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This month’s focus on tile,
stone & concrete includes improved
concrete casting methods, a proposal for greener cement, and
stone mosaics and ceramic tiles inspired by retro or ancient
looks. —Rita F. Catinella
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Mosaic and stone collections
The Anticosti collection features a range of mosaic
designs handmade of pieces of glass, granite, and marble
in honed, tumbled, or polished finishes. Luxor Grey Limestone
for floors and walls features an unusual 17¼10''
x 17'' rectangular format. The Klimt-inspired Fritza pattern
(left) features colorful mosaics run between strips of
tetra slate and black granite. Ann Sacks, Portland, Ore.
www.annsacks.com
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Reinforced cast concrete
Meld Extremeconcrete is an integrally colored,
three-dimensionally reinforced concrete material that
can be cast into an array of finished surfaces, furnishings,
and accessories for interior and exterior applications.
The standard thickness for countertops is 11¼2'',
and concrete slabs come in 7' long or 17 square foot
maximums. Specifiers can choose from three finishes
and 50 standard colors. Robin Reigi Art & Objects,
New York City. www.robin-reigi.com
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Modern micromosaics
Walker Zanger’s new collection of micromosaics, Antium,
features decorative borders and dots made from tesserae—limestone
and marble chips harvested along the southern shore of
the Mediterranean in Tunisia. Artisans using a process
unchanged from Roman times cut and fit each mosaic, fashioning
both classic and modern motifs on a marble backing. The
designs are suitable for most light commercial and residential
applications, including backsplashes, wainscoting, showers,
and floors. Walker & Zanger, Sylmar, Calif. www.walkerzanger.com
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Customizable concrete
Sonoma Cast Stone makes concrete countertops,
sinks, fireplace surrounds, tiles, and pavers that are
customizable based on color, edging, finish, and dimension
specifications. A staff architect works with specifiers
to achieve stove surrounds, hearths, mantels, or pillars
that are solid, fireproof, and made to individual design
specs. A modern surround by EJ Interior Design of Mill
Valley, California, is shown below. Sonoma Cast Stone,
Sonoma, Calif. www.sonomastone.com
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Greener cement
The Portland Cement Association has outlined a
proposal to allow for the inclusion of up to 5 percent
ground limestone in the portland cement standard designated
as ASTM C 150. The proposed change would bring U.S. standards
up to those in Europe and Canada. The benefits include
a reduction in the use of raw materials, and reduced energy
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Portland Cement
Association, Skokie, Ill. www.cement.org
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Ancient feel, ceramic tile
The Tuphos collection of glazed ceramic tiles
from American Marazzi recalls the feeling of natural stone
that has been buffed and polished by the Mediterranean
climate. Field tiles and modulars are available in 13''
x 13'', 61¼2'' 'x 61¼2'', and 61¼2''
x 13'' sizes, three earthy colors, and distressed textures
that offer built-in slip-resistance for traffic areas
in homes or businesses. Inspired by ancient hand carvings,
the collection’s four fossil motifs are highlighted
by sun images. American Marazzi Tile, Sunnyvale, Texas.
www.marazzitile.com
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For more tile products see this
month's Cersaie
Review
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