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TRENDS
Now available in the Golden
Champagne fi nish, shown
here, Allison by AMEROCK's
Stature Collection features
classic, bold designs that
are underlined with timeless
appeal. With aging in place
in mind, the ADA-friendly
Stature pulls are available
in fi ve sizes up to 9-9/16
inches in overall length.
MSRP ranges from $10.59
to $23.31.
www.shopamerock.com
threat of potential tripping or slipping hazards
as mobility becomes more strenuous later in life. "
Wet rooms are growing in popularity among
The ADA-compliant SANICOMPACT
Toilet from SANIFLO
installs quickly and easily
anywhere in the home, with no
venting required. This fi xture
saves space through a sleek
design that measures 14.5
inches wide and 21.5 inches
deep and combines a macerating
pump and a tankless
toilet bowl into a single fi xture.
Operating with only 1-1.28
gallons of water per fl ush (gpf),
the self-contained toilet uses
approximately 38% less water
than a standard 1.6 gpf toilet.
The MSRP is $1,120.
www.sanifl o.com/us
homeowners looking to age in place. Even though
water is less contained, all surfaces in a wet room
are waterproofed to effi ciently resist moisture, and
the fl oors are sloped toward the drain for water
management. This makes wet rooms easier to
maintain - an entire bathroom can be sprayed
down - and easier to navigate in a wheelchair or
walker because of their lack of any barrier.
" Th is may not be the shower you're used to, "
said Dr. Rosemarie Rossetti, CLIPP, president
of Rossetti Enterprises Inc., who often hears of
homeowners worrying that a shower without a
door or a wet room might be cold. " It's not going
to be cold without a door, but it will be easier to get
in and out of with a scooter if you need to. "
TRUE RESIDENTIAL has
introduced its new LowProfi
le Collection. The ADAcompliant
collection currently
consists of a variety
of 24-in. undercounter units
that are UL rated for both
indoors and outdoors. Each
unit measures 31⅞ inches
high (rather than the original
34¼ inches) to meet the 32in.
height regulation allowing
for installation under ADAcompliant
countertops. The
refrigerator starts at $2,829,
the beverage center at
$3,039, and the single-zone
wine undercounter starts at
$3,349. true-residential.com
WELLNESS FOR ALL, ALL THE TIME
Along with a safer environment, everyone in a
household benefi ts from a healthier space, whether
that stems from cleaner air, water or germ-free
surfaces. Consumers are especially concerned
about cleanliness after 2020, and manufacturers
are fulfi lling that demand.
" Cleanliness is a priority that will stay after the
pandemic ends, " said Karen Smith, brand communication
coordinator for Blum, citing that
touch-to-open cabinets are especially in demand
with waste drawers. " Having the ability to touch
the cabinet face with a hip, elbow, knee or even the
back of your hand reduces the spread of germs and
saves time from constantly wiping down handles
and fronts. "
Indoor air quality is also top of mind. Stern
recommends using materials and furniture with
low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that
avoid off -gassing, which can cause ailments like
asthma over time. Low-VOC paint and counter20
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ABOVE LEFT QUICKDRAIN's
ShowerLine linear drain is
used in curbless showers
to create ADA-compliant
wet spaces. The integrated
PVC drain works with presloped
shower panels and
waterproofi ng accessories
and accommodates fi nished
shower dimensions between
32 and 72 inches Prices start
at $228.66.
www.quickdrainusa.com
ABOVE RIGHT JOHNSON
HARDWARE's 1500HD
Pocket Door Frame allows the
replacement of a traditional
swinging door with a pocket
door. Heavy-duty, ball-bearing
hanger wheels provide feathertouch
door operation with a
rugged, jump-proof aluminum
box track. ADA compliant,
this frame requires less than 5
pounds of force to move the
door. Pricing for the 1500HD
Series starts at $127.80.
johnsonhardware.com
RIGHT INFINITY DRAIN is
further simplifying the shower
installation process with its
new patent-pending SiteSizable,
Low-Profi le, Linear
Drain. The PVC channel option
has been newly designed with
a new " mortar lock " to ensure
it stays positioned fi rmly in
the mortar bed fl oor. Shown
is the Wedge Wire grate style
in the satin-bronze fi nish. The
drains run from $620 - $2,140.
infi nitydrain.com
tops and cabinets made without harmful sealants
are also suggested for better indoor air. Biophilic
elements in the environment - like plants or other
natural references - also create an overall feeling
of calmness.
" Wellness is now a homeowner prerequisite to
bathroom upgrades, which involves promoting
spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, "
said Constance DiBacco, the shower systems
product manager at Oatey Co.
SMART TECH IS NOT JUST FOR MILLENNIALS
Today, wellness and the smart home are often
hand in hand. While it took time to catch on
with older generations, today more of the 65
and up population is comfortable using smart
home tech. These products make daily living
easier and simpler for everyone but can be a true
gamechanger for those with vision impairments
or dexterity diffi culties.
" The technology available to us is becoming
so easy to install and comfortable to use, "
said Bill Strang, president of corporate strategy,
e-commerce and customer experience for TOTO.

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