Collection features eleven new product series in a wide range of popular, exciting stone looks; Offers architects and landscape designers a “one-stop” option for their tile and stone needs
Dallas, TX, June 22, 2009 – Daltile, the largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, has entered the siding market with the launch of its new Manufactured Stone collection. With this bold expansion into the manufactured stone category, Daltile is now a “one-stop” option, offering a complete range of tile and stone products.
“Whether they’re seeking tile, natural stone or, now, manufactured stone, designers, landscape architects and stone masons can be confident that they’ll receive the same high level of quality and service that they’ve come to expect from Daltile. Simply put, we’re a complete source for tile and stone products,” said Lori Kirk-Rolley, senior marketing director for Daltile.
In addition to its use on interior walls and backsplashes, Daltile’s Manufactured Stone collection further expands the company’s focus on exterior applications. In 2007, Daltile officially launched its Exteriors Collection, which grouped more than sixty outdoor-appropriate natural stone and porcelain tile products to help designers and homeowners pinpoint the best tiles for their outdoor spaces.
“By adding manufactured stone siding to our already extensive array of exterior products, we aim to make the selection process as simple as possible for anyone who designs or specifies products for outdoor spaces, including building exteriors, outdoor rooms, retaining walls and other places where stone looks are desired, as well as in popular interior applications like on fireplaces and in wine rooms,” added Kirk-Rolley.
Manufactured stone is one of the fastest growing segments of the siding market, nearly doubling in size from 2002 to 2008, according to Masonry Veneer Manufacturers Association estimates.
In its first public appearance, Daltile’s River Rock Manufactured Stone series was recently featured in an episode of ABC’s hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” where it was used on a massive, 26-foot tall fireplace in a home built for a Florida family who, in a hurricane-damaged home, was in need of modifications for the blind and the deaf children they adopted from China.
Daltile’s Manufactured Stone is made of light-weight concrete and pumice aggregates that are cast in rubber molds to mirror the shape and look of a variety of natural stones and bricks, including antiqued brick, rough-cut limestone, river rocks, ancient stonework, weathered stone, dry stacked stone and shell stones.
“From a rugged, irregularly-shaped stone that could be pulled directly out of a Mediterranean villa to the linear, dry-stacked stones found in modern designs, our Manufactured Stone collection can be used to create a virtually endless variety of looks, both indoors and out,” added Kirk-Rolley.
To further the appearance of natural stone and to minimize repetition, the stones are cast from hundreds of molds and are hand-highlighted with brushes, sprays and powders to create high shade variation. Additionally, all collections are available for custom color match, allowing designers to request and approve specific custom shades.
Most collections are sold both by the pallet and by the box and are available in both “flats” and “corners.” Coordinating accessories, such as hearthstones, flat wall coping, windowsills, keystones, pyramid caps and coping, quoin corners, light boxes and headers are also available.
Daltile’s Manufactured Stone carries a 75-year warranty, when installed according to manufacturer guidelines.
New Product Introductions:
Chiseled Ready Stack
The Chiseled Ready Stack series combines the intricate detail, rich colors and beautiful texture of rustic, dry stacked stones with the ease-of-installation of a large panel system. Each piece fits together perfectly, allowing grout joints to blend together seamlessly and making grout joint lines hard to detect.
Chiseled Ready Stack features nine warm colors (Dappled Shade, Harvest Blend, Moon Glow, Spring Moss, Autumn Bronze, Mystic Silver, Amber Sun, Golden Dawn and Torch Light) and ranges from 4″ in height and vary from 8″ to 20″ in length (1.19″ thickness).
Flat and corner pieces are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 150 square feet, dry stacked. Coordinating accessories are also available.
Sculpted Ledgestone
Narrow linear stones, wide irregular shapes and rough texturing give Sculpted Ledgestone a modern, yet rugged, feel. Available in eighteen warm colors (Peppercorn Blend, Roasted Nutmeg, Dappled Shade, Tide Water, Canyon Fog, Mystic Silver, Indian Corn, Copper Sunset, Amber Sun, Autumn Bronze, Golden Dawn, Moon Glow, Spring Moss, Torch Light, Harvest Blend, Oyster Pearl, Sierra Sunrise and Desert Wind), Sculpted Ledgestone features pieces ranging from 1 ½” to 6″ in height and vary from 4″ to 19″ in length (1.65″ thickness).
Flat and corner pieces are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 150 square feet grouted (recommended) or 130 square feet dry stacked. Coordinating accessories are also available.
Mesa Ledge Stack
Mesa Ledge Stack features the long, narrow pieces and square edges often seen in dry-stacked columns, retaining walls and fireplaces. The series comes in 18 colors (Harvest Blend, Peppercorn Blend, Amber Sun, Canyon Fog, Spring Moss, Torch Light, Copper Sunset, Oyster Pearl, Tide Water, Sierra Sunrise, Desert Wind, Mystic Silver, Indian Corn, Roasted Nutmeg, Autumn Bronze, Dappled Shade, Golden Dawn and Moon Glow), with stones ranging from ¾” to 4″ in height and vary from 4.5″ x 18″ in length (1.5″ thickness).
Flat and corner pieces are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 170 square feet dry stacked (recommended), or 150 square feed grouted. Coordinating accessories are also available.
Ridged Field Stone
With a rugged surface and natural irregular shaping, Ridged Field Stone creates the rustic look of a Mediterranean villa built generations ago. The series features 18 earthy colors (Autumn Bronze, Dappled Shade, Harvest Blend, Canyon Fog, Mystic Silver, Indian Corn, Roasted Nutmeg, Amber Sun, Peppercorn Blend, Golden Dawn, Moon Glow, Spring Moss, Torch Light, Copper Sunset, Oyster Pearl, Tide Water, Sierra Sunrise and Desert Wind). The sizes range from 16″ to 18″ in height and vary from 3″ to 5″ in length (1.3″ thickness).
Flats and corners are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 150 square feet, grouted. Coordinating accessories are also available.
Texas Mission Stone
Texas Mission Stone features the hand-hewn, rugged appearance and tailored look found in historic southern architecture. The series is available in 18 muted colors (Autumn Bronze, Oyster Pearl, Dappled Shade, Copper Sunset, Canyon Fog, Mystic Silver, Indian Corn, Roasted Nutmeg, Amber Sun, Peppercorn Blend, Golden Dawn, Moon Glow, Spring Moss, Torch Light, Harvest Blend, Tide Water, Sierra Sunrise and Desert Wing), with substantial rectangular sizes that range from 1 ¾” – 9″ in height and vary from 4 ½” – 19″ in length (1.4″ thickness).
Flats and corners are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 150 square feet, grouted. Coordinating accessories are also available.
Tidal Stone
With characteristic shell fossils embedded in its surface, Tidal Stone emulates the natural look of shell-stone. The series is available in a single muted color (Sea Floor) and a variety of sizes, which range from 3 ½” to 11 ¾” in height and vary from 3 ½” to 15 ¾” in length (1 ¼” thickness).
Flat pieces are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 150 square feet, grouted. Coordinating accessories are also available.
Temple Ledge
Temple Ledge’s long, narrow pieces and heavily chiseled edging are characteristic of dry-stacked stonework found in ancient European architecture. The series is available in 18 colors (Autumn Bronze, Oyster Pearl, Dappled Shade, Copper Sunset, Canyon Fog, Harvest Blend, Amber Sun, Peppercorn Blend, Roasted Nutmeg, Tide Water, Moon Glow, Spring Moss, Mystic Silver, Indian Corn, Golden Dawn, Torch Light, Sierra Sunrise and Desert Wind), with pieces ranging from 1 ½” to 5″ in height and vary from 6 ¾” to 19″ in length (1.4″ thickness).
Flat and corner pieces are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 150 square feet dry stacked, or 170 square feet grouted. Coordinating accessories are also available.
Windswept Edge
Windswept Edge features the natural, distressed look of stone exposed to the elements. The series’ 18 strong, yet subtle, colors (Autumn Bronze, Oyster Pearl, Dappled Shade, Copper Sunset, Canyon Fog, Harvest Blend, Amber Sun, Peppercorn Blend, Roasted Nutmeg, Tide Water, Moon Glow, Spring Moss, Mystic Silver, Indian Corn, Golden Dawn, Torch Light, Sierra Sunrise and Desert Wind) include the characteristic horizontal striations found in many weathered stones. Each piece ranges from 2″ – 7 ¼” in height and vary from 7 ¼” – 19 ½” in length (1.4″ thickness).
Flat pieces and corners are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 150 square feet, grouted. Coordinating accessories are also available.
Velvet River Rock
The smooth rounded surface and irregular shaping give Velvet River Rock the look of stones found naturally in creeks and rivers after many years of erosion. The series features two colors (Mystic Silver and Autumn Bronze) and a large variety of stone sizes ranging from 2″ to 13″ in diameter (1.4″ thickness).
Flat pieces and corners are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 150 square feet, grouted. Coordinating pieces are also available.
Grecian Limestone
Grecian Limestone mimics the elegant look of rough-cut limestone. The muted stones are available in four natural colors (Mediterranean Olive, Statuesque White, Mykonos Wash and Chariot Bronze), each measuring 12″ x 24″ with a 1″ thickness.
Flat and corner pieces are available by the pallet and by the box. Each pallet covers 168 square feet in a grouted, linear pattern. Coordinating pieces are also available.
Waterfront Brick
The irregular surfacing and rounded edges of Waterfront Brick mirror the classic look of antiqued brick. The collection features three New England-inspired colors (Boston Harbor Twilight, Cape Cod Red and Hyannis Port Dusk) and comes in a random pattern of approximately 2″ x 7″ brick, each with an average thickness of ¾”.
Flat and corner pieces are available by the box. Each box of flat pieces covers 30 square feet, grouted.
About Daltile:
Daltile, a division of Mohawk Industries, is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has more than 7,000 employees at its North American facilities and sells its products through a network of more than 250 company-owned sales service centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide.
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Images and samples are available upon request.
Daltile’s Manufactured Stone website:
www.daltilemanufacturedstone.com
Toll-Free Information: 1-800-933-8453
Media Contact: Diana DuBois
diana@coopersmithagency.com, (214) 329-9191
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