Metropol, the Spanish company who brought us the porcelain/ceramic line, India, recently came out with a new line in a similar price range. Statements will be stocking Kazan the first part of August. The rectified 10”x20” ceramic wall tiles will be available in Beige, Marron and Blanco with a matching 3”x10” bullnose. And just in case a little extra special touch is needed, there is a 2½”x20” Listelo Volga, a great little decorative piece of tile jewelry in the same color body as the Marron. This deco piece looks as though hints of copper and tin dripped into the glaze, giving the metallic drops a ripple effect. The Kazan line will be a great addition to Statement’s amazing medium priced products, and the hope is that it will be as popular as India. 
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Kazan
New Product: Bloom II
2007 brought a fresh new look to the world of tile. Amidst the jungle of animal prints and shine of metals, floral patterns bloomed onto the runway.
Bloom II, the newest creation from Cerim Ceramiche, creators of Zebrano, features a contemporary look in their color palette and their bold, modern graphics. Characterized by a 6″x19″ glossy, elongated, straight-edged ceramic wall tile and a 19″x19″ matte floor tile, Bloom II is a perfect addition to any room. Bloom II’s main distinction is the decorative interpretation of elements running from one tile to another. This product was put into production for spaces where modern design and strong images are required.
The six nature inspired wall colors and five floor colors are the result of painstaking research into international interior design trends. The subtle color palette includes warm and cool shades that can be mixed and matched in a variety of combinations. To keep up with modern design trends Cerim works with interior designers and fashion stylists to create images in which the product’s stylistic design reflects the company’s target: young, contemporary and dynamic. Bloom II will be arriving at Statements in the middle of June. The 6″x19″ wall tile comes in six colors: superwhite, white, green, tobacco, brown and black. In addition, we will be stocking five floor colors in the 19″x19″ size (superwhite is not available in the floor tile). To complement the ceramic wall and porcelain floor tiles, Statements will also stock a 3″x3″ mesh mounted mosaic, a simple 3/4″x19″ matita liner and a 1/2″x12″ quarter round trim piece. Bloom II’s 19″x19″ floor tile has a random floral pattern available in the five colors and the 6″x19″ wall tile is sold in a set of four continuous pieces available in six colors.
Dom Ceramiche considers themselves, “a union of technical know-how and creativity giving rise to superior, quality materials where aesthetic sophistication and modern art are accompanied by excellent technical quality in the product, the series of accessories, and service.” This quality of sophistication, modern art and technical excellence can be seen in such lines as Solid and their newest line, Palladium (pronounced \pe-‘lä-d?-em\), arriving at Statements this July.
I frammenti by brix
Statements has recently started carrying the smallest porcelain cube-tiles in the world. I Frammenti (the fragments) by Brix is the latest creation from architect Silvestrin who has a long history of work both in Italy and London. Integrity, clarity of purpose and an emphatic attention to detail are the key features of Silvestrin’s architecture and this is reflected in I Frammenti’s design in which each mosaic is a perfect cube and the space is perfectly proportioned. The grout lines with I-Frammenti make it both pleasing to the eye and to the touch. The 5mm (1/5 inch) micro mosaics are available in 10 color options. Critics in the tile world consider I Frammenti’s extensive surface textures, contemporary color palettes, and mosaic formats remarkably inspirational.
The inspiration for I Frammenti comes from the creative mind of Claudio Silvestrin who has been practicing worldwide from his London office, now known as Claudio Silvestrin Architects since 1989. Claudio’s work includes day to day objects, domestic and commercial interiors, art galleries and houses. He also is known for his higher end clients such as Giorgio Armani, illycaffé, Anish Kapoor, Calvin Klein, Cappellini, and the ‘Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo’ for whom he has designed the newly built museum in Turin Italy.
Terence Conran one of the world’s best-known designers, restaurateurs and retailers comments, “there is no doubt that Claudio Silvestrin is the most admired minimalist in the current cell of monastic works. His work is simply sublime; its effortless serenity disguises the dedicated control necessary to achieve such exquisite austerity.”
“Come into a world whose strength is its simplicity.”
This has been the motto of Castelvetro, a ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturer located in Solignano di Castelvetro Italy. Since 1971, Castelvetro’s focus has been on aesthetic design and excellent customer
service. Studios Natural is the newest line to join the Statements showroom and is available now. Its low price point, durability and versatility of use, make Studios Natural a great line for both cost-conscious builders and experienced designers alike.
Manufactured in four colors and sizes, this line is great for use in multiple applications except heavy commercial use. With characteristics like these, Studios Natural, falls into the ranks of other Statements lines
like Sites and India.
new product: IL Casone
A new Italian name will be added to the Statements showroom. No we did not hire another Italian, instead we are bringing in a fabulous new stone. IL Casone is a sandstone product quarried and fabricated in Firenzuloa Italy, the only area which this particular type of stone with a long historical tradition is excavated.
Alberto and Lorenzo Bartolomei, the directors of IL Casone, have been committed for years to reviving and updating Italian stone-dressing skills (finishes). This quest for quality is made possible thanks to the innovative technology used during both phases of quarrying and dressing. IL Casone prides itself on the combination of skilled workers and product control. It is this combination which allows them to do custom sizes and finishes. They also believe when a customer requests a special order the customer assumes the role of privileged communicator of the company. IL Casone sandstone is so unique it is used in numerous places around the world; Piazza Vittorio Veneto in Trieste; the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Benjamin Platz building complex in Berlin. It is also used in Apple Retail Stores throughout the United States including the University Village and South Center stores. We have selected two colors: Petra Columbino and Griga Perlo. Both colors will be stocked in a honed finish and will be available in the sizes 12″x25″, 25″x25″ and 25″x36″. These sizes are ideal for countertops. Our customers will also be able to special order any color, size, thickness or finish for delivery in 90-120 days.
Since sandstone is a new product for us some stone care and installation information is necessary. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-size mineral rock grains. Most sandstone is composed of quartz and/or feldspar, a group of rock forming minerals which make up as much as 60% of the earth’s crust. Like sand, sandstone may be any color, but the most common colors are tan, brown, yellow, red, gray and white. Since sandstone beds often form highly visible cliffs and other topographic features, certain colors of sandstone have been strongly identified with certain regions.
Sandstone requires similar care to that of limestone for it is just as porous. It can be used outside but requires good drainage. When installing the stone it should have sufficient pitch, or elevation. This way, the stone should not absorb water from underneath and will have a chance to dry. An example of this would be to lay larger size floor tiles on coarse gravel with joints left open for drainage. If installed outside this product should not be subject to any types of salt. The product is great for interior or exterior wall cladding and for use on fireplaces. IL Casone recommends major sealing but in a slightly different way. Since sandstone is composed of many small pieces mashed together there is a great deal of space left between. IL Casone recommends sealing your stone really well the first time and then once a month every month for the first 6 months of installation. The reason for the extra precaution is to fill the little spaces between the sand with sealer. Once spaces are filled, after 6 months, your sandstone acts as any other natural stone product and requires only yearly sealing. Sealed sandstone can also be used in a shower application.
Overall IL Casone will be a great new addition to our showroom and our collection. We will be installing the Griga Perlo in our Pioneer Square space, which will be a great way to test it out, so please come and take a look.
