LED recessed downlights are now available with a 3?1/2-inch aperture that delivers 10.5 watts with 500 lumens at 3000K; a 4?1/2-inch aperture that delivers 14 watts with 622 lumens at 3000K; and a 5?1/2-inch model offering 14 watts with 635 lumens at 3000K and 730 lumens at 4200K. The fixtures can save more than 75% of energy compared to 65-watt BR30 lamps, says the maker. They are tested to the LM-79 IES standard for LEDs and are undergoing Energy Star certification. 800.686.6672.
Energy Star–approved Brandt Point fixtures are available in three-light wall-bracket and two-light wall-bracket and flush-mount styles using 13-watt GU24 CFLs. Defined by a sleek, modern design, the fixtures feature simple, unadorned architecture that creates a dramatic appearance, the manufacturer says. Frosted white alabaster glass complements the collection’s brushed nickel finish, the maker adds. 800.999.2226.
Halogena Energy Saver halogen lamps are offered in 40-watt and 70-watt models as alternatives to 60-watt and 100-watt incandescents. The halogen lamps feature a 3,000-hour average rated life and deliver 800 to 1,600 lumens, the same light output as the higher-wattage incandescents, for a 30% energy savings, says the firm. The bulbs are designed to resemble the look and feel of traditional incandescent bulbs and are dimmable. 800.555.0050.
Designed to look like a 6-inch recessed downlight trim kit, the Faux Can is actually a flush-mounted CFL downlight, helping to avoid the heat problems associated with recessed cavities, says the firm. The 26-watt, Energy Star–qualified fixture is available in dimming and non-dimming versions. It requires only a 4-inch hole for a conventional junction box, which can easily be air sealed and insulated, reducing air infiltration and exfiltration. 800.555.5629.
Compliant with Energy Star, the Acadia chandelier uses six GU24, 13-watt CFLs. The collection’s European rustic design combines comfort and sophistication, according to the maker, and the misted bronze finish is a mix of dark and russet browns that suggests warmth. The champagne seeded glass creates soft glows. 800.347.5483.
The SpringLamp three-way CFL/LED hybrid bulb switches between 19 watts, 30 watts, and a 1-watt LED night light and can be used in table lamps and floor lamps. Lasting an average of 10,000 hours, the three-way CFL/LED is manufactured using lead-free glass, giving the bulb better lumen maintenance over its life and a color temperature closest to incandescent light, the maker says. 800.324.1496.
Design Pro LED under cabinet lighting features an ultra-thin, 1/2-inch profile and provides 40,000 hours of life. The LED chip emits a soft, white light, according to the manufacturer. It is offered in three outputs: a 4-watt, 6-inch-long fixture; an 8-watt, 12-inch-long fixture; and a 12-watt, 18-inch-long fixture. Bronze, white, and nickel finishes are available. 866.558.5706.
The company has unveiled two new zero-VOC paints. Enviro Coat 100% acrylic no-VOC interior paint offers excellent hide, easy application, and water cleanup, the maker says. Green Coat waterborne no-VOC paint also cleans up with water and provides a tough, durable finish. In addition, 16 new colors are available for the eCoat line of interior and exterior paint, which is made with at least 50% post-consumer waste paint. 888.677.2468.
Showercork flooring is made with ¼-inch pieces of cork cut from post-industrial wine corks. The durable material is suitable for wet applications such as shower floors and pool surrounds, is slip resistant, comes prefinished or unfinished, and offers thermal and acoustical properties. The sheets, which come 12 inches by 24 inches, are adhered with thinset or glue and then grouted. 303.544.6076.
The company has expanded its Aura low-VOC paint line to include Aura Bath & Spa, a matte-finish product specially formulated to lock out moisture and withstand heat and humidity, allowing its use in the steamy master bath. With its Color Lock technology, the paint never needs more than two coats, regardless of color, according to the firm. The paint is resistant to mildew and stains and is easy to clean. 800.344.0400.