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  • Modern Mythology Tile Collection
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • A collection of 83 natural stone mosaics and decorative trims for floors, walls, and countertops, the Modern Mythology collection provides a tapestry of colors, shapes, and textures, according to the maker. The collection's natural stone spectrum ranges from soft hues of travertine to the casual warmth of multi-toned slate and the polished elegance of black and white marble, the manufacturer adds. 800-221-9093.
  • Tessera and Casa California Onda Tile
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • Like all of the manufacturer's tiles, Tessera (pictured in a 1-inch-by-1-inch size in cane iridescent, oxygen iridescent, and white non-iridescent colors) and the new Casa California Onda liner (pictured in cane iridescent) are handcrafted from silica sand, an abundant natural resource. Many colors also contain post-consumer recycled bottle glass or glass recycled from the company's manufacturing process. 866-648-8453.
  • Ashton Wall Tiles
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • The soft, natural finish of Ashton porcelain field and ceramic wall tiles mirrors the beauty of the Rapolano stone found in the Tuscan region of Italy, according to the maker. The collection is calm, serene, and rustic with a hint of sophistication, the manufacturer adds. The wall tile measures 10 inches by 13 inches, while the field tiles measure 12 inches by 12 inches and 18 inches by 18 inches. 800-352-8453.
  • Asteria Tile Collection
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • Honed from jewelry-grade turquoise and coral, stones in the Asteria collection are cut into small squares and selectively grouped to create several distinct tiles: traditional blue mosaic, Mohave green mosaic, sandstone gem, coral, and Cerbat blue. The tiles are offered as 2-inch-by-2-inch or 3-inch-by-6-inch field tiles and as 3/4-inch-by-3/4-inch or offset 3/4-inch-by-2-inch mosaics. 800-278-8453.
  • Tropical Paradise Tiles
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • Tropical seascape is one of three new tile designs with a tropical paradise theme. The style comprises four unique, deep-relief, hand-painted, 5-inch-by-8-inch tiles, each depicting a different view from a tropical shoreline. The tiles have been designed to be interchangeable for mixing, matching, and creating extended borders for a panoramic view. A smaller 3-inch-by-6-inch single border tile called Distant Shores depicts a palm tree-lined shore. 800-325-3945.
  • Oxide Tile Collection
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
  • A 23 1/4-inch-by-23 1/4-inch, color-body rectified porcelain tile, the Oxide collection (pictured in the Argilla color) has a high variation in shading from tile to tile. The rich color and the reflections of oxidized metal add character and a sense of luxury, the maker says. The Timber series (pictured surrounding the bath tub in the Limba canvas color) is a 16-inch-by-16-inch ceramic tile inspired by wild, exotic African regions. 800-688-5671.
  • High-End Tile Collections Exude Style and Sophistication
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/11/2008)
  • Walker Zanger's Tesoro tile collection features pieces of aqua-jetted limestone or marble with hand-applied gold leaf that is waxed and antiqued. Ann Sacks' Asteria line is made of genuine jewelry-grade turquoise. Other styles are glazed with titanium or embedded Swarovski crystals.
  • Carved Stone Collection
  • (10/16/2008)
  • The Robert Kuo carved stone collection features three designs of hand-carved marble tile. Tiles come in Chinese black or white marble, and the maker encourages custom sizes. 503.281.7751.
  • Gold Tiles
  • (10/16/2008)
  • Part of the Rex collection, Gold tiles feature gold leaf in between panes of glass. Tiles come 4 inches by 23 5/8 inches and 15 3/4 inches by 24 inches. 800.351.0038.
  • NoiseOut
  • Journal of Light Construction (10/16/2008)
  • An integral part of modern sound control, mass-loaded vinyl installs easily and barely affects wall thickness. Properly installed, SoundSense's 1/8-inch-thick NoiseOut 2 has an STC (sound transmission class) rating of 29 -- higher than can be achieved by adding extra layers of drywall to both sides of the wall. A 41/2-foot-by- 30-foot roll sells for $330. 631/324-2266.

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