Leslie on the Today Show
Leslie recently did a segment for the Today Show from the International Builders Show in Orlando Florida. Read about the great products she
demonstrated on the show.
The Today Show - January 14, 2006
International Builders Show from Orlando Florida
A sneak peak at what is new from the pro only event.
Trend: Affordable Luxuries through Innovative Technologies
We are seeing a variety of products using cutting edge technology to bring smarter, safer, and more energy efficient products to the consumer at an affordable price point.
Moen ChoiceFlo
- Adds water filtration system directly to faucet with out altering style or look (no attachments)
- Get both tap and filtered water through single fixture but waters never mix
- Utilizes an under sink carbon filter which features an indicator light on faucet to let you know when filter needs changing
- Easy to install
- Available in June in Chateau which is Moen's most popular faucet and can be preordered through wholesalers, in June will be available in more styles and at retail outlets
- Cost is $130, not that much of an increase Chateau without filter system is $90.
Moen Outdoor Sil Faucet
- First of its kind outdoor faucet, why should the outdoor faucet behave any differently from an indoor faucet.
- Offers hot and cold water from a single fixture
- Easy to install by a professional plumber or experienced do it your selfer
- Will be available in April for $64
- The cartridge is frost free so it is great for use in all climates
- Finally can fill a kiddie pool with non freezing water, bathe your dog outdoors, water the lawn, or wash the car at any desired temperature
- Go to www.moen.com for info and retailer in your area
Armstrong Natural Fusion Luxury Resilient Flooring
- Vinyl sheet flooring product
- Looks and feels real
- Can be installed directly to a dry and stable sub floor
- Does not need an underlayment the vinyl has a felt backing and is ready to be installed
- Stain and scratch resistant
- Available in 7 different styles with many different colors within each style
- It is easy to maintain just clean with a wet mop
- Cost is affordable at $2.50 - $2.95 per square foot unistalled.
- Go to www.armstrong.com for a local retailer
Pella Designer Series Window
- Study in USA Today showed that the most hated spring-cleaning chore is cleaning the window treatments.
- People would rather clean the toilet than the window treatments
- Windows are double hung with triple pane low e-glass in an energy efficient wood frame
- Allergens in home are reduced since the window treatment is held between panes of glass and there are no cords to be a hazard for children and pets
- Treatments are easy to operate and easy to change, the treatment gives total privacy
- Treatments are available in fabric shades, mini blinds, decorative panels, and custom textures and images
- You have the option to create a space themed kids room complete with a view of the moon scape
- 7 day turn around
- Cost is $450 - $550 per window depending on size
- Go to www.pella.com for a local retailer and installer and to design windows on line
Silestone Leather River Series Counter Product (pronounced sile, like tile, stone)
- This is a natural quartz product
- Microban is added during the manufacturing process
- Microban prohibits growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew
- Microban will last the lifetime of the countertop
- Scorch, scratch, and stain resistant
- New river series is available in 7 different colors
- Silestone is available in 50 choices of color and finish
- There are 16 edge options as well
- $55 - $95 per square foot installed
- www.silestoneusa.com for more info and retailers
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