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  • Chateau Lyon Gazed Porcelain TileChateau Lyon Glazed Porcelain Tile
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
  • Esquire. Designed in Italy but fabricated in the United States, Chateau Lyon glazed porcelain tile features the subtle shading of natural aged stone in four shades and comes in a variety of sizes, including 18 by 18, 12 by 12, and 6 by 6 inches, as well as 2-inch-by-2-inch mosaics and trim. Rectified edges and calibrated thickness simplify the installation of this frost- and slip-resistant tile. 877-370-5503.
  • Quality Quartz Series TileQuality Quartz Series Tile
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
  • Caesar. Part of the Italian Natura & Design collection, the Quality Quartz series comes in field sizes including 24 by 24, 16 by 24, 12 by 24, 8 by 24, 12 by 12, and 8 by 12 inches, as well as numerous mosaic configurations and trim pieces. Its six stone-like shades, slip resistance, and a low water-absorption rate of .5 percent add to its suitability and appeal for outdoor use. 732-389-5757.
  • Buenos Aires Mood Series of Porcelain Stone TileBuenos Aires Mood Series of Porcelain Stone Tile
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
  • Crossville. With the texture and slip resistance of slate, the Buenos Aires Mood series of porcelain stone tile is available in five subtly shaded colors such as creamy Polo and grayish-beige Pampa (shown). Rectified to simplify installation, this frost-resistant collection comes in 2-inch-by-4-inch mosaics on 12-inch-by-24-inch sheets as well as a range of other sizes. 800-221-9093.
  • Veranda Color-Body Porcelain TileVeranda Color-Body Porcelain Tile
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
  • Daltile. Designed to mimic the trendy look of stained concrete, Veranda is a color-body porcelain tile that comes in 15 colors, such as zinc (shown). Field tile sizes include 20 by 20, 13 by 20, and 13 by 13 inches; trim, decorative borders, and corners are available. The tile is frost- and slip-resistant and has a low moisture absorption rate of 0.5 percent. 800-933-8453.
  • Antique Biblical Limestone TileAntique Biblical Limestone Tile
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
  • Ann Sacks Tile & Stone. Ideal for outdoor installations due to its natural frost- and slip-resistant properties, this Antique Biblical Limestone reclaimed from centuries-old flooring in Israel is offered in a variety of random sizes, as well as 1-inch-by-1-inch and 2-inch-by-2-inch mosaics. Thicknesses are extremely variable. Colorations range from shades of light brown to yellows and reds. 800-278-8453.
  • Down to Earth Unglazed Quarry TilesDown to Earth Unglazed Quarry Tiles
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
  • Metropolitan Ceramics. Down to Earth has commercial strength, natural slip resistance, and a low absorption rate, the manufacturer says. The unglazed 1/2-inch-thick quarry tiles come as a 4-inch-by-12-inch tile with a slate-like texture, a 4-inch-by-8-inch tile with a velour-like texture, and a 6-inch-by-9-inch tile with a stone-like texture. Colors, determined by the clay used, include red paver, golden desert floor, gray cobblestone, and earthen bedrock. 800-325-3945.
  • Pine Hall BrickEye-Catching Driveway Adds to Home's Allure
  • ebuild (7/26/2007)
  • In the past, homeowners and designers could take their best guess on what a brick driveway, patio or sidewalk would look like. But now, a new product called PaverScape" Visualizing Software, available through Pine Hall Brick distributors, gives an accurate picture of the project before the first paver is laid. Schwind said it works this way: Take a digital picture of your driveway. Bring your camera and the cable used to connect it to a computer to your nearest Pine Hall Brick distributor, which can be found at www.pinehallbrick.com.
  • Belgard Collection Urbana and Arbel Interlocking Pavers
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/4/2007)
  • Oldcastle Architectural Products Group. Two new paver lines have been added to the Belgard collection: Urbana and Arbel. The Urbana paver is a random modular system made up of 80-millimeter-thick blocks of three sizes, all with the look of clean-cut slate in a range of textures. The interlocking pavers can be laid in a variety of patterns. Featuring the look of a natural flagstone, the Arbel paver comes in one interlocking shape in multiple face designs and color blends to give the installation a multi-piece, random appearance. 770-804-3363.

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