May/June 2017 Product Showcase
Check out this latest product showcase from TILE!
Date: May 1, 2017
Theoretical Bold, by American Olean
Theoretical Bold, by American Olean, makes a splash in bright spirited colors. Designed to complement the existing Theoretical series, this collection features the same light graphic variation for visual depth and richness, and can be used on floors or walls for an eye-catching pop of color. The tiles are offered in six standout hues, including Academic Red and Primary Yellow, and are available in 24- x 24-inch and 12- x 24-inch floor tiles.
Shagreen Porcelain, by Artistic Tile
From the halls of the ancient pharaohs, to the armor of legendary samurai, shagreen has been a revered material for centuries. Today, it is best known as an art-deco staple, denoting exoticism and high-fashion luxury. Artistic Tile’s shagreen porcelain offers an incredibly realistic interpretation of one of nature’s most sophisticated designs, in a high-honed porcelain tile. The tiles were designed exclusively for the company by expert decorative surfaces designer, Steve Charles, and are manufactured in Spain.
Living Stones, by Blustyle
Living Stones by Blustyle is a new collection of porcelain stoneware tile for indoor and outdoor use, inspired by natural European stones. From the Spanish Mediterranean, to the heart of Burgundy, these four modern and versatile stone looks are available in Light Cream, Stone Beach, Basalt Grey and Blue Origin. There are three size options, including 36 x 36, 18 x 36 and 24 x 24 inches, and two finishes, natural and honed, offered.
Layers, by Ceramiche Caesar
Layers porcelain stoneware, from Ceramiche Caesar, aims to enter new and unexpected architectural context. A ceramic collection, with captivating visual impact, Layers was driven by the most diverse trends, and by a fusion of inspiration from the fashion world. Eight different tones characterize the series. Its rich palette consists of a charcoal gray, two additional antithetical shades of gray, a cotton white with pearly reflections, a warm and welcoming beige, a chestnut brown and a deep sepia. The collection includes unique decorations, with lively surfaces that are never commonplace.
Abitare la Terra, by Cerasarda
First to inaugurate the Cerasarda design section is Abitare la Terra, an innovative project created by Maria Luisa Brighenti, designer and ceramist. The project is inspired by the warm, rich and generous earth of Sardinia, and gives life to a new collection characterized by beautiful materials and chromatic harmonic tones enhanced by a range of contrasting colors, accents and exclusive, original decorative structures. Developed in many modular sizes, this collection provides an infinite number of uses as floor and wall tiles.
Nest, by Crossville, Inc.
Crossville, Inc. introduces its Nest porcelain tile collection. Produced domestically, the wood-look line is inspired by the authentic graining of olive and American oak species. Nest comes in seven soothing neutral colors and invites mixing and matching for the creation of custom patterns on floors and walls. Size options are 6 x 36, 8 x 36 and 3 x 15 inches, and parquet-inspired mosaics mesh-mounted on 12- x 12-inch sheets are well-suited for shower pan use. Nest is made using third-party certified sustainable processes, is GreenSquared certified and contains minimum 4% recycled content.
Gaineswood, by Daltile
Strike the balance between historic charm and contemporary living with Gaineswood, from Daltile. Featuring a softly aged rustic visual in four classic hues, Gaineswood will stand up to a busy lifestyle beautifully.
Details include:
- Ideal wood look in easy-to-maintain porcelain tile
- Perfect for interior spaces with expectancy of water or high traffic
- Detailed design in a 6- x 24-inch size, available in four popular colors
- Easy to install in a staggered brick-joint pattern
Shapes, by Dune
Inspired by fashion, building and nature itself, Shapes by Dune is immersed in the study of lines, both straight and organic, with geometry as the protagonist. The versatility of the pieces in this collection, whether placed in different positions or combined with each other, provide endless possibilities. Walls become blank canvases where architects and interior designers can create their own combinations. Proportional or asymmetric compositions, resulting from the distribution of pieces, add a distinctive and strong aesthetic character to any project.
The Grace Collection, by Ege Seramik
The Grace Collection is Ege Seramik’s newest, fully-polished and rectified porcelain tile collection specifically created for the North American market. It offers the exquisite look of centuries-old marble, with the easy maintenance and functionality typical of high-quality porcelain tile. With its state-of-the-art “ink jet technology,” Ege Seramik designed Grace to beautifully replicate natural stone, showing numerous variations in color, just like the real thing. It is impervious to most staining and comes in four colors (White, Beige, Gray and Olive), as well as three sizes (12 x 24, 24 x 24 and 24 x 48 inches).
GoBoard® tile backer board, by Johns Manville
GoBoard® is the innovative tile backer board by Johns Manville that is ultra-lightweight, waterproof, durable, easy to cut and install. Shower installations are fast because waterproofing is built-in, which eliminates extra steps since only board joints and fastener locations need to be sealed for a waterproof assembly. GoBoard is up to 80% lighter than traditional boards, which makes it easy to carry multiple boards at a time. Engineered and tested for strength and durability, yet can be cut right where it’s installed using a utility knife without leaving a mess.
Artisan Glass, by Hastings Tile & Bath
Hastings Tile & Bath has introduced its Artisan Glass collection. Crafted entirely of glass, the collection is comprised of countertops, framed mirrors, towel warmers, wall and shower panels, basins, floor tile and mosaics. The products are available in more than 90 colors and styles, providing the most diverse and visually arresting possibilities. For use on walls and floors (light-duty), the tiles are designed to look like wood and parquet and are available in 4- x 4-, 8- x 8-, 12- x 12-, 12- x 24-, 24- x 24- and 6- x 39-inch sizes. The mirrors are available as round, square or rectangular, and the finishes are transparent or brilliant.
iQTS244 dry-cut tile saw, by iQ Power Tools
iQ Power Tools has introduced the first dry-cut tile saw designed to cut ceramic, porcelain, marble and stone. The iQTS244 is a 10-inch saw specifically created for professional tile setters and contractors and allows for tile to be cut inside or outside with no water and no dust discharge. Additionally, it is lightweight, compact and built on wheels for easy transport to and from jobsites. Fully compliant with the new OSHA standard on respirable silica dust, the iQTS244 was initially produced for professional contractors to eliminate problems caused by cutting with water. The iQTS244 utilizes a three-stage filtration system which captures virtually all dust.
Frame, by Keraben
Frame, by Keraben, was launched for the first time this past February at Cevisama 2017 in Valencia, Spain. To develop the collection, a woven relief pattern was created on the surface of the tiles, which emulates the texture of a canvas. The floor tiles, available in five colors, three formats and two different finishes (natural and anti-slip), come in 16 different designs. To complement them, the collection also features 30-x 90-cm wall tiles, available in five colors, as well, including décors with relief patterns.
Q Collection, by M S International Inc.(MSI)
M S International Inc. (MSI) has introduced its Q premium natural quartz countertops, which are non-porous, stain-resistant, highly durable and low maintenance. Additionally, this innovative quartz brand is backed by MSI’s best in class supply chain and a lifetime residential warranty. Statuary Classique, Calacatta Verona and Calacatta Classique are among the newest and most popular white marble look-alikes in the Q Collection. Kosher certified and trend-forward, these slabs are also authentically through-body — another important point of distinction.
Mapeguard UM, by Mapei
Mapei introduces Mapeguard UM. This crack-suppression, waterproofing and vapor-pressure-equalizing underlayment membrane has been approved for use with latex-modified mortars as part of a warranted system for installation of ceramic tile and natural stone. Because the product equalizes vapor pressure, it can be applied over young concrete in fast-track construction or concrete with high relative humidity and can also be applied over single-layer plywood floors. The uniquely engineered tri-layered design of Mapeguard UM absorbs lateral stress from the substrate without transferring this force to the tile or stone, which maintains exceptional bonds.
Materika, by Marazzi
Materika, from Marazzi, resonates with the muted powdery hues of concrete, fashioned into elegant 16- x 48-inch over-sized wall embellishments. The choice of flat, wavy or combed surfaces adds further intrigue to feature walls. Four versatile, matte neutrals easily integrate with current wood, concrete, glass and brick trends found in traditional and urban settings. The collection is available in a rectified, large-format, 16- x 48-inch glazed, ceramic wall tile, produced with 3D digital imaging, as well as four organic color options, including Off-White, Beige, Grigio and Fango. Additionally, three surfaces are available: flat, linear and wave.
Torrone, by Nemo Tile + Stone
Nemo Tile + Stone’s Torrone collection is a fine-glazed porcelain crafted to resemble traditional terrazzo flooring. Torrone responds to the drawbacks of installing terrazzo through the use of high-definition printing and detailed craftsmanship, which expertly recreates the look of terrazzo, down to the slight shimmer the marble chips give off when reflected by light. The new line is available in four colorways and durable, large-format square and hexagon tiles.
3 New Thin-Set Mortars, by Schluter-Systems
Schluter-Systems has developed three new thin-set mortars for ceramic and stone tile installation. The products are Schluter Set unmodified thin-set mortar, Schluter All-Set modified thin-set mortar and Schluter Fast-Set rapid-setting modified thin-set mortar. These products have been specifically made for Schluter membranes and boards and will allow tile installers to use a single source for tile installation systems, with guaranteed product compatibility.
The new mortars have been precisely formulated to set and gain strength in a timeframe that fits typical installation practice.