April 2015

For bath and ambient lighting, WAC Lighting introduces the Kube family of LED vanities and wall sconces. Updated geometric-styled metal work meets sleek-etched opal glass cubes of light. The luminaire is ideal above a mirror or perfect to illuminate distinctive entryways and other rooms in restaurants and other spaces. Offered in a 2700K-color temperature, Kube features a 90 color rendering index (CRI). Available in one-, two- and three-light configurations, the luminaire ranges from 18 to 47.5 watts and delivers up to 2,210 lumens for robust illumination and flattering light.

Florock Polymer Flooring now offers Floropoxy 4900 Epoxy with reduced viscosity for ease of horizontal installation and Floropoxy 4900V Thixotropic Epoxy for both horizontal and vertical applications. The polymer coatings give concrete floors as well as poured and precast concrete walls, concrete masonry unit (CMU) and cement board walls chemical-resistant protection, while simultaneously improving installation convenience, thus potentially lowering needed jobsite man hours and cost. Solvent-free with zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Floropoxy 4900 and 4900V meet U.S.

The Loft one-piece, high-efficiency toilet (HET) from American Standard features a space-conserving compact design with an elongated bowl. The toilet delivers a high-performance flush with a 3-inch flush valve and 2 1/8-inch trapway. This latest HET achieves the highest bulk removal score on the Maximum Performance (MaP) test, an independent report of toilet performance. It can successfully flush 1,000 grams (2.2 pounds) of waste while using only 1.28 gallons per flush (gpf).

Phifer Incorporated announces its new SheerWeave Style 4901, a two-sided twill-weave fabric, as part of its range of interior sun-control fabrics that also address acoustical needs within the commercial and office environment. An alternative to ordinary window coverings, Phifer’s SheerWeave fabrics manage the sun’s heat and glare. SheerWeave’s light-filtering qualities diffuse light, decrease glare, help control solar heat gain and reduce the fading of interior furnishings. The SheerWeave fabrics meet Greenguard Gold certification standards.

Nora Lighting expands its LED recessed downlight offerings with the Cobalt Series, a cULus-wet listed retrofit fixture for use in existing insulation contact (IC) or non-IC housings manufactured by Nora and others. Cobalt is available in 4-, 5- and 6-inch apertures and has a 1,000-lumen output. Cobalt downlights include Cree’s latest COB family of LED arrays, delivering brighter illumination and lower power consumption. The units have a high 95 color rendering index (CRI), which allows the fixtures to more realistically reveal colors similar to a natural light source.