Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from March 2005

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from March 2005

From the editor.(creating variety tiles)(Editorial)
March 22, 2005... As usual, manufacturers of tile and stone have been hard at work to bring new products to the market that they believe will generate interest in the architectural and design community. This was evident when visiting some of the largest tile and...

Upcoming events 2005.(Calendar)
March 22, 2005... May 3 to 6 Coverings, North/South Complex of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Contact: Coverings/National Trade Productions, 313 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314; Phone in the U.S.: (866) 285-3691 or International:...

Tile collection to assist charities.(INDUSTRY INSIGHT)(Brief Article)
March 22, 2005... LA VERNE, CA -- Tile Designer Loring Leeds is using his Legacy[TM] line to help transform the hearts and souls of the American public, according to Gainey Ceramics Inc., manufacturer of the collection. The grace, people, beauty and reverence of...

Cevisama 2005 review.
March 22, 2005... Cevisama, the International Trade Fair for ceramic tiles, coverings for the construction industry, and bathroom furnishings and fittings, was once again held in Valencia, Spain. The show, which this year took place in a renovated exhibition...

Creating a sense of permanence: homeowners and designers are more commonly selecting fieldstone when looking for a durable material to add a feeling of stability and sanctuary to a home.
March 22, 2005... The use of fieldstone is becoming more and more popular as its cost decreases, causing home-owners to shy away from the use of cheaper materials such as stucco, brick and concrete. Furthermore, people are now looking for a local rough-cut block...

Stretching the realm of porcelain tile: in recent years, the reputation of porcelain tile has moved beyond strength and durability, and is now being considered for its aesthetic qualities.(new floor covering trends)
March 22, 2005... WITH NEW EXOTIC STONES constantly being discovered and intriguing new products such as iridescent glass and metallic tiles being introduced, manufacturers of porcelain tile also have to be innovative in their approach to product development....

Rayford Law.(INTERVIEW)(Interview)
March 22, 2005... Shortly after joining Kallmann McKinnell & Wood Architects in 1983, Rayford Law found himself working on a project of vast proportions, the Hynes Convention Center in the historic Back Bay section of Boston, MA. The project, which featured...

Surfaces 2005 review.
March 22, 2005... Surfaces 2005 was held from January 26 to 28 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. And with each passing year, the stone and tile portion of the show continues to expand. The following is just a glimpse at the latest tile,...

Durango Ancient[TM] colcha pattern.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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 corner is comprised of 3- X 3-inch pieces centered by a 6- X 6-inch tile. Excellent on bathroom walls, showers, floors...

HMK[R] specification binder.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HMK Stone Care System San...

AKDO select collections.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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 look. Additionally, we...

New product line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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...

Art. vision and innovation.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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, high-end and time sensitive projects....

Arizona Tile.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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 decorative liners...

Maestro Mosaics[R] in glass and stone.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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 carpets & borders. Custom orders accepted....

ABC stone trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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...

Slate importer/distributor.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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...

TileLab's ultimate cleaning and sealing system.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... 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)
March 22, 2005... When Legacy[TM] makes its debut in the marketplace in May of '05 at the Coverings Show in Orlando, Florida, it is sure to be celebrated not only for its beauty, elegance and grace, but for the contribution it will make to the global community....

The natural stone solution.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2005... We serve the broad dimensional stone market through the synergy of our five stone supply subsidiaries. We sell blocks, slabs, tiles, cut-to-size, curbs and landscaping products--providing solutions to all your natural stone needs since 1885. We...

Stone grandeur beneath the dome: although the massive dome that sits atop Florence's Duomo in Italy has received international renown, the building is also a showcase of Italian marble.(CLASSICS)
March 22, 2005... As the fourth largest church in the world, the Duomo in Florence, Italy, is defined by the Filippo Brunelleschi-designed dome that sits atop the cupola. But it is also a grand display of Italian marble, with white, red and green varieties that...