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We are a green building supply showroom and design
center offering a full array of products and services to make your
home eco-friendly. Whether
you are remodeling, redecorating, or simply want to live a cleaner
life and use less energy in your home, 'g' has all the
answers as well as knowledgeable designers to put these ideas to
work for you.
KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
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Eco
by Cosentino -
Recycled glass, metals, mirror, crystallized ash, porcelain,
stone and corn. A delicate palette of earth tones to compliment
your kitchen, bath or hearth. Suitable for use as flooring
as well.
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Paperstone - Paperstone
is an FSC-certified environmentally sustainable bio-composite
surface made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Its manufacture
takes far less energy and uses renewable resources unlike traditional
materials. Great for counter and table tops.
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Richlite - a
premiere manufacturer of paper-based fiber composites used for
a variety of architectural, food service, recreational and industrial
applications. All Richlite® materials are manufactured out
of environmentally sustainable resources harvested from certified
managed forests in North America. Great for counter and table
tops. |
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Recycled Glass Counter and Table Tops – Hand Made in Massachusetts using layers of recycled tempered glass. A selection of colors. Made to Size. Quoted upon request. |
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EcoTop -
A 50/50 blend of FSC certified post consumer recycled paper
and rapidly renewable bamboo fiber, bound with a new 100% water-based
system, these countertops are a solid surface with color throughout,
highly durable and customizable if you have a special color in
mind. The existing palette of 10 colors offers some lighter shades,
along with blues and greens. |
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Craft-Art
Wood Countertops -
Reclaimed Wood and Bamboo counters. The reclaimed woods come
from barns, warehouses, and other commercial buildings as
well as
pickle and vinegar barrels, and each have a unique look and
finish. The bamboo comes from a sustainably harvested rain
forest and is
available in several beautiful tones and finishes. Both offer
a warm and welcoming counter surface suitable for any style
kitchen or
bath. Also excellent for home office and entertainment surfaces. |
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Eco-Terr - Eco-Terr is an eco-friendly terrazzo with recycled
content which comes in tiles and slabs. This versatile material
creates a modern contemporary look and can be used in a variety
of applications from residential to light commercial.
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here to read more about Eco-Terr terrazzo flooring and countertops
on our Blog |
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Evergreen
Slate Company - We offer a full array of Vermont
and Welsh slate colors in a variety of sizes and textures,
providing varied architectural effects which contribute greatly
to the appearance and beauty of any building. All kinds of
surfaces can be created from structural slate including sinks,
countertops and backsplashes. |
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Vetrazzo -
The original recycled glass countertop in bold and dazzling
colors and combinations. |
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Arborite -
This versatile product provides a quick and easy way to update your tired countertop without re-doing your kitchen. Arborite laminate is yet another option in the realm of green kitchen remodels.
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Verdicrete -
Sealed concrete countertop and table surfaces. Color matches and integrated sinks available. |
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Curava -
Adding to the line-up of recycled glass and concrete surfaces, the latest entry, Curava, offers some beautiful colors and great pricing. Flecks of contrasting colors are imbued into these 1.25" surfaces, providing visual interest and depth.
Perfect for any bathroom or kitchen application, on shower surrounds, vanity tops and counters. The surface is easy to maintain, is heat, scratch and stain resistant and Curava comes with a 10 year warranty.
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Torzo Surfaces - US manufactured sustainable surfaces that are ideal for high wear residential and commercial applications. Product applications for these surface products, which are manufactured from agricultural by products and recycled wood materials, include countertops, tabletops, tiles, vanities and flooring. In addition, Torzo Surface product can be used for vertical applications such as paneling, dividers and cabinets. Currently, Torzo has five different lines of sustainable surface products, all made from sustainable composite board materials. |
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Trend Q - recycled glass surface which can be built to fit right on top of your old countertop. It can also be installed over plywood as a new surface and great for a backsplash too. Cost effective, quick installations. Made of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled product consisting of recycled glass, granite, and porcelain in a non-toxic resin. |
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Icestone - Made
from recycled glass and concrete. Produced by an environmentally
friendly manufacturing process in Brooklyn, New York. Reduces
the waste stream by redirecting glass from landfills.
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CABINETS
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Canyon
Creek - Canyon Creek produces quality products
and has a history of being an environmental leader in the wood
products manufacturing industry. "Green" land-use,
manufacturing and construction strategies help reduce energy
consumption, environmental impact and depletion of natural resources.
Since 1990, Canyon Creek has become increasingly green by
focusing on energy/resource conservation, air quality, sustainable
products, recycling and manufacturing-waste management and
reduction. |
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Young
Furniture - Young Furniture produces premium unfinished
cabinetry and furniture for both residential and commercial applications.
From kitchen and bath cabinetry to conference tables and credenzas,
their premium products are handcrafted to meet your unique needs.
Nothing is mass produced. Young Furniture offers exceptional
value in FSC certified custom cabinetry and furniture for both
residential and commercial applications. A new paradigm, unlimited
choice, exceptional value, environmentally responsible.
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Custom Cabinetry -
Look to us for custom cabinetry designs made from
FSC certified woods that are as eco-friendly as they are aesthetically
pleasing. Come to our design showroom and we’ll help
you design them from scratch or work from design ideas you
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DECORATIVE HARDWARE
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Richelieu - A wide variety of kitchen accessories, finishing and decorating products, functional hardware, closet and kitchen storage solutions - high quality, competitive pricing and ergonomic designs for style and finish in any decor. |
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Spectra
Décor LLC - Environmentally friendly, contemporary
cabinet hardware, door pulls and tile made from recycled
glass, cork and eco-resin.
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Serena Sea Stones - Cabinet knobs and drawer pulls.
Bring the natural and calming presence of the ocean to your home
with cabinet and drawer knobs made from real sea stones. The
Serena stone cabinet knobs and drawer pulls are made with ocean-smoothed
stones, hand-gathered in New England, securely mounted on solid
stainless steel posts. |
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Aurora Glass - Drawer Pulls Made from 100% recycled
glass. Clean, simple, functional design, these drawer pulls will
add a special touch to your fine cabinetry. They're a beautiful
addition to almost any style of cabinet and are available in
a variety of rich colors for a complimentary match to your home
decor. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes. |
FLOORING - CORK
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Capri
Cork - Capri cork is dedicated to offering high quality
surfaces, textures and coverings which are earth friendly, long
lasting, easy to clean and good looking. All Capri products contribute
to LEED credits, Habitus Cork (and under Habitus Cork put “Cork
Mosaic is a renewable resource, literally recycled from the cork
stopper industry’s byproduct and then fashioned into sheets
of circular patterns. Cork Mosaic insulates and is water resistant,
making it perfect for bathroom floors and walls, kitchens, children’s
rooms, music rooms, libraries and dens. When Cork Mosaic is installed,
it simultaneously infuses a bathroom with warmth and sophistication,
transforming a living space into the haven we all seek.
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Globus
Cork - 36 colors, 21 shapes and sizes, 21 pattern
ideas - truly the most versatile cork flooring available.
Durable, beautiful, affordable.
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APC Cork - One of the leading providers of cork in North America. APC Cork's, cork flooring has become very popular with home owners and commercial clients. It provides a look that is unique an environmentally safe alternate to other flooring products.
APC Cork's, cork flooring uses the material extracted from the bark of the cork oak tree, which only grows in the forests of Mediterranean countries. Its safe for the earth and your home |
FLOORING - GREEN OPTIONS
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Marmoleum - A
natural linoleum floor covering made exclusively from natural
raw materials. Extremely durable, Marmoleum has an extended choice
of colors and designs and a Topshield finish to reduce the need
for cleaning and maintenance. An optimal flooring choice for
home, office, schools and government buildings. |
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Re-Tire - The ‘Re’ in Re-Tire is the recycled content
of both post-consumer and post-industrial waste used in various
proportions in the Re-Tire color lines. The ‘Tire’ is
SBR synthetic rubber made from old tire scrap. The Re-tire collection
from Capri includes Kaleidoscope, Shades of Black, and The Basics,
offered in rolls and tiles, in 4, 6 and 9mm. Re-tire, which contributes
to LEED credits, offers a fresh new look to recycled rubber flooring. |
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Decoria - Decoria
Luxury Recycled Vinyl Wood Planks and Tiles. Slip resistant vinyl tiles
and planks that replicate traditional floor designs like fine
grain wood, marble and granite. |
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Flotex by Forbo - This remarkable flocked material which comes from the same sustainably engineered and managed factories of Forbo. This low-emitting product comes in a tiles and sheeting in a wide range of styles and colors, and is stain resistant, 100% water proof, slip resistant, highly durable, antimicrobial, low-maintenance, washable, can be flooded out and reinstalled, and is affordably priced for both commercial and residential applications. Think wet basements, high traffic mud rooms and laundry rooms, office spaces, health care facilities, and schools. The materials can be returned at the end of their life to Forbo for the carpet recovery program, and have an FSC paper mix component. |
FLOORING - WOOD FLOORING
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 EcoTimber -
Beautiful wood and bamboo flooring. Since 1992, EcoTimber has
been the only flooring company devoted to forest protection
and healthy homes. You can trust that an EcoTimber floor, no
matter which one you choose, meets the very highest environmental
standards.
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Mirage Floors - Selecting hardwood flooring is an environmentally friendly decision. When it's
Mirage, it's also a responsible choice that can last a lifetime. Mirage is FSC and PEFC-certified. That means they come from certified producers committed to meeting healthy forestry management standards. Mirage recycles 100% of the wood waste generated in the manufacture of our floors. All finishes are VOCs [Volatile Organic Compound] - FREE and do not release formaldehyde into the environment. |
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 EcoFusion - An exceptional collection of bamboo and wood flooring in a sophisticated range of patterns and colors from deep walnuts to sandy tones. Warranted finish will wear beautifully for decades and can be refinished when needed.
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Plyboo - Durable,
laminated, kiln dried bamboo versatile enough to be used for
flooring, wall treatments and countertops. Along with bamboo,
the Plyboo company offers their newest contender, palm flooring
and plywood made from the hard, dark palm of coconut palms. Whether
choosing solid strips, veneer, squared, or plywood, either option
is versatile enough to add interest to any project. |
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Green Choice - Green Choice’s
Strand Woven products are made by taking strips and strands of
bamboo and weaving them together, then compressing them under
intense pressure and heat resulting in one of the hardest and
most stable flooring products on the market today. |
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EcoSupply Center - offers turn-key solutions to architects
and developers looking to increase LEED, and provides an
affordable and accessible source for raw, cut or finished
goods for homeowners. |
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Kirei - Kirei Board is a strong, lightweight, durable,
environmentally friendly substitute for wood - usable in
furniture, cabinetry, casework, and interior design elements.
Manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw and no-added
formaldehyde adhesive, Kirei board brings a beautiful new
element to modern interior design. Kirei Board is a composite
panel board manufactured from reclaimed stalks of the sorghum
plant, poplar wood bonding layers and KR Bond, an adhesive
that emits no formaldehyde. Strong, lightweight and environmentally
friendly, Kirei Board has been in use for wall covering,
cabinetry, furniture, flooring and other decorative and
finished products since 1995.Kirei design elements can
help your projects gain LEED credit for environmentally
friendly construction. |
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Reclaimed Wood Flooring - salvaged and reclaimed antique woods
recovered from old industrial buildings or selected from FSC
certified forests. 100% manufactured in the USA. |
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Model
Hardwoods -
Model Hardwood Inc. specializes in the production of pre-finished hardwood flooring.
Encouraging and endorsing sustainable forest management, Model A has implemented
a series of measures to optimize use of raw material, ensure renewal of forest
resources and protect other natural resources. |
TILING
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Onix Mosaics - A line of recycled Spa```nish glass mosaic tiles. Onix has 98% recycled content. Its manufactured from Windshield glass and 2% pigment. |
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LEA Progetto - A glazed ceramic wall tile that has 40% recycled content. A contemporary series from Italy is available in a multitude of solid colors in the standard line, including matte finishes in neutral, medium and dark shades, and gloss finish accent colors. Great for shower surrounds and bath walls, kitchen backsplashes and wherever a decorative element is needed. |
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Fireclay -
Fireclay Tile uses recycled materials
and sustainable manufacturing practices. They make the highest
quality, most durable and aesthetic hand-made ceramic materials
using “old world” methods that are unique, affordable,
and “green.” Based in San Jose, CA, the
majority of their products are manufactured in the United States.
Fireclay Tile manufactures decorative tiles and architectural
details, along with a full line of field and trim tiles. Tiles
are hand-molded from extruded clays using recycled materials,
unprocessed stoneware clays, and minerals, giving their products
a truly natural look with lifelong durability.
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TerraGreen -
From the porcelain look of Terra Traffic, the contemporary styling
of Terra Elements, or the richness of Terra Metallics, Terra
Green is much more than a recycled content tile - it's a style
statement. |
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Crush - Crush offers a 100% recycled
glass tile in a large variety of colors and sizes. Our glass
can compliment or create a room. The artistry of glass tile can
be used to bring any design to life. Accentuate with their mosaics
or focus your interior on their subtle colors and translucent
beauty. Your options are limitless! |
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Echo Recycled - Crafted by artisans using centuries-old
techniques, Echo Recycled Glass
captures, refracts, and bends light in a manner reminiscent
of sunlight playing
on water. Its luminous color palette comprises 15 luxuriant shades.
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Crossville
Color Blox - Color Blox Porcelain Stone® tile
celebrates the infinite possibilities
of color. Color Blox
combines a fresh yet sophisticated
palette of 20 colors with subtle
variations in shading and a smooth,
minimalist texture. The result is a
visually dynamic material that
instantly sparks the imagination.
With its extensive selection of colors,
each of which coordinates with at
least two to three other colors,
Color Blox offers the versatility to
create uniquely colorful spaces. |
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Crossville
Eco -
EcoCycle is a realistic stone look
that exudes a feeling of warmth and rustic elegance. Designers
seeking an eco-friendly tile no longer have to sacrifice aesthetic
appeal; with eight rich, earth-toned colors, EcoCycle is beautifully
at home in any environment. |
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EcoGlass Tile -
Glass is an almost perfectly sustainable material. It is manufactured primarily from sand, one of our most easily obtainable and abundant resources. It emits no harmful chemicals, doesn't absorb toxins and can be used in many different applications.EcoGlass offers new colors, matte finishes and is suitable for indoor or outdoor applications. Use as an accent or create a dramatic wall surface. Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens and tiled fireplace surrounds. |
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Florida Tile - Florida Tile products are one of the greatest values in the industry. Their reputation is built on providing reasonably priced, design rich products to the tile market. Florida Tile products come directly from the earth. Because of this, we are particularly aware of our responsibility to help preserve the beauty and health of our planet and all its natural resources. A multitude of murals, inserts and moldings offer unlimited decorative potential - in colors that go from bold and bright to soft and subtle. Whatever your personality, whatever your taste, Florida Tile accent tiles are the perfect choice. |
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Ragno Calabria - Glazed Porcelain Tile Three-dimensional textures on structured surfaces combine with the regal shading and clefting of natural slate in large-format, ink jet created square and rectangular modules. Calabria's rich color combinations and muddled effects create myriad distinct faces on each color. Well suited for commercial and residential venues, the recycled content contributes to LEED credits and healthy environments. |
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Milstone Volcano - Lava and Ceramic tile in Mosaic, Brick (Subway), and Brick Mosaic, the many colored and textured tiles have a unique look and are a perfect addition to traditional and contemporary homes. |
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Florim Afrika and Florim Natural Selections - Florim is an Italian marble tile manufactured in the US with provides substantial color and texture variation to enhance any home or office. With recycled content this porcelain tile line can contribute to LEED points, has high traffic durability and comes in many sizes and colorways.
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FLOORING - CARPETING
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Earthweave - Earth
Weave Carpet Mills, Inc. is in business to manufacture and promote
renewable resource floor covering products for the 21st Century.
Our commitment lies not in recycling petrochemical products,
but rather in taking advantage of the ultimate manufacturer;
Mother Nature and her renewable natural resources. Using Mother
Nature's vast renewable resources, Earth Weave will manufacture
innovative, high quality floor coverings for both residential
and light commercial applications. |
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InterfaceFLOR - InterfaceFLOR’s face constructions are nylon, others are
natural fibers like hemp or wool. The backings are a composite,
made up of some recycled materials. All InterfaceFLOR products recycle
and all have the lowest VOC (new carpet smell) in the industry.
InterfaceFLOR tiles can also be recycled and made into new tiles!
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Nature's
Carpet - Nature's Carpet is made of 100% wool, a
rapidly renewable resource. The backing is made of jute,
a natural fiber, held in place with natural rubber latex.
The result is an ultra-low toxicity floor covering which
actually improves indoor air quality for your health and
comfort. Offered in natural wool hues or vegetable dyes. |
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Design Materials,
Inc. -
Natural rugs made from an array of fibers including a Naturals
collection made of sisal, reed (seagrass & mountaingrass),
and woven into a distinctive array of textures, a Wool collection
woven and tufted into unique styles and woven soft vinyl for
high traffic resiliency.
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Momemi - Hand crafted all wool rugs with styles ranging from traditional persian to contemporary. A style for every setting. |
FLOORING - ENTRYWAY
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Poona - Natural coir entryway flooring, made of resilient
coconut husks. Durable, resistant to insects and convenient for
preventing entryway dirt from coming into the home. |
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Mat’s
Inc. - Entrance systems and matting solutions for
any commercial application, most made from recycled materials.
Modular tiles, grills, and flooring are functional, aesthetic
and environmentally-friendly crossing three lines of business:
Entrance and Matting Systems, Sports Flooring and Contract
Floor Covering. |
FURNITURE - SOFAS, ARMCHAIRS, CHAIRS & BARSTOOLS
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Cisco Brothers/Basal Living -
This collection is raw beauty with lifetime durability. Each piece is handcrafted to be 100% sustainable using FSC certified hardwoods; chemical free natural upholstery options such as jute webbing; biodegradable, non-toxic rubber latex foam cushion; natural organic certified cotton; a complete, sustainable, socially-responsible production from “seed to shelf.” Basal Collection caters to healthy, earth-sensitive choices with a high esteem for comfort and lovely design. |
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Cisco Brothers Fabrics -
Naturals, organics, hemps, cottons, linens – a beautiful array of colors, textures, weaves and patterns in durable upholstery and drapery fabrics. With styles to suit any décor. |
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Chairs & Barstools -
Simple, elegant, natural - comfortable |
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Europe to You -
Accent your home with unique antiques imported from Central Europe. These treasures are authentic one of kind pieces that will add just the right touch to make your house a home; warm and inviting with European flair. Culled from local markets, trade shows and antique auctions, these hidden treasures are cleaned and refurbished until the perfect piece finds its way to you. Choose from antique glass bottles, wooden vessels or 19th century jugs to create a distinct and timeless look. |
DECK SUPPLIES
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Correct Deck -
Correct Building Products is the manufacturer of CorrectDeck,
a composite decking material made from 60% recycled hardwood
sawdust and 40% polypropylene. |
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AFM Safecoat - Sealers for Decking and Exterior Projects – A full range of exterior sealants and stains from wood decking to concrete masonry. Using natural mineral pigments instead of dyes and no formaldehyde or other toxic ingredients, this extensive collection gives you unprecedented versatility for coating a wide variety of surfaces with a strong, durable finish that has no offensive solvents, fumes or odors. Superior coloration and superior protection to seal in harmful toxins on surfaces that include wood, concrete, natural stone, stucco and tile grout.
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WINDOW TREATMENTS
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Chicology-
Chicology’s goal is to present new innovations and ideas
in window coverings by providing affordable pricing and a wide
selection of exciting product lines made from a host of natural
materials like fiber papers, bamboo and jute.
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Conrad -
Custom hand woven shades and window coverings of natural grasses,
reeds, and fibers to enhance residential and commercial interiors.
Looking to the natural world for inspiration, Conrad draws from
landscapes of infinite beauty and variety to create hand woven
natural fiber shades, drapery, and other products of incomparable
design and craftsmanship. |
WINDOWS, DOORS & STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
INSULATION
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Ceiling Tiles – For drop ceiling installations fabricated from recycled soda bottles. The tiles are available in six styles simulating pressed tin ceiling panels and coffered ceilings in a sustainable material that will last a lifetime. Lightweight and easy to install.
