Best of Product Showcase: 2009

December 1, 2009

Ceramic, porcelain and stone tile products from the 2009 issues of TILE Magazine.

Daltile

Daltile has launched Stone Radiance, a new collection that brings together translucent glass tiles and natural stone in random linear mosaic patterns and popular micro-sized mosaic color blends. Available in five blends (Kinetic Khaki blend; Whisper Green blend; Morning Sun/Tortoise/Mushroom blend; Mushroom/Morning Sun blend; and Wisteria/Tortoise blend), and two mesh-mounted patterns.

American Olean

American Olean has launched two new product collections – Allora, a ColorBody porcelain that emulates the look of granite and limestone and features extra large sizes; and Alysse, a glazed porcelain tile that mimics the look of high-end travertine.

Canakkale Seramik & Kalebodur

Together with Finnish designer Harri Koskinen, Canakkale Seramik & Kalebodur have unveiled the Bond Collection, where concave and convex patterns emulate fluidity and movement. Utilizing three-dimensional production technology, the company says Bond was designed to create stunning atmospheres that carry traces of nature through colors, unique shapes and dimensions.

Florida Tile

Florida Tile has launched Fontana, a glazed porcelain floor and wall series that combines the high shade variation and the deep textured appearance of natural slate, along with the veining and traditional look of a fine Italian marble. The look of the series is achieved through the application of eight Roto-colors in the glazing process.

StonePeak Ceramics

The Cappuccino Collection from StonePeak Ceramics is a glazed series that features an anti-slip ingredient. Offered in two warm colors, four formats, and various complementary trims and mosaics.

Hanwha L&C USA

Hanwha L&C USA introduces Miraton, a premium tile collection extension of the company’s quartz surface line, boasts more than 30 colors in its palette. Miraton is “dense, non-porous, stain-resistant, requires virtually no maintenance, and is suitable for both commercial and residential applications,” the company says.

ZuLej

ZuLej geometric tiles are hand silkscreened in the USA and are fired to the highest standards. Zulej original designs and patterns can be combined to create a variety of murals, borders, walls, or back splashes.

Ilva

Ilva has launched the Athena Stone collection, a fully rectified glazed porcelain tile range that recreates the look of natural stone for residential and commercial settings. The large format glazed porcelain tile is offered in five sizes and three colors. Complementary pieces round out the line.

Tau

New from Tau Ceramica is a series of glazed, polished porcelain stoneware designed to resemble marble. The collection includes six designs in three formats (45x90, 45x45, and 22x45).

Hirsch Glass Corp.

Hirsch Glass has introduced Silhouette to its line of glass mosaic collections. The series is offered in 26 colorations.

Ege Seramik

Ege Seramik’s Avila series is part of a larger collection produced using the Digitile process, an eco-friendly “new technology that gives unlimited decorative opportunities” using computerized design,” the company notes. Available in Beige, Grey and Cotto.

Vitromex

Dafni from Vitromex is a rustic tile offered in three earth tones (Ivory, Forest, Arena), as well as a sheet-mounted 12” x 12” marble deco mosaic. The collection is available in 18” square tiles and 13”x18” wall tiles.

Hakatai

Bohemia from Hakatai is available in several semi-transparent blended colors in a mini-brick style. The series features a naturalistic color palette focusing on warm golden browns and cool blues.