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New Paints & Coatings for Spring 2023

Sheila Kim

April 24, 2023

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From low-sheen hues to eco-friendly surfaces, these finishes will complete a job with style.

New Paints & Finishes for Summer 2019

Kelly Beamon

June 25, 2019

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For residential and commercial buildings, these coatings enhance durability.

February 2017 Product Briefs: New Wall Coverings and Surfacing Products

Water lilies, grocery stores, and computer games inspire the latest surfaces and wall coverings.

Julie Taraska

February 1, 2017

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New architectural products and interior finishes by NLXL, Architectural Systems, Formica, Hartman&Forbes, and Versa Wallcovering.

The Mysterious Art of Color Forecasting

A look at the unscientific process intended to help consumers and professionals predict what colors will be hot next year.

Rita Catinella Orrell

November 15, 2012

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While the formulation of high-performance paint is a technical process, the craft of forecasting that paint's color is an unscientific one, say color experts.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course aims to educate the participants on applicable regulations, recommendations, and best practices with regard to designing hand sanitizing fixtures into architectural spaces.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 ADA State Accessibility/Barrier-Free; 1 IDCEC CEU/HSW

In this course, we cover Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signage guidelines along with 2010 SAD Standards.