Contemporary Stone & Tile Design articles from September 2004

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design archives from September 2004

From the editor.(Editorial)
September 22, 2004... Contemporary Stone & Tile Design continually demonstrates the advances in stone and tile products and how these developments benefit the design community--from both a practical and aesthetic standpoint. A seemingly endless selection of...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
September 22, 2004... September 28-October 3 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 7-10 Marmomacc...

Trends.
September 22, 2004... From tiny glass mosaic tiles to textured porcelain tiles resembling natural stone, today's product lines are pushing designs to new levels. Stone, ceramic, porcelain and glass tile are now available in an assortment of sizes and styles, to meet...

Adding flavor and pizzazz with mosaics: tile, stone and glass all contribute to making mosaics a beautiful, intriguing art form that is still popular in today's modern culture.
September 22, 2004... The idea of using colored pieces of material to create patterns and pictures has been around for thousands of years. Although the trend of mosaics has appeared and disappeared repeatedly from society, the essence of its vibrant colors and its...

A natural choice: with their neutral tones and subtle veining and patterns, limestone and sandstone are making their way into more residential and commercial designs.
September 22, 2004... Often regarded as a "timeless" material with inherent strength and durability, natural stone has become a staple in both interior and exterior applications for residential and commercial designs. But even though stone is considered a strong,...

Slifer Designs.(Interview)(Slifer Designs)(Interview)
September 22, 2004... Since its foundation 20 years ago, mountain resort design has always been a specialty of Slifer Designs of Edwards, CO. In recent years, the Slifer Designs philosophy has spread across the country and the mountain design look has been...

Durango Ancient[TM] colcha pattern.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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 corner is comprised of 3- X 3-inch pieces centered by a 6- X 6-inch tile. Excellent in bathroom walls, showers, floors...

HMK[R] specification binder.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

Designer sink line.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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"....

Thru-body porcelain tiles.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

Bermarmol SA celebrates its 40th anniversary.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

New villi glas tiles.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

Fashionable and functional.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

Natural stone on CD-Rom.(Sourcing Guide)(BNP Media)(Brief Article)
September 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 400...

Slate importer/distributor.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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, Brazil and the U.S. In addition to tile, we offer...

Maestro Mosaics[R] in glass and stone.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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 /4" ogee-base, and 1 1/4" CAP to match. Mosaic carpets & borders. Custom orders accepted. New...

TileLab's ultimate cleaning and sealing system.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

Emily Tholberg Mosaic & Murals.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

Gainey Ceramics.(Sourcing Guide)
September 22, 2004... Gainey Ceramics Four Seasons[TM] collection, available in 15 colors, is stocked and ready to ship! The debut line offers endless possibilities to complement any historic look to today's latest trends. This backsplash showcases the Vintage Rod,...

Pacifique.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

ABC Stone Trading.(Sourcing Guide)
September 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...

RedGard Waterproofing and Anti-Fracture Membrane from Custom Building Products.(Sourcing Guide)
September 22, 2004... RedGard[R] Waterproofing and AntiFracture Membrane is a water-based, easy-to-use, elastomeric membrane that is easily applied with a roller, trowel or sprayer, producing a continuous moisture barrier with superb adhesion. A favorite of flooring...

Italian tile replicates ancient beauty.(Classics)(St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland)
September 22, 2004... A variety of porcelain tiles in different colors and finishes were used to replicate the floor design throughout St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh, Northern Ireland, was reopened in May...