Steelskin Collection 2012

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Welcome to Steelskin.

Extraordinary Alternatives...

It’s been our motto since we opened in 1992. Back then, sustainabilitywasn’t really a developed concept, but we were always aware of thematerial choices we would offer, not only to our customers, but to ourwork force as well. Although many of these items and practicesrequired extra cost to implement, we had a feeling it would reapbenefits in the end, and by default, we had developed a highlysustainable line of products without changing gears; some like to sayit was a happy accident; I prefer extraordinary.

Steelskin and it’s collections are changing the way we think aboutkitchen and bath design. Fabricated here in the US utilizing stateof the art equipment and design principles, Steelskin is a valueengineered suite of sustainable, LEED applicable products thatleaves the competition behind. Steelskin has expanded and nowincludes, The Ecourban Collection, a sustainable cabinet systemfor kitchen, bath, and office, as well as, The Soupcan Collection,alternative surfacing materials ranging from cement based hybrids,to metallics such as Sueded Stainless Steel, Copper, and Zinc.

Whatever you’re looking for, Steelskin fits the bill: ResidentialKitchens & Vanities, Eco Conscious Alternatives, Outdoor or WetArea Applications, Chemically Sensitive Clients, Medical, Dental,or Professional Suites, Multi Unit, Large Scale Development, orHospitality Projects. We are committed to providing only thehighest quality sustainable products for our clients. We lookforward to a remarkable future, and we hope you can be part of it.

Steelskin: bring sustainability home!

Gerry Santora,CEO & FounderSteelskin, Inc.

FLOATING CABINET SERIESFINISH: WHITE COLOR COAT (SATIN)COUNTERTOP: SUEDED STAINLESS

CHICAGO , IL

EV CABINET SERIESFINISH: MAPLECOUNTERTOP: FLOE (CEMENT BASED HYBRID)INDIAN HEAD PARK, IL

EcoCentric Value.

The EcoUrban Collection is a line of environmentallyresponsible, American-made, Eurostyle cabinetry for kitchen, bath,and office.

It all starts with good design.

Our products are free of superfluous detail and manufacturingredundancy; we optimize material usage and minimize waste.The resulting aesthetic is clean, modern and beautiful.

Next comes sourcing

We strive to use the most environmentally friendly, domesticallysourced components for all assemblies. We use only NAUF(No Added Urea Formaldehyde) substrates comprised of 100% recycledfiber.

Now, the manufacturing.

State-of-the-art computerized fabrication and assembly technologiescomplete our commitment to total sustainability. Advanced hardware andsoftware systems eliminate waste and minimize material consumption.

At EcoUrban, our unrivaled price points bring sustainable cabinet systemsto the marketplace at prices everyone can afford.

EcoUrban is EcoEveryone!

The EcoUrban Collection

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EcoVeneer.

Unlike most European style cabinet systems, EV is a furniture grade

product featuring matching veneered 3/4” panel construction

throughout the entire cabinet, from the door and drawer fronts, through

the interior panels and drawer boxes! EV features full extension

concealed drawer slides, slow close technology for all doors and

drawers, adjustable levelers and matching veneered plinth, and

stainless steel hardware as standard.

Our cellulose fiber based veneer product eliminates the traditional

deforestation process normally associated with a finished veneer

panel! Available in over 30 veneer patterns for kitchen applications, EV

features a 100% recycled NAUF core material, thermally bonded and

finished for extreme durability. These exotic and refined classics,

available in vertical or horizontal grain configurations, will provide years

of reliable performance when combined with our grain matched 1.5

mm ABS edgebanding (no PVC).

EV units are available in standard 3” increments with no metric

conversion required for planing or layout. Units can be customized in

height, width, and depth at no upcharge (you are simply charged for

the next standard sized increment).

Value is the essence of EV.

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FLOATING CABINET SERIESFINISH: DOUG FIR

COUNTERTOP: SUEDED STAINLESSCHICAGO, IL

MOSS ASIAN CYPRESS ARIZONA CYPRESS

BM CHERRY BEECH WALNUT

PEARWOOD MAPLEFUSE GRIGIO PINE

TEAKAHASE GRAY OAK

CHERRY RM NARFAZ

FOG

ICEWOOD

BAMBOO DK

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BLACKWOOD DAHAT TEAK

EBONISTA

WENGE

BAMBOO FIR

SILVERWOOD TEAK

MIST

ZEBRAWOOD

SALT MAPLE

ICE

RED CEDAR

LAUREL

MAHOGANY

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ColorCoat.

ColorCoat is our high quality sprayed finish available in over 10

standard colors, high gloss or satin. Similar to European lacquer

finishes, the coating is applied over a 3/4” MDF substrate, front and

back. The substrate is 100% recycled content with no added form-

aldehyde or PVC.

In addition to the standard color palette, custom colors can be

matched to virtually any sample submitted! Standard interiors for

CC are white, black, or gray NAUF core thermofused melamine.

WHITE FROST SLATE REDKIWI

SOL ROYAL MIST BROWN

ICEWOOD

BLACK

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CCFINISH: WHITE COLOR COAT (SATIN)COUNTERTOP: SUEDED STAINLESS

Ecosteel.

The material of choice in today’s finest kitchens, stainless steel has now

been taken to a new plateau with EcoSteel. An amalgamation of alloy,

accouterment, and sensibility, this system can be specified with a

thermofused metallic interior (ES), or as an all stainless steel cabinet box

utilizing our innovative weldless assembly system(ESX), and is available

in a multitude of configurations. As an all stainless steel specification,

ESX produces no off-gases or pollutants to assemble. ESX can be

utilized for exterior applications in any climate condition!

EcoSteel is available in 2 distinctive Finish options: Classic #4

and InvisaPrint. Both are complimentary to most stainless appliance

finishes. All doors and panels are constructed utilizing 18 ga. Type

304 stainless steel. InvisaPrint has a mill applied finish that cuts down

on maintenance and cleaning usually associated with stainless steel

panels. No more fingerprints to worry about! Specialty finishes, such as

our proprietary hand rubbed Sueded finish are available as well upon

request.

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E S X

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ES CABINET SERIESFINISH: #4 INVISAPRINT

COUNTERTOP: SUEDED STAINLESSNEW YORK, NY

A F G

Aluminum Framed Glass

Mix and match aluminum framed glass door panels to

create a variety of aesthetics. From clear to opaque, back painted

to textured, our glass styles coupled with sleek frame choices

compliment the most discerning palette!

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S T A N D A R D G L A S S I N S E R T S

SAE SCL

PGI-1 PGI-2

TGI-1 TGI-2

P A T T E R N E D G L A S S I N S E R T ST E X T U R E D G L A S S I N S E R T S

TGI-3

TGI-4

TGI-5 TGI-6 TGI-7


Caffe Rosso Ice

Beige

Designer

Black Red Cobalt

Teal

Coffee

Kiwi

Merlot

Terra

B A C K P A I N T E D G L A S S I N S E R T C O L O R O P T I O N S

AFG CABINET SERIESFINISH: MATTE ALUMINUM

GLASS: SAE

SOUPCAN (THE DOG)CIRCA 1999

Material transcended...

The line blurs as our mind’s eye navigates its way through a coalescence

of styles. At this junction, materials become interchangeable. Soupcan is

an exclusive collection; a merger between extraordinary surfacing

alternatives such as cement hybrids, stainless steel, copper, and zinc.

The combinations are infinite, but the results are consistent; unparalleled

quality and choices. Projects can be specified in exact proportions with

seamless integration of design and space requirements. Custom sink

and vanity designs, countertops, fireplace surrounds, wall panels, and

more. The applications and possibilities are boundless.

Soupcan is imagination!

The story behind the name (in case you were curious).

As you can tell by now, we don’t make soup, sell soup, or serve soup.

Our name came from the dog (yes, the dog came first). We found him in

an alley in 1991, pushing an empty soupcan around. He was as skinny

as a rail and as fast as lightning, but once we convinced him we were ok,

he decided to stick around. A year later, when we opened our business,

we named it after him. He came to work everyday until he passed

during the summer of 2007 at the ripe old age of 16 (something like

112 in dog years!) We should all be so lucky. He is missed, but never

forgotten.

The Soupcan Collection

FLOE

Fluid Lightweight Overlay Environment.

Revolutionary.FLOE™ is a proprietary polymer modified cement matrix that forms a fluid

lightweight overlay when spray applied onto a variety of substrate materials

in non-structural applications.

Lightweight.FLOE™ slabs with an edge build of 1-1/2” weighs in at 4 lbs per square ft.,

a weight reduction of almost 80% vs. conventional precast concrete!

Resists cracking.Truly flexible; even under deflection conditions! The polymer modified ce-

ment comatrix results in unparalleled flexural strength when compared to

any traditional precast element.

Colorful.The addition of iron oxide pigments allows for almost unlimited color

choice! Once cured, the material is diamond honed to expose the rich,

understated color and texture associated with polished concrete.

Clean.FLOE™ exhibits tremendous stain resistance. Our hand rubbed epoxy &

wax system seals the surface against damage from common household

chemicals and food items while exhibiting a beautiful low luster sheen.

Sustainable.Less is more. On average, FLOE™ reduces the portland cement demand

per sq. ft. of coverage by over 90%! Recycled content by weight

exceeds 80%. It’s easy to see why FLOE™ is taking green to a higher

standard. FLOE™ is LEED applicable for air quality and recycled content..


FLOE TROUGH SINKCOLOR: ARROYO


FLOE STANDARD COLORS

BUTTERNUT MOSS

BLUESTONE BONE

CHARCOAL ARROYO

50-50 BLUE CORN

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FLOE STANDARD COLORS

MERLOT CAPPUCCINO

NATURAL

CHOCOLATE VERDE

SLATE BRICK

DIJON

Sueded Sta in less

Sueding is a proprietary polishing process that we developed for our

stainless steel countertop products to achieve a uniform, velvet like finish.

This 7 step hand rubbed finish allows us to fabricate and blend tooling

marks and grain direction changes normally associated with most

stainless steel finishes. Sueded Stainless is much more fingerprint

resistant than standard directional finishes, and if scratched or damaged,

can be blended and repaired, in most instances, by the end user, some-

thing unheard of with typical #4 finishes.

Our countertops are constructed utilizing 14 ga. Type 304 stainless steel

wrapped over a NAUF core mdf or melamine substrate. Typical edge

thickness is 1.5”, but thickness can be specified at virtually any dimension

required. Edge treatments range from a simple squared edge, to bullnose

or marine edges. Backsplashes can be integrated or separate, stand

alone items. All welding is ground and blended to match our sueded

finish.. Sueded Stainless sinktops can be fabricated by welding in existing

stainless steel sinks from our line, or just about any manufacturer; we

re-polish the interior of these sinks to match our proprietary sueded finish.

We also specialize in fabricating custom sized pan sinks (fabricated pan

sinks are rectangular in shape) for custom applications where a specific

width and depth are required.


SUEDED STAINLESS COUNTERTOPINTEGRATED FRANKE BEACH SINK

NON-FERROUS

ZINC - COPPER - BRASS

The term non-ferrous is used to indicate metals other than iron andalloys that do not contain an appreciable amount of iron. TheSoupcan collection features Zinc, Copper, and the combined alloyof both, Brass. These romanticized materials have been used forcenturies in other cultures as a material to clad table tops,countertops, bartops and similar items. Unlike stainless steel, nonferrous metals and alloys will oxidize and patina, moving from alustrous high polish, to an organic, non reflective sheen. The finish isliterally alive and will continue to change for years to come.Non-ferrous pieces can be polished at any time (10 days or ten yearsafter installation), to return them to their original pristine state, but theoxidation process will start over again, therefore, most end usersprefer the pieces be left to oxidize and patina naturally.

Fabrication begins with a 1.5 mm (16 ga. Equivalent) sheet productthat is formed and pressed onto a substrate to achieve workablecountertop surfaces. These tops can be utilized with drop-in, self-rim-ming sinks, select undermount or farm sinks, and integrally formedand welded sinks. Backsplashes can be supplied as independent,stand alone pieces, or integrally formed into the countertop for aseamless look. Our non-ferrous collection has also been used forwall panels, ceiling tiles, fireplace surrounds, custom furniture tops,and cabinet facing material.


Z I N C C O P P E R

ZINC BARTOPSUEDED FINISH

BEVELED UNDER EDGE DETAIL

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