Finishes and Surfaces

Favorite 50 Products as Chosen by Builder Magazine Readers

Find out what products piqued readers curiosity over the course of 2008.

Strand Bamboo Flooring

Programs offered by Lumber Liquidators, Crane, LP, Whirlpool, and Therma-Tru promise to save builders time and money

Lumber Liquidators, Crane, LP, Whirlpool, and Therma-Tru offer new packages to their builder customers in difficult housing market.

Modular Shelving System

Project Contributors

THE NEW AMERICAN HOME 2005 WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE without the generous support and contribution of products and services by the members of...

Exterior Molding and Trim Have a New Face

If you're still using wood exterior trim boards on your houses, then you know the deal. While they may look like wood, these products will...

Behr Premium Plus Ultra Interior Paint

Premium Plus Ultra Interior offers a paint and primer in one.

Under Cover

Designed for use under dark and vibrant shades, the product allows paint to show its true color.

KILZ Clean Start Zero-VOC Primer

New primer line offers high hiding and low odor.

Plate Tectonics

The manufacturer has introduced the Fassada Line of stainless steel wallplates to coordinate with its black dimmers, switches, and...

See No Evil

Designed for architectural applications where aesthetics are important, the unit has a smooth, flush-mounted surface that blends in with...

A Collection of the Most Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors

New glazing technology has created a generation of super-efficient windows and doors.