Metal Border

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Catalfamo Gallery

For those of you who are looking for an interesting touch to your bathroom, kitchen, or other room in your home, consider the products from Metal Border. Metal Borders tiles are made from aluminum, which is lightweight but resilient. It finishes with a gray/silver appearance.

When synthesized with other metals, the result is an alloy that resists corrosion and has a long life span, which means it would work well in a bathroom or kitchen. Aluminum only weighs about a third of steel or copper, so you can get the good look of metal, but without all the added weight and necessary fasteners to keep it in place.

Their Peraluman tiles a square tile comes in the following sizes, 20 cm x 20 cm, 30 x 30, 40 x 40, and 50 x 50. The tiles are brushed to a smooth finish, and is made with magnesium, which is also resistant to corrosion.

Metal Border’s Anticorodal alloy is used for their mosaics, bars, and listellos. They are available in satin, smooth, and brushed finishes. And their alloy is best suited for internal architectural applications, because the level of corrosion resistance varies.
This means it may not be ideally suited for bathrooms or kitchens.

Finally, Metal Border wants to help preserve the environment as much as they can, and are working to reduce their waste to help. They recycle all of their scrap and byproducts, and they have a standard minimum 30% recycled aluminum in all their aluminum tiles.

To learn more about Metal Border, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.

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IndusParquet

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Catalfamo Gallery

IndusParquet has the flooring you want — beautiful hardwood floors that have a durable hardwood core.

Just some of the species of engineered hardwood that IndusParquet offers include: Amendoim, Brazilian Cherry, Santos Mahogany, Tauari, Tigerwood, Timboana, American Cherry, American Maple, Red Oak, and White Oak. Whatever kind of hardwood you’re looking for, chances are, IndusParquet has got it! Colors of IndusParquet’s flooring choices range from reddish brown (check out the Brazilian Cherry!) to beige-pink (look at that Amendola!).

IndusParquet knows flooring they’ve been in business since 1894. This company is the brainchild of two Italian immigrant families living in Brazil, and over 100 years later, IndusParquet is still going strong. Today, this thriving business distributes products to 23 different countries worldwide, and manages manufacturing and distribution sites over five different continents.

IndusParquet offers a seven-ply cross grain construction for extra durability, and is kiln dried and precision milled. For those do-it-yourselfers, IndusParquet flooring comes in tongue-and groove fit and is end-matched to make installation a snap; you can install this flooring above or below grade following glue down instructions over concrete or sub-flooring. This kind of exquisite flooring also comes with a 10 coat aluminum oxide finish and UV cured. This means it will withstand the test of time! You can find this in 5/16″ x 3″ and 5/16″ x 6 1/4.”

IndusParquet is environmentally conscious, too; they work to use all wood material that is harvested from sustainable sources. Unlike some companies, IndusParquet walks the walk they adhere to the Principles and Criteria of the Forest Stewardship Council.

In addition, Ibama (the Brazilian Institute for Environment and Renewable Resources) approves the usage of all their raw materials. Not only does this company look out for Mother Nature, but IndusParquet also helps out its local communities by offering education assistance to impoverished kids. IndusParquet also invests in our youth by offering work programs to our communities teenagers, teaching them valuable life lessons and the ability to learn trade skills. So when you invest in a product coming from IndusParquet, you are making an investment in your community.

To learn more about IndusParquet, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.

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Pecchioli

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Catalfamo Gallery

Franco Pecchioli was founded in 1897 by the Chini family (pronounced “Keeney”) and the Pecchioli family. Galileo Chini, a master ceramicist and partner of this fledgling firm, opened the original formace (or ceramics factory) and called it LArte della Ceramica in the small village of Borgo San Lorenzo. Chini first worked with decorative stoneware vases, making his work stand out from the rest with intricate glazes and bright colors.

Later, he became one of the influencers of Italian ceramics throughout the early 1900s and 1920s; this daring artist was commissioned by the king of Siam to create large-scale frescos all around the royal palace. Unfortunately, the ceramics factory was bombed in World War II by U.S. bombing raids. This lead to a merging with Pecchioli, who financed the rebuilding and expansion of the company. Today, the Pecchiolis controls the business side of the company, with the Chinis controlling the artistic side.

Pecchioli distributes their products to not just Europe and Asia, but to the U.S., the Carribean, Bahamas, and Bermuda through the forged relationship with Una Terra, Inc. Pecchioli has already started to leave its mark on the United States businesses. Some commercial work that Pecchioli has done include: a Buffalo subway station, the Buell Theater in Denver, The Renaissance Center subway station in Detroit, and a Thai and a Burger restaurant in Las Vegas. Many residential bathrooms, kitchen floors, backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, foyers, and sun rooms have also experienced the artistic touch of Pecchioli through Una Terra.

Experience Pecchioli for yourself! They have a wide variety of tile available. Check out their standard tile collections, such as Water & Sky, Blacks & Whites, Violets & Roses, and more. Each of their standard tile collections are glazed using machine-made Italian terra cotta biscuits in different sizes, thicknesses, and shapes. Pecchioli also sells beautiful plumbing fixtures that will make you (and your guests) gasp with surprise and pleasure. What better way to make a unique statement than to order a vessel sink, shower base, and toilet in matching colors? If you want to make a statement at your dinner party, consider a dinnerware set in rich colors, dipped and fused together with gold, silver, and platinum. The guests wont want to put food on the plates and cover up the glinting beauty winking back at them!

To learn more about Pecchioli, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.

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Carina Works

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Catalfamo Gallery

Carina Works creates beautiful environments with wall tile, metal floor tile, and metal flooring. Most notably, they use these materials as an accent with any granite, stone, marble, or ceramic tile field; however, some of Carina Works clients have opted to use their work as an impact site for home or commercial presentation. Carina Works talented artists can customize the colors in their existing designs, or they can use your ideas, color palette, and/or artwork to create something that is uniquely yours. Custom color or design can range anywhere from $50 to $150.

Carina Works will allow you to sample their product in your home first, in order to help you choose the right colors. They want you to be happy with the colors that you choose for metal tiles in your home.

It’s even possible to request special samples from Carina Works, by working with Catalfamo Gallery. You’ll need to know the number of tiles you’ll need, and then request your sample. When you receive your total order, your sample will be part of the count.

Carina Works tiles are a great way to customize your home and to show off its beauty. Whether you want one of their selected lines, or want a custom tile, you can talk to a Catalfamo Gallery representative, and we can help you.

To learn more about Carina Works, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.

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Lea Ceramiche

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Catalfamo Gallery

Lea Ceramiche can outfit your outdoor space, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, or living space with style and elegance. Their fundamental values are experimentation, design, research, technology, and quality, and they’ve been perfecting these values for over thirty years. Lea Cermiche has branched out beyond their Italian home and now markets their products to United States, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Korea and Japan; Lea Ceramiche has a strong presence in over 80 countries. In 2010, Lea Ceramiche opened its first showroom in the epicenter of design and visual innovation, Milan.

Lea Ceramiche strives for ceramic tile collections with strong personalities; their products are for those who want to make a statement! They are continually researching new products and evolving with continuous experimentation. This blending of products, research, and design provides our artists with the ability to use all tools at their disposal to create a tiled masterpiece for you. Slimtech is just one of Lea Ceramiches revolutionary products that have this finely tuned artistic appeal: it is just 3mm thick, and extra-sized at 1 x 3 meters. This means that Slimtech tiles can open new doors in the world of ceramics.

During each phase of the construction cycle at Lea Ceramiche, they monitor every process in order to trim energy expenditure and curb environmental destruction. You can feel proud to purchase products from Lea Ceramiche knowing that we are just as committed to environmental protection as you are.

You can find their products organized by the different styles they produce: rivestimenti, legni, superfici, lassiche, porfidi e slate, superfici contemporanee, and slimtech. Lea Ceramiche also has several different types of collections in order to further assist you in personalizing your space.

Take a look at the Athena collection if you are looking for an ideal wall or floor covering. This collection closely mimics the look of ancient marble, which makes it perfect for a neo-classical room. Or if its a little more Middle Ages youre looking for, browse the Stonehenge collection; with its stormy gray tones, this ceramic tile is perfect for floors and walls for that 12th century castle look.

Let Lea Ceramiche help you turn your room from blah to bellissimo!

To learn more about Lea Ceramiche, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.

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RG North America

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Catalfamo Gallery

If you are looking for a fashionable tile company with a unique, artistic eye, RG North America is your go-to place. Located in Savannah, Georgia, they have large stores of glass mosaic that is very similar to more expensive Italian brands but distributed right here in the USA. This means you’ll be dealing with an American company, as well as lower prices. RG North America prides themselves on their personable, knowledgeable, and dependable sales staff; they are customer-driven.

RG North America currently stocks glass mosaic and crystallized glass panels, which you will find in hotels and as part of kitchen countertops. They also specialize in creating gorgeous murals based off of your digital photo, which are typically completed within 20-25 days. Finally, RG North America also manufactures
and markets engineered stone in quartz and marble base.

RG North Americas glass mosaic tiles come in sizes 15, 20, and 25 mm and will arrive in paper mounted sheets to help you in your installation. The glass mosaic they carry comes in four product lines, which are then arranged into series: Selections, Rainbow, Shimmer, and Original. Custom blends are available. If the pirate in you is searching for a bounty worthy of Blackbeard, they have gold tiles that are made with 24k gold leaf sandwiched between two layers of glass.

If you are looking to add a little drama to your poolside experience, forget about entertaining the pool boy and entertain the notion of tiling your pool with their pool/oceanside colors.

RG North America has a grip tile series which is known for its rough surface that makes it a great choice for steps, slippery areas, or pool bottoms. Some clients have even opted to have a mural created for their pool bottom. Why not be a hit at your next BBQ? Your guests will forget all about the hamburgers when a custom mural stares up at them from your pool. No one will want to break the water to swim.

To learn more about RG North America, please contact one of our design consultants at 1-800-764-1633.

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Plynyl by Chilewich

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Catalfamo Gallery

Plynyl is truly an American success story with a couple of funny twists.

After years of working with textiles, Sandy Chilewich, in 2000, launched her line of distinctive vinyl-textile products, which include flooring in the form of textured vinyl floor mats, wall-to-wall floor covering, and floor tiles.

Joe Sultan, Sandy’s husband, sold a successful NY architectural firm to take a more vested interesting in managing the company after he created cushion for the w2w line that could be bonded to the vinyl-textile material and made suitable for commercial use. Interestingly, Joe’s family business had been textiles when he was a kid, and as his bio states, “…after a thirty-three-year interlude as an architect, Joe is back in a family business selling textiles.”

So what is Plynyl? It’s basically vinyl flooring but again, with a twist…literally. It’s woven to provide texture and various styles, but it keeps the durability and versatility as a floor covering. The w2w line is a woven, vinyl fabric bonded to a soft polyurethane cushion.

The textured flooring easy to install and maintain and is stain and water resistant. This product is also easy to install. It just takes a simple glue-down process and can be installed on top of various subfloors. Plynyl w2w is great for any commercial setting, and the Microban antimicrobial protection added makes it superb for schools, hospitals, restaurants, and more.

The tile version of the Plynyl product is also made of woven vinyl fabric, but is different in that it is bonded to a heavy-duty vinyl backing reinforced with a nonwoven ceramic mesh. Tiles are 18″ square and can be laid in any pattern desired, all in one direction, in a “basket weave,” quarter-turned or even other patterns. Installation is a breeze as well. The tiles are glued down with a “releasable” adhesive that makes replacing portions of the flooring quick and easy. And no seam sealer is required.

These two vinyl flooring products are Green Label Plus certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute, which speaks to the fact that Plynyl is a product that protects indoor air quality by mandating low VOC products. The resilient, functional nature of Chilewich’s Plynyl products makes them the perfect solution for any room, residential or commercial, that needs to have a bit of a cushion, unmatched durability, ease of maintenance, and a dynamic, distinctive look.

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