Plymouth, MN, January 18, 2012: Olympia Tile & Stone USA, Inc. is proud to announce their expansion in the Wisconsin market with the asset acquisition of Lexco Tile & Supply, L.L.C., a tile distributor located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Lexco Tile & Supply has been serving the tile industry needs since 1970 as both a stocking distributor and importer of leading edge materials for both commercial and residential specifications. Long recognized for their high standards in customer service and quality products, Lexco Tile & Supply is a natural fit for the Olympia Tile network.
“We are excited to welcome Lexco Tile & Supply into our family of associated tile distributors in the United States,“ says Ray Marron, Senior Vice President of Kate-Lo Tile & Stone, a division of Olympia Tile USA, Inc. “Lexco Tile & Stone is an established distributor with exceptional standards and is highly-regarded in Wisconsin. Their exciting synergy will enhance our distribution model.”
This acquisition extends Olympia Tile’s reach into Wisconsin, providing a key distribution point for servicing the Upper Midwest market. Lexco will continue to operate with their current staff and manager Sam Lemieux. For any comments, questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Lemieux at: 1-800-242-2249.
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For additional information about Kate-Lo Tile & Stone, please visit http://www.katelotile.com or for more information about Olympia Tile & Stone International please visit: http://www.olympitile.com.
The Tuscan Leveling System™ is an innovative new two-piece (cap & strap) installation system that is revolutionizing the way the world installs large format porcelain and stone tiles. This innovative new system is designed to be used with tiles of uniform thickness (gauged tile).
Biscuit & Miele Crackled Glaze Subway Tile from Horus Art
We are happy to announce the arrival of a new line of traditional subway tile. Cristalli from Horus Art combines the classic shape of a subway tile, and pairs it with a closed crackled glaze to create a contemporary styled subway tile with the feel of another time period.
This material is being stocked in four colors: Bianco, Biscuit, Ecru & Miele in a 2.5″ x 5″ field tile. There are coordinating bullnose, chair rails, sigaro and architectural-styled dentil listels.
Visit one of our showrooms today to see this fantastic new series.
We are please to announce the new Glass Tile Adhesive from LATICRETE®.
A one-step, non-sag, polymer fortified adhesive mortar that is specifically formulated for use in glass tile applications. LATICRETE Glass Tile Adhesive has great workability and produces an ultra white finish that enhances the look of glass mosaics, glass tile, and most any translucent tile or stone. In addition to containing Microban® antimicrobial protection, LATICRETE Glass Tile Adhesive is GREENGUARD certified for low VOC. LATICRETE Glass Tile Adhesive can also be used with porcelain or ceramic tile.
Uses
Designed for interior, exterior, and submerged installations of all types of glass tiles over concrete, exterior glue plywood (interior, dry areas only), and a variety of other substrates.
Key Features
Consistent, ultra white color across the entire application area
Optimal bond strength with minimal shrinkage
Single component with no admix needed, just add water
Superior non-sag performance
Smooth and creamy consistency
Equipped with Microban
GREENGUARD certified
Exceeds ANSI A118.4 and ANSI A118.11 bond strength requirements when mixed with water
Visit Laticrete”s site for more information about this new product!
Inspired by the natural stone from which it derives its name Bluestone features a field of soft earthen tones, enhanced by fossil-like impressions and the subtle pearlescence of embedded shells. In both natural and semi-polished finishes, Bluestone Porcelain Stone® tile imparts a classic, time-honored elegance to any space.
Designed for both commercial and residential installations, Bluestone contains a minimum of 20 percent recycled content and is manufactured in Crossville using processes that have been certified by Scientific Certification Systems.
It’s available in four colorways
Colorado Buff
Arizona Brown,
Pennsylvania Blue
Vermont Black
Variety of sizes:
24 x 24
12 x 24
6 x 24
12 x 12
6 x 6 field tile;
2 x 2 Mosaic (natural finish only)
3 x 6 Mosaic (honed only)
Random Mosaics using 2, 4 and 6 tile with staggered joints (mixed finishes).
Single Bullnose
6 x 12 Universal Cove Base
6 x 8 Cove Base Left and Right Corner trim pieces complement the collection.
Because Bluestone is Porcelain Stone tile, it has unsurpassed durability, resists staining and scratching and will remain virtually maintenance free on floors, countertops and walls. Plus, mixing the finishes and sizes adds visual interest, and makes Bluestone ideal for a variety of commercial and residential environments, ranging from the rustic to the traditional to the cutting-edge contemporary.
Visit Crossville for more information about this line.
We are pleased to announce the addition of Silver Shadow honed marble to our extensive stone collection.
Silver Shadow is a homogenous and consistent grey marble with moderate movement. We are offering this great looking marble in a variety of sizes and also in honed and polished finishes.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce the Burnsville and Plymouth showrooms will be extending their hours of service on Saturdays. To better serve the customer’s needs, starting August 6th, both locations will be open on Saturdays from 10AM-4PM. In doing so, we will no longer offer Saturday hours at our Oakdale location. Please check our website for current location hours.
Celebrating the incomparable beauty of natural stone and glass, Crossville® introduces a new line of stone and glass mosaics called Ebb & Flow. Blending the two natural materials in harmonious, rhythmical patterns found in nature and in life.
Beautifully versatile in both commercial and residential installations, Ebb & Flow comprises sheet-mounted
1/2″ x 1/2″ Mosaics,
1/2″ x 3″ Stacked Mosaics
and a Linear Mosaic designed in 1/2″ x 2″, 1/2″ x 4″ and 1/2″ x 6″.
The collection is available in nine nature-inspired color blends including:
We just had Corey Stevens from Schluter present the new line drain system from Schluter. It””s pretty nifty stuff. We are working on our order, but we are definitely bringing this into stock. We will keep you posted! Check out their YouTube video!
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