(PRWEB) October 22, 2014

M S International, Inc. (MSI) is pleased to announce the release of their latest web tool, the Countertop Edge Visualizer. This tool quickly renders customer choices on countertop edge profiles available for a variety of natural stone countertops. MSI encourages distributors, designers, and retailers to make this tool available on their website, and for customers to start considering their options early in the design process.

MSIs Countertop Edge Visualizer tool allows users to select from twelve popular countertop edge profiles including: Eased, Bevel, Half Bullnose, Double Radius, Bullnose, Double Bevel, Classic Ogee, Step Half Bullnose, Bevel Bullnose, Double Ogee, Triple Pencil and the Dupont Bullnose. The kitchen layout allows users to quickly visualize how their selection looks from a variety of angles in two different natural stones. Calacatta marble and Netuno Bordeaux granite are available as countertop options so that customers can see how different natural stone countertops look with different edge profiles.

Rupesh Shah, President of M S International, Inc. states We know that it is difficult to visualize all of the details that go into kitchen and bath designs. To assist our customers, vendors, and distributors, we have launched a variety of web-based tools, and mobile apps to facilitate in creating designs reflective of the personality of the home. The Countertop Edge Visualizer tool is another step forward in helping our customers design the interior space of their dreams.

To get started, customers can visit MSI's Countertop Edge Profile page an quickly select from one of the 12 available profiles to instantly see the results in the kitchen. Retailers, designers, and fabricators, can place MSIs suite of visualizer tools on their website, at no cost, allowing their customers the option to preview selections to aid in the decision making process. For more information on how to place MSIs visualizer tools on your website, visit http://www.msistone.com/room-scene-visualizer-register/.

About M S International, Inc. Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading nationwide distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and hardscaping products. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains distribution centers across the United States and Canada. MSIs product line includes natural stone products imported from over 36 countries on six continents. In addition, MSI carries an extensive offering of porcelain, ceramic, glass and quartz products. The company maintains an inventory of over 75 million square feet. For more information on MSI, visit msistone.com.

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At her home in the Clintonville neighborhood, Faith Durands desk is covered in a pile of papers, books and FedEx mailers.

Dirty dishes sit in the kitchen sink, even though they are a bit obscured by the impressive marble countertops.

On a recent afternoon in early October, she has been to two grocery stores in search of fontina cheese for a recipe. Having no luck, she has settled on Swiss instead.

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Rare photos from Elsie de Wolfe's dazzling Circus Balls.

In America, Elsie de Wolfe is best known as the first prominent female interior decorator, responsible for redecorating the Colony Club in 1907, and as the author of The House in Good Taste. Yet abroad she was better known as Lady Mendl one of the most legendary socialites and party-throwers in Paris high society leading up to World War II.

In July of 1939, de Wolfe threw her second annual Circus Ball at her Villa Trianon in Versailles: a fantastic night of revelry that drew over 700 of the eras most fashionable women and their white-tie-clad dates, from Coco Chanel to Elsa Schiaparelli. The party marked the end of the Paris social season a last hurrah before partygoers dispersed on summer holidays and would go down in history as the last great party before World War II, which broke out just two months later. A new book, Elsie de Wolfes Paris: Frivolity Before the Storm, by curator and cultural historian Charlie Scheips, celebrates de Wolfes legacy as one of the most extravagant hostesses the world has ever seen, featuring previously unpublished photographs from her two great Circus Balls.

Click through the slideshow for a look back at the height of prewar high-society revelry, including photos of Elsie, masqueraders, various European countesses and princesses, and more decadent scenes from legendary parties.

Scheips will speak about his research on Elsie de Wolfe at the New York School of Interior Design on Wednesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12; free for NYSID students, faculty, and staff.

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Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) October 22, 2014

Florock Polymer Flooring, manufactured by Crawford Laboratories, Inc. of Chicago, is proud to introduce Byron Beamer, newly-hired Business Development Manager for the State of Texas. Beamer comes with over 25 years of resinous flooring sales and management experience with major competitors, most recently with Sika Corp. His career boasts an extensive list of accomplishments that showcases his outstanding sales record, technical knowledge and history of success within the industry. Beamer is ideally positioned to take the Florock brand to the next level within the territory.

As one of the most complete fluid-applied, seamless flooring lines in the industry, Florock includes ground-breaking offerings, such as FloroSeptic Antimicrobial. Providing a high level of EPA-registered bacteriostatic and fungistatic protection throughout the depth of the flooring material, FloroSeptic helps support pathogen-control in healthcare, food production and other sensitive facilities. Ongoing R&D helps the company stay on the cutting-edge of polymer flooring innovation, with USDA-compliant, low odor and quick-curing products, as well as thermal shock- and chemical-resistant finishes for nearly every commercial, industrial and institutional application.

When asked about his decision, Beamer replied, I made the move to Florock due to the culture that exists at the company and the vision from the management team for the future. Florock has an exceptional reputation for providing a complete resinous floor and wall protection product offering, while providing tremendous customer support and product delivery. Our business works on short lead times and demanding customer expectations. Florock is in tune with our industry dynamics and well positioned for growth.

Ive followed Byrons career for a number of years now and know him to be a winner who gets things done, said David Schmetterer, Florock President. Its great knowing that the Texas territory is in such capable hands. Having competed against Byron in the field, we know him to be a formidable force. I cant tell you how glad we are to finally have him on our side! Byrons entrepreneurial attitude is an ideal fit for our energetic team we all strive to do whatever is necessary to exceed flooring customer and end user expectations at every turn. Were all committed to Florock being the resinous flooring leader in Texas and Byron Beamer is the man to get us there.

Experienced Florock Representatives are locally available nationwide. Call 1-800-FLOROCK (1-800-356-7625) to find one near you.

ABOUT FLOROCK, MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. BY CRAWFORD LABORATORIES, INC. Serving facilities nationwide, Crawford Laboratories, Inc., is a respected leader in the manufacture, research and development, and installation of solutions-oriented concrete floor coatings and toppings. Independently owned for over 60 years and located in Chicago, Illinois, Crawford Laboratories was founded on the principles of cutting-edge technology, innovation and impeccable integrity. Please visit http://www.florock.net for more information.

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Cost estimates for high-ticket downtown building and parking structure could approach $14.6 million

By Tristan Scott // Oct 21, 2014 // News & Features

As the city of Whitefish moves forward with its final design plans for a new downtown city hall and parking structure, officials continue to grapple with cost estimates and a final design schematic.

One estimate recently presented to the Whitefish City Council puts the buildings price tag at $14.6 million, but the total cost could be considerably less depending on the size and design of the building.

Mosaic Architecture submitted several cost estimates for the construction of the city hall and parking structure, with the highest projected budget estimate of $14.6 million accounting for a 30,000-square-foot building and full basement.

A two-story city hall with a half-floor basement and parking structure would cost approximately $12 million, according to Mosaics estimates, while a full basement would cost an additional $500,0000, while a third floor would add roughly $950,000.

If the building includes retail space at the corner of East First Street and Baker Avenue, another $687,000 would be required in the budget.

Ben Tintinger, of Mosaic, met with the citys building steering committee on Oct. 15, and said mixing and matching design concepts from two final schematics is possible.

The council will now move into the second phase of design work while the steering committee hashes out design details for the final schematic.

Mosaic Architecture was awarded the design contract for the city hall and parking garage complex earlier this year, and Tintinger met with the steering committee again to settle the differences between the two design schemes.

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Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) October 22, 2014

Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, a leader in the glass block industry for over 75 years, is pleased to announce their contribution to the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL). UDLL is the highest-rated universal design home in North America, dedicated to accommodating people of all sizes, ages, and abilities. The home will be open to public tours starting Saturday, October 25 through Sunday, November 23.

UDLL is an impressive undertaking designed to utilize quality and innovative green building elements that should be included in all new homes and remodeling projects. Pittsburgh Corning and the team at UDLL worked together to find a secure and energy efficient window that also provides optimal natural light. The UDLL team selected the pre-assembled LightWise Aluminum Clad Wood Frame Windows for the lower level of the project and a combination of DECORA and IceScapes patterns for the master bathroom.

The windows are a very big element of the southern wall and provide remarkable light virtually eliminating the need for any artificial light in the daytime, says UDLL project leader, Rosemarie Rossetti Ph.D. While some think glass block is a more classic look, we think its a contemporary product that fits seamlessly into the design adding both interior beauty and the efficiency necessary to inspire builders.

The pre-assembled LightWise Aluminum Clad Wood Frame Windows provide unsurpassed privacy, strength, and beauty with less installation hassle. LightWise windows allow natural light and passive solar heat to flow into the basement corridor and office at UDLL, reducing electric costs.

UDLL installed DECORA and IceScapes pattern glass blocks in a beautiful aquarium-themed mural to add a touch of color to the master bathroom. The IceScapes pattern created a bold border around the mural which used DECORA pattern blocks fused with bits of colored glass. Both patterns are scratch-resistant and low maintenance that provide maximum light transmission and privacy.

UDLL will be open to public tours from Saturday, October 25 to Sunday November 23 from noon until 6:00 pm. Admission is $10 per person and all net proceeds will go to spinal cord injury research.

About Universal Design Living Laboratory Located in Columbus, OH, the UDLL is the highest-rated universal design home in North America, earning three national certifications from Livable Design, ZeroStep and Life-Flex Home. Universal design is a framework for the design of living and working spaces and products benefiting the widest possible range of people in the widest range of situations without special or separate design. It is human-centered design, accommodating people of all sizes, ages, and abilities.

About Pittsburgh Corning Corporation Located in suburban Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Corning is the leading glass block manufacturer of applied glass technology and systems for construction materials. Since 1937, Pittsburgh Corning has been on the forefront of innovative architectural glass block systems designing products that stand the test of time. As a leader in glass technology, Pittsburgh Corning provides glass blocks, high performance systems, cellular glass insulation, high performance windows, and designer shower kits for commercial, institutional, government and residential building applications. For more information visit PittsburghCorning.com

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