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Island Stone’s Celestial Glass Tiles Deliver a Hint of Metallic Shimmer

With a subtle bling reminiscent of the night sky, Celestial tiles are ideally suited to creating timeless backsplashes and feature walls

(Watsonville, CA, April 8, 2021) Island Stone’s new Celestial glass tiles are the perfect choice for projects that need an extra bit of sparkle. The tiles offer a subtle metallic bling, with the dimension of the glass infusing extra depth to evoke the feeling of a starry night sky. Because the feature of the tile is in the starry color itself rather than the pattern or texture, it is strikingly modern but not busy, bold yet timeless.

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Island Stone Introduces Lava Glass Mosaic Tiles

Durable fused glass tiles feature iridescent, undulating surface that plays with light in the water

(Watsonville, CA, January 12, 2021) A paradoxically cool glass tile line, Island Stone’s Lava Glass mosaics incorporate iridescent and undulating surfaces that play with light in water. The shimmery, wetscapes look is sensual and inviting, ideal for pools, showers, and other water and water-adjacent applications. The fused glass tile features durable back paint applied at over 1,025 degrees Fahrenheit, giving the tiles a brilliant, pearlescent color spanning the light and dark tones of each across a single mosaic.

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Island Stone Introduces Patina Glass Tile Collection

Elegant tile combines old-world aesthetics with modern lines for an ethereal experience

(Watsonville, CA, August 11, 2020) Radiating old-world beauty, the Patina Glass Tile Collection from Island Stone expresses the strength of antiquity in a modern subway tile format. Architects and designers can create a variety of patterns with the individual 3½” by 12” pieces.

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Textured Surfaces Brings Cascade Collection Glass Tiles to Brilliant Life

New tiles from Island Stone brings the subtle movement of water across its surface


(Watsonville, CA, May 26, 2020) Cascade Collection glass tiles from Island Stone combine classic shapes with a textured finish to create subtle movement on the surface that mimics water. A dynamic alternative to matte- or gloss-finish glass tile, the custom engineered texture offers a compelling visual that is modern and fresh. The aesthetic is ideal for creating a retreat-like vibe on shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, interior and exterior accent walls, and more.

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Island Stone Tile Collections Bring Outdoor Living Spaces to Life

Dimensional split-face stone, trendy pebble tiles, and sleek glass mosaics among the options to elevate the look of walls, walkways, patios, and pools

(Watsonville, CA, December 18, 2019) As demand for outdoor living spaces continues to grow among both homeowners and homebuyers, designers are challenged to ensure those spaces are just as style-forward as the inside of the home while offering durability and livability amid the elements. Island Stone’s innovative tile collections offer the perfect opportunity to create eye-catching exterior walls, walkways, pool decks, pools, showers, and water features, with looks ranging from classic, natural split-face stone to dimensional or sleek glass mosaics that shimmer in the sun.

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Island Stone Launches Glass Essentials Tile Collection

Go-to shapes and a versatile custom color palette offer a design solution for nearly any space

(Santa Cruz, CA, October 31, 2019) A tried-and-true collection that’s anything but basic, Island Stone’s Glass Essentials offers go-to, everyday-use shapes and colors that blend effortlessly with the company’s designer offerings. As its name suggests, the new line of fused glass tiles provides designers with proven essentials—timeless-yet-modern mosaics ideal for mixing into applications to help control budgets while enhancing the overall aesthetic of any new construction or remodeling project.

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Island Stone Introduces Two New Colors to Spindrift Marble Mosaic Tiles

The unique new color combinations are a fresh take on traditional marble colorways

(Santa Cruz, CA, September 23, 2019) Spindrift Marble, the mosaic tiles from Island Stone that offer a different approach to traditional marble tiles, with smooth, organic forms instead of hard edges and straight lines, has added two colors — Nebula and Tempest. Along with shape, color plays a crucial role in the tiles’ artistic beauty. The new hues join the existing Carrara Marble to work with a range of room color schemes and designs, giving designers more freedom to create looks from subtle to lively and bold.

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Dunes Series Tiles Deliver Elegant Interpretation of Serene, Wind-Swept Coastlines

Island Stone adds two new colors to its line of sculptural, sophisticated subway tiles

(Watsonville, CA, April 17, 2019) Whether they’re on the coast or deep in the heartlands, homeowners can channel the relaxing vibe of sandy beaches with Dunes series tiles from Island Stone. The elegantly drawn out subway tiles are sculpted with an offset angled surface, forming a flow of connected ridges reminiscent of wind-swept sand dunes. The tapering trapezoid relief dances across the wall surface, creating intriguing shadows while remaining contemporary and clean for long-lasting appeal.

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Island Stone® Spindrift Marble Tiles Combine Chic Carrara Marble With Organic Forms

With a pebble-like shape, Carrara Stone mosaics offer a playful take on popular marble


(Watsonville, CA, January 22, 2019) The lavish, classic look of Italian Carrara marble is one of the hottest trends in kitchen and bath design. Now, Island Stone® is putting a playful spin on the iconic material with its Spindrift Marble interlocking tiles. Made with Carrara stone, Spindrift Marble tiles capture the chic aesthetic of marble slabs in a playful, organic shape reminiscent of pebbles.

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Island Stone Welcomes Jeff Nibler as New Chief Operations Officer and President of Sales


(Santa Cruz, CA, November 6, 2018) Island Stone, known for its range of glass, stone and wood tile that reflects nature’s raw appeal, announces the appointment of Jeff Nibler as its new COO and president of sales, effective immediately. In his new role at the company’s Santa Cruz, California headquarters, Nibler will apply his collaborative approach to problem solving in helping Island Stone’s sales team provide the highest level of customer service, sales, and product quality to their customers. His focus will also center on perfecting product launches and elevating internal organization.

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