For the Media

3/7/2011

Brilliant Bathroom Transformations Showcased in Contest Sponsored by American Standard

Highlighting Three Winning Remodelers for Their Work Redesigning Some of the Ugliest Bathrooms in the Country

* The following are links to hi-res images for the redesigned bathrooms.

http://americanstandard-us.com/enews/DavidStrum.zip

http://americanstandard-us.com/enews/TamaraDalton.zip

http://americanstandard-us.com/enews/TrentKetchum.zip

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (March 7, 2011) — Three talented remodeling professionals are being recognized for their abilities – and their bravery – in overcoming some of America’s most drab and uninviting bathrooms, transforming these ugly ducklings into beautiful showpieces as part of an online contest sponsored by American Standard Brands.

The contest, called “America’s Ugliest Bathrooms: Solved”, was hosted by remodeling industry journalist Leah Thayer on her popular and informative website, daily5Remodel.com. “I was so impressed by the quality of the entries we received in this contest, and also in the level of voter participation,” Thayer remarked. “It was a pleasure to review such beautiful and innovative remodeling work.”

The contest winners included:

• Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based remodeler Tamara J. Dalton of Tamara Dalton Design Studios, who tackled a mold-infested bathroom outfitted with cheap tile and cabinets, and a drab beige tub deck. Dalton enlarged the shower and installed a low-flow toilet, beautiful porcelain and glass mosaic tiles, and granite countertops to complete the beautiful new design.
• Trent Ketchum, of Swansea, Ill.-based Fulford Home Remodeling, whose renovation job entailed gutting a tiny bathroom covered in outdated yellow wall tiles, and utilizing an adjacent seating area to create an expansive and beautiful room with a new clawfoot tub, walk-in shower, and vanity seating area with storage.
• Roswell, Ga.-based DavidSturm of Attention to Detail Home Remodeling, who transformed an uninviting, windowless bathroom covered in dark wallpaper and wood trim by adding a six-foot window, non-splash countertop sinks, a glassblock shower, and slate flooring to create an attractive new master bath.

American Standard annually holds the America’s Ugliest Bathroom Contest for homeowners, but Daily 5 Remodel presented the first opportunity to let remodeling professionals showcase their talents. Winners received the brand new 5-Function Shower System from American Standard, a stylish fixture perfect for the “after” picture of any bathroom remodeling job. The shower system offers five relaxing spray patterns and utilizes a pressure compensating flow control to provide a full flow rate regardless of water pressure.

Winners also received another unique and particularly valuable prize: special public relations assistance to help them promote their win, compliments of American Standard.

To enter the 2011 America’s Ugliest Bathroom Contest later this year, join the American Standard Facebook Page for upcoming announcements.

For more information on the 5-Function Shower System or other American Standard products, visit www.americanstandard.com or call (800) 899-2614.

ABOUT AMERICAN STANDARD BRANDS

American Standard Brands is a leading North American manufacturer of a wide range of high-quality building products, including faucets, fixtures, furniture, vitreous china fixtures, cast iron sinks, whirlpool tubs and other wellness products for the bath and kitchen as well as decorative panels. The company currently offers total project solutions for residential and commercial customers; employs more than 5,000 people in the United States, Canada and Mexico; and markets products under well known and respected brands, such as American Standard^®, Jado^®, Porcher^®, Safety Tubs^®, Crane^®, Eljer^®, Fiat^® and Decorative Panels International^®. American Standard Brands is an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners. For more information, visit www.americanstandard.com.
                                                                       

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