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Rock & Rock Collection Porcelain Tile
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
- Roca. The Rock & Rock collection from this Spanish manufacturer features porcelain tile that meets stringent frost-, stain-, and slip-resistance standards with stone-like realism. The Packstone series is a contemporary striated variation with a directional grain surface in sand, bamboo, and anthracite. Sizes include: 24 by 24, 16 by 24, 12 by 24, 24 by 48, and 12 by 48 inches. 800-321-0684.
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Woodtec 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.
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Casamood Collection Mosaic Clay Tile
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
- Casa Dolce Casa. The sun-baked, timeworn surfaces of Morocco were the inspiration behind the Clay group of the new Casamood collection. Sizes range from about 16 by 16 and 8 by 16 inches to 2-inch-by-2-inch mesh-mounted mosaics. The subtle colorations include warm terra-cotta, an earthy Moresque beige, soft Caribbean green, stone-like Metropolitan gray, and cool Nordic white. 877-393-8050.
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Chateau 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.
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Metaux Porcelain Tile
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
- Rex. This Italian manufacturer's Metaux interprets the contemporary look of industrial metal found in abandoned factories as an indoor/outdoor through-body porcelain tile with bold color shadings of rust red or rust silver. Available through Hastings Tile, field tile formats include 18 by 18, 12 by 24, 12 by 12, and 6 by 6 inches, as well as mesh-mounted mosaics and strips. 800-351-0038.
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Quality 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.
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Antique 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.
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Buenos 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.
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Down 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.
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Veranda 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.
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