Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from June 2008

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from June 2008

From the editor.(Editorial)
June 22, 2008... Back in March, I was fortunate enough to be a part of a guided quarry tour in Texas, which was hosted by the Marble Institute of America (MIA). This was the third MIA-hosted trip I have taken in the past year, and at the conclusion of each...

Upcoming events: 2008.(Calendar)
June 22, 2008... September 30-October 4 Cersaie, Bologna Exhibition Centre, Bologna, Italy. Contact: P.O. Box 103-40050 Centergross, Bologna, Italy. Phone: 39 051 6646000; Fax: 39 051 862514; Web site: www.cersaie.com. October 2-5 Marmomacc 2008,...

A festive display of stone and tile at K/BIS and Coverings 2008.
June 22, 2008... Technology and creativity are two of the driving forces behind product development, and judging by the stone and tile collections that have been introduced this year, manufacturers have been diligently working to create unique product lines...

Enhancing the hospitality experience: the abundance of high-end stone and tile products available today allow architects and designers to create aesthetically pleasing designs that truly evoke patrons' emotions.
June 22, 2008... While the use of natural stone and tile continue to be mainstays when it comes to hospitality design, it seems architects and designers are considering more than just aesthetics when making their material selections. Although thought and...

Reflecting a client's interests & style: whether it is a private residence or a commercial establishment, architects and designers are capturing the essence of a space through the use of decorative tile.
June 22, 2008... While stone and tile have been known to create a certain feel for a space, the use of innovative decorative tile products offer architects and designers the opportunity to really incorporate material that truly reflects the setting in which...

A showcase of decorative tile.
June 22, 2008... The variety of decorative tiles being produced continues to provide architects and designers with unlimited design options. The following is a collection of some of the newest product lines in today's market: A Walker Zanger has recently...

Dick Clark.(INTERVIEW)
June 22, 2008... In speaking with Dick Clark, principal of Dick Clark Architecture in Austin, TX, it is clear that the architect has developed an interest in finding new and innovative applications in stone, while still being inspired by historical uses of the...

Wild Agate[R].
June 22, 2008... Type of Stone: agate Stone Category: Solid Semi-Precious/Exotic-hand assembled Quarry Location: Madagascar Manufacturing Location: Mauritius Color Range: All tones of blue from light to dark to include tones of white and...

Montego brushed lyon pattern.(Brief article)
June 22, 2008... Stone type: Marble Country of origin: Indonesia Tile sizes: * 8" x 8"x 1/2" * 8" x 16" x 1/2" * 16" x 16" x 1/2" * 16" x 24" x 1/2" Finish: Brushed Recommended Uses: Commercial & Residential, Interior &...

Tropical life-the coconut mosaic.(Brief article)
June 22, 2008... In 2007, Zaijian launched Tropical Life, its new product line of the coconut mosaic, which uses the natural coconut husk as its main material. Zaijian hopes for consumers to connect the fragrance and romance of tropical life with modern design....

Old Spruce[TM].(Brief article)
June 22, 2008... A quartzite with warm earth tones of cream, gold, brown and silver grey. Old Spruce[TM] has flecks of mica and garnet highlighted by a soft shimmer. ASTM DATA: Average results for ASTM tests C-170, C-99 and C-97 Classification: ...

Prism[R] SureColor[R] Grout.(Custom Building Products)(Brief article)
June 22, 2008... PRISM DELIVERS UNSURPASSED COLOR CONSISTENCY UNDER ALL CONDITIONS Prism[R] SureColor[R] Grout from Custom[R] Building Products delivers absolute color consistency, regardless of conditions. Formulated with a proprietary blend of raw...

The Loft Collection.
June 22, 2008... The Loft Collection from Gainey Ceramics includes four very distinct styles; one is right for your project. White Clay Body Available in six contemporary matte and six contemporary gloss colors Application: ideal for commercial and...

Laticrete[R] floor heat.(Laticrete International Inc.)(Brief article)
June 22, 2008... * Innovative self-adhesive mesh backing * User-friendly project layout software * Fast turnaround for custom project layouts * Low profile design * Wide range of sizes and widths available * Safe, reliable and energy effi...

Golden Dream.(Pokarna Limited)(Brief article)
June 22, 2008... Golden Dream granite is an exotic color from Pokarna Limited's own quarry. This material is suitable for most uses, including kitchen countertops, flooring and vanities. Golden Dream is available in slabs and tiles in polished, honed, flamed,...

Salisbury pink granite.
June 22, 2008... ASTM TEST DATA: Absorption: (C97) Average Absorption (%): 0.159 Compressive Strength: (C170) Average Compressive Strength (psi): 36,089 Modulus of Rupture: (C99)...

Hadrian.(Brief article)
June 22, 2008... Primary Name Hadrian Type of Stone Limestone As defined by ASTM C-119 Quarry Location Garden City, TX Color Range Cream with Fossil RECOMMENDED USES Location Suitability Minimum Maximum Panel2 ...

Vermont Danby Marble.
June 22, 2008... ASTM TEST DATA Absorption by weight %: 0.09 Density lbs / Cubic Feet: 170 Density KG / Cubic Meter: 2,723 Compressive Strength psi (Mpa): 9,844 Abrasion Resistance, Hardness: 11.30 Flexural Strength psi,...

Durango Veracruz[TM].(Brief article)
June 22, 2008... Type of Stone: High Density Travertine Quarry Location: Veracruz, Mexico Color Range: Ivory-Beige Standard Finishes: Filled & Old World Honed[TM] Filled & High Luster Polished[TM], Durango Ancient[TM] (Truly Tumbled[TM]) Diamond...

Why is Durango Veracruz[TM] captivating the market?(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... Durango Veracruz[TM], quarried and produced by World Wide Stone Corporation[TM], is a tone-on-tone ivory travertine that is being acknowledged as one of the densest materials shipping from Mexico in recent years. Contact your account manager...

GranitiFiandre USA.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... GranitiFiandre's Nihon Collection explores cultural influences from the "Land of the Rising Sun." Elements of a Japanese garden--plants, stone, and water--are represented in this all-natural porcelain surfacing collection. Gingerly...

Tile of Spain recognizes ceramic tile for exactly what it is.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... Tile of Spain branded manufacturers lead a trend where tile looks exactly like what it is! It's about bolder colors, tiles that look like tile in larger formats, seeing the grout lines and recognizing ceramic tile as a durable and handsome...

New product line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... 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 texture to any...

The Semi-Precious Collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... Amazing Stone's Semi-Precious Collection both in slab and cut-to size form can be found at leading marble/granite stores worldwide exclusively through Antolini Luigi, S.p.A. and its dealers/distributors. Tile dealers/distributors are sought for...

Arizona Tile features Ostrich Grey Tumbled Quartzite.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... Ostrich Grey Quartzite is a metamorphic stone which evolved from a sandstone due to intense heat and pressure. Because it has evolved from a sandstone, it is also classified as a sedimentary stone. Unlike others, this quartzite has a honed...

Carmel Stone Imports.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... Carmel Stone Imports is the largest stocking tile and slab importer of Jerusalem Stone in the Western U.S. with select distributors and high-end dealers nationwide. We also proudly feature our beautiful and unique exclusive lines of the...

ABC Stone Trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... 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...

Revolutionizing mosaics.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... Once used exclusively in industrial applications, stainless steel is increasing in popularity as an in-home element. The new Metal Series[TM] from DTT provides clean, geometric styling with a good sense of design. As with all DTT products, they...

Gainey adds Hermosa Collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... The Hermosa Collection: hand-painted tiles, murals, welcome signs and house numbers. These will add a touch of color and beauty to an outdoor patio, barbeque area, stairway or backsplash. Eight patterns in the tile are available, two in the...

Stone style.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... A stunning new book by the editors of Stone World, Michael Reis and Jennifer Adams, showcasing the magnificent possibilities of stone--indoors and out, rustic and elegant, trendy and timeless. Available now from your favorite bookseller or...

Newest edition in Pokarna's Granite gallery: Golden Dream.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... Pokarna Limited, India's No.1 Granite Company, processing over 80 premium colors of granites is introducing yet another gold mine--GOLDEN DREAM, an exotic color from its own quarry. This granite is suitable for most uses including kitchen...

Slate importer/distributor.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... 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. In addition to tile, we offer...

EasyMat with SoundGard Technology from Custom.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... EasyMat[TM] with SoundGard[R] Technology from Custom[R] Building Products is the industry's most technologically advanced, lightweight mat underlayment. EasyMat is highly versatile, and can be used for setting tile or stone directly over any...

Zaijian.(SOURCING GUIDEc)
June 22, 2008... Using the natural coconut husk as the main material, connect the originality of tropical life to the nobility of modern design. The coconut mosaic makes you taste nature's simple beauty and feel the fragrance and romance of tropical life. It...

Texastone Quarries.(SOURCING GUIDE)
June 22, 2008... Specializing in quarry blocks, dimensional cut, slabs, panels, cladding, balusters, columns, cobblestones, split-face, table tops and tile. Also, landscaping boulders with six different colors of limestone. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...