Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from June 2004

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from June 2004

From the editor.(glass tile)(Editorial)
June 22, 2004... For some time now, the choices available in natural stone and ceramic tile have been becoming more sophisticated. Technological advances are allowing manufacturers to offer more colors, textures, sizes and decorative trim pieces than ever...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
June 22, 2004... 2004 July 15-17 ITSS New York, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York NY. Contact by phone in the U.S. (800) 564-5975. outside the U.S. (212) 621-9105; E-mail: info@internationaltileandstoneshow.com; Web site:...

Cevisama 2004 product review.(Ceramic Tile Industry)
June 22, 2004... Celebrating 22 years as an international exhibition for the ceramic tile industry. Cevisama 2004 was held from March 2 to 6 in Valencia, Spain. With Spanish manufacturers comprising more than 11.1% of the global output of ceramic tile products,...

Old World charm in stone and tile: once thought of as formal materials, stone and tile are becoming a growing design choice for homeowners seeking an aged, classical design.
June 22, 2004... Agrowing number of homeowners today are seeking a Mediterranean look for their homes--complete with warm tones and Old World charm. And to achieve this style of design, many are turning to natural stone and ceramic tile. While tumbled marble,...

A new avenue in contemporary design: glass and decorative tile are offering alternative solutions in residential and commercial design.
June 22, 2004... Although neutral shades of stone and ceramic tile continue to be popular elements in design, there also seems to be a shift towards materials offering a little more pizzazz. Certain homeowners are becoming a little more daring and seeking...

A showcase of decorative and glass tile.(Brief Article)
June 22, 2004... In recent years, the use of glass and decorative tiles in design has continued to rise. The following is a collection of some of the newest product lines available on today's market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

The art of handcrafted tile.(Manufacturing process)
June 22, 2004... the glazing process is complicated, veiled in secrecy, and often not completely understood, even by those who perform it. As much as tile is a human material, with glazes it acquires a touch of the divine. What happens when a tile is glazed can...

Stonehill & Taylor: architects at Stonehill & Taylor in New York discuss some of their latest uses for natural stone as well as issues they face with the stone industry today.(Interview)(Interview)
June 22, 2004... Despite an accomplished resume that includes work on some of the most upscale hotels in Manhattan, there is a refreshing lack of pretentiousness at the offices of Stonehill & Taylor. Moreover, the principals and veteran staffers at the firm are...

Durango ancient[TM] colcha pattern.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Three tile sizes comprise this 12- X 12-inch X 1-cm mesh-mount pattern. Each of the four sides has a 3- X 6-inch piece. Each comer is comprised of 3- X 3-inch pieces centered by a 6- X 6-inch tile. Excellent in bathroom walls, showers, floors...

Designer sink line.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... After receiving the important award by the Italian Trade Commission as the most innovative company in the stone field, The Alfredo Salvatori company is continuing its research into the "design world" by presenting the new sink "Eclissi",...

Bermarmol SA celebrates its 40th anniversary.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Decades of lasting commitment to our clients offering maximum quality products in Natural Stones. Only in this way we were able to establish a solid commercial relationship with main distributors all over the world. Our work is based on...

Fashionable and functional.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Burlington "the Best of British Stone" adds that extra dimension to interior and exterior design schemes, traditional or contemporary. Choose from five different colored stones, a palette of smooth and textured finishes, and a range of products...

HMK[R] specification binder.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... The industry's most comprehensive guide to Stone Care. Features company brochures, specific Care Directions and individual Product Data to help you select the proper care system for virtually every type of installation. Contact HMK today to...

Thru-body porcelain tiles.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Essenza porcelain tiles have gained the reputation of being the highest quality. They are produced from the best raw materials available in the world. The utilization of advance technology gives Essenza porcelain tiles the inherent beauty of...

New villi glas tiles.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Now available at all 13 showroom locations. Arizona Tile offers this 8-mm-thick glass tile with unlimited application possibilities. The tile is available in 45 impermeable colors and is easy to clean. No special installation tools or materials...

Natural stone on CD-Rom.(Sourcing Guide)(CD-Rom Multimedia Stone)(Brief Article)
June 22, 2004... The result of intense and thorough research into the current needs and trends of the building stone market, this specially designed software package will enable you to accurately and conveniently display the images and technical data of over...

Slate importer/distributor.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Echeguren Slate. Inc. is an importer and nationwide distributor of slate, sandstone and quartzite for flooring and roofing. Our line of over 50 colors comes from India, China, Africa, Spain, Brazi and the U.S. In addition to tile, we offer...

Custom Building Products grout color center.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Keep tile, stone and grout looking vibrant and new for years to come with TileLab[R]'s ultimate cleaning and sealing system from Custom[R] Building Products. For maximum protection, seal surfaces initially with SurfaceGard[R] Penetrating Sealer...

Gainey Ceramics.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Gainey Ceramics, known for ceramic pottery since 1950, now offers relief decorative designer wall and countertop tile. With over 100 colors to choose from, we offer endless possibilities to complement any historic look to today's latest trends....

ABC Stone Trading.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... The architects' and designers' source for the finest natural stone, ABC's global collection includes granite, marble, travertine, onyx, slate and quartzite. Slabs. tiles, cut-to-size pieces and special projects are available for the...

Maestro Mosaics[R] in glass and stone.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Natural stone and glass mosaics, Over 200 selections. Glass in 50 colors. Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Slate, Travertine in subway tile. Vessel sinks, 1 1/4" ogee-base, and 1 1/4" CAP to match. Mosaic carpets & borders. Custom orders accepted. New...

Emily Tholberg Mosaic & Murals.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... Custom designed murals made of natural stone for kitchens, entries, walls and floors. Special attention in choosing textures and colors of slate, travertine, onyx, marble, and glass combined with intricate cutting results in extraordinary...

Pacifique.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... AKDO proudly announces the "Pacifique" line of dimensional stone and mosaics. Designed and manufactured by AKDO, this line was inspired by the French Colonial days in Asia when natural materials were used in architecture to create environments...

Natural beauty.(Sourcing Guide)
June 22, 2004... At Bermarmol SA, every need in natural stone is answered with a wide range of products in standard sizes while also offering the possibility and capability to adapt each product to the formats and special needs of each individual project. Crema...

Coverings 2004 product review.
June 22, 2004... Coverings 2004 took place in the new North/South complex of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from March 23 to 26. This year's event, which was under the new management of National Trade Productions, drew a total of 29,453...

Rebuilding a house of reflection: viewed as one of the great works of modern architecture, the German National Pavilion--originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929--was reconstructed in the 1980s and remains open to the public today.( )
June 22, 2004... Recognized among the leading architects of modern design, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's portfolio includes noted works of architecture around the world. In Spain, he has received acclamation for his design of the German National Pavilion for the...