Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from March 2007

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from March 2007

From the editor.(Editorial)
March 22, 2007... As we often discuss, it is apparent that homeowners are investing in their living spaces more and spending money on high-end materials such as stone and tile. The pages of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design continually illustrate numerous ways...

Upcoming events: 2007.(Conference news)(Calendar)
March 22, 2007... April 17-20 Coverings, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Contact: Coverings/National Trade Productions, 313 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA 22314; Phone in the U.S.: (866) 285-3691 or International: +1-703-706-8257; Fax: (703) 836-4486; Web...

Cevisama 2007 review.
March 22, 2007... Held annually in Valencia, Spain, Cevisama is the International Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings Fair, which this year celebrated 25 years. Since it was first launched, the exhibition has experienced significant growth and has become a...

Italian marble and stone.
March 22, 2007... THE ITALIAN STONE INDUSTRY Italian stone materials are renowned throughout the world because of their wide range of colors and the size of their deposits. Italy's modern stone industry has a long tradition behind it and has managed to...

Adding a presence to outdoor design: in the residential as well as the commercial sector, it seems that more planning and budget is being given to exterior finishes, including expanded use of natural stone and tile.
March 22, 2007... It is a fact that homeowners are investing more in their living spaces these days. Areas such as kitchens and bathrooms rank high among the interior areas where dollars are being spent. Granite countertops and stone or porcelain floor and wall...

Reflecting a lifestyle through stone & tile: the variety of shapes, sizes and colors of stone and tile on today's market enable architects and designers to create residential spaces, such as kitchens and bathrooms, which are reflective of their clients' personalities.
March 22, 2007... A kitchen or bathroom space can tell a lot about a homeowner, as architects and designers seek to incorporate certain characteristics reflective of their clients' personality into a design. Whether an individual is seeking a masculine or...

Casa Decor opens Miami showhouse: in late 2006, visitors had the opportunity to attend a Casa Decor showcase in Miami, FL, where several artists and Spanish tile manufacturers worked together to create unique rooms throughout the five-floor designer showhouse.
March 22, 2007... Casa Decor, an international producer of interior design exhibitions, hosted an event that saw more than 40,000 people visit its U.S. showhouse at the historic Miami Woman's Club in Miami, FL, from November 10 to December 17, 2006. The six-week...

Holzman Moss Architecture, LLP.(INTERVIEW)(Interview)
March 22, 2007... Going well beyond the typical "stone library" found at most architecture firms, the offices of Holzman Moss Architecture, LLP in New York are scattered with stone samples of all shapes, sizes and colors. Stone materials can be found lining the...

Durango Cafe Ole[R] returns!!!(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... World Wide Stone Corporation[C] is excited to announce that our quarry is once again yielding the beautiful Durango Cafe Ole[C], a marble limestone material displaying beige and taupe with slight hints of light pewter interwoven to create a...

The Platinum collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Color is important, but sometimes it's about effect. GranitiFiandre's Platinum collection makes intensity an option with unique design elements giving the tile a lustrous metallic impression. When color is only color, GranitiFiandre's Platinum...

Stone Pro V.O.C. compliant sealers.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Stone Pro offers a complete line of V.O.C. Compliant sealing products that outperform the competition and meet all government safety standards. This complete line contains the right product for every type of natural stone. Stone Pro...

Nur, lighting line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Nur, composed of stone and light, is the lighting line of Marmaro Stone, which allows us to immerse into a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Our mission is to serve the building industry, stone trade, architects and developers by supplying a...

The semi-precious collection.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Amazing Stone, Ltd., the founding and leading manufacture of solid semi-precious stone surfaces, proudly introduces The Semi-Precious Tile Collection. The collection is available in an array of stunning semi-precious gemstones from translucent...

New product line.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... 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...

Carmel stone imports.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Carmel Stone Imports is the largest stocking tile and slab importer of Jerusalem Stone in the Western United States with select distributors and high-end dealers nationwide. We also proudly feature our beautiful and unique exclusive lines of...

ABC stone trading.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... 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...

Stone Series equates to rustic elegance.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Diamond Tech's Stone Series is forged from natural stone, bringing luxurious warmth and beauty to any setting. Its durability and value are certain to set the standard of "affordable luxury," the hallmark of all Diamond Tech Tile products....

Slate importer/distributor.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... 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...

Tile for a cause.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Legacy[TM] has been welcomed into the tile community not only for its beauty, elegance and grace, but for the contribution it will make to the global community. Call Gainey Ceramics for more information on how you can make a difference by using...

Pokarna storms!!!(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Pokarna Limited strikes again. This time with an all new beautiful and exotic color from India, "Apollo Storm". This material showcases a rare combination of the beauty of the Greek God and the wildness of a storm. No wonder the result is as...

Natural stone on CD-Rom.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... 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...

StoneSpecific sealers formulated for different stones.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Different stones, with different densities and porosities, need different sealers. StoneSpecific[TM], a new line of premium products from Custom[R] Building Products, is formulated for the most popular specific stone types and finishes....

Zaijian.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... Zaijian, the most trusted name in mosaic world. Providing you with high-end glass mosaic, lava stone mosaic, metallic mosaic, marble stone mosaic, and so on. Projects such as Donald Trump's Casino in Atlantic city, Inter-Continental Hotel in...

Stone style.(SOURCING GUIDE)
March 22, 2007... 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 book-seller or...

Reviving an historic mosaic foundry: the 19th Century Orsoni foundry in Venice, Italy, recently underwent a renovation and now houses the original foundry and color library as well as a new five-bedroom bed and breakfast inn, office space and a mosaic gallery.(CLASSICS)
March 22, 2007... The original Orsoni foundry was established in the neighborhood of Cannaregio in Venice, Italy, in 1888. Housed in a structure comprised of brick and stone, the company is still in operation today, and an array of mosaic glass products are...