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  • Antique Biblical Limestone TileAntique Biblical Limestone Tile
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/1/2007)
  • Ann Sacks Tile and 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.
  • 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 and 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.
  • 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.
  • Istanbul Bathroom Collection for VitrAVitrA's Instanbul Collection is Amoung the Winners of the 2006 Good Design Award
  • ebuild (6/18/2007)
  • VitrA's highly anticipated Istanbul Bathroom Collection, available in the U.S. in May 2007, is one of the winners of the esteemed 2006 Good Design award. The Istanbul Collection offers more than 100 products, including ceramic plumbing fixtures, ceramic wall and floor tiles, bathtubs, bathroom furniture, faucets and accessories.
  • Which Floor is Right for You?A New Floor Buyer's Guide Walks Consumers Through the Shopping Process
  • ebuild (5/30/2007)
  • A new, easy-to-use Floor Buyer's Guide from Armstrong helps consumers understand the things to consider before purchasing a floor and answers the question, "Which Floor is Right for You?' It's designed to take the confusion out of the shopping process and covers pertinent information for all categories of hard surface flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Sheet, Vinyl Tile, Ceramic and Linoleum - in one place.
  • Mannington Offers Option of Grouted Installations on Adura Luxury Floors
  • ebuild (5/1/2007)
  • Just when you thought Adura couldn't get any more versatile, Mannington introduces Adura Luxury Grout. With the addition of grout, Adura takes on even more of a 'real tile' look, but is softer and warmer underfoot. The grouting option is available for 19 different tiles, and the special acrylic grout is available in eight popular colors that will coordinate with and enhance the real tile visual of those patterns.
  • Carmel is available nowMannington Introduces Elegant New Looks in Porcelain Tile
  • ebuild (5/1/2007)
  • Mannington's new 'Carmel' porcelain tile has that versatility with a warm approach to a contemporary marble visual. The tile is also rectified, allowing for minimal groutlines, and allows focus to remain on the beauty of the tile. Carmel is ADA compliant, so it can be used in both residential and commercial settings, which gives it an even wider appeal. It comes in four colors, Ivory, Porcelain Beige, Walnut and Anthracite, and has a unique staggered brick mosaic that allows for custom looks to suit any taste.

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