July 24, 2008 04:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time 

Wilsonart^® Duracryl™ Sink Products Earn GREENGUARD^® Certification

TEMPLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilsonart^® Solid Surface, a division of Wilsonart International, Inc., announced its Duracryl Sink products have been awarded the GREENGUARD^® Indoor Air Quality Certification and GREENGUARD Children & Schools^SM certification. GREENGUARD certification means these Wilsonart products are safe for indoor applications and make a significant contribution to quality indoor air by meeting strict chemical and particle emission guidelines.

Wilsonart Duracryl sink products are widely used in both residential and commercial environments. They can be undermounted to laminate and hard surface countertops, food service areas, vanities and related structures in the convenience/retail, education, hospitality, healthcare and military industries. Architects, interior designers, building professionals and homeowners are now assured that Wilsonart products have passed rigorous third-party testing to verify conformance with stringent low-emissions standards.

The GREENGUARD Children & Schools certification signifies a compliance with the State of California’s Department of Health Services’ standard practices for testing chemical emissions from building products used in schools. Children are more heavily exposed to environmental toxins than adults. They consume more food, water, and have higher inhalation rates per pound of body weight than adults. This certification ensures the materials used in learning environments are safe for young children¹.

Wilsonart’s Duracryl sinks and bowls are offered in two colors and a variety of styles to complement your countertop, and feature a clean transition for great looks and easy maintenance. A special adhesive and patent-pending installation technique allow Duracryl sinks to be undermounted to postformed laminate tops with almost imperceptible telegraphing. Fabrication time has been greatly reduced as compared to conventional methods.

“Wilsonart offers quality sink products that are beautiful, durable and easy to care for. Adding GREENGUARD certification to Duracryl validates our commitment to the total user experience which includes promoting healthy indoor air,” said Richard Conde, Sink Product Manager, Wilsonart Solid Surface.

Wilsonart International, based in Temple, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of decorative surfacing products, including Wilsonart^® Flooring, Wilsonart^® Laminate, Wilsonart^® Solid Surface, Wilsonart^® Decorative Metals, Wilsonart^® Custom Edges, and Wilsonart^® Adhesives. For more information, please call 1.800.433.3222 or visit www.wilsonartsolidsurface.com.

¹ The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. www.greenguard.org/