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As a part of our new and improved materials experience<\/a>, we have made several updates to the names of our materials. \u00a0We believe these new names better represent the end value and hope these will help you choose the best material for your next project. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For a full list of changes see below:<\/span><\/p>\n

(Any of our materials and\/or finishes that are not listed below will remain with current names)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t worry! \u00a0We\u2019ll keep the old names listed on our <\/span>material pages<\/span><\/a> so that you can quickly and easily reference the materials you know and love. \u00a0If you are a shop owner, the new names will also be visible in your shop. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to our customer service team<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

CHECK OUT THE HUB<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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