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Plastic laminate clad countertops are horizontal work surfaces made from a substrate material and high pressure decorative laminate. The substrate material used in plastic laminate clad countertops is typically 3/4 or 1 1/2 inches thick and may include: particle board, medium density fiberboard or plywood. Originally invented in 1913, by Formica, high pressure decorative laminate (HPDL), or what is commonly called plastic laminate (PLAM), is a manufactured, composite product. It consists of laminations of papers and plastic resins which are bonded together with heat and pressure. HPDL is a versatile product that is readily available today from several manufacturers in many colors, textures, patterns, sheens and grades. Popular in residential and commercial interiors, plastic laminate clad countertops are durable and attractive. They are inexpensive and easy to install, clean and maintain.

Solid surfacing countertops are horizontal work surfaces that are fabricated from a manmade synthetic product. Developed in 1967 by DuPont, solid surface countertops have many applications in both residential and commercial facilities. They are available in many solid or marbleized colors and with visible textures, including veining that can mimic marble, granite or wood. Solid surface countertops offer resistance to scratches, stains, chemicals and bacteria, and are non-porous, seamless, and durable, with solid color throughout.

Case goods are interior office furniture made from hard materials that are not upholstered. Furniture has been a functional part of people's daily lives since sedentism; the development of communities led to defining furniture as a decorative art based upon local cultural influence. Furniture, over time, transformed from stacked stones in a shelter to ergonomically designed, manufactured furniture made out of metal, wood and plastic. Present-day interior office furniture comes in many different styles, which have been influenced over time by various cultures. There are also a variety of furniture types, developed for varying end-uses. This has resulted in an endless number of options when selecting interior office furniture.

Fixed audience seating refers to the raised indoor chairs that we use in theaters, auditoriums, lecture halls and churches.  Their most basic function is to provide a location for individuals to be seated at a venue or facility where many people are present.  Fixed audience seating is commonly organized in rows on flat or pitched floors with level terraces.  The seating layout should allow an audience to clearly see and hear a speaker, show or performance.  Depending on the use or application, in both new and existing facilities, fixed audience seating may be of a basic design, meeting the minimal functional requirements of a space, or they may be of a fashionable design, not only meeting the functional requirements of a space but also enhancing the architectural motif by employing aesthetically pleasing fabrics, finishes and details.

Site furnishings include items such as outdoor furniture, bicycle racks, landscape planters, and trash receptacles.  They are commonly installed in and around municipal, commercial, and institutional buildings, in accordance with ADA requirements, to facilitate the utilitarian needs of pedestrians.  Aside from being functional, site furnishings can make a positive contribution to the overall appearance of a building if they are well designed and incorporated into the plan from an early stage.

Brick murals are three-dimensional artistic expressions, most generally carved or sculpted, that utilize clay masonry as the primary material. Brick murals can be almost any size, are typically custom designed and are carefully constructed for indoor or outdoor applications.