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Jeld-Wen
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The IWP exterior folding door system provides light and outdoor views even when closed. Door sections slide on an overhead track and fold up against one another, accordion-style, to allow indoor or outdoor access. System sizes range from two doors up to 18 doors, each 3' wide. Special order options include door heights up to 13'. Available in hardwood and IWP Aurora custom fiberglass, the complete system includes doors, hardware and the overhead track.
800/877-9482
www.jeld-wen.com
Kwikset
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Baldwin has adapted some of its locks to match the K-Keyway design used by Kwikset. The combined hardware package operates on a single Baldwin key. Six Baldwin handleset designs are currently equipped with K-Keyway: Logan, Canterbury, Madison, Blakely, Stonegate and Manchester. Corresponding Kwikset products are available for consistency throughout the home: Laurel, Hancock, Pembroke, Commonwealth, Brooklane, Cameron, Tustin and Lido.
800/327-LOCK
www.Kwikset.com
Amarr
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Classica, Amarr's pinch-resistant steel door with carriage house design embossments, is now available in a "sandwich" version. This new model has a 24-gauge exterior skin, a 27-gauge interior, and polyurethane insulation that gives it an R-value of 13.35. The patterns on the Classica Collection are pressed into the steel without the use of overlays. Available in 33 design combinations, utilizing a closed square top, a closed arch top and seven decorative windows. All models are pre-painted in white but can be painted any color.
800/503-DOOR
www.amarr.com
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This Heritage wood entrance system comes with optional K-Kron II Timberwolf finish. The series is made from western pine but woods such as mahogany, fir or walnut may be requested. Finishes include 20 standard colors and unlimited custom colors. Other options include architectural windows with decorative glass patterns, as well as sidelights and transoms in various sizes.
800/955-8177
www.kolbe-kolbe.com
Therma-Tru
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Therma-Tru has expanded its Smooth-Star fiberglass entry doors with a new oval design, showcasing a three-panel embossment that features exclusive Smooth-Star decorative glass. The doors offer ready-to-paint surfaces that resist dents and rust and have the look of painted wood and the strength of steel. The new glass shapes fit traditional or contemporary home styles.
Glass styles: Crystalline, Sedona, concorde and crystal diamonds (shown)
800/537-8827
www.thermatru.com
L.E. Johnson
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L.E. Johnson's 2610F surface-mounted pocket door hardware set allows installation of an open, wall-mounted pocket door in situations where a typical pocket door won't work. The aluminum track is available in lengths up to 192". The hardware can be adapted to fit most installation situations and can support doors of up to 125 pounds.
800/837-5664
www.johnsonhardware.com
Bruce
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American Originals has added the 3/8" thick engineered distressed oak collection, offered in 5" wide rustic planks with random lengths of up to 5'. The planks feature square edges and square ends for a clean appearance. Includes Permion commercial-grade, no-wax, low gloss finish and a 25-year residential finish and lifetime structural warranty.
Colors: Durango (shown), Mojave, Blue Ridge, Cimarron, Dakota cherry and Rio Grande
800/233-3823
www.bruce.com
Marvin
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SillGuard, a rigid, three-piece sill pan, helps to minimize the potential for moisture penetration and wall damage around doors and windows. Made from resilient polypropylene, SillGuard features sloping drainage channels and support ribs that drain moisture away before it makes contact with the door frame. The thermally non-conductive material resists cracking or shattering. The 48-inch center piece can be easily trimmed.
888/537-8266
www.marvin.com
Kronopol
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Sonic Floor is a sound-deadening laminate floating floor system. It is assembled without glue using a click and lock fastening system. The attached underpad is made of felt and rubber and will not compress or absorb moisture. Sonic Floor is made with wood from FSC-certified forests. The boards are 7.8 mm thick and 54" long. Available in woodgrain or embossed woodgrain finishes and many decorative wood choices.
888/KRONO4U
www.kronopol.com
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Gorell's deluxe sliding patio doors now offer interblinds, between-the-glass blinds that provide an alternative to traditional window treatments or mini-blinds. The blinds are permanently sealed between two panes of glass and never need to be cleaned or dusted. Homeowners can tilt the slats to a desired position or lift them to expand the viewing area. A durable two-way magnetic mechanism controls the movement of the blinds.
724/465-1800
www.gorell.com
Mediterranea
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This Tuscan travertine is designed in Italy and produced in Brazil with a stone-honed finish. The Valentino series combines natural colors and the variegation of satin-finished marble into a glazed porcelain that's easy to maintain. Valentino is available in 18" x 18" tiles suitable for floors and walls and features a matching 3" x 18" bullnose.
Colors: Ivory bianco, cream beige and champagne gold (shown)
305/444-3676
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ODL introduces the Michael Graves Collection of decorative doorglass. The collection offers elegant, clean designs in three styles: the Acacia (shown), Vienna and Fleur-delis. The Acacia is available in several sizes, including 22" x 64", 22" x 80", 8" x 80" and a rectangular transom.
800/253-3900
www.odl.com
Mannington
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The new line of Adura Luxury Planks coordinates with the Adura Luxury Tile line. Planks measure 4" x 36" and offer the look of hardwood in a variety of colors and styles. Some of the patterns are registered embossed to enhance texture and realism.
Styles: Burma teak, Canadian maple, coolibah burlwood, country oak, essex oak and spalted Georgian maple (shown)
865/935-3000
www.mannington.com
Marazzi
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Jade, a glazed porcelain tile, combines vein patterns with color layers and blends that resemble slate. The finish retains the effect of distinct clefts and mineral deposits, yet the smooth surface is simple to clean. The tiles can be used for floors, walls, fireplace and shower surrounds.
Sizes: 20" x 20" and 13" x 13"
Colors: Chestnut, ochre, sage and taupe
972/226-0110
www.marazzitile.com
Domco
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The Eloquence line, available in 12' widths, can be permanently installed without adhesives. It has a 15-mil urethane wearlayer and overall thickness of 85 mils. Fiberglass strands reinforce the felt backing. The no-wax finish resists scratching. The 24 patterns and colors offer looks from ceramic tile to vintage hardwood. (Tessera new penny shown.)
888/639-8275
Ann Sacks
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Ann Sacks expands its leather tile collection with a soft leather tile by designer Cowden Bell. These floor and wall tiles are offered in three patterns, Morocco, Tuscany and Crosshatch, and seven colors, buckskin, caramel, claret, ginger, maraschino, espresso and licorice. Also available without a pattern. Over time, the leather develops a patina similar to that of a well-worn saddle.
Available sizes: 2" x 2", 2" x 14", 8" x 8", 12" x 12", 14" x 14" and 16" x 16"
800/278-8453
Forbo
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Marmoleum Click is made primarily from linseed oil, wood flour and pine rosins and requires no glue for installation. Produced from natural linoleum on aquasafe HDF with a cork backing for an ecological and acoustical solution. The 12" x 36" panels and 12" x 12" tiles easily click into place. Durable and easy to clean, according to the manufacturer. Available in 18 colors.
866/627-6653
www.themarmoleumstore.com
Nafco-Tarkett
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Nafco adds to the PermaStone line with PermaStone Modular. Seven tiles - two 16" x 16", three 8" x 7" and two 8" x 16" - are packaged as a single modular unit. The Better Living collection has natural slate, parchment and porcelain patterns, each in three colors. The Best Living collection has two patterns: Monostone in three colors and Brick in eight.
800/227-4662
www.nafco.com
Armstrong
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Resilient flooring from Armstrong uses Masterworks Technology to add detail, shadow, variation in color and texture. Kahiki, one of the Urban Settings designs, looks like parquet wood flooring. ToughGuard helps resist tears, gouges and rips.
Kahiki Colors: Black walnut, Havana gold, natural, Tuscan blond and velvet mahogany
877/ARMSTRONG
www.armstrong.com
Composite materials with the natural look of wood, stone and leather adorn exteriors and interiors