Crossville's New Buenos Aires Mood Captures the Fluidity and Movement of Argentina's Tango

Crossville, TN - Crossville® introduces Buenos Aires Mood, a sophisticated new Porcelain Stone® tile series that outperforms Mother Natures best - while paying homage to Argentinas famous city and its people. Using Multistrato, a proprietary technology that was three years in development, this tile was created to allow for subtle shading (V3) and flow from tile to tile within each colorway. "There is a fluidity and movement within this tile - think tango! - that has been virtually impossible to capture using more traditional manufacturing methods," explains Barbara Schirmeister, Crossvilles color and design consultant.

Tango -- one of the Buenos Aires Mood tiles.

Buenos Aires Mood is available in three surface textures for both commercial and residential use: one has the texture and slip-resistance of slate, and may be used for interior as well as exterior horizontal surfaces and paving; the other two have the visual elegance of polished and unpolished marble. Because a key feature of this product is the consistency of its color, there is little discernable difference among the polished, unpolished and textured finishes, allowing them to be blended in an installation without changing the visual image of the tile. Now you can carry the same look from the exterior straight into the family room or kitchen, corporate cafeteria or lobby.

Each of the five colorways within the Buenos Aires Series differs from tile to tile, just like the random coloring found in natures paint box, and each represents a location or cultural activity intertwined with the Buenos Aires mystique: Polo, a creamy white on white with a hint of beige and grey veining; La Boca, a warm, true camel; Pampa, a sumptuous blending of grey and beige; Recoleta, a chocolate hue accented with taupe and ivory; and Tango, a dramatic presentation of gold and red against a field of midnight black.

For maximum design versatility, each texture and color has rectified edges and is available in multiple sizes - from large format to mosaics - and trims: 2" x 4" mosaics (mounted on 12" x 24" sheets), 6" x 6", 12" x 12", 4" x 24" (the new plank look), 12" x 24" and 24" x 24". Comprehensive trim offerings, including listellos, complete the series.

"The Buenos Aires Series employs the world's latest technology to create an elegant alternative to slate, as well as polished and unpolished marble," states Frank Douglas, vice president of business development at Crossville, Inc. "Plus, the line's wide range of sizes and trim selections add unlimited design options - indoors or out - for architects, homeowners and landscape professionals."

Now celebrating its 20th year, Crossville, Inc. manufacturers its award-winning Porcelain Stone®, Design Solutions™, and Accent Innovations™ for both residential and contract applications. Crossville® will "Elevate Your Space" by continual product, style and service innovation - now and in the future. Specifiers and owners can trust Crossville to perform. For more information, contact Crossville, Inc. at 800-221-9093 or visit www.crossvilleinc.com.

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