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. . . when you need the ultimate design tool for seamless flooring . . .
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Make seamless flooring beautiful !
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The technology we developed for the iPad – i.e.) CHIPS Blend Design Tool (iPad app) is now available on your desktop !
CHIPS ONLINE Blend Design Tool is the most robust design tool available for the seamless flooring market.
What makes it special ?
CHIPS COLOR – Typically, colors are not displayed accurately on desktop monitors. Why? Each manufacturer calibrates them differently. Therefore, desktop design tools that provide color choices are not helpful unless an accurate color reference is available to validate your color selections. CHIPS ONLINE Blend Design Tool lets you match colors to the color palettes of The Sherwin-Williams Company. Two palettes are included in the tool - (1) the COLOR collection and (2) the CONCEPTS IN COLOR collection.
COLOR RATIOS – The percentage of each color specified in a CHIPS blend significantly contributes to the resulting “look” of your seamless flooring solution. Our tool lets you specify the percentage of each CHIPS color in increments of 1% – giving you the flexibility you need to optimize your design. In addition, when you change one of the color ratios in your blend, our tool automatically changes the other color ratios for you. Finally, “lock” any color ratio and subsequent color ratio changes will dynamically affect only the remaining “unlocked” colors. Give it a try ! We think you’ll like it.
CHIPS SIZE – CHIPS size also contributes to the “look” of your seamless flooring solution. Our tool lets you visualize your blend in any one of the following six size options (1/16”, 1/8”, 1/4", 3/8”, 5/8”, and 1 inch).
FAUX FINISH DESIGN – Did we mention CHIPS color, CHIPS size, and color ratios cooperate to produce the appearance and surface texture of your seamless flooring solution? The right selection of color, size, and color ratios will let you produce a faux terrazzo, faux granite, or even a quartz-like aesthetic. As with any faux finish, the true impact of your seamless flooring solution can only be fully appreciated when viewed from a distance.
We naturally like to make color selections while holding a color sample about 6 inches away from our eyeballs. But, don’t stop there! Remember, CHIPS colors, CHIPS size, and color ratios cooperate to produces the aesthetic. Here is a simple example – a CHIPS blend with white - 50% and red – 50% will look great when viewed from 6 inches away. However, a seamless floor produced from this color combination will appear to be PINK when viewed from a distance! To avoid unexpected results, CHIP ONLINE Blend Design Tool lets you view your blend in 3D virtual environments. View your blend from a distance. We think you will be impressed.
MOBILITY – CHIPS ONLINE Blend Design Tool will function on mobile devices (preferably tablets) with an internet connection and browser. Save a link on your browser or bookmark to your home screen for easy access.
CREATE A LOGIN – Create a unique login (username and password) for each project or customer account. Share your account logins with architects, designers, specifiers, and other team members to promote collaborative design solutions.
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| Figure 1 - Match CHIPS colors to the color palettes of The Sherwin-Williams Company - (1) the COLOR collection and (2) the CONCEPTS IN COLOR collection. |
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| Figure 2 - Color match options are presented in the same order as they appear in the color palettes of The Sherwin-Williams Company. The COLOR collection is presented first (beginning at the far left-hand-side of the screen and scrolling from left to right), followed by the CONCEPTS IN COLOR collection. |
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| Figure 3 - CHIPS size, CHIPS color, and color ratios are dynamically controlled by interacting with slider-bars and screen selections. |
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| Figure 4 - Utilize 3D virtual visualization capabilities to evaluate your design when viewed at a distance. |
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| Figure 5 - Design possibilities are only limited by your imagination. |
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| Figure 6 - Make seamless flooring beautiful ! |
TERMS OF USE - (applicable to all design tools)
Due to computer hardware, software, printer, and monitor limitations, color displayed may not accurately reflect selected chip colors. Users are encouraged to confirm color selections with actual product samples.
DISCLAIMER
CHIPS ONLINE Blend Design Tool features the color palettes of The Sherwin-Williams Company for color matching purposes only. Logo and stylistic wordmark are registered trademarks of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
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CHIPS COLOR SYSTEM - Patent Pending
