all countertop templating needs and feature the power of ETemplate’s Measure Manager™ Software with easy-to-use CAD tools for enhanced design. ELaser systems include automatic features that design the countertop and backsplash during the measuring process; it auto-draws corner radii, backsplashes, overhangs and more as measurements are taken, providing a finished design to export for fabrication. ETemplate is proud to be a preferred partner with Leica Geosystems, one of the world’s leading laser head manufacturers, delivering solid accuracy. Earning the Marmomacc/ StonExpo Best Product Award, ISFA Champions Award and the distinguished IWF Challenger’s Award puts ETemplate Systems among the most decorated companies in the digital measuring industry! See Our Ad On Page 37
Federal Brace Support Brackets Are Made in America
Federal Brace offers a large selection of unique designer and utility support brackets, for residential or commercial use. Our products are manufactured in the United States to ISO 9001 standards, assuring quality craftsmanship and uniform products. Most products are in stock and ship out in one to two days; custom or made-to-order items require a longer lead time. Many great resources, videos and knowledgeable customer service reps are available to assist with proper selection.
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GEM Industries GEM Orbital Sander
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The GEM Orbital Sander offers a 100 percent oscillating hand motion. This heavy-duty machine is designed to run at 1,730 orbits per minute without the possibility of creating the swirl marks. The 18 lbs. of machine weight ensures an even and consistent finish throughout the surface. The 11-in. sanding head cuts labor time, and the sander is suitable for taking down seams, and achieving matte, semi-gloss or high-gloss finishes. The ball bearing capacitor motor is built to run 24/7 and is designed to be virtually maintenance-free. If dust is an issue, the GEM Orbital Sander can be purchased with a shroud attachment for dust collection, which will hook up to any standard shop vac. The shroud is also an easy on-site retrofit for any GEM Sander already in the field. The sander is suitable for both solid surface and wood applications.
Gemstone Announces Major Changes
Gemstone is realigning and updating its sink color selection. With an industry rise in commercial applications requiring matching white sinks on white solid surface materials, Gemstone has answered with a new proprietary resin system that allows Gemstone to match the spectrum of white sheets in the industry. “We have taken our customers’ requests seriously and after two years of research and development have answered with a new, high-performance resin system that gives us the closest matches for color and translucency in the industry, while at the same time improving our already great thermal resistance performance,” said Jeffrey Smith, Gemstone’s sales manager. “We gained with this technology on all fronts. Look for a complete realignment of Gemstones colors in December 2017.” READER SERVICE #67 14 • Buyers’ Guide 2017-18 • International Surface Fabricators Association