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VitrA'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.
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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.
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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.
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Mannington 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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Klis Italian-Made Porcelain Glazed Ceramic Tile
- BUILDER Magazine (4/25/2007)
- Seneca Tiles. No it's not silk; rather, it's Klis--an Italian-made porcelain glazed ceramic product that mimics the fabric. The wall and floor tile measures 18 by 18 inches and comes with rectified edges like natural stone so pieces can butt together for a tight fit. It comes in eight colors and in mosaics or 18-inch pieces measuring 1, 2, 6, or 9 inches wide.
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Geologie Series of Mixed-Material Tiles
- BUILDER Magazine (4/24/2007)
- Oceanside Glasstile. The Geologie series of mixed-material tiles consists of glass and slate mounted on a 12-inch sheet. Field tiles can measure either 1 by 1, 1 by 2, or 2 by 2 inches. The line satisfies the current demand for mixed materials, the company's president says.
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Platinum Unglazed Porcelain Tile
- BUILDER Magazine (4/24/2007)
- TransCeramica by GranitiFiandre. Catering to the demand for iridescent looks, the manufacturer has introduced Platinum, a through-body, unglazed porcelain tile. Suited for wall and floor applications, the tiles come in four colors and two textures. They are available in 24 by 24 and 12 by 24 inches.
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Bar Code Series Glass Tile
- BUILDER Magazine (4/24/2007)
- Interstyle Ceramic and Glass. Glass hit the tipping point around 1999, and the material is hotter than ever. Now manufacturers are taking the material a step further. Bar Code is a new line that appears as one color but changes when it is viewed from different distances. Made with some recycled material, the tiles measure 10 inches long by 2, 3, or 4 inches wide.
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Handmade Artistic Tile
- BUILDER Magazine (4/24/2007)
- Motawi Tileworks. Contemporary looks are hot, but there is still a niche for handmade artistic tile. The manufacturer has unveiled two lines aimed squarely at people who appreciate period architecture--the Chicago series of elements that echo pieces found on buildings in the city and the Frank Lloyd Wright art tile line. The handmade tile (shown) pays homage to Wright's Arts and Crafts buildings.
- New Products Revealed at Coverings Show
- BUILDER Online News Service (4/18/2007)
- Almost 35,000 tile and stone industry professionals and 1,200 manufacturers, dealers, installers have descended on the Windy City to get an interactive glimpse of all the latest product and technology developments associated with tile. Coverings--essentially, Fashion Week for the tile set--is where attendees come for one reason: to see and touch the merchandise.
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