The sophisticated earth tones unique to our popular Golden Slate stone are now available in our natural faced wedge cladding formats. With its diverse color palette of browns, beiges and greys, Golden Slate has been well received as a complimentary accent to popular flooring tiles, including the ubiquitous Noce and Ivory Travertines. Now incorporated into our popular formats, the range of opportunity for use of this exciting stone in both residential and commercial projects has greatly increased.
New Formats
CR1GD > Rustic Cladding. Our most popular Interlocking Wedge Cladding. The pre-formatted design is equally appropriate for small and large scale projects alike
CR2GD > Vtile. The versatility of our individual wedge design is enhanced by the natural variation inherent in the stone
CR4GD > Large Vtile. The earth tones are a perfect fit for the Vtile’s larger sibling. A popular format for larger scale commercial design
CL3GD > Parallels V.Debuted with the recent launch of the new Parallels V, a meshed back design that highlights the relief of our wedge claddings against our popular stone strip format
Original Format
CL2GD > Golden Slate. Originally launched in this meshed back arrangement of strips of varying width. A clean design that accentuated the stones varied tones and rugged surface
Whether you’re a Steeler’s fan or a Packers fan, or don’t even know the first thing about football, we’re all fans of the monumental achievement that is the new 1.2 billion dollar Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
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In case you were not one of the 110,000 individuals present at the new stadium for this weekends 2011 Superbowl, don’t miss what we would argue is the highlight of the stadium!
That’s the impressive installations of our Random Tiles and our Linear Interlocking Mosaic Tiles.
From the ownership offices to the main concourse lobbies, Island Stone’s material rise from floor to ceiling. Were not saying that these installation had any direct effect on the outcome of the game, but we are very proud to be a part of one of the the most heralded stadiums in the world.
We are looking forward to an exciting 2011 where we can work together to create original and contemporary designs regardless of location, type of installation or respective football team affiliation…
We are excited to announce the our newest design to our pebble tile line. Pebble tiles are the foundation of Island Stone and we take great pride in being recognized as not only the producing the highest quality pebble tiles, but also providing the widest variety of designs and stones.
The new strip pebble continues this tradition, meshing the innate beauty of our exclusively sourced stones into an original format. The result is a remarkable surface that fuses the natural curved personality of the pebbles with the geometrical appeal created by the directional cut. offering a visual appeal reminiscent of our our pebble cladding, but with the flat, floor friendly surface of our perfect pebble.
Offered in our Medan Charcoal, French Tan, Antique Timor White and our new Alpine Pebble stones.
There are too many approached to creating incredible designs using Island Stone V-Tiles. Hopefully this video provides a solid foundation from which you can creat your own work of art!
Varying tones of grey and blue accented by swirls and sparkles personify the unique look of Alpine, our newest addition to the perfect pebble series. These flat, textured pebbles create a unique atmosphere that reflects the roots of their powerful, cold, rugged natural environment. Everyone envisions something different, but when I see Alpine Pebbles I think of using them to surface a fireplace or a backsplash in a kitchen in a wood cabin. Or maybe a trendy bar where the pure nature of the natural stone creates a desirable juxtaposition to the modern architecture. The stones unique texture and appearance creates a warmth and personality that is hard to pin describe but blatantly obvious upon first glance
If you thought that 2009 was overwhelming with the introduction of a whole new line of pebbles including (Absolute, Celestial, Petite) a beautiful new glass mosaic (Artifact) and two new honed stones (Temple Lava and Tropical White) in new Vtile and Rustic formats, 2010 will knock you off your feet! While we can’t show you any pictures quite yet, be ready for some innovative new designs to be added to our glass line, as well as a new exclusive stone that appears throughout many of our formats. All under taps for now, but if you are a dealer, you will get the first chance to see this product live at the April Coverings in Florida. Until then, don’t tell anyone!
With our distinctive line of tiles and claddings, we pride ourselves on promoting and supporting the most innovative and contemporary approaches to design. Regardless of the impressive hotel, resorts and high end residential designs we have been a part of, David Lindsy, Manager and Lead Designer of Natural Stone & Tile in Arlington, Tennessee, blew us away in his use of Island Stone tiles during a recent design event in Memphis. Using professional models, David took select tile and created wearable clothing that were worn during the event. Combined with displays created using Island Stone glass mosaics, the crowd of designers and architects were enlightened as to just how versatile and creative tile design can be. While the weight constraints of using tile as attire will probably prevent this approach from ever gaining wider acceptance, David should be applauded for opening our eyes to previously unconsidered approaches to designing with tile. If you are looking for someone to offer original and inspirational Island Stone tile design ideas for your next project, David, who’s history of using Island stone tiles and claddings in residential and commercial projects alike, will be sure to offer some great ideas. http://nstone.com/
A recent trip to Portugal opened up my eyes to the versatility and personality that tile offers. Portugal is built from tile. While here in the states, we tend to see tile as appropriate for select environments, in Portugal there is no floor or wall that is left unfinished. Tile driveways, tile retaining walls, tile rooms. Small kitchens and bathrooms, which would be otherwise unnoticeable are transformed by the tile used. While from afar, a Portuguese home might appear very mundane and standardized, it is the tile work that makes each unique and reflects the personality and style of the inhabitants. This is the lesson from which we could learn much. You don’t need to own a mansion to warrant using tile in your home. Tile can turn even the smallest, simplest room into an exclusive environment. A simple subtle colored glass tile design behind your bathroom mirror, the powerful look of Medan pebbles in your kitchen backsplash, rough rustic cladding transforming a fireplace or the comforting texture of a random tile or pebble tile on the bathroom floor. Look around your house, each room is a chance to project your personal design ethic
The demand for green building products continue to gain momentum as people recognize that there are a wide range of product choices that help reduce the adverse effects of new construction.
With the popularity of LEED certification at the forefront, many different approaches to determining a products carbon footprint exist; each offers different approaches and different results. At the core a pebble tile is a very green product. Pebble is a natural stone. The process of building the tile requires nominal manufacturing. Pebble tiles require a very tight weave that is achieved only though the hand placement of stones by individual skilled craftsman. The manufacturing side is on the creation of the mesh and the adhesive, (both are a very small percentage of the products weight or volume) as well as the cutting of the stone. In comparison, other mosaic tiles require significant amounts of energy to create or require adverse chemicals to make colors or surfaces. The adverse side of tiles overall is in the energy related to transportation of the heavy material. A majority of tile is produced oversees and energy is required in transporting from it’s origins to the end customer.
Pebble tile recyclability. Because the composition of the stone is not altered, the only waste created by a pebble tile is in the mesh and adhesive, both very small elements of the product. The stone itself remains the same as it was in its original state when found in nature.
Absolute Pebble tiles defy the randomness generally associated with a natural stone pebble tile. While mother nature might be famous for creating unmatchable symmetries, Island Stone is the first to ever align pebbles in such a perfect geometric configuration. Horizontal, vertical and angle lines created by rows and columns of pebbles will draw your eye in, while the similar radius’s and appearance’s of each individual stone creates a hypnotizing effect. Soften an architectural masterpiece with our natural stone while maintaining a commitment to a sophisticated engineered design. Absolute pebble tiles. Yet another first in Island Stones commitment to the evolution of pebble tile design
The sophisticated earth tones unique to our popular Golden Slate stone are now available in our natural faced wedge cladding formats. With its diverse color palette of browns, beiges and greys, Golden Slate has been well received as a complimentary accent to popular flooring tiles, including the ubiquitous Noce and Ivory Travertines. Now incorporated into our popular formats, the range of opportunity for use of this exciting stone in both residential and commercial projects has greatly increased.
