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and European flooring from Mirage, Atlas
Concorde and Italgraniti elevates urban and
rural homes. Its sun-filled showroom displays
porcelain, ceramic and natural stone. For
a playful look, try enamel wall patterns
energized by bold primary colours. For
contrast, turn to woody and earthy combina-
tions or deep jewelled looks. Further finds:
vinyl and rubber flooring from Forbo and
Tarkett. 950 LAWRENCE AVE W 416 785 5165
CENTURA.CA
Céragrès
Designers head to this modern space to peruse
its wide selection of on-trend wall and floor
tiles, countertops and exterior cladding. New
ceramic collections feature enamelled equi-
lateral triangles, 3D circle patterns recalling
toy building blocks, and models inspired by
Venetian terrazzo. Pay tribute to the Bauhaus’s
centenary with inspired porcelains stamped
with geometric shapes. Move beyond tradi-
tional patterns with the unorthodox, grid-
breaking geometries of the Chalk series. 170
TYCOS DR 416 286 3553 CERAGRES.CA
Ciot
While Ciot is known for custom mosaics (don’t
miss the hexagonal surface-relief tiles), its
ceramic, glass and stone tiles are modern and
versatile. Dress up your backsplash, vanity or
mantel with glistening slabs of granite, onyx
or quartz. Check out new porcelain tiles with
subtle veining across herringbone patterns,
and 20 distressed black and white motifs for
chic decor options. 1020 LAWRENCE AVE W 416
785 8080 (ALSO: 8899 JANE ST 416 739 8000; 3050 VEGA
BLVD, UNIT #1B, MISSISSAUGA 905 606 2468) CIOT.COM
Cosentino
This Spanish company is an innovator in
sleek and durable engineered-stone surfaces.
Its resilient creations include Dekton, a stain-,
heat- and scratch-resistant material for
countertops, flooring and exterior applications.
Silestone quartz comes in a matte suede-
leather finish that softly reflects light and hides
fingerprints. For striking effects, try luxurious
white and gold–toned veining atop black
backdrops or go industrial with light or dark
concrete shades. 665 CALEDONIA RD 416 247 9090
COSENTINO.COM
Creekside Tile
Colour reigns supreme in Enrique Garcia’s
Castlefield showroom, where internationally
sourced decorative tiles shine with a focus
on the handmade and handcrafted. Its wares
include glazed brick, marble or natural stone
mosaics, large format or custom glass in
lustrous hues of red or turquoise, and hand-
glazed British ceramics. Warm and rustic
encaustic concrete patterned tiles from
Morocco, Vietnam and Mexico seamlessly
knit indoors to out. 66 CLARKSON AVE 416 256 3800
CREEKSIDETILE.COM
Crystal Tile & Marble
The natural and exotic stone slabs at CT&M’s
showroom sparkle like art-gallery treasures.
But stroll behind the scenes into the massive
adjacent warehouse and you’ll see where the
magic starts: three-metre slabs of glistening
marble, onyx, granite, limestone, and natural
and man-made quartz. CT&M’s skilled crafts-
men can custom shape and detail your counter-
top, vanity or fireplace surround with a wide
range of edge profile options. 23 APEX RD 416
781 5671 CRYSTALTILEMARBLE.COM
Deco-Tile
D-T dazzles with an array of glass, ceramic,
porcelain and natural stone from Italy, Spain,
Brazil and beyond. The intricate motifs of
Aguayo’s decorative cement tiles, customizable
in over 60 colours, are impressive. For a
classic look, try marble mosaics in Carrara
basketweave, brick or classic penny-round, or
custom hexagon blends. For a bolder state-
ment, use reversed bevelled tiles or enlarged
tweed patterns. 143 TYCOS DR 416 413 7985
DECOTILE.COM
European Flooring
EF’s luxurious hardwood flooring includes
its exclusive Khayeri curated line featuring
minimalist Scandinavian and handcrafted
Versailles collections. Consult with these
certified installers from subfloor to finish.
Their precision-engineered planks – up to
28 centimetres wide – have no bevelling for
a seamless finish. Even flush-mounted vents,
grilles, nosings, registers and transition
strips use matching wood. Try authentic
chevron and herringbone patterns, whether
outfitting your contemporary condo or
Muskoka cottage. 1310 CASTLEFIELD AVE 416
967 9200 EUROPEANFLOORING.CA
Fiber & Cloth Showroom
F&CS specializes in exclusive European
flooring and wallcoverings, with inspired and
unique custom rug designs. Get inventive
with stair runners: try half-wrapping treads
or raised weave sections to step up the look of
your staircase. Bassano’s oversized parquet
hardwood flooring sports updated chevron
and herringbone patterns, while its timeless
Versailles collections take centre stage.
491 CHAMPAGNE DR 416 799 0888 BY APPT ONLY
FIBERANDCLOTH.COM
HanStone Quartz
Five collections of pristine quartz slabs –
manufactured in London, Ontario – occupy
the showroom. Lit like an art gallery, it’s ideal
for inspecting the material’s impermeable
nature, deep veining and purest whites. The
newest Unearthed collection’s colours – Terra,
Coast and Storm, in shades from nature’s
palette – feature a unique Riverwashed
textured finish. Use it for countertops, islands,
backsplashes – wherever you wish to create
a lovely focal point. 150 CALDARI RD, VAUGHAN
905 660 3770 HANSTONE.CA
Havwoods
Established in 1975 , Havwoods – with its
collection of engineered wood available in
an extensive range of colours, finishes and
plank dimensions – is billed as the United
Kingdom’s foremost wood flooring supplier.
Its downtown Toronto showroom greets
architects, interior designers and homeowners
alike with a feature wall of takeaway samples.
Central presentation tables highlight a curated
selection of larger panels, with click-in-place
herringbone and bevelled black-lacquered oak
among the favourites. 201 FREDERICK ST 437
370 7337 HVWDS.US/TORONTO
Interface
A longtime A&D community source for
striking, sustainable modular carpet tiles,
Interface’s airy showroom also serves the
public. Try square textiles in a panoply of
colour and texture combinations. Mix-and-
match skinny planks laid in an ashlar pattern
blend near-seamlessly to convey a continuous
broadloom look. Interface’s soft and quiet
flooring options also include luxury vinyl tiles
in wood- or metal-look, and contemporary
sketch lines. Latest: rubber flooring from Nora.
134 PETER ST, STE #1602 800 667 0819 INTERFACE.COM
Lovewood by Zoltech
The healthy and long-lasting hardwoods here
are so beautiful that staffers frame samples as
artwork. LBZ is the exclusive distributor of
custom and engineered flooring from Mafi and
Schotten & Hansen, both of which emphasize
sustainable practices and all-natural materials.
See S&H’s full spectrum of colours from gentle
tan to intense black. Go beyond with Mafi’s
flex technology, which bends and curves
planks for organic wall coverings. 483 DUPONT ST,
UNIT #102 416 936 8113 LOVEWOOD.CA
M2 Tile & Stone
M2 carefully curates glass, porcelain and stone
tile from Asia, Brazil and Europe. Its big, bright
and unpretentious showroom is like a gallery,
complete with a sample area and coffee kiosk.
All its lines are on hand. Find inspiration in its
new Italian porcelain tile collections: try Rebel
matte concrete or metal looks in rich lead,
bronze, and dark smoke colours, or Lakewood
planks for elegant coffered interiors. 26 DUFFLAW
RD 416 850 1045 M2TILESTONE.COM
Marble Trend
MT’s view of Highway 400 is apropos for a
company that’s been supplying quality natural
stone and engineered surfaces across the
GTA since 1984. Its high-vaulted showroom
displays tiles, mosaics and slabs alongside
displays of leading brands: Kreoo handcrafted
Italian luxury marble furnishings, Stone
Italiana quartz and Neolith sintered stone – a
high-performance stain-, heat- and scratch-
resistant material offered in a range of colours
with endless potential applications. 310 OAKDALE
RD 416 783 9911 MARBLETREND.COM
Mettro Source
Creative possibilities abound in this studio-
meets-gallery that offers hand-picked Spanish
and Italian ceramic, porcelain and mosaic tiles.
Try backsplashes with the texture and tone of
weathered tiles that look hand-hammered.
Among the favourites are Togama’s vitreous
mosaic mix of recycled glass hexagons alter-
nating in matte and glossy; terrazzo redesigned
with small or enlarged grains, and porcelains
recalling artistic wood or the authentic patinas
of industrial materials. 14 RAITHERM RD 416 913 1722
METTRO.CA
Moncer Specialty Flooring
A repurposed 1930 s flour mill is a gorgeous
backdrop for this boutique’s well-appointed,
sustainably harvested European wood
flooring. Stock from Austria, Belgium and
Germany includes eco-friendly planks by
Artel and extra-wide lines by Admonter
in a range of styles. See new collections of
romina
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