66 2019 | TRENDS Stone Products Following is a sampling of products exemplifying current trends in terms of format, texture, aesthetics, finish and color. Those suppliers exhibiting at Coverings are listed with their booth numbers. American Olean Natural marble stone in three col- ors joins modern and classic into one with Presario™. With a mix of colors, lines and finishes, the 12” x 24” tile and new 3” x 9” format tile lay the collection’s foundation. Designs include a Moroccan-inspired lantern mosaic, natural pebble mosaic, hexa- gon mosaic and random linear mosa- ic. The series comes in three colors. www.americanolean.com ANN SACKS From Italy comes ANN SACKS Grigio Perla, named for its wealth of pearl grey shading that moves towards blue tones, broken by white veining. Grigio Perla has a heavily brushed, matte finish that emits a soft glow, enhancing the veining and shade variations that play across the surface. Available in 4” x 8,” 12” x 24” and 16” x 16” field tiles and a 30” x 72” slab, Grigio Perla is also available in custom sizes via special order. www.annsacks.com Antolini Booth #2172 Antolini brings HAUTE NATURE to kitchens and bathrooms through a rich collection of exotic natural stone. Antolini’s Azerocare is a revo- lutionary and unprecedented treat- ment for natural stone, which pro- vides full protection to polished marbles, onyxes and soft quartzites from contact with oil-based, acid- based, and greasy food elements, tested to be safe for up to 12 hours. By providing protection from these harsh elements, stone surfaces treat- ed with Azerocare remain easy to clean – simply use water, neutral soap, and a non-abrasive cloth to wipe down surfaces without sac- rificing Azerocare’s protection. www.antolini.com Arizona Tile ArtemisisastrikingBrazilianquartz- ite. An alternative to marble, this grey quartzite will have dark grey veining dispersed throughout areas of lighter grey movement. The cool tones pro- vide a radiant backdrop to varying areas of dark blue present on some slabs. Due to its resiliency, Artemis and other quartzite stones offer the timeless charm of natural stone, while remaining far more durable than marble alternatives. Similar to the rising popularity of quartz mate- rials in recent years, quartzite prod- ucts provide low-maintenance quali- ties, yet add a classic organic appeal. www.arizonatile.com Artistic Tile “The King’s Quarry,” Rosso Francia has a storied history, and has been sought for use in architecture, tile and marquetry since ancient times. Red Languedoc marble, which became known as “Rossi di Francia” during the Renaissance, was used extensively in royal buildings and throughout the Palace of Versailles during the reign of Louis XIV. Today Rosso Francia is used