A Child’s Bathroom of Details – Design by Andrew Marlay

December 15, 2011 by Denes Petoe · Leave a Comment

Andrew Marlay is an interior designer with an eye for delicate subtlety and exquisite detailing. His firm, Marlay Design specializes in high end residential design. Andrew’s design process delves deep into planning, organization and the most careful consideration of transitions. A truly sophisticated design makes transitions from different materials and surfaces within a space appear effortless. Our Vermeere Ceramic Collection is perfect for this type of deliberate and elevated-thought design.

Once all ceramic tiles and moldings were manufactured and delivered to the job site, Andrew supervised the organization of all parts. Here we can see the inside, outside and frame corners of the ceramic base moldings, pencil liners and chair rails.

Organizing The Transition Pieces

A dry layout then begins, this configuration will frame the faucet controls.

Careful Layout, Numbering & Planning of the Border Details

The Vermeere Ceramics color chosen was Aidan’s Blue Gloss and the main walls were a 3”x 6” subway tile. This configuration consists of an Ogee Border Liner, a mosaic border of 1-1/4” x 5/8” Offset Brick Pattern in Thassos Polished Marble, and Pencil Liner. Notice the special right angle pieces called Outside Frame Corners. Here is the careful installation process being performed.

From Planning To Actual Installation

And now the final grouted result, notice how every placement of tile, molding and mosaic is perfectly thought out. Andrew is a true perfectionist and incredible professional.

Border & Molding Detailing Around the Faucet Controls

Here is a detail of the corner treatment using the special Inside Corner Molding pieces.

Inside Corner Detailing

We fabricated a tub deck from P olish ed Thassos 1-1/4” Marble which was also used as a shelf in the shower niche. The transitions from the ceramic tile inside the niche to the outside were achieved seamlessly through the use of Bullnose Ceramic Tile.

Tub Deck In Thassos Slab and Niche Detail

A Basketweave pattern of Thassos with a Blue Celest Dot was used on the floor, notice the perfect placement of the mosaic, leaving an equal amount of white space between the dot and the base throughout the 90 degree turn. The transition from floor to wall was made using the Normandy Ceramic Base Moldin g piece.

Basketweave Mosaic and Ceramic Base Molding

Transition From Mosaic Floor To Walls Using Ceramic Base Molding

We thank Andrew Marlay for allowing us a rare glimpse into his impeccable design and execution process. We were fascinated and the work speaks for itself. This bathroom belongs to one very lucky little boy!

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Manufacturing Limestone Floors For Yves Saint Laurent Stores With O’Neil Langan Architects – Calais Cream

September 16, 2011 by Denes Petoe · Leave a Comment

When the high profile architectural firm O’Neal Langan contacted our President, Graham Barr to manufacture the floors for a roll-out of 3 new Yves Saint Laurent stores in a very particular selection of limestone, we knew this was something great. One of our specialties is limestone and a herringbone pattern in the most select creamy-white limestone was specified. I immediately contacted the best quarry owner known for pure Calais Cream Polished limestone, had him set aside select blocks and asked for them to be transported to the factory for my inspection.

Denes Petoe Inspecting Blocks Of Calais Cream Limestone

The blocks were perfect, so I had the factory cut down them down into slabs in the specified 3/4″ thickness. Upon inspection of the cut slabs, I then narrowed down a selection of the finest, inclusion free specimens for final processing. Here is the beautiful selection of selected cut Calais Cream slabs.

Calais Cream Polished Slabs After Processing From Blocks

Calais Cream Slabs Close-up

In order to achieve a true herringbone pattern, there must be identical opposing shapes produced as illustrated below. I had my shop foreman in America pre-cut templates in the exact geometry necessary (shown in black) and brought them with me. I then laid them out to be marked on the large stone bridge saw.

Laying Out The Templates For Prototype Cutting

If the geometry of one opposing shape is even a millimeter off from the other, the pattern will not work. A very tight grout joint is expected in all Complete Tile projects. Careful inspection and prototype measurement is conducted.

Denes Petoe Checking The Precise Dimensions

The production was loaded into a container and shipped to the U.S. for delivery to the new Yves Saint Laurent stores. Here are images from the installation of the floors in the Beverly Center in LA.

The Final Herringbone Pattern Installed

Detail Of The Calais Cream Herringbone Pattern

O’Neal Langan achieved the perfect level of detail and ultimate professionalism which speaks for itself in the final result. The Yves Saint Laurent store in the Beverly Center is a true work of high level design.

Filed under Limestone, Natural Stone, Retail Stores ·

Complete Tile Furnishes the Soho Grand Hotel – Grand Suites With Studio Sofield

August 30, 2011 by Denes Petoe · Leave a Comment

Working directly in conjunction with the perpetually innovative design firm Studio Sofield, Complete Tile Collection furnished the design-forward baths for the 10 ultra fabulous Soho Grand Hotel’s Grand Suites. Featuring our McIntones Ceramics Tile in a 2″ x 6″ Charcoal color, set with a conceptual wallpaper on the upper portions and luxury hardware throughout.

Esquire magazine among other major publications covered the provocative design of the Grand Suites. Graham Barr himself was the Complete Tile Collection designer coordinating the project.

McIntones Ceramics Charcoal 2" x 6" Tile

McIntones Ceramic Tile with Statuary Calacatta Vanity Top

In the image above, the gentle white hue of the Calacatta Gold Honed marble vanity top is juxtaposed with the bold matte black finish of the Mcintones Ceramic Tile.

And if you ever wish to leave the master bath…..

Soho Grand -Grand Suites Bedroom

The bedroom is subconsciously inviting, with a decadently plush mattress, open floor plan and subtle color scheme. Matching abstract cloud patterns on the custom carpet and wall will certainly invite a sense of peaceful rest through the night.

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Mosaic Glass Tile Bathroom Ideas – NYC

March 4, 2011 by Denes Petoe · 1 Comment

Zumi Glass

Luna Glass

True Glass

Glass Expressions

Water & Sky

Sunshine

Stained Glass

Katami Glass

If you are looking for design ideas for your new bathroom, we maintain an expansive collection of Glass Mosaic Tile. We have 8 categories in our Glass Collection with numerous colors and design options within each

Zumi Glass – Each piece crafted via a process called “molten Folding” fabrication using extreme heat. Pieces are actually folded by specialized artists into multi-layered color variation. Pieces are remelted and slumped into iron molds and hand snapped revealing a crafted edge.

Luna Glass - Great for many environments and popular in kitchens and baths. We have 24 colors and 3 finish styles available. These special tiles are heated and poured into molds and hand snapped. Complementary molding and trim shapes are available.

True Glass – Crafted in manner during 17th Century France with tiny air bubbles trapped creating subtle detailing. Availble in 3 sizes in 16 colors and 2 finishes. Molding and trim shapes available.

Expressions – 10 sizes available in 21 colors with numerous blends and finishes. Shapes include penny rounds, ovals and hexagons. Great for bathrooms, showers, kitchens and backsplashes. Easy choice for design.

Water & Sky – Popular uses include bathrooms, showers, swimming pools and more. Use for both interior and exterior design. Unique style with look of rippling water. 13 colors and 3 finishes.

Sunshine Glass Mosaic – Economical, flat, fine gloss tile avaialble in 26 solid colors and 19 blends. Very popular for bathrooms, showers, pools and spas.

Katami Glass Mosaics – Perfect choice for adding unique impact to your design. Hand scored and snapped with random stalks of color and shade. Interlocking edges with seamless appearance.

Stained Glass Mosaic & Tile- Hand scored and snapped pieces to create Tesserae sorted by color and shade. Available in a variety of colors and finishes including mirror and stained glass in numerous shapes and sizes.

We are located on West 15th Street in the NYC Tile District. To speak with one of our designers contact us at 212-255-4450.

Filed under Glass Mosiac, Glass Tile, Stained Glass Mosaic ·

Kitchen Tile Backsplash Ideas – Upper East Side & Tribeca NYC

February 17, 2011 by Denes Petoe · Leave a Comment

Kitchen Tile Ideas - Complete Tile NYC

Park Avenue Townhouse, Upper Eastside NYC

Here are two tile ideas for your new kitchen backsplash or any vertical surface. The first above is the narrow vertical wall in a Park Avenue Townhouse. The material used is Limestone from our Natural Stone Collection in 6″ x 12″ pieces. They come in 3 different sizes as well as 3/4″ slab. Our Natural Stone Collection includes Marble, Limestone, Travertine, Waxed Stone, Onyx, Slate and Granite.

Tribeca NYC, Kitchen Tile Backsplash Ideas - Complete Tile

Tribeca Loft

The vertical short wall, part of the kitchen counter, is the Damask Pattern Walnut & Cobalt, a screen printed field tile called Tiepolo Tile works. These unique pieces are inspired by 17th & 18th Century European etchings and engraving. These special tiles are hand rolled, dried, the screen printed and glazed. They are perfect for backsplashes, fireplace surrounds and interior walls.

Complete Tile – Single Source For The Largest Tile Collection

Contact Us and speak to one of our designers about your next project. We have the largest collection of tile in all categories enabling you to achieve your design goals in one place. 212-255-4450

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Tribeca NYC Loft – Custom Bath With Stained Glass Mosaic Tile

December 21, 2010 by Denes Petoe · Leave a Comment

The bath featured here is a duplex loft located in Tribeca NYC using Stained Glass Mosaic on the wall in the color Crisp Breeze Blend. The tub was fabricated with Blue Celeste Polished Marble and the floor is Ceramic Mosaic in Robins Egg Blue Matte.The project was designed by Sam Tonos of Tonos Design Studio on West 27th Street.

Our Glass Mosaic Collection includes 8 categories with a vast selection of colors, styles, moldings and liners.

Looking for ideas and design possibilities for your new project, give us a call at 212-255-4450 and one of our designers will gladly help you along. View more about this and others on our projects section.

Filed under Bathroom, Children's, Glass Tile, Stained Glass Mosaic ·