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Crossville's New Character Series Tile is BIG News in BIG Sizes
- ebuild (12/12/2006)
- Architects and designers looking to make a BIG design statement have some BIG new puzzle pieces to play with. Crossville introduces the Character Series of Porcelain Stone tile - an urban minimalist look with a slight hint of stone, offered in a giant 24'' x 24'' square tile, plus an 18'' x 18'' square and a 12'' x 24'' rectangle. All have through-body color and rectified edges that may be set with tight grout joints. The Character Series is slip resistant, more durable than natural stone, refuses to scratch, stain or fade, never needs sealing or waxing and cleans with just hot water.
- Flooring
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- Bathroom Tiles
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Soapstone Tiles and Mosaics
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (12/7/2006)
- Soapstone tiles and mosaics are available in deep gray 4-inch-square field tiles and in 1-inch-square and 1-inch-by-4-inch rectangular mosaics. Mosaics are web-backed and come in deep grey and a light grey with white marbling. 800-843-3473.
- Bathroom Remodeling Products
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- Composed Entirely of Pebbles, Bali is for Ann Sacks is Earthy and Textural
- ebuild (12/6/2006)
- The remarkable new Bali collection for Ann Sacks is a combination of meticulous craftsmanship and natural beauty. Made up entirely of small stones worn smooth and then fitted together, this intricate composition creates a look that evokes ancient roads and medieval stone walls while remaining remarkably current and fresh. The Bali collection offers both vertical and horizontal installation options.
- USGBC Approves FloorScore Certification as Indicator for LEED Credit
- ebuild (12/6/2006)
- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved hard surface flooring products certified by the FloorScore program as an alternative compliance path to achieve credit in the LEED Rating System for New Construction. The FloorScore program was developed by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), a nationally recognized third-party certification company based in Emeryville, Cal., and the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI). Under the FloorScore program, which was introduced in 2005, hard surface flooring products are tested and certified for compliance with the stringent indoor air quality emission requirements adopted in California.
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Marazzi Introduces Series: VESALE STONE
- ebuild (12/5/2006)
- VESALE STONE by Marazzi USA captures the look of refined slates found in the ancient hills of Italy and transports that simpler, organic building material to glazed porcelain for modern dwellings and public areas. Asynchronous glaze applications create dramatic pattern diversity. Rich tonal ranges and dramatic streaks suggest the characteristic layers and clefting of natural slate while the surface remains flat and easy to clean. A final granular frit application enhances slip resistance and textural appeal.
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Marazzi Launches Series: TIBER
- ebuild (12/5/2006)
- Description: Tiber, Marazzi's newest glazed porcelain, embodies the strength of ancient stone found along its namesake Italian river. Undulated edges along with dramatic shade and pattern variation in a 12" x 12" module bring fascinating visual movement to floors and walls in multi-use settings. The majolica-inspired Mosaic Listelli interjects creative flair when used either as strips or cut and used as inserts.
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Marazzi Introduces Series: JADE
- ebuild (12/5/2006)
- Marazzi USA's newest glazed porcelain, JADE. Modular tile as well as three versions of precisely waterjet-cut, mesh-mounted mosaics enhance the line. The mosaics can be installed stand-alone, in conjunction with field tile, or cut into personalized strips, squares, or rectangular shapes. Build on this rich stratum with diverse reflective trims of glass, metal or stone to customize any setting from rustic to sophisticated. The foundation readily supports the warmth of nostalgia coupled with modern color harmony.
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