PR September 2009

Amtico recently introduced the Tropical Woods line, a resilient flooring collection that provides the look of exotic woods that are endangered without affecting the rainforest. The collection's binders and finishes are low-VOC, third-party-certified and include a 100 percent recycled backing. The Tigerwood is shown.

This quiet and ultra-efficient washer/dryer will make the competition seem that much noisier. The Nexxt Laundry system by Bosch is now made with the company's exclusive AquaStop leak protection feature, so you can install these bad boys on the top floor

Simplicity is key to Protecto Wrap's Peel & Heat Complete system. The kit includes pre-wired heating panels to easily connect electrically to a wall-mounted thermostat. The protective anti-fracture membrane and heat panels are installed in an easy peel-and-stick method.

  Does the ability to achieve 200 percent or greater increase in allowable lateral resistance over traditional site-built garage fronts seem…

  The new Chief Architect Interiors Software is chock full of features. The Cabinets Catalog lists manufacturer and generic cabinets. The 2- and 3-D…

There's a new profile to check out: StoneCraft's new DutchCraft veneers. Say goodbye to ho-hum patterns. Stone sizes are 8 inches high with widths of 18, 24 and 30 inches

It's a heck of a thing to have your faucets dance for you, and you'll get it with Toto's GyroSteam. The system brings a water flow through nozzles on two different axes that tilt and rotate, resulting in greater and more consistent water distribution

The new Alno Starline features a continuous case channel in the same color as the door and drawer fronts, giving the illusion of a cleaner, more minimalist kitchen. The company debuted high-gloss lacquers and interesting wood grain patterns for its cabinet fronts

Z-Wave-compatible devices are great. Getting them all to talk and play nice, however, is another thing. The Wayne-Dalton thermostat is the only thermostat today that is fully compatible with every Z-Wave remote in the marketplace, including more than 90 percent of existing HVAC units found in homes today.

  Sound abatement is a hot topic, and Laticrete has just what you need. The 170 Sound & Crack Isolation Mat is a high performance, 1/8-inch thick…