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- Architectural Louvers
  Architectural Louvers
  
  Acoustical Louvers
  
  Blast-Resistant Louvers
  
  Bold Line Louvers
  
  Extreme-Weather & Storm-Resistant Louvers
  
  Formed Metal Louvers
  
  Operable Louvers
  
  Perform Louvers
  
  Thinline Louvers
  
  Traditional Louvers
  
  Architectural Louvers
  
  Airflow function meets design freedom. CS Louvers offer inspiring style options and performance solutions to meet the toughest environmental demands.
- Architectural Elements
  Architectural Elements
  
  STYX™
  
  Vision Barrier Screens
  
  Decorative Screens
  
  Architectural Elements
  
  CS' Architectural Elements offer inspiring style options and performance solutions to meet the toughest demands.
- Architectural Screens
  Architectural Screens
  
  Decorative Screens
  
  Vision Barrier Screens
  
  Architectural Screens
  
  Architectural Screens by CS have been capturing the imaginations of architects by adding depth and dimension to buildings for more than 50 years.
- Doors
  Doors
  
  Acrovyn Doors by Design™
  
  Barrier-Resistant Doors
  
  Bullet-Resistant Doors
  
  Curved Doors
  
  Dutch Doors
  
  Standard Doors
  
  Lead-Lined Doors
  
  Panel Doors
  
  Sound Transmission Control Doors
  
  Doors
  
  Architects and designers choose Acrovyn Doors for their broad range of colors and patterns as well as the ability to withstand heavy traffic to meet the extensive design needs of their clients.
- Entrance Flooring Solutions
  Entrance Flooring Solutions
  
  Architectural Accents
  
  Custom Entrance Flooring Systems
  
  Entrance Logo Mats & Grids
  
  Grid Systems
  
  Mat Systems
  
  Specialty Flooring
  
  Stainless Steel Grids
  
  Entrance Flooring Solutions
  
  CS has been innovating entrance flooring for over 45 years, providing the largest portfolio of beautiful options to protect your entrance which include mat systems, grid systems, modular tile systems, specialty flooring, and architectural accents.
- Expansion Joint Solutions
  Expansion Joint Solutions
  
  Barrier Solutions
  
  Exterior Cover Solutions
  
  Interior Cover Solutions
  
  Expansion Joint Solutions
  
  From standard 1" solutions to highly engineered seismic joint systems for sky bridges and base isolated structures, CS can design, test and fabricate custom expansion joint cover assemblies to meet your project needs.
- Privacy Curtains & Track
  Privacy Curtains & Track
  
  CS HUSH Curtain®
  
  Disposable Curtains
  
  On the Right Track®
  
  Qwik Switch™
  
  Shower Curtains
  
  Snap Lock Curtain Systems
  
  Track Systems
  
  Traditional Curtains
  
  Replacement Accessories
  
  Privacy Curtains & Track
  
  A need is evident and solutions exist. Through innovation and a passion for making easy, safe and beautiful privacy systems, our cubicle curtains and cubicle track systems provide a full range of options to help reduce these risks.
- Stairs, Awnings & Balconies
  Stairs, Awnings & Balconies
  
  DriftReady™ Stairs
  
  Modular Awnings
  
  Modular Balcony Systems
  
  Modular Stair Systems
  
  Stairs, Awnings, Balconies
  
  What’s next in modular construction products and seismic solutions is here. Introducing CS Platform™ Solutions, a game-changing collection of steel seismic stair solutions and modular stairs, balconies, and awnings.
- Sun Control Solutions
  Sun Control Solutions
  
  Cascading
  
  Cantilevered
  
  Suspended
  
  Frameless
  
  Framed
  
  Sun Controls+
  
  Sun Control Solutions
  
  With CS Sun Control Solutions, your daylight management solution is truly yours.
- Wall Protection
  Wall Protection
  
  Acrovyn by Design®
  
  Dimensional Moldings
  
  Door & Frame Protection
  
  Wall Coverings & Panels
  
  Wall Guards & Handrails
  
  Wall Protection Accessories
  
  Wall Protection
  
  Acrovyn® is the legendary leader in wall protection. Its customizable aesthetic along with durability and performance are the features that give it the sustainability to withstand the test of time.
- What's New
  What's New
  
  Acrovyn® Applications Types
  
  Architectural Elements
  
  BetterBuilt™ Studio
  
  FB-24
  
  Lighted Blades
  
  Tapestry™
  
  Whats New
  
  Stay up to date on what is new with CS and our wide array of architectural products!
- BetterBuilt Studio™
  BetterBuilt Studio™
  
  Louvers+
  
  Elements+
  
  Facades by Design™
  
  Sun Controls+
  
  Build Beyond
  
  Think crazy, go outside the box, think beyond, let's go from rendering to reality, from concept to completion. We've got the team and the expertise to make it happen. Challenge us, we were built for it.
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  In-depth thought leadership pieces, product deep-dives, project highlights, industry trends and much, much more.
  
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  What Design of Yesterday Tells Us About Tomorrow
  
  Senior Product Designer Laura Gemperline shares how past design trends are influencing what’s next. Drawing on her experience and observations at NeoCon, she highlights the ways yesterday’s styles are being reimagined for tomorrow’s spaces.
- Project Gallery
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  Project Gallery
  
  CS is a leader in architectural building projects, welcoming complex challenges and delivering world-class solutions. Check out our concept-to-completion results in our ever-growing project gallery.
  
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  Featured Project
  Southline Parking Garage
  
  At the site of a former industrial property, Southline is a groundbreaking, 31-acre purpose-built science and technology development in South San Francisco, conveniently located near public train hubs like BART and Caltrain.
- Case Stories
- Case Stories
  
  Case Stories
  
  CS is a leader in architectural building projects, welcoming complex challenges and delivering world-class solutions. Check out some of those concept-to-completion results in our case story showcase.
  
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  Featured Case Story
  Intuit Dome
  
  Opened in August 2024 for the 2024-25 NBA season, Intuit Dome is the new home of the LA Clippers. The $1.8 billion arena complex in Inglewood was created specifically for the basketball team, and it shows. Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer guided the fan-focused vision for the arena, which includes 17,700 seats all designed to provide an intimate live experience.
- Virtual Spaces
- Virtual Spaces
  
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  Take an immersive scroll through our virtual 3D environments to spark your imagination and visualize real solutions for your facility.
  
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How to Grout a Recess for CS Entrance Flooring

Learn how to properly grout a recess and prepare it for a recessed entrance flooring installation.