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Coming in at No. 17 was Roll-A-Lam by Outwater Plastics, a laminate that cost-effectively enables end users to employ only as much laminate as is actually required for any particular application. The product comprises a 3-in.-thick styrene substrate that can accommodate tight radii up to 6 in. and offers peel and stick convenience for increased productivity and efficiency. The product's 48-in. by 100-ft. rolls are sold by the square foot in 4-sq.-ft. increments, thus reducing overall material costs. Available in scratch- and chemical-resistant Mirror or Brushed Steel finishes with a peel-back protective film, it can produce all types of circular and undulating curves needed to create traditional as well as unconventional displays, furniture, backsplashes, etc. Please Circle 49 on Reader Response Card

Breton SpA's Pumix polymeric compound panel of expanded glass took No. 18. The large panels are rigid, light and waterproof. The product is specially conceived for the building industry and interior decoration and offers ideal support for various types of cladding. Please Circle 50 on Reader Response Card

Hudson Surfaces line of Mystera solid surface landed in the No. 19 position when it added six new designer colors and introduced its 2cm Vanity Top Program. Six new colors were added to the Mystera line in 2006. Chalet was added to the Gallery Collection and five colors were added to the Terrascape group: Tuscany, a 2005 prerelease favorite; buttery Raw Silk; earthy, natural Mojave; cinnamon Mystic Dune; and bold Midnight Surf. The Mystera 2cm Vanity Top Program offers tops made from 2cm solid surface and come in a 27-in. width, which is designed to eliminate material costs and yet provide enough width for the top and 4-in. backsplash. The 2cm by 27-in. wide material requires no build up, no adhesives and comes in 144-in. sheets or six lengths of blanks ranging from 31 to 81 in. Please Circle 51 on Reader Response Card

Verona Marble's Portofino Collection earned 20th position. This collection is a combination of timeless classics and new color trends. It bridges the gap between nature and technology by maintaining the look and feel of marble while eliminating many issues typically found with natural stone. Portofino offers an affordable alternative to natural stone, while maintaining a greater level of color consistency and strength. It makes it easy to match countertop material with floor tiles and mosaics. Please Circle 52 on Reader Response Card

Dovae Solid Surface from Chemcore Industries was No. 21 and boasts the look of quartz in a solid surface product. The line includes colors such as Twilight Quartz, as well as four others, and will allow solid surface fabricators to offer a product that can be shown to customers who prefer the look of real quartz. Chemcore also drew interest with a new set of solid surface products called the "Onyx" line that mimics the appearance of marble. Featuring eight colors, the Onyx line will allow fabricators the chance to recommend a marble-looking solid surface product. Please Circle 53 on Reader Response Card

Hakatai Enterprises came in with a 22nd place offering of Glass Mosaic Tiles, combined with a wide spectrum of color options and the availability to quickly create custom blends or custom gradients on the company's Web site. The Carter Series is one of Hakatai's best-selling tile lines and is available in 51 colors, 24 standard blends and seven standard gradients. The company has also introduced its Aventurine Series of ¾- by ¾-in. tile. The series is characterized by its rich, translucent, earth-to-sky toned colors and gold-hued dust that shimmers and weaves randomly through each tile. The line offers a range of 16 solid colors and nine standard blends. Please Circle 54 on Reader Response Card

RMG Stone's Woodland Jade and Mountain Plum Slate came in at No. 23. The slate, which is quarried from the Vermont Slate Belt, features a high silica content to make it dense and durable. It is nonporous, stain-resistant and safe from bacteria. The product resists all etching from wine and other acids and is easily maintained. All countertops are honed to a smooth, matte finish and are custom cut to order. Please Circle 55 on Reader Response Card

Swanstone's 3-D Patterned Solid Surface Decorative Panels took the 24th spot, with the company adding two more to its collection bringing the total to six offered. The new Tangier panel features row upon row of vertical rectangles, while the Barcelona has raised and recessed circles set in a variegated pattern of alternating raised or smooth-surfaced squares. The panels are stain- and scratch-resistant and available in a 36- by 96-in. size, as well as in 33 colors. They can be used for tub walls, kitchen and vanity backsplashes, shower walls and wainscoting. The decorative panels can also be purchased in a kit that includes hardware materials such as molding strips, tubes of adhesive and soap dishes in addition to the decorative panels to aid in home installation. Please Circle 56 on Reader Response Card

Tied for No. 25 was LG's Viatera quartz surfacing line. This year LG Viatera introduced 10 new colors, nearly doubling the available choices for consumers. The LG Volcanic line features 12 new options, such as Castle, Dominica and Casera, all of which feature a bold look. All LG surfacing products are backed by a 15-year warranty. Please Circle 57 on Reader Response Card