White Papers for Kitchen and Bath Design Distributors and Suppliers

  • MirroFlex anti-viral disinfectant test results

    A decorative laminate from ATI was tested for compatibility with Oxivir 1, Oxivir Five 16, Oxivir TB, Avert, Virex Plus, and Virex TB. Wipe testing was performed on with Oxivir 1, Oxivir TB, and Avert while soak tests were performed on solutions of Oxivir Five 16, Virex Plus, and Virex TB....
  • How to Care and Maintain Your Shower Head

    Shower heads don’t require much maintenance. But for optimal performance, here's what you can do: – Before installation, let the water run at least a minute. This will help clear any debris. – Some shower heads are equipped with easy clean rubber jets. Every once a week, run your finger...
  • SpaTFX 50W Waterproof Audio Transducer

    SpaTFX Designed for great audio performance in all tub installs.
  • LED Lights the Way for Design

    Is the light too bright? Do you feel its heat? Are the light fixtures so large they defeat the overall design of the space? Not likely if LED lights are installed in place of traditional light sources. LED, the latest technology in energy efficient lighting stands for Light Emitting Diode – a...
  • Kitchen and Bath Industry Purchasing Trends in 2017

    Federal Brace recently tuned in for a webinar hosted by Sola Group, publisher of Kitchen and Bath Design News, Residential Design and Qualified Remodeler, in conjunction with Houzz, to discuss the overwhelming trends of 2017 within the kitchen and bath industry.
  • The Importance of Sanitizing Your Whirlpool Soaking Tub and Custom Spa

    Whirlpools, aka "jacuzzi tubs", were all the rage in the 90s, and having the name brand tub was thought of a somewhat luxury item. As time went on, the popularity grew and word starting getting out that tub owners were experiencing a foul smelling brown substance coming from their jets in their...
  • Safe Water Drinking Act Takes Effect

    Already in effect in California, Louisiana, Maryland, and Vermont, the new federally mandated Public Law 111-380, commonly referred to as the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act, goes into full effect across the United States on January 4, 2014.
  • Choosing the Right Size Chandelier

    Most people in the market for chandeliers have a specific location in mind for their special lighting. Dining rooms, music rooms, and two-story entryways are all standard locations for chandeliers. But a chandelier can bring opulence to most any room as long as it is sized right for its location.