The 'Convenient Guidelines for Stone Countertops' technical guide from the Marble Institute of America provides standards, guidelines and recommendations for residential natural stone countertop installations. Several specification sections have been updated and include outdoor kitchen guidelines and clarification on the differences in lippage on countertops vs. islands and peninsulas.
Guidelines for Stone Countertops
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Guidelines for Stone Countertops
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Antolini Luigi & C. S.p.a. teams up with Alessandro La Spada to enhance its Natura marble and granite collection luxury stoneware with a homogenous, continuous surface inspired by nature. Recent additions to the collection include tiles sketched with butterflies, snakes (shown) and forest leaves.
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Antolini Luigi & C. S.p.a. teams up with Alessandro La Spada to enhance its Natura marble and granite collection luxury stoneware with a homogenous, continuous surface inspired by nature. Recent additions to the collection include tiles sketched with butterflies, snakes and forest leaves.
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Garen Distelhorst, communications director for the Marble Institute of America, isn't necessarily surprised at the popularity of its natural stone swatch card. "We receive a lot of requests for the card because natural stone and all its different types, including granite, marble and travertine, are popular flooring and countertop materials for kitchen and bath designers," he says. "Our natural stone swatch card contains hundreds of different stones from around the world, organized by material and color. Customers can easily fan out the swatches for matching their cabinets and flooring."
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Stone surfaces in the Natura Collection by Antolini change their outward appearance due to engraving that creates endless optical plays. The unique collection is made of different materials and is available with a wide range of designs.
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Palisandro Bluette Marble Tile
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Artistic Tile has introduced Palisandro Bluette, an Italian marble with swirling blue tones. The cross cut veining features tiny metallic flecks on its surface. A polished stone, it is available in 18”x18”x3/4”.
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Artisan Group has launched a line of marble for use as countertops and other surfaces in the home. The Artisan Stone Collection marbles are: Calacutta Gold (shown), White Carrara, Breccia Sarda, Dark Emperador and Crema Marfil.
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Decorative MDF Screening Panels
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Outwater Plastics Industries has updated its Decorative MDF Screening Panels with a variety of new designs. The panels are 2' high x 6' wide x 1/8" thick, and are available in 10 different patterns comprising traditional and contemporary geometrically shaped airflow perforations that range from 30% to 49% open. The panels are suitable for painting or finishing, and can be handled using the same techniques and tools as wood.
- Product From Crossville Inc.
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Virtue from Crossville is a porcelain tile line that replicates the look and finish of marble, according to the company. The collection captures the look of Carrara, Calacatta and Statuario marbles, blended in a single shade of subtly veined white interpreted in two finishes: unpolished and satin. Through the reworking of existing technology, Crossville was able to replicate the feel and finish of gently sculpted, timeworn marble, the firm adds. The line comes in modular field tile sizes of 3"x6", 3"x6" picket, 6"x6", 6"x24", 12"x12", 12"x24", 24"x24" with mosaics available in 2"x2" hex and 3"x3".
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Versailles Mesh from Ann Sacks features a composition that resembles aged mirror, complete with mottling and dramatic colorations, yet weaves in a textural element for a modern edge. Designed to complement the company's Versaille tile, the medium for Versailles Mesh is security glass, which imbeds thin steel wiring into the glass field for strength. When used in this application, the wiring adds dimensional, geometric relief. The glass is hand-silvered by artisans employing 18th century mirror-making techniques, then hand-sanded to bring out its natural imperfections and finally hand-cut. Suitable for all vertical, dry applications, Versailles Mesh is offered in four colorways: Silver Flake, Rose Butter, Dark Bronze and Mercury. The tiles are available in 6”x6”, 6”x12”, 6”x24”, 12”x12”, 12”x24”, and 24”x24” fields, with custom sizes also available.
- Product From Formica Corp.
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Formica Group is celebrating 100 years of manufacturing by introducing the 2013 Anniversary Collection, which features 12 new laminates with patterns that reflect the company's brand and history. Innovative printing techniques allow independent layers of pattern to randomly interact during the course of printing, with patterns repeating only every 500 to 700 sheets. Shown is Red Ellipse, a strong red that is the signature color of the Formica Group.