2007 National Remodeler of the Year

The NAHB Remodelers presented Bob Peterson on behalf of ABD with the distinguished National 2007 Remodelor of the Year award during a ceremony recently held during the Remodeling Show in Las Vegas, NV. The prestigious award is bestowed each year to only one remodeler within the 50 states who demonstrates longevity in business, community and industry involvement, business technology and innovation, and continuing education participation.

Upon being presented this award, Bob said, "I want to thank each of my employees, because if it weren't for them, I would not be able to pursue my involvement that earned ABD this award."

For more than 17 years, Bob has excelled in remodeling and been involved in the Association of Home Builders at the local, state and national levels, serving in almost every capacity from committee member to President. In addition, he recently accepted the honor of being named Colorado's State Representative to NAHB's Executive Committee and is one of only 12 nationally to serve on the Certified Graduate Remodelors™ (CGR) Board of Governors, which oversees the ethics and processes of NAHB's remodelers.

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Metallic finishes have always suggested elegance and luxury. And with good reason: Up until fairly recently, metallic coatings contained flecks of real silver or gold. But advances in paint technology have allowed new pigmentation to enter the market, making metallic paint an increasingly popular and affordable way to add shine to interior design.

Today's metallic paints are available in water-based formulations, making them more environmentally friendly. Now the gold and silver is just an illusion. The paint combines flecks of metallic-like pigment, with water-based pigments to mimic the look and luster of more-precious metals. The pigment flakes capture light and refract it, giving the surface its potential for brilliance, while the pigment replicates the color of the metal. The result is a 24-karat shine in a significantly lighter, more stable and easier-to-use coating that is also available for a wider range of designs.

Sherwin-Williams' Illusions® Translucent Metallic Finish is available in silver, gold, copper and pearl.

The most common application is in combination with a glaze, which adds a touch of opulence to walls or accessories, such as a mantel, piece of furniture, lamp or trim.

Today's lighter, more versatile metallic coatings bring an additional dimension to designers' palettes. Want to draw the eye to a focal point? Reflect more of a room's natural light? Provide a subtle luminance? Anytime you want to add shine to your design, Illusions Translucent Metallic Finish is an illustrious choice, Revnew says. Let ABD's professional Interior Designers and painters be creative for you!

- Information from James Walsh of Stir Magazine.