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4. CUSTOM-FIT UNDERSINK LINERS Undersink liners from Doug Mockett & Co. help prevent spills from cleaning solutions, soaps and other solvents from ruining cabinetry. "Our liners are popular because they are an easy fx that not only look nice, but serve a highly functional purpose as well," says Billy Peele, customer service. "Each liner is custom made to ft a homeowner's particular cabinetry. They look great, are easy to clean and protect the wood from seepage, which can cause a lot of damage to cabinets." The liners, which are made of polished aluminum sheet with rubber trim, protect against deterioration of the wood from harmful liquids and provide a clean, fnished look. Circle No. 213 on Product Card 5. STAINED GLASS KNOBS Prairie Style St a i n e d Gl a s s cabinet hardware from Glace Yar Stained Glass Design features an Arts and Crafts style of stained glass in a cabinet knob. Each knob is hand cut and set, creating an individual piece of stained glass art. "When visiting an older home in the area I noticed the stained glass windows going up a staircase and thought, all this time that I've been making stained glass knobs, I never thought of making a knob that represents what stained glass was mainly used for…windows!" says Debbie Plunkett, owner/ designer. "The look of my Prairie Style Knobs reminds one of the Craftsman style era," she continues. "The look was, and still is, very popular, and I wanted to keep that form of stained glass workmanship alive for today's decor. You may not be able to have a Frank Lloyd Wright stained glass window in your home, but you can have a smaller interpretation of that same pictoral art in a stained glass cabinet knob using the same hand-cut, stained glass technique." 6. CUSTOMIZABLE POWER STRIP The newest addition to Task Lighting's Angle Power Strip product line features tamper-resistant receptacles in a slim 1-1/2"x1-9/16" profile, hiding inside the face frame of the cabinetry or under the lip of a countertop. The new TR Series strip also meets 2008 NEC code. "Our angle power strip moves all receptacle switches from the backsplash area," explains Stephanie Straatmann, lighting specialist. "If you have an intricate tile pattern, beautiful glass backsplash or granite countertop, you don't have to cut into them to accommodate receptacles or switches. They can all be mounted underneath the cabinet. "The TR Series housing is also highly customizable and is large enough to accommodate many custom options, including a USB and drivers for LED lighting," she continues. "Since it's available in four diferent fnishes, designers can also blend it into the backsplash and countertop." Circle No. 215 on Product Card 7. TIE PET FEEDING DRAWER INSERT The Fitted Pet Feeding Drawer insert from Bradco Stainless Products Co. is designed for use in a lower cabinet drawer that can be tucked away when meal time is over. "Pets have always been a major part of many families, but there has defnitely been a shift in the social acceptance of them living alongside their owners," says Cody Bradbury, president. "Now it is just as important that they have their own dedicated space in today's modern home. By ofering a sanitary and personalized way to approach mealtime, we feel we have addressed the concerns and issues most designers face when it comes to the live-in pet. "Customized storage solutions have become an integral part of the design process," he continues. "Giving designers the fexibility to address the topic of organization at any point during the project is benefcial to the designer, as well as the indecisive homeowner." All components are built to ft any drawer, are 100% stainless steel, removable and easy to clean. An optional rear storage compartment can store treats and accessories. The lid can be personalized with the name of the pet. Circle No. 216 on Product Card 7. TIE RECYCLED SOLID SURFACES GleenGlass 100% glass recycled surfaces are formed from postindustrial recycled glass. "Recycled products, green products, as a category are defnitely in growth mode," says John Sauer, owner/president. The glass surfaces ofer the strength of natural stone, and are nonporous and LEED compliant, he notes. "The Gleen pattern also represents a look that is difcult to come by," Sauer continues. "In the manufacturing process, we fuse together large sheets of recycled glass, which afords a pattern and a quality that is very unique." GleenGlass countertops also have a pattern that is reminiscent of fowing water, something that always entrances people, he indicates. GleenGlass products are sourced and handmade in the U.S. Meganite has established 18 popular colors to be incorporated into its National 70, a group of colors that will be carried by all of the company's distributors. The colors are part of the Recycled Series, certifed by SCE Global Services to contain a minimum of 6% recycled content. Recycling, reducing and reusing are all becoming important in both commercial and residential markets, says Bill Harris, national sales manager. "It's also important to consider that solid surface isn't just used on kitchen countertops and vanities," he notes. "It can also be used on walls, and as shower surrounds and pans. You can also texture it to gain a coefcient that meets the ADA requirement for shower pans." Meganite solid surface can also be manufactured in sheets up to 60" wide, making it a great option for islands, and furthering its popularity, he notes. "You don't have to worry about a seam," he explains. "That can be especially useful for stonetype looks." Meganite solid surface is also available in a variety of thicknesses, including 1/4" thicknesses for shower surrounds and 3/4" thicknesses for custom furniture, he notes. Circle No. 212 on Product Card Circle No. 217 on Product Card Circle No. 214 on Product Card 3. RECYCLED GLASS SURFACES December 2013 ForResidentialPros.com | 31