Kaldewei

Chown Hardware is pleased to announced that we are the exclusive distributor for the Kaldewei bath line.

Kaldewei was founded in 1918, flourishing over multiple generations becoming today Europe's largest manufacturer of steel enamel baths and shower trays. Made of 3.5mm steel enamel, baked at more than 1472 degrees allows this premier tub line to offer an unheard of 30 year warranty on the tub!

Because every bathroom is unique, Kaldewei offers more than 130 different baths and shower trays to choose from in a wide variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Both drop in baths and freestanding tubs are available. Shower trays with shapes ranging from square, rectangular, corner and round the design possibilities are limitless and with a low threshold, will also enable the shower to be used where easy access is required.

Kaldewei is offered in the standard colors of White, Pergamon (biscuit) and Black. Custom finishes are available but extended lead times are required.

Kaldewei has carried out its own research and development work, and has already contributed to many developments in materials and processes. Its easy-clean finish, for instance, not only provides more comfort during bathing, but afterwards, too. Dirt and water simply roll down the permanently burnt-on surface finish, which makes these steel enamel bathtubs - which are extremely easy to look after anyway - even more comfortable. And since all you need is a soft damp cloth instead of aggressive cleaners, the easy-clean finish is good for the environment as well.
Speaking of Green, with its ecofriendly manufacturing, packaging, transport and disposal processes, Kaldewei is the first German bathroom fixture company to be certified for sustainability. Kaldewei has dedicated itself to environmental sustainability for over 90 years now.

After all, Kaldewei manufactures its high quality enamel products exclusively from natural materials.

And a consistent materials philosophy also includes the fact that all baths and shower trays made of Kaldewei steel enamel 3.5 mm can be recycled completely at the end of their lifespan, meaning they can be used directly as raw materials to make steel. A 30-year guarantee along with environmentally sound manufacturing, packaging, transport and disposal procedures – these qualities make Kaldewei products ideal for eco-friendly construction projects.

Award wining designs, 30 year warranty and green production processes makes Chown Hardware proud to distribute this high quality bathing fixtures. Take a minute to stop by and take a look at the displays only at Chown Hardware.

To learn more, click on the following link - Kaldewei

Aging in Place Remodeling Seminar

Saturday, December 5th - 10:00 - 11:00
Thursday, December 10th - 10:00 - 11:00

Chown Hardware would also like to invite you to the free "Aging in Place" remodeling seminar. Learn about planning your remodel for future or current special needs. Speakers for this seminar will be Kaye Powell, Chown Hardware VP and Randi Reed, Neil Kelly CMKBD Certified.

If you have ideas for future seminars and would like to be a guest speaker, please contact Kaye Powell to discuss dates and topic openings.


Product Knowledge Meetings

Portland Location Schedule
Meetings times are 8:00am-9:00am and a second meeting from 9:00am-10:00am. Please RSVP to jt@chown.com if you would like to attend any of the meetings.

November 24 - Jado / Porcher - Factory representatives introducting new releases and product changes for the coming year

December 9th - Zucchetti - New faucet and fixture line from Italy. Cutting edge designs and some twists on traditional looks

Flu Season!!

What does this have to do with hardware? Well let me tell you!

Colonial Bronze has added Saniguard as an option on their cabinet hardware. With the saniguard impregnated into the brass the virus has no place to grow and thrive. Saniguard suffocates the microbes, inhibits transport of the microb and prevents multiplication.

Not only is Colonaial Bronze with Saniguard perfect for public locations, it works great in residental homes and will help stop the spreading of viruses. Order Colonial Bronze with Saniguard on your cabinet hardware for your home or business today!

New on display!

Robern's new "Uplift" has just been installed on the showroom floor!

So whats the big deal you ask? Well let me tell you. The mirrored front lifts up as opposed to swinging out toward you like a standard mirrored cabinet. What this allows you to do is mount this mirror behind a tall lavatory spout like a vessel faucet but not make it so high that the entire family cannot see into the mirror! Another benefit is in front of a make-up counter, you no longer have to move all of your make-up out of the way just to get into the cabinet, and you can put the mirror directly on top of the counter so you get a complete view. Available options are electrical outlets for razors or electric toothbrush, electric mirror defoger, integrated interior lighting, adjustable storage shelving and a nightlight for late night bathroom usage. Optional pieces are TV mount for a flat screen television, extendable 3X make-up mirror and an organizer shelf for keeping brushes, fingernail polish, toothbrushes or any other items in perfect arangements.

This Robern "Uplift" has it all! Come in and take a look at all the features of this great mirrored cabinet. Click on the following link to read more about the new "Uplift" cabinet - Uplift


Product Knowledge Meetings

Portland Location Schedule
Meetings times are 8:30am-9:30am and a second meeting from 9:30am-10:30am. Please RSVP to jt@chown.com if you would like to attend any of the meetings.

October 14th - Lighting 101 - Hinkley Lighting & Access Lighting - Learn how to specify lighting and different usage of lightes in all locations of the home.

October 21st - Duravit - Factory trained representative will be on hand introducing the newest and hottest lines from the leader in German plumbing manufacturing.

Colonial Bronze Tanner's Craft

Colonial Bronze, in partnership with Edelman Leather announces its new line of fine hand made leather accessories, know as The Tanner's Craft

Tanner's Craft comes from the family of products made by Colonial Bronze, America's leading manufacturer of fine brass hardware since 1927.

For over 80 years, Colonial has led the industry in quality, design and finish. Every one of the thirty-nine different metal finishes and 16 different Edelman leather options offered by the Tanner's Craft comes with the Colonial's exclusive Finishes for Life lifetime guarantee against tarnishing - the only written finish guaranty in the business.

Owned and operated by the third generation descendant of the two Swiss toolmakers, Colonial remains committed to creating decorative accessories of the finest quality. Every piece is hand finished by American craftsmen and women, dedicated to their art, in Colonial's factory n the Northwest Hills of Connecticut.

Chown Hardware is proud to support both Colonial Bronze and Edelman Leather both great American made products brought together in a great customizable line of hardware for your home.

Product Knowledge Meetings

Portland Location Schedule
Meetings times are 8:30am-9:30am and a second meeting from 9:30am-10:30am. Please RSVP to jt@chown.com if you would like to attend any of the meetings.

8/12 - Laufen - European design brought to your home in the states. Sinks, tubs and cabinets
8/19 - Baldwin - Door, cabinet & bath hardware for your home
8/26 - Waterstone - Decorative kitchen and bar faucets from one of the very few made in the USA
9/2 - Americh & Zuma - Full line of air and soaking tubs to fit all sizes and styles
9/9 - Hardware Renaissance - Custom Bronze hardware for you entire home
9/16 - Duravit - Factory representative will be on hand to answer all your questions regarding the German plumbing line