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What is SuperKü​l?

reSAWN Timber continues to add to its charred Shou Sugi Ban collection with the Kebony series. SuperKül is one of the options that uses the patented Kebony technique of modifying the wood cell walls to make the material harder and suitable for outdoor use. The process uses an environmentally friendly, bio-based liquid to make softwoods such as pine much harder, and more dimensionally stable, while sporting the beautiful aesthetic of charred Shou Sugi Ban.

For samples of SuperKul and other reSAWN charred options, email resawn@caragreen.com.

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Our Sinks are Swimming in Color

Bored with your white and bone sink options? Is stainless steel falling a little flat for you?

Bright Durat sinks are a great option for seamless countertops with integral sinks. Add contrasting colors or create a continuous single color surface for your projects. We have added new sizes to our portfolio, which can be seen here.

What’s New

Durat – residential sinks – we are introducing 9” deep fully integrated Durat sinks to our collection for Farmhouse styles and kitchen applications, available in 70 vibrant colors. PaperStone –  new colors Azure and Charcoal, as well as exterior cladding…

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Welcome Parrish and Sandy

We continue to grow our sales team with the addition of Parrish Dunn, an energetic design-minded Carolina native. Parrish resides in the Charlotte area, and is excited to join the CaraGreen team as one of our Southeast Sales reps. With an education in Hospitality Design, she is a great fit for our team and our suite of beautiful, sustainable architectural materials. Please join us in welcoming Parrish. She can be reached at parrish@caragreen.com.

We are also pleased to add Sandy Medlin, who will be joining CaraGreen as Office Manager, working closely with Inside Sales to help service our customers and manufacturers. Sandy brings significant experience and organizational skills to the team and we are excited to have her help in taking CaraGreen to the next level. She can be reached at sandy@caragreen.com.

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Countertop Trends You Need to Know About

Quartz is Queen…for the moment.  The days of granite are waning in progressive markets as most stone fabricators are seeing clients replacing granite with quartz or alternative materials.  The time for new, better looking or better performing materials has arrived.  The onslaught of Chinese pre-fab granite and quartz has really flooded the market, and savvy designers are looking for differentiators.  Sintered stones like Lapitec, are taking center stage as the high end “must have” products.  In parallel, modern surfaces, like IceStone, Durat modern solid surface, and PaperStone are offering unique aesthetics that perform as well as their peers.   

For more information visit caragreen.com

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A Look Into Biophilic Design

Bio-what?  This new trend is catching on fast.  The union of great design and healthy spaces is finally taking shape with these new principles of design focused on making sure your tenants, employees and residents are getting the most of the materials and environment surrounding them.  Data finally backs up what we already knew about the built environment – your surroundings dictate your mood, attitude and productivity. More light, better light, more color, brighter color, more greenery and outside views make you feel better and perform better.  We were treated to a tour of the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) building in DC, which really drove home the experience, with integral herb gardens, perspective, privacy and cloud shaped light fixtures rounding out the experience of designing for your team instead of designing for the building.  

To schedule a CEU course contact info@caragreen.com

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What You Should Know About PaperStone

  • One of only a few surfacing products available with a matte finish
  • Very easy to work with, fabricate, and install
  • Manufactured with recycled paper
  • Can be used as exterior cladding
  • Less brittle than stone
  • Can be refinished multiple times
  • Incredibly durable
  • Nearly impervious to water
  • Makes great countertops

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March Vignette – Squaring Off

From Back to Front:

Kirei – EchoScreen, Off The Grid, 325
Wonderwall Studios – Jungle
IceStone – Cobalt Ice 
PaperStone – Azure
Koskisen – KoskiDecor Transparent Plywood, Blue, 5024
Lapitec – Fossil, Bianco Polare

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PaperStone Joins Our Tex Mix

CaraGreen is pleased to announce that we are now the exclusive distributor for PaperStone in Texas. If you have heard of PaperStone but have never seen samples or had the chance to use it on a project, now is your chance. This material is versatile, durable, and comes in a variety of thicknesses and colors. One of the few surfacing options with a matte finish you can design against, PaperStone is strong and durable, but can be cut and machined with woodworking tools. To get samples or more information on PaperStone, or schedule our CE course on Turning Paper into Stone, please email paperstone@caragreen.com.