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Organization system expands with finish, door and drawer fronts, handles CLOSETMAID increases its range of options for its MasterSuite wood organization system with the introduction of a coastal gray finish, nickel-finished handles, and additional door and drawer fronts. Adding coastal gray to its color offerings — which include white, antique white, chocolate pear and warm cognac — aligns with popular design trends and can be used in transitional, modern and casual spaces. Door and drawer front options now include a modern, shaker and traditional raised panel. The organi- zation system can be floor- or wall-mounted. Circle 14 on inquiry card Additional Wi-Fi-enabled smart appliances GE APPLIANCES works with "If This Then That" (IFTTT) to add functionality to its Wi-Fi Connect Appliances and now expands with the release of three additional channels, which doubles the company's IFTTT presence. The company's washer, dryer and dishwasher units can be connected to more than 100 applications and connected devices such as Facebook, Twitter, smart lighting and various other smart home products. An example of a functionality is to have smart lights blink to indicate 10 minutes for the laundry in the washer. Circle 16 on inquiry card Natural, polychromatic color palette for coatings VALSPAR 's Fluropon Effects expands its line of 70 percent PVDF architectural coatings with the Rustica color family. Featuring a nature-inspired palette, the coatings contain special effects pigments that create more saturated colors with an antique aesthetic. Providing color and gloss retention, the coatings also withstand extreme weathering, and resist dirt, stains, chalking and fading. Applications could include use on aluminum extrusions, mullions, soffits and fascia, aluminum-framed windows, skylights, metal roofing systems and more. Circle 18 on inquiry card Tile provides look of metal The Render Metals Cast Metal Collection from DALTILE provides the look of traditional metal even in the moisture-prone interior wall spaces. Along with four patterns, the tile is offered in pew- ter, iron, class bronze and oil-rubbed bronze shades. Available in 3- by 18-in. size, the collection is pro- tected by Q-Seal stain and scratch resistant, making the tile ideal for wall and backsplash applications. Circle 17 on inquiry card Peel and stick installation of in-floor radiant heating system PROTECTO WRAP offers a complete radiant in-floor heating system — Peel and Heat Complete — that includes a thermostat, primer, installation instructions and a layout diagram for a user's specif- ic application. A peel and stick installation mat can be ordered separately. The in-floor heating system includes built-in anti-fracture protection for the ultra-thin 1/8 in. profile and can be used under thin- set tile and stone, hardwood and laminate flooring. Circle 15 on inquiry card PRODUCTS 60 July 2016 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com What's New