Laticrete, a leader in the manufacturing of innovative systems for the installation of ceramic tile and stone, has announced the launch of Laticrete® PermaColor™ Grout, offering the maximum performance available in a cement-based grout, with premium color consistency and resistance to stain causing mold and mildew with antimicrobial protection from Microban®, according to the company. GREENGUARD Certified for better indoor air quality, Laticrete PermaColor Grout contributes to LEED Certification with low VOC content. In addition, Laticrete PermaColor Grout is Kevlar® reinforced for superior strength and flexibility, making it well suited for both interior and exterior floors and walls in both residential and commercial applications.
The U.S.-made Lam-Clamps by Omni Cubed are ideal for natural and engineered stone countertop edge laminations, reports the company. The updated model for 2008 features a new upper clamp jaw with concave sides, which lightens the product and creates an easy-grip surface.
Transform any bathroom with Venetian Natural Stone vanity tops from Domain Industries. These pre-fabricated natural granite vanities are available in five sizes and eight popular stone colors.
Custom® Building Products, an industry leader in tile and stone installation systems, has announced the new generation of backerboard with the high-performance, ultra-lightweight EasyBoard®. Engineered for strength and backed by Custom’s lifetime warranty, EasyBoard installs like other backerboards, yet a standard 3- x 5-foot, ½-inch board weighs only 6 pounds and cuts easily and cleanly with a simple utility knife, reports the manufacturer, adding that a fiber cement backerboard of the same size weighs up to 45 pounds and requires special tools for scoring and cutting.
The Denver Job is a 3-axis CNC fully automated router and polisher from VIC International. Small in size but big in performance, the Job’s open gantry structure with side apertures allows positioning of large slabs for complete cutting out, profiling and polishing of sinks, drainboards and water supply holes on any size countertop. Recessed and inclined surfaces as well as flush-mounted sinks and shower bases can be created on the Job.
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), one of the largest tile contractor associations in the world, is launching the premier issue of its 2007/2008 Membership Directory and Buyers Guide, an official industry directory and resource tool.
Breton S.p.A. has released the Smart-Cut S/NC 500, a precise and sturdy bridge saw with a rotating head and a fixed worktable. Capable of both fully programmed and manual axis control through a joystick, it is ideal for high-speed cutting of complex polygonal shapes.
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