Assignment 5

GLASS


1.  "Prarie Grass" Natural resin panel by Lumicor

1-888-LUMICOR
Local Sales Rep:
Hartman LTD

Larry & Rita Hartman
9004 SE 61st Street
Mercer Island, WA, 98040
Phone: (206) 230-9110

http://www.lumicor.com/option,com_product/catid,2/id,7/#

Lumicor makes architectural resin panels.  All of their products are made using R4 recycled resins.  I like the fact that this is a green product and the design is appealing to me since it brings nature indoors.  this panel can be used in doors (as pictured above) or as stand alone wall panels.
 

2. "Ilumiblocks" by Lightblocks

Lightblocks
Phone: (603) 889-1115
Fax: (603) 889-0970
Email: info@lightblocks.com

From the website:

Illuminated polymer panels provide an entirely new dimension to your design pallet. Programmable, changeable color, edge lighting, signs and feature walls are possible with our new super bright LED system. These lamps generate very little heat and are extremely energy efficient.

http://www.lightblocks.com/product_lines.php

These resin panels used for lighting makes for a very unique and modern look.  With different colored resin panels the design options are endless.

3.  SatinTech Architectural glass by Bendheim

Bendheim West

3675 Alameda Ave.

Oakland, CA 94601

800-900-3499

510-535-6615 Fax

http://www.bendheim.com/news/article.cfm?id=13

These SatinTech glass panels don't show fingerprints and are easy to maintain.  The use of glass as cubical partitions keeps the area nice and bright and lends a modern feel to an office space.

4.  Poured Glass by 3-form

3form USA

2300 South 2300 West, Suite B

Salt Lake City, UT 84119

801-649-2500

info@3-form.com

http://www.3-form.org/

A stunning decorative, architectural glass with striking interlayers.  Poured glass is produced by encapsulating organics and fabrics with a poured cast resin. This artistic technique captures a beautiful 3D appearance without sacrificing the clarity or natural beauty of the interlayer materials. Based on liquid lamination technology: the lamination process allows even distribution of objects throughout the glass and it makes possible clean, exposed edges that allow for a frameless application.

I love the look of these panels as artwork on the wall.  They can also be used to cover entire walls, which would be an amazing accent wall.

Assignment 4

STONE


1.  Onyx - "Vulcan" slab or tile

Onyx is a translucent type of marble formed only in caves.  Generally categorized as re-crystallized limestone. 

Available at:
Pental Granite & Marble
713 South Fidalgo St.
Seattle, WA 98108
206-768-3200

http://www.pentalonline.com/natural/marble/

I love the look of this piece of Onyx.  The unique pattern and colors make it ideal for a grand kitchen countertop.


2.  Marble - "Dynasty Brown" tile

Marble is similar to Onyx in that it is also geologically categorized as re-crystallized limestone.  It is sensitive to acidic foods and cleaners so an impregnating sealer is recommended to prevent staining.

Available at:

Pental Granite & Marble
713 South Fidalgo St.
Seattle, WA 98108
206-768-3200

http://www.pentalonline.com/natural/marble/

Whenever I think of marble, I typically imagine a large smooth white slab in a baker's kitchen or smooth white statues like Michelangelo's David. I did not realize marble came in this many colors and variations.  I like this beautiful dark brown color and since it comes in tiles, it might be a good choice for a floor.


3.  Slate/Quartzite - "Honey Tan" tile

Slate is the most affordable of natural stones, and is ideal for both modern and traditional designs, inside and outside.

Available at:
Pental Granite & Marble
713 South Fidalgo St.
Seattle, WA 98108
206-768-3200

http://www.pentalonline.com/natural/slate/

The color of these tiles is bright and earthy, which is why I like them so much.  They would work well as floor tiles in an entry way or maybe even a fireplace surround.


4. Concetto by CaesarStone - "Brown Agate"

I'm not exactly sure what Concetto is but what I know for sure is that it's stunning.  The description from the website states,

Concetto...is an unmatchable collection of extraordinary surfaces hand made from individually cut and bound semi-precious stones.  A harmonious blend of art, nature, and technology Concetto is created by fusing nature's hues and designs with individually cut semi-precious stones to form the ultimate luxury stone surface...

 

Available at:

CaesarStone Northwest

7036  South 190th St.

Kent, WA 98032
425-251-8668

info@Concettous.com
http://concettous.com/the_collection.aspx

I love the look of these semi-precious stone pieces.  I could see them as kitchen countertops, vanities, furniture pieces, fireplace surrounds - in both commercial and residential spaces.

Assignment 3

Wood and Tile flooring


1.  Peacan StoneWood (natural stone planking)

Available at Maestro Mosaics by Granite & Marble Resources Inc.
info@maestromosaics.com
312-670-4400

http://www.mglasstile.com/catalog/item/4484270/4501070.htm

  From the website:

Imagine the beauty, durability and functions of real stone in an enhanced look of wood in natural stone planking. Unsurpassed beauty without worry about water spotting, flooding, or moisture damages. For your custom kitchen, bathroom, or even the entire floor area. StoneWood comes in the sizes of 4"x18-36" random length in 3/8" calibrated thickness. Installation is by normal thinset method and joint preferably 1/16". If you like the appearance of wood but want it to last, StoneWood is your natural choice.

I have never heard of this product before but it is really intriguing to me.  I like the idea of flooring product that looks like wood (for the most part), but has the properties of stone.

2.  Pergo Prestige Exotics Ginger Tigerwood Laminate flooring

Pergo

1-800-33-PERGO

http://na.pergo.com/products/Ginger-Tigerwood__LF000050.aspx

Available at Home Depot and Lowes

Features:

AccuWood textures for most realistic look

SecureLock for fastest click installation

ScratchGard Advanced for 30% greater scratch protection

Premium attached underlayment for maximum sound reduction

Pergo is a great alternative to real hardwood flooring.  It is durable, resists scratches, stains, impacts, and everyday wear.  It is also available in many many different colors and patterns that look just like the many varieties of real wood.  It is easy to install and a good option for those on a budget and want the look of a wood floor.

3.  Zuma Beach Eco-Terr tiles

Coverings Etc.

info@coveringsetc.com

1-800-720-7814

http://www.coveringsetc.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=8

http://www.coveringsetc.com/EcoTerrSpecifications.aspx

These terrazzo tiles are beautiful and eco-friendly (made from all natural products and eco-compatible elements).  They are resistant to UV rays, easy to install, and ideal for indoor and outdoor use.  Available in slab or tile format, and a variety of colors. They can be used on countertops as well.  I love the look of this material and also the fact that they eco-friendly.

4.  Ecotimber Bamboo flooring

Available at:

Ecohaus

4121 1st Ave S.

Seattle, WA 98134

206-305-1974

http://www.ecohaus.com/C-752/ecotimber

From the website:

•High quality bamboo flooring

•Engineered to last
•Bamboo is a highly renewable resource that is harvested just 5-6 years after being planted
•Formaldehyde-free for better indoor air quality
•Lifetime structural warranty, 27-year residential finish warranty
•Contributes to LEED Certification

Bamboo is another good alternative to hardwood flooring.  It is a sustainable product and is just as attractive as hardwood. 

Assignment 2

Carpet and resilient flooring


1.  Cork flooring - Globus cork tiles

Globus Cork
Phone (718) 742-7264
Fax (718) 742-7265
Email: info@corkfloor.com

http://www.corkfloor.com/tiles.html
From the website:

Globus Cork tiles are unique for our 25 tile shapes and sizes which include rectangles, squares, hexagons and triangles. Any of our colours can be made in any of the tile shapes and sizes shown below. We've got more than 40 unique colours and are always developing more. For the greenest cork flooring, select the glue-down cork tiles. There is no off-gassing and no VOCs in the adhesive which is a water-based contact adhesive. If you are working on a LEED project or are just chemically sensitive, you'll want to use the glue-down cork tiles instead of cork floating floors. Our cork tiles are 3/16" thick or 4mm.

Cork is becoming a more popular choice for flooring because of its many beneficial characteristics, including being a "green" product with natural insect and mold repellent properties, noise reducing capabilities, comfort and softness, and beauty to name a few.  With cork tiles, an attractive pattern can be laid which adds a lot of visual interest.

2.  Marmoleum / Marmoleum Click

http://www.forbo-flooring.us/default.aspx?menuid=3

Forbo Flooring Systems
8 Maplewood Dr.
Humboldt Industrial Park
Hazleton, PA 18202
1-800-842-7839

Available at:
Ecohaus
4121 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98134
http://www.ecohaus.com/

Marmoleum is another great environmentally friendly resilient flooring available these days.  It is natural linoleum flooring that has no foul odors that off-gas, is "Asthma and Allergy Friendly" certified, and is also a SMART certified sustainable product.  I think marmoleum would work well in both residential and commercial settings.  It has natural bactericidal properties, does not stain, and is super easy to clean.  We installed marmoleum click tiles in our kitchen 2 years ago and are very pleased with its performance.

3.  Sheet vinyl flooring by Armstrong

Stevensville Multicolor

Product # 97010

Collection: Highland Park
Color: Multicolor
Gloss level: Low gloss
Composition: ToughGuard MasterWorks Printed (Rotogravure)
Roll Width: 12 ft
Pattern Repeats Every 54 x 36
DIY Level: 3 – Medium
Installation method: Armafelt options (full spread or perimeter bond)
Backing Type: Armafelt

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Customer Relations and Technical Services
PO Box 3001
Lancaster, PA 17604
1-800-233-3823

http://www.armstrong.com/flooring/vinyl-sheet/stevensville-multicolor-resilient-vinyl-sheet-97010/floor-73050.asp

Available at:
Nielsen Bros Carpets
2031 NW 56th St.
Seattle, WA 98107
206-783-0422

Sheet vinyl flooring has been around for a long time and is still quite popular despite the many different kinds of resilient flooring available now.  It wears extremely well, resists water, and is comfortable to walk on.   Armstrong's sheet vinyl products come in numerous colors, patterns, and even designs that mimic natural stone and hardwood floors.  I like this product because it is versatile, has lots of color and pattern options, and is very reasonably priced.



4.  EverStrand carpet collections by Mohawk
Style: Lavish Look
Color: Reflecting pool
Construction: cut loop pile
Available widths: 12 ft wide

Mohawk
1-800-2MOHAWK (1-800-266-4295)

Available at Neilsen Brothers.

http://www.mohawkfloorscapes.com/carpeting/everstrand/default-home.aspx

 
EverStrand carpet PET (polyethylene terephthalate) fibers are made from recycled plastic bottles in North America.  This concept of recycling plastic bottles is fascinating to me and what I like about this product is that it consumes no petrochemical resources, utilizes the by-products from the manufacturing process, and makes a positive global impact.