Texas Shopping Mall Sold on Veneer-Art

When the Lakeline Mall in Austin, TX needed a facelift to revitalize the aging shopping center, the architects in charge of the renovation, OmniPlan Architects, were confident that only Veneer-Art^® High-Performance Wood Veneer could meet their two primary surfacing requirements: durability and a sense of elegance. "We had used it in other projects and knew that it would help us project warmth, beauty, and luxury through the multiple tones of wood," says Kim Cummings, Senior Associate at Omniplan.

Veneer-Art by Lamin-Art are real, not reconstituted, wood veneers that feature our exclusive Tru-Grain™ finish which provides superior stain, dent, and scratch resistance while maintaining the natural beauty and texture of the wood. Unlike other wood laminates that are pre-finished with wax or urethane, Veneer-Art can stand up to the abuse of high-wear environments such as shopping malls, hospital corridors, and elevator cabs. "With all the kids and people running around the mall, it takes a lot of time and effort just to keep surfaces clean," says Mike Berry, founder and president of Commercial Millwork, the firm who produced the casework for the Lakeline Mall renovation. "You need a material that is going to stand up to a lot of wear and tear, and Veneer-Art does that quite well."

Click here to view the entire range of 18 beautiful and easy-to-install veneers. For more information on the Lakeline Mall project, visit www.veneerart.net.

Color Trends Reflect Optimism for 2010

As we turn the page on 2009, predicted colors trends for 2010 are reflecting a mood of cautious optimism as we continue to rebuild and rebound from the global economic crisis. Strong neutrals that create warm, inviting spaces remain at the top of many designers' color palettes. But this year, look for bold shades of red, purple, and orange to share the stage. These vibrant hues represent a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm for the future and will serve as contemporary counterparts to the classic earth tones.

The Color Marketing Group has declared Grape, the NEXT color for 2010. Officially called Mardi Grape, this sophisticated crossover between purple, brown, and gray is being touted as a new "neutral" for interiors and fashion. Also look for calming blues, greens, and off-whites to rank among the popular color choices as designers and consumers look to create a sense of serenity and peace from these stressful times.

Click here for more information on 2010 Color Trends from the Color Marketing Group.

Need One Sheet, Buy One Sheet

When times are tight, you don't want to have to order more product than you need. That's why Lamin-Art has no minimum order requirements, even on special order material such as post-forming grade or fire-rated laminate, Pearlescence^®products with Oyster Shield High-Wear Protection^TM,and non-stock finishes.

Have a simple job that only requires a small amount of material? Need to make a repair on existing fixtures and casework? If all you need is one sheet, Lamin-Art now makes it easy for you to order JUST ONE SHEET. And because our products ship directly to you from our headquarters outside Chicago, most stock item orders can be received anywhere in the U.S. in as little as 4 days...non-stock items in about a week. To learn more about ordering Lamin-Art high-pressure laminates and Veneer-Art high-performance wood veneers, contact your local Architectural Representative, our Customer Service department, or visit us on the web.

Ask Our Designer

This month, we're launching a new interactive feature in The Source.  Customers often ask us for suggestions on new and interesting ways to use high-pressure decorative laminate.  And on the flip side, we're always asking the Architecture and Design community for their suggestions on new design or finish options.  Ask Our Designer is designed to help us facilitate that type of communication with one another.  Simply ask your question or provide your design idea to askourdesigner@laminart.com.  Your question or comment may wind up featured in an upcoming edition of The Source, or just may wind up being the next big thing in decorative surfacing!  We look forward to hearing from you. 


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