Swan rounds out ADA-accessible line of showers, vanity systems and barrier-free accessories
St. Louis-based Swan Corp. has expanded its product line of ADA-accessible and ADA-compliant products to provide older adults and physically impaired persons with safe and convenient bath and shower environments. Among the popular new products is a new Swanstone undermount vanity bowl which provides a flawless transition from an ADA-compliant to standard vanity bowl when both bowls are installed in the same countertop (photo at http://budurl.com/SwanVanitySink).
"By 2012, 40 percent of all U.S. households will have individuals over 55 years old," said Jonathan Fore, vice president, marketing for Swan Corp. "As Baby Boomers continue to age, more and more people are looking for design solutions to keep their homes fully functional, safe and beautiful."
Also included in the ADA expanded product suite are Swanstone and Veritek® transfer shower floors (photo at http://budurl.com/SwanTransferShower) designed to facilitate the transfer from a wheelchair onto a shower seat. Barrier-free shower floors are all designed with easy entry and exit in mind, and can replace an existing bathtub without moving existing plumbing.
For new construction, Swanstone and Veritek barrier-free shower floors (photo at http://budurl.com/SwanShowerFloor) install directly and easily to the subfloor, thus eliminating the need of expensive labor to adjust the floor height. A trough drain, placed on the front edge of the floor also eliminates the need for an additional ramp to create a barrier-free threshold. Folding shower seats, grab bars, and flexible and removable thresholds round out the ADA product suite (photo at http://budurl.com/SwanFullShower).
Swanstone is a compression molded compound that consists of a blend of polymer resins, fillers and reinforcement additives. It is five times stronger than other solid surfaces, with no surface coating to crack or chip. Veritek is a compression molded, thermoset polyester material comprised of fiberglass, polyester resins and natural mineral fillers with no surface coating to chip or crack.
To view Swanstone's ADA product suite, visit: http://www.swanstone.com/index.php?page=accessibility
The Swan Corp.
The Swan Corp. is a leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of high-performance surfacing materials and products for the bath and kitchen. The Swanstone brand is the recognized mark of enduring products that will withstand the rigorous demands of residential and commercial baths while maintaining a beautiful finish.
Contacts:
For Swan Corp.
Erin Smith, 314-571-6313
