Finishes and Surfacing
Finishes and Surfacing
Sabi Cladding
Inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which is defined by transience and imperfection, Windfall Lumbers Sabi Cladding highlights the weathered patina of its wood: Douglas fir and hemlock reclaimed from deconstructed buildings. The ½ thick x 4½ wide panels are available in random lengths of 2 to 8 and in four finishes. full caption
Acropon 2605 Extrusion Coating System
Valspars Acropon 2605 system provides extruded-aluminum products with a high-gloss finish that is formulated for both exterior and interior environments. Capable of withstanding abrasions and chemicals, the two-coat finish is smooth to the touch, easy to clean, and offered in a wide color palette. It is well suited to storefront, cladding, panel, and window frame applications. full caption
MirroView 50/50
Television and video display screens are no longer the focal point in a space when concealed using Pilkingtons MirroView 50/50. The productconsisting of a highly reflective pyrolytic coating on a clear, annealed float-glass substratelooks like any other mirror glass when the display is off; when the display is powered on, its images appear clearly without revealing the screens frame. full caption
noraplan nTx
Nora Systems developed this resilient sheet-flooring product to cut installation time by as much as 50%, as compared with standard PVC-sheet installation. The key is a pre-applied, solvent-free adhesive that reduces prep work and eliminates drying time. The PVC- and plasticizer-free flooring is composed of rapidly renewable natural rubber, raw mineral materials, and color pigments. full caption
European Union
Interfaces European Union carpet tile collection is about simplicity. Devoid of pattern (though it can be mixed with other tiles if pattern is desired), it combines one of three subtle textures with a monochromatic gray palette to complement a range of aesthetics. The tiles are produced using 65% recycled content in a facility that uses 100% renewable energy and almost no water in the manufacturing process, and that sends zero waste to landfill. full caption
Thermoformed Drop-Out Ceiling Panels
These rigid vinyl panels by Ceilumeinstallable in most conventional ceiling suspension gridsare meant to conceal fire sprinklers to create an uninterrupted plane. Upon exposure to fire, the panels soften and drop out of the grid, allowing the sprinklers to activate. They are available in more than 40 decorative styles, are highly cleanable, and come in 24 square or 24 x 48 sizes. full caption
Gyptone Big Curve
Easily bent to achieve sweeping arcs, CertainTeed Ceilings Gyptone Big Curve is a 47¼ x 94½ perforated gypsum board filled with acoustical tissue. Three perforation patterns are offered: Line 6 features ¼ x 3⅛ rectangles; Quattro 41 has ½ squares; and Sixto 63 incorporates ½ hexagons. All styles are prefinished in white but can also be roller-painted. It is made of 85% recycled content and is low-VOC. full caption
Rinceau
Trove draws on rinceau, a style of ornamentation involving scrolls of foliage, for the three panel designs that make up this wallcovering series. Available in six colorways, the patterns are created with water-based ink on a choice of PVC-free wood veneer; window film; or Type I or Type II commercial-grade covering. Two of the panel designs measure 3 wide by up to 12 high, while the third panel option spans 6 wide by 12 high. full caption
Colorations Integrated Ceiling System
An acoustical ceiling solution by Armstrong, Colorations offers coordinating panels, a suspension system, and trim in 13 factory-finished standard or custom colors, affording architects more freedom and ease in designing spaces that require sound control. The panels are constructed of 68% recycled content. full caption
Rockfon Island
These frameless stone-wool ceiling panels by Rockfon are ideal for controlling noise in settings where drop ceilings are not suitable. Offered in square or rectangular formats, the units feature crisp edges with a subtle beveling, a smooth surface, and bright white finish to optimize light reflection. As an added benefit, they are 50% to 70% lighter in weight than many typical ceiling products, making them easier to install. full caption
Schluter-Ditra-Heat
The installation of uncoupling membranes is recommended in heated tile floors to prevent the tiles and grout from cracking. However, Schluter Systems created a product that combines the heating and uncoupling in the same layer. Schluter-Ditra-Heat consists of a polypropylene membrane with fleece laminated to its underside; 120V or 240V wires can be placed where needed within the membranes grooves. full caption
Horizontal Curved High Profile Series Baffle Ceiling System
A series of undulating panels turned on their sides makes up this striking patterned baffle ceiling from Hunter Douglas Contract. The panels, constructed of 100% extruded aluminum, can be combined to form baffles of up to 20 in length, with arcs spanning between 4 and 20. The Greenguard Goldcertified product contains no VOCs, is Class A fire rated, and is offered in two standard colors (natural or white) or 27 faux-wood powder-coat finishes. full caption
Terra-Cotta Painted Finish
This finish by Linetec easily transforms economical aluminum wall panels by mimicking the look and feel of terra-cotta. Available in four hues, the 70% polyvinylidene fluoride resinbased coating features high-performing attributes desired in exterior environments, such as resistance to humidity, fading, and chemicals. Additionally, Linetec destroys any VOCs present in the liquid paint prior to deploying it to job sites. full caption
PlybooSound Architectural Wall Panels
Smith & Fongs PlybooSound is a bamboo product that dampens noise using either standard fiberglass backing or the companys new QuietWall chamber system, which was developed with the Utah-based acoustics firm Real Acoustix and is integrated into the bamboo panels. Available with any of the companys designs. full caption
Neolith: Classtone
TheSizes Neolith: Classtone is a ½-thick sintered compact surface that can be installed as kitchen counters, but also as flooring and on interior walls. It is composed of a cocktail of natural materialsclay, feldspar, silica, and mineral oxidesand has nearly zero porosity, rendering it a low-maintenance hygienic surface. full caption
Duranar Gr and Coraflon GR
PPG Industries developed graffiti-resistant versions of its Duranar and Coraflon industrial coatings. Both utilize a factory-applied clear barrier over the pigmented layer. The resulting surface can be field-treated with Duraprep Prep 400 to remove spray paint, pen and marker ink, adhesive residue, and other substances. full caption