Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from June 2005

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from June 2005

From the editor.
June 22, 2005... In the 10 years that we have been publishing Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, we have seen countless trends in the field. However, when you look at design as a whole, these "trends" actually fall into two different classifications--those...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
June 22, 2005... 2005 July 21-24 ITSS New York, Jacob Javits Center, New York, NY. Contact by phone in the U.S. (800) 564-5975, outside the U.S. (212) 621-9105; E-mail: info@itssexpos.com; Web site: www.itssexpos.com. September 27-October 1 ...

Coverings 2005 product review: Coverings 2005 was held this year from May 3 to 6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
June 22, 2005... And as in years past, the comprehensive tile and stone exhibition was a showcase of new products. The show drew a record-breaking attendance of 32,228 visitors, who came from all 50 U.S. states and 90 additional countries. The following is just...

A new plateau in hospitality design: high-end stone and tile collections are being used to create form and function in today's hospitality designs, raising the standards for quality and aesthetics.
June 22, 2005... Just as sights, smells and sounds have the ability to create moods and reactions, so do building materials such as stone and tile products. For this reason, architects and designers need to take a number of factors into consideration before...

Endless opportunities in decorative tile: the variety of innovative tile products available today provide designers with limitless options when creating a unique, imaginative space.(Cover Story)
June 22, 2005... For some time now, the options for decorative tile have been on the rise--for architects and designers as well as homeowners. Tile producers around the world have been devising new options in hand-painted tile, textured surfaces, mosaic pieces,...

Sura Malaga-Strachan.(Interview)
June 22, 2005... When asked about her design style, Sura Malaga-Strachan described herself as somewhat of a "chameleon," since she has extensive experience with ornate designs as well as a more modern, minimalist aesthetic. During the 18 years that the interior...

Durango Wave[TM] Mosaic.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Durango Wave[TM] Mosaic New Product! Designed with random pieces of Durango Stone[TM] mounted on a 12" X 12" mesh, The Durango Wave[TM] Mosaic provides a unique interlocking pattern displaying a casual wave grout line. Available in Durango...

HMK[R] specification binder.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... HMK[R] Specification Binder HMK Stone Care Products introduces new product release "How to" CD-Rom. A complete HMK product instruction guide with animation for you and your customers. Reserve you copy today. HMK Stone Care System, San...

AKDO select collections.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Akdo Select Collections AKDO introduces the latest collection in our diverse selection of products. Reflections, glass mosaic & tile, is a new design classic. Contemporary used alone, Reflections can also be mixed with stone for an organic...

New product line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... New Product Line AMERICAN SLATE COMPANY now carries a range of LEDGER STONE Panels aimed at the rapidly expanding wall treatment sector of new home construction. Available in a standard 24" X 6" format, these panels will add dimension and...

Art, vision and innovation.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Art, Vision and Innovation P&L brings you "the Best Stone Manufacturer from China" to meet your project's needs. P&L is a result of proven experience and world-class manufacturing facilities. We are the Supplier of Choice on complex,...

Arizona Tile.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Arizona Tile Arizona Tile is introducing a new glass tile line called Elements. The new line is manufactured by Oceanside Glasstile exclusively for Arizona Tile. Elements features hand cast 1 1/4-inch mosaic tile, 4-inch field tile and...

Maestro Mosaics[R] in glass and stone.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Maestro Mosaics[R] in Glass and Stone 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-inch ogee-base, and 1 1/4-inch CAP to match. Mosaic...

ABC Stone Trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... ABC Stone Trading 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...

Slate importer/distributor.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Slate Importer/Distributor 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, Brazil and the U.S....

Bestview mosaic line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Bestview Mosaic Line Stone and Glass mosaic tiles and decorative liners for Architects and Designers. Now available in Granite, Marble, Slate, Quartzite, Onyx, Travertine and Glass; sizes in 3/8"X3/8", 1"X1", 1"X2", 2"X2", 2"X4", 4"X4" and...

Cancos Tile & stone.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Cancos Tile & Stone "Cancos Tile introduces a unique collection of glass tile with matching slabs. This new series of ultra clear starphire glass is annealed with extraordinary patterns and vibrant colors for a chic eye catching elegance."...

TileLab's ultimate cleaning and sealing system.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... TileLab's Ultimate Cleaning and Sealing System 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...

Gainey Ceramics.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Gainey Ceramics When Legacy[TM] made its debut in the marketplace in May of '05 at the Coverings Show in Orlando, Florida, it was celebrated not only for its beauty, elegance and grace, but for the contribution it made to the global...

LATICRETE SpectraLOCK[R] PRO Grout.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Laticrete SpectraLOCK[R] PRO Grout Grout is now a design element thanks to LATICRETE[R] SpectraLOCK[TM] PRO Grout. Stain resistant and always cleanable to original color, offering over 40 vibrant colors. Equipped with Microban[R] to...

Valley Gold Vein.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Valley Gold Vein Valley Gold Vein is a stunning, highly durable marble which is perfect for interior applications, either commercial or residential. This low maintenance stone comes from a quarry with enough reserve material for excavation...

Tropical Stone.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2005... Tropical Stone Tropical Stone, LLC is an importer and wholesaler of fine Natural Stones including Granite, Marble, Travertine. Limestone, Soapstone and Onyx located on the Philadelphia area. Tropical Stone, LLC 4 Lee Blvd. ...

Crafted from the Rhode Island landscape: originally built in the 1900's, the Wildacre residence features local stone from the fields of Rhode Island, which is now being incorporated into the landscape design as well.(BR Arnold Construction Co.)(Madison Spencer Architects)
June 22, 2005... Located on 3.5 acres of granite outcroppings at the mouth of Price's Neck Cove in Newport, RI, sits the Wildacre residence--one of the many early 20th century cottages that constituted the summer residences of the fashionable set in...