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It’s important to remember when contemplating a design that you should not be limited to a standard rectangle pool. Maybe a Lap Pool is what you want but customizing and personalizing the entire living space should be considered first. The layout of the pool shapes the entire area. Patio, entertainment center, maybe a kitchen or firepit. Consider the shape of your backyard and layout of the living space. Maybe a Free Form design, Kidney or L shape. If you are thinking of adding a spa this should be thought out in advance.

Our elegance product line consists of natural stone and exterior porcelain materials to complete any dreamscape. Stone veneers for garden walls, firepits, fireplaces or kitchens centers.

We offer a large selection of in marble, travertine and quartz slabs for outdoor countertops and our French pattern pavers in travertine and marble for patio areas. The collection includes modular patterned porcelain and a variety of other sizes and shades. Our natural stone pool copings are also available in many lengths with a bullnose or eased edge finish.

NT Trading can customize any project and we offer full fabrication and templating services. @www.eleganceus.com

FREEZE-THAW damage occurs when porous materials absorb water and temperatures then drop below freezing and water turns to ice and expands. Travertine is known to resist the freeze-thaw cycle but clearly, there are many factors involved. Installation methods play a part as well as the density or quality of the travertine. For absolute protection of your investment, we recommend sealing every 2 to 3 years to observe your hardscape materials and prepare for cooler temperatures.

Here at NT Trading Inc., we pride ourselves on a higher grade of Elegance travertine that is less porous of stronger density and more resistant than others on the market. In a second- grade travertine that may be more porous it may be more susceptible to damage in a freeze-thaw cycle. The travertine of less density is more suitable for warmer climates where cooler temperatures are not a concern. @eleganceus.local

The quality of the natural stone for Outdoor Living Spaces is something that can’t be replicated. It is extremely durable and lasts a long time, unlike cultured or faux veneer that can fade over time.

Stone veneer is a popular complementary material for outdoor living spaces. At NT Trading, we offer the best selections of natural thin stone veneer from our quarries in Turkey. Elegance Stone Veneers add beauty and value to your home whether they are used to compliment the facing of your house your outdoor grill, fireplace or island. It’s an easy install and will transform any gathering place.

We stock our Ledger Panel (6”x24”) and Split face (4”x8”,4”x12”, and 4”x16”) in all of Elegance Travertine and Marbles. Stone veneer will create an elegant and unique finish to your outdoor living spaces and now is the time to think about fall entertaining around the fireplaces and pits. www.eleganceus.com

NT Trading offers a large selection of travertine stone in many colors and sizes for both interior and exterior use. This natural stone comes in a tumbled finish which gives the appearance of a classical, old-world look. This is a process of rounding and chipping the edges to soften the look.

Another popular choice this year has been our marble pool copings and paver stones. Our customer’s love the coolness of marble under their feet and we stock this in two different finishes, tumbled/brushed and sandblasted which are both well-received. These finishes look beautifully mixed also. Choose sandblasted pool coping in Elegance Blue marble and do the decking in tumbled blue, looks amazing.

 Sandblasted stone can be use anywhere. The texture is very similar to that of a concrete sidewalk. It is highly slip-resistant and very durable, making it ideal in wet areas such as pool decks, steps, and walkways. The brilliance of the stone comes through when sandblasted materials are sealed. www.eleganceus.com

Our travertine and marble French pattern tiles are a top seller. French pattern is also known by other names, like ‘Versailles’ and ‘Ashlar’ patterns. It is a distinctive style of patterning that uses four different sizes of tiles to create a bolder and unique look to any outdoor hardscape.

Tiles and pavers are typically installed in a monotonous and rigid way that results in a geometric look with straight grout lines. This can make any patio or deck look boring and ordinary, but it can work if you do not want it to become the main attraction of outdoor space. If you are aiming for a bolder look, consider using French pattern tiles, a tiling style that breaks the monotony of conventional square tile installation. It is easy to install, often with a thin set method, which can help minimize installation costs. Once set, the French pattern tiles can become a feature of your hardscape, making the space more refined and detailed. Also, a nice plus is this design requires no border to look finished. It is pleasing to the eye as is.

French pattern travertine;  A set of tiles consists of 4 different pieces in sizes like 8” x 8” (two pieces), 16” x 24” (one piece), 16” x 16” (two pieces), and 8” x 16” (one piece).  NT Trading offers our Elegance French Collection in Afyon Ice Marble, Rain Cloud Marble, Crema Winter Marble, Blue Marble, Ivory Travertine, Silver Travertine, Antico Stone Travertine, Walnut Travertine, Gold Travertine, and Ella Travertine. Our natural stone tiles source comes from our premier quarries in Turkey. We guarantee premium grade product that will last for generations. We are happy to provide samples at any time and have a very extensive inventory here is Hawthorne, New Jersey.

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Temperatures are more moderate now and materials dry and settle faster.  Here at NT Trading, the Fall season is our busiest time for selling travertine and porcelain for outdoor projects. Since the trend is clearly on “larger scale” pavers called LFT or Large Format Tile.  This refers to tiles that are bigger than 12×12. Larger size porcelain tiles are durable and come in a variety of colors and textures. The larger the tile the less grout needed; it makes for a cleaner, more seamless look.

We offer the 32”x32” Italian porcelain tile which is sleek and elegant. Another huge seller is our 20”x40” porcelain paver, also 2cm, that comes in ten earth tones.

Elegance Collection porcelain slabs called FIRE are available in the formats 47″x102″ and 63″x126″, which cancels the visual impact of the joints. In addition to exterior facades, floors, and wall tiles for commercial, residential, and public spaces, the large slabs can be also used to create support surfaces for interior design and customize the furnishing accessories.

NT Trading offers Elegance Collection large slabs that have great benefits and can be used in an outdoor or indoor application.

Aesthetic Continuity
Thanks to the large dimensions of the FIRE slabs, leaks significantly decrease: the surface thus offers a pleasant aesthetic effect of continuity.

Quick Installation
Large sizes are suitable for flooring and covering surfaces with unique pieces while minimizing cuts and waste.

Valorization Of Material
The material effects of marble, stone, resin, and cement are enhanced by large sizes, enriching the environment in which they are laid.

Integration with Existing Collections

Large slabs use graphic and material-based expressions consistent with traditional products already available in the product range, thus guaranteeing the same aesthetic effect in a wider range of formats.

Many-Uses 
Large size slabs can be used for traditional uses, such as floors, claddings, and facades, but also to create structures and objects that are coordinated with the rest of the environment.

You may not have heard of it before, but Lapitec is a unique super stone product that makes a perfect kitchen countertop, hearth, or bathroom floor. In fact, it has a wide range of uses, but what makes it so fantastic?  Well, think about the positive properties of ceramic, granite, quartz, and porcelain – Lapitec has them all.

What exactly is Lapitec and why should you consider using it in your home? We’re about to reveal all…

How is Lapitec made?

Lapitec is a form of sintered stone. To create it, only the best ceramic materials are selected and then bonded together under extreme heat and pressure. This method, called metamorphosis, is a recreation of a natural process and results in a product like no other. The stone is 100 percent mineral and no resin or hydrocarbon-based binder components are used.

It’s also a completely green product, no petroleum-based substances are used to create it. Moreover, it is totally inert and will, therefore, release no substances into the air. Many natural stones, such as granite, naturally contain radioactive materials. Although this is nothing serious, it does mean a small amount of radon gas is admitted, you don’t have to worry about this with Lapitec. In the unlikely event, you decide to get rid of your Lapitec hearth or flooring, you can easily recycle it.

How long does Lapitec last?

How long is a piece of string!? Lapitec is designed to stand the test of time. If you’re buying a Lapitec work surface, don’t be surprised if you never buy another work surface again. It is incredibly hard-wearing and near impossible to damage. It is resistant to scratches, impact and acidic substances. Normal stone can be permanently damaged by a few drops of lemon juice left on the countertop, but not Lapitec.

Lapitec is also resistant to sudden changes in temperature, so it doesn’t scorch after a hot pan is left on its surface. Nor will it catch fire, as it is non-flammable.

The stone also uses Biotech technology, which is designed to tackle bacteria and create an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal surface. Essentially, micro-organisms decompose safely on the surface, so all you need is soap and water. It is a non-porous material and will absorb nothing. Lapitec will not change or fade and UV light has no effect over time. Lapitec is available in many brilliant colors and thicknesses.

This marble is quarried in Turkey in the city of Afyon. The material has been used extensively as a building product for literally thousands of years. Maintaining the historical perspective, marble was a central part of the architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome.  It is the purest, whitest, and strongest of all marbles.  At NT Trading we offer this in French Pattern (tumbled or sandblasted), coping, veneer,  2” outdoor slabs, and mini slabs.

As concrete pavers are looking tired, faded and dated the practicality for porcelain pavers on driveways is also becoming a popular tread.

NT Trading offers the Elegance Collection highest quality, strength and versatility in our porcelain pavers.

We offer several collections that can be found on our website; our wood, marble, and cement series that our excellent choices for driveway applications.

Several advantages:

• Resistance to salt
• Anti-slip
• Frost-proof
• Resistant to loads
• Eco-sustainable
• Fire-proof
• Wear resistant
• Resistant to thermal shock
• Wear and fade resistant

This must be applied on a concrete foundation, but the final result is a sleek and practical drive to be preserved for years to come.

Please go to eleganceus.com and down load our elegance porcelain 2cm paver catalog for more technical information.