Product Talk

May 2026

MATERIAL: Porcelain Slab Colors

XTONE, Villarreal, Spain, debuted six new designs at this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) that are suitable for both residential and commercial applications. All incorporate Xtone’s cutting edge decorative technologies: ECLIPSE, which allows for concave and convex reliefs on the surface; Comet, which applies shiny particles to certain […]

May 2026, Uncategorized

MATERIAL: New Sustainable Materials

CARAGREEN COMPANY, Raleigh, N.C., is the U.S. representative for GEOS, which has just added two new colors blending organic beauty with environmental responsibility. Iceland and Greenland join GEOS’ previous 11-color palette of recycled glass surfaces that contain less than 1% crystalline silica. Made from a blend of pre- and post-consumer […]

March 2026

MATERIAL: Wall Coverings

CARAGREEN, Raleigh, N.C., debuts Color Splash and Superbloom, two new wallcoverings from Organoid. Crafted from preserved real flowers, leaves and grasses and backed with natural flax, these materials bring authentic botanical texture and color to interior spaces. Superbloom showcases a composition of real hydrangeas, daisies and other botanicals hand applied […]

March 2026

MATERIAL: Wall Cladding, Flooring

NEOLITH, Carlstadt, N.J., unveils four new sintered stone products and two new finishes, developed for wall cladding and flooring in a 6mm thickness. The new colors are:  *Toscano, which captures the essence of Italian stone in a range of earth tones and browns;  *Nivola, inspired by Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s Color […]

March 2026

INSTALLATION: Vinyl Ester Adhesives

BB INDUSTRIES LLC, Knoxville, Tenn., introduces Grip Crystal Bond Vinyl Ester Adhesives, styrene-free vinyl ester adhesives that provide strong adhesion with a smooth, easy-to-use consistency. These new products are engineered for bonding natural stone, quartz, solid surfaces and other hard surfaces. They can be used for both vertical and horizontal […]

March 2026

MATERIAL: New Quartz Color

HANSTONE® QUARTZ, Norcross, Ga., introduces Avora, the company’s newest quartz design. Avora is defined by soft golden tones and graceful movement that adds natural depth and a gentle radiance to any interior, and works with both modern and classic styles. CONTACT: HanStone Quartz, 888-426-9421

March 2026

MATERIAL: 6mm Porcelain

CAESARSTONE, Charlotte, N.C., has launched Caesarstone Porcelain 6mm. The collection enters the market with a total of 21 gauged porcelain tile panel colors and configurations. The new line includes three entirely new Caesarstone hues, two in a leather texture and five available in both standard and a new glossy finish. […]

March 2026

ACCESSORIES: Freestanding Water Feature

STONE FOREST, Santa Fe, N.M., introduces the Lithic Fountain, a water feature that explores elemental materiality and serene form. Hand-carved from monolithic blocks of andesite, a volcanic stone related to basalt, the Lithic Fountain is a sculptural presence rooted in natural geology and refined craftsmanship. Sharing a design lineage with […]

February 2026

MATERIAL: Terrazzo Quartz & Quarry Waste Surfaces

QUARTZFORMS® SPA, Magdeburg, Germany, introduces its new terrazzo collection of quartz surfaces. Available in five shades: Gritti, Fenice, Goldoni, Casanova and Doge, these surfaces draw inspiration from the historic architecture of the Venetian lagoon, echoing the tones of Venetian palaces. The company also offers Ecotone™, whose Madreterra collection showcases slabs […]

February 2026

MATERIAL: New Sintered Stone Colors

NEOLITH, Carlstadt, N.J., adds four new colors to its countertop and bathroom surfaces. These new colors allow designers to move seamlessly from quiet minimalism to bold drama. They are: All four models offer high resistance to scratches, stains, heat and UV exposure, and are a low-maintenance surface. CONTACT: Neolith, 908-955-0303