NEW RAVENNA, Exmore, Va., introduces Otto, a fine-art mosaic in glass, inspired by the ancient mythological octopus. A reflective surface glowing within a sea of tumbled matte navy glass, Otto measures 182 ft2. To capture the sea creature’s ability to move quickly and change color, designer Jacquelyn Bizzotto utilizes 24 […]
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July-August 2024
There’s an international flair to the Coverings Installation and Design (CID) Awards for 2024.
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May-June 2024
Natural stone’s best use is on full display with the Natural Stone Institute’s latest Pinnacle Awards. Also, customers opt for simpler edging.
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March-April 2024
The final numbers are in for 2023’s hard-surface imports in the United States. Also, Arpi Nalbandian previews three big international surfacing shows,.
Product Talk
MATERIAL: New Silestone® Finish
COSENTINO NORTH AMERICA, Coral Gables, Fla., has expanded its Ukiyo finish to Silestone®, making it available in seven colors, with two fluting options. Originating with the company’s Dekton®, the Silestone colors now available in the Ukiyo fluting are: Versailles Ivory, Blanc Elysee, Bohemian Flame, Parisien Bleu, Jardin Emerald, Et Glow […]
MATERIAL: New Quartz Surface Designs
CAMBRIA®, Le Sueur, Minn., introduces four new quartz surface designs that reflect the beauty of natural stone while expanding its Inverness™ textural design aesthetic. The new colors are: *Avalene™, which features subtle deep green veins on a cool white background infused with charcoal marbling and swirling gray hues. It is […]
MATERIAL: Slate-look Porcelain Series, Expanded Gemini Series
LAMINAM, Concord, Ont., launches the first addition to its new twO Collection of 2mm thick surfaces while enlarging its Gemini Series. The Slate Series features five colors in both 2mm and 5mm thicknesses. Colors are: Alaska, Amazzonia, Ankara, Burgundy and Volcano. All draw inspiration from nature’s array of colors and […]
MATERIAL: New Quartz Sizes
LX HAUSYS AMERICA INC., Atlanta, expands its Viatera quartz surface line with new Super Jumbo slabs and 1.5cm thick slabs. The Super Jumbo slabs measure 79” X 138” and come in 2cm and 3cm thicknesses. Available in five select colors: Calacatta Grande, Macaubas Bianco, Carrara Trinita, Sugar White, and Pebble […]
MATERIAL: Textured Sintered Stone
NEOLITH, Miami, introduces four new colors that provide versatility and innovation through digital textures, as well. The new colors and their textures are: Neolith is available in thicknesses from 12 mm to ½”. Lightweight, slabs are available in sizes up to 125” X 64”, and are suitable for cladding, as […]
MATERIAL: New Low-silica Collection
COSENTINO NORTH AMERICA, Coral Gables, Fla., expands its low-silica portfolio with the new Le Chic Boheme collection by Silestone®XM. Le Chic Boheme continues Cosentino’s dedication to the beauty of bold, veined patterns with four new colors. They are: With less than 10% crystalline silica, Le Chic Boheme is safe, easy […]
MATERIAL: New Porcelain Colors
LX HAUSYS AMERICA, INC. introduces new colors with a look of natural stone to its Teracanto porcelain collection.
TECHNOLOGY: Templating Software Adds Laser-Guided Pen
FIFTH GEAR TECHNOLOGIES announces it has added the Leica vPen to its SPEEDtemplate software.
MATERIAL: New 2mm Porcelain Collection
LAMINAM, S.P.A., introduces Gemini, a new porcelain collection, which includes the first products of twO, a 2 mm thickness.