Page 36 of The Tile Catalog 2006 / 2007 by Crossville

finishes and textures crossville offers designers architects and builders the utilitarian textures to answer the specific needs of those areas with the highest exposure.these textures are an integral part of the tile and cannot be worn down no matter how technical the specifications we have a surface that is highly functional yet able to blend beautifully with any design application cross-plus meeting an industry-wide need for tiles with a high coefficient of friction yet smooth finish cross-plus is extremely easy to maintain and clean no sealers waxes or other surface treatments are required use it where you want the good looks of porcelain tile and need the durability and assurance of a utility surface cross-plus is not recommended for areas where water or grease may accumulate in those areas choose from cross-grip cross-tread or cross-dot cross-slate molded from slabs of natural slate cross-slate looks highly realistic yet it s more slip resistant than some other textured tiles cross-slate is also durable and easy to keep clean cross-slate can be used where you want the high-end look of porcelain stone tile but need the durability of a utility surface cross-sheen ups crossville s cross-sheen® finish imparts a subtle glow that enhances the color of the tile and also allows stains and scuff marks to be easily wiped off the surface this remarkable finish is on every tile crossville manufactures cross-sheen is recommended for interior floors and walls and exterior walls including high-traffic areas and areas where a low level of maintenance is desired cross-sheen is not recommended for exterior horizontal surfaces or exterior paving cross-dot the raised-dot pattern with a roughened surface atop each dot provides increased coefficient of friction for safer footing where slips and falls are of the greatest concern it s ideal for commercial kitchens food prep areas service stations and other back-of-the-house areas cross-grip developed in conjunction with restaurant owners cross-grip is the solution for those areas where slips and falls are of greatest concern the raised-point texture earned cross-grip the highest possible performance rating in the national restaurant association s testing for slip resistance it s ideal for areas where grease food oil and other residue tend to accumulate polished po polished porcelain stone is an attractive and practical alternative to natural stone interplay with cross-sheen® or other surface textures to increase visual interest polished finishes are recommended for interior floors and walls and exterior walls including areas where a look of elegance and sophistication is desired polished tile is not recommended for wet areas or areas where standing water may accumulate polished finishes are not recommended for exterior horizontal surfaces or exterior paving cross-tread increased slip resistance and ease of maintenance make this tile an excellent choice for wet and greasy floor areas as well as for exterior walking surfaces the cross-tread surface pattern is eye-catching making it a great option for transitional areas and for use as an accent tile available in 8 x 8 and 3 x 3 cross-colors mosaics cross-tread meets ada guidelines ecocycle ecocycle storm ec001 is available in slip-resistant cross-tread and in the smooth cross-sheen surface the name says it all made from reclaimed unfired raw materials ecocycle combines added environmental friendliness with all the pluses of crossville s porcelain stone tiles it s a home magazine award winner recognized for its durability easy maintenance and environmental benefits 34

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