Friday, March 26, 2010

Puzzle, glazed porcelain (www.grescatalan.com)



Format: 58 x 58 cm
43 x 58 cm
10 x 58 cm

Special materials: Zocalo (10 x 57 cm)

Suitable for indoor spaces.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

KC-010 Hinako (Ebony/Ivory)


Contact:
Kirei USA
412 N. Cedros Ave.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(P) 619-236-9924
(F) 240-220-5946

Surface: Ribbon flat
Dimensions
tiles 12" x 12"
panels 48" x 48"
Thickness
Backer 9mm
Overall: Varies by height
Fire rating: Class C

Benefits
Reduced Waste: Removed discarded coconut shells from the waste stream. The coconuts are harvested for their edible portions, leaving behind the shell. Until now, these shells have ben burned or thrown away adding to landfill waste or air pollution. Kirei coco tiles remove these shells from the waste stream and create a unique decorative material.

FSC Certified Backer: FSC certified plywood from sustainably managed forests.

Resins and adhesives: Only low or zero VOC glues and resins are used in the construction of Kirei Coco tiles, helping to lessen harmful pollutants in our ambient atmosphere.

LEED certifications
MR 4.1/4.2 Recycled content; 30%-40% post industrial recycled material: Coconut shells
MR 6 Rapidly renewable materials
(MR7)* Certified wood (pending)



Paparazzi!, surfacing laminate (www.nevamar.com)


Panolam Industries
20 Progress Drive
Shelton, CT 06484

800-638-4380


Paparazzi!
Holographic Surfacing features four unique finishes for a
reflective effect, available in your choice of any Nevamar laminate solid color.
Paparazzi is not rated for NEMA abrasion requirements and is intended for low
abrasion, vertical applications only.




Thursday, March 18, 2010

Tierra, Bio-acoustic ceilings by Armstrong (www.armstrong.com)


  • Has a Cradle to CradleSM - Silver certified ceiling panel
  • Offers the greenest ceiling system you can specify
  • Can help you meet 9 LEED® categories withTierra
  • Assures UL Classification for acoustical compliance: NRC, CAC, AC
  • Conducts full-scale seismic tests on more than 100 ceilings and suspension systems
  • ey Selection Attributes

    • Exclusive BioAcoustic™ substrate made from natural Jute fiber
    • Grows from seed to harvest in just 90 days - 45% rapidly renewable material
    • Recyclable through Armstrong Recycling Program
    • High NRC, High LR, Class A, HumiGuard® no-sag and BioBlock® performance
    • Combine with our High Recycled Content grid for the greenest ceiling system in the industry
    • Only C2C silver certified ceiling tile in the world (LEED® Innovation credit)

Summit San Dona Marble with Aloe Glass (www.tileshop.com)


$ 21.99 Square Feet

11.61 Square Feet per Box

Sku:
657770
Size (inches):
12 W x 12 H
Pieces/Box:
12
Family:
San Dona Aloe Summit
Coverage:
0.9677126














Stone is a natural product subject to variations in color, shade, veining and polish. These variations are what make natural stone unique. Although this photo accurately represents this species of stone, variations will occur.
Contact by Phone
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Contact by Mail

The Tile Shop Attn: Customer Care 14000 Carlson Parkway Plymouth, MN 55441

OKITE, Nero Reale (www.Okite.com)


is a specially developed quartz based surfacing material (about 93% quartz and 7% polyester resin) made in Italy by Seieffe Srl.

is available in slabs, measuring 306x140cm, with thickness ranging from 1.3cm, 2cm and 3cm used for horizontal and vertical applications. It can also be customized to fit any project.

has a absorption rate of 0.022 percent whilst granite is the next closest at 0.2-1.0 percent.

OKITE's strength and durability are unparalleled as proven by outside independent sources that conducted tests on its physical, mechanical and environmental properties. Consequently does not require sealing or polishing.

The results of these tests confirm that against marble and granite, is the strongest of the three and is much more resistant to cracking, staining or breaking than any other quarried stones.

SEIEFFE CORPORATION

Importer & Master Distributor
12227 FM 529 Ste. K
Houston, Tx 77041
T. 713 849 3800
Toll Free: 1 866 654 8397
F. 713 849 3835

In fact only three minerals : diamond, sapphire and topaz - are stronger than okite.

Additionally, withstands limited exposure to normal cooking temperatures.

Unlike marble or granite, does not require any special care or maintenance. It is resistant to staining, scratching and heat and features higher flexibility and strength as compared to other quarried stone, as well as its ability of not absorbing liquids.

With routine care, the remarkably low-maintenance will preserve its look and beauty for years to come. In addition to the product's proven performance qualities, fulfils both decorative and specific design needs for commercial, institutional and residential applications.

is ideal for kitchen counter tops, bath vanity tops, hotel reception areas, as well for treads and risers, floor tiles, cladding and partition walls.

OKITE's versatility, beauty and outstanding performance qualities make it an extremely desirable and sought after surfacing material for all spectrums of the design industry.


KodaX, diva (www.3-form.com)



Design meets extreme durability. Koda XT is an exterior translucent panel material with 40% recycled content polycarbonate material specially formulated for exterior applications and is a cost-effective alternative to glass.

Color, form texture and light - 3form translucent resin materials provide these essential qualities to any architectural installation.

High Performance
Koda XT has over 100 times the impact strength of glass and over 60 times the impact strength of acrylic, yet is extremely lightweight and easy to install.
High Design
Though incredibly tough, Koda XT can also be molded and manipulated to meet extreme design requirements and can be fabricated into complete material assemblies for unprecedented design freedom and ease of specification.
Low Environmental Impact.
Koda XT is made with 40% pre-consumer recycled content and is the only architectural polycarbonate material available to use towards LEED MR 4.1 for recycled content.