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The Best of Italy is a collection of beautiful porcelain and natural stone tile, sourced from Italian manufacturers as well as other countries around the world. Each product has been carefully selected for its unique combination of aesthetics, colors and sizes.

Aisthesis by Panaria an Italian Through-Body Porcelain Tile

Pronounced (i-sis-seas) Aisthesis is an 18" x 18", through-body, rectified tile that is suitable for floors and walls, but we think it will prove to be exceptionally popular as a counter tile. The large format and ultra smooth finish is available in four outstanding colors, including Bianco, Cacao, Lavica and Sabbia, that coordinate perfectly with other materials and colors. Recycled content exceeds 40%.

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I Bianchi by Rex offers Porcelain Tile for Floors & Walls

If you love the look of natural marble, you'll love I Bianchi by Rex. Created with high quality, digital, ink jet technology on a rectified porcelain body, the two colors in the this series Calacatta and Palissandro capture the elegance of marble beautifully, in a no-maintenance, porcelain tile that offers an authentic look at 1/3 - 1/4 the cost of real marble.

Nouveau by Supergres an Unglazed Through-Body Porcelain Tile

Nouveau is an Italian porcelain tile with a unique modern elegance. Subtle striations overlay a base of through-body contemporary colors. The result is a balance between simplicity of style and refinement of detail that can grace floors, counters and walls. Nouveau is available in five colors including Blanc, Beige, Brun, Gris and Noir and coordinates beautifully with a selection of Crossville Glass Blox colors. Available in one size: 12" x 24" (rectified), this product is ideal for both residential and commercial applications.

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Darwin and Ethnos by Century & Monocibec offers Porcelain Tile for Floors & Walls

Affiliated Italian tile manufacturers Century and Monocibec produce some of the most innovative and beautiful tile products in the world today. Floreana and Seymor from Century and Iowa from Monocibec are beautiful travertine porcelain tiles that look fantastic when using multiple sizes to make a pattern. These products are suitable for the most demanding commercial applications, but have an aesthetic appeal to many residential customers as well.

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Q-Stone by Provenza Porcelain Tile for Floors & Walls

Q-Stone is a glazed porcelain tile produced with high quality, ink jet technology on a through-colored body. This innovative technique allows the glazes to penetrate into the body achieving an elegant, beautiful look. Q-Stone contains over 40% pre-consumer recycled materials as certified by the Bureau Veritas, the most widely recognized certification body in the world. This product may contribute to satisfying MR Credit 4.1 and 4.2 Recycled Content (2 potential points) under the LEED® Green Building Rating System.

Timeless Stone Series by Porcellana Di Rocca Porcelain Floor, Counter & Wall Tile

Inspired by the look of natural slate, Timeless Stone is an exciting new series of porcelain tile from Italy. Available in four bold color combinations including Crema Marfil, Multicolor, Sage Green and Sunset Gold and a variety of unique sizes including a 3" x 6.5" subway tile and 4" hexagon, this series is sure to receive a great deal of attention. Timeless Stone meets ADA recommendations for slip resistance, lending itself to both residential and commercial applications.

Blue Limestone from Mongolia

For centuries, Limestone has been one of the primary construction materials used throughout the world. It has transitioned from ancient times into contemporary architecture with remarkable grace and style. This unique natural stone is quarried in the remote regions of Mongolia. This elegant blue-black-grey limestone offers a brushed finish that gives each stone a unique color and texture. It is available in four sizes: 8" x 8", 8" x 16", 16" x 16" and 16" x 24", which work perfectly for the classic Versailles pattern or it can be purchased in individual sizes.

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