There is no denying the warmth that natural wood brings to a space -- particularly hardwood flooring. When properly maintained (and restored) over the years, wood flooring can give a timeless feel to a broad range of design styles. The problem, of course, is the constant care and upkeep required with wood flooring, which is why manmade products such as Pergo laminate flooring have grown in popularity in recent years. Consumers are seeking to re-create the look of wood without the practical concerns.
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World Wide Stone Corp. of Scottsdale, AZ, offers its Authentic Durango Veracruz™Con Vena (vein-cut) travertine from Mexico. This world-class stone is only available from World Wide Stone Corp. The material is offered in a full range of products, including tiles, mosaics, trims, decos and custom items such as vanity tops, sinks, balustrades and columns.
Chinese basalt characterizes Portland's urban park
by Jennifer Adams, Editor
Photos by Dave Davidson
Although Vera Katz Park does not occupy a large space, its design holds a significant value to the redevelopment of the Pearl District in Portland, OR -- a former industrial area now revitalized with mixed-use buildings and high-rise developments. The new urban park, which measures 200 feet long x 20 feet wide, is in keeping with the City's plan to build pedestrian connections throughout the neighborhood to create a sense of community for the district. Landscape architect and sculptor, Scott Murase, worked closely with Yellow Mountain Stoneworks of Seattle, WA, to develop a unique stone and water feature that provides sculptural seating and a new public gathering space for the
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Italian porcelain creates modern residential design
Over 3,000 square feet of large-format porcelain tiles were recently employed for flooring throughout a private residence and guest house in Cave Creek, AZ. Local architect Michael P. Johnson of Michael P. Johnson Design Studio Ltd. explained that the design goal was not to use the solid white tile as a decorative element, but rather as a building material. "I wanted to use large-format tile because they have fewer joints, so it reads more like a mat rather than tiles," he explained. "It really becomes the stage for all of the furnishings, art and appliances."
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The Natural Stone Council (NSC), a collaborative organization representing business and trade associations that promote stone under the Genuine Stone™ brand, recently announced preliminary results of its comprehensive study of the natural stone industry. An in-depth look at quarry and processing operations over the last year has enabled the NSC to identify the industry's best practices as well as to better define areas of focus to establish natural stone's environmental profile.
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ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Planning is well underway for Coverings 2009, the annual U.S. exhibition for tile and stone, which is slated for April 21 to 24 (expo and conference) at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center. The show is filled with numerous displays of the newest and best in ceramic tile, mosaics, natural stone and slab materials, as well as adhesives, accessories, tools, and installation techniques of the industry. And, this year, Coverings hits an historical marker: its 20th anniversary.
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2009 NKBA design competition to award over $100,000 in cash prizes
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has announced that the 2009 NKBA Design Competition: Art of the Industry will be the largest ever for this internationally acclaimed competition, which showcases the finest kitchen and bath projects of the past year. Click here for more information
Tile of Spain announces the opening of Tau Ceràmica's second U.S. retail showroom
CHANTILLY, VA -- Tile of Spain branded manufacturer Tau Ceràmica has opened its second corporate showroom and retail space in Park Long Court located in Chantilly, VA. This is a prime spot in the Dulles Corridor, close to the international airport and major roadways leading into the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Strengthening Tau's commitment to the U.S. market, the opening of this second retail outlet in July is in line with the company's business strategy of focusing on a close, direct and professional relationship with consumers; offering them the full range of products from one of the largest selections available in the market today. Also, it is reinforcing Tau's commitment
to provide innovative solutions for industry professionals such as architects, interior designers, developers and urban planners. Click here for more information
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