Taking maintenance issues, durability and style into consideration, architects and designers deem stone and tile a natural fit for today’s commercial spaces Read More

For almost as long as he can remember, Charles Rabinovitch of C.M. Rabinovitch/Architects in New York wanted to be an architect when he grew up.  He was first inspired at the age of nine when he visited an exhibit on the work of renowned French architect Le Corbusier.    Read More

Architects and designers are using stone and tile in a range of hospitality settings, thus adding to the overall enjoyment of patrons using these spaces Read More

While earth tones remain a staple in today's designs, consumers are also desiring stone and tile products that stir interest and bring a bit of pizzazz to both personal and public spaces Read More

In putting together this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, my staff and I went through the usual process of reviewing the photo selections for the issue. And during this stage of production, it occurred to me that the use of stone and tile can literally transport one back to any given era of design; whether it be classic, modern, contemporary, retro or ethnic. Read More

Custom® Building Products recently introduced ProLite™ Tile and Stone Mortar, which is formulated with Custom's proprietary CustomLite™ Technology. ProLite is up to 40 percent lighter than traditional mortars, and is the second high-performance, lightweight mortar in Custom's lightweight line, reports the company. Read More

Advances in technology are not only leading to continual product development, but are also influencing homeowners' taste and style in kitchen and bath design Read More

Fiery shades of slate were added to spice up P.F. Chang's China Bistro in Seattle, WA, and to contrast the preexisting sandstone floor

Situated in Westlake Center, in the heart of downtown Seattle, WA, P.F. Chang's China Bistro was designed with warm hues of sandstone and slate. Read More

In redesigning the penthouse of a Manhattan building, a palette of various limestone materials was chosen to create a space that would serve as both a private residence and an area for corporate entertaining Read More

Large-format natural stone tile is in demand for a variety of reasons. Designers like the aesthetically pleasing, open look it gives floors and walls in residential and commercial applications. Consumers like the natural beauty of a large stone expanse and appreciate the easier maintenance resulting from fewer grouted joints. But large-format tile also has its installation challenges. Working with large-format stone requires tighter tolerances in the substrate. In addition, its weight makes it harder to handle in both floor and wall applications. Read More