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  • Woodtec Rectified Porcelain TilesWoodtec Rectified Porcelain Tiles
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
  • Porcelanosa. Available in numerous wood-like formats and "species," such as jatoba wengé (shown), Woodtec rectified porcelain tiles have an anti-slip finish. Suitable for decks, pool surrounds, patios, and terraces that flow from indoors, this low-maintenance collection is scratch-, fade-, and stain-resistant, the manufacturer says. In addition, it will not expand and contract like its inspiration in high-moisture environments. 877-767-7287.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • TuffTrack Grassroad Paver Creates Foundation for High-Traffic LandscapeNDS, Inc. Offers Green Solution for Tough Turf
  • ebuild (7/30/2007)
  • NDS, Inc. has created a green alternative for commercial landscapes with the TuffTrack grassroad paver. Developed as an alternative to concrete or asphalt pavements, TuffTrack is an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly way to maintain healthy grass turf in high traffic areas. The easy to install TuffTrack forms a solid foundation for the landscape with paver sheets of honeycomb-shaped cells equipped with a tongue and groove latching system, providing a quick and secure connection between each sheet. This unique design allows for up to 98,500 pounds of vehicular traffic to drive over turf areas without putting pressure on the roots of the grass or compromising the condition of the landscape.
  • Hardscaping Made Easy
  • Patriot Ledger, The; Quincy, Mass. (7/28/2007)
  • Before beginning any hardscaping project, try to anticipate how it will fit into your long-range plans for the rest of your landscape.Develop a focal point and a path you want the eye to travel in the landscape.Mid-19th century portraits, once widely ignored by collectors, have rapidly increased in value, Antique Detective Anne Gilbert writes.

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