Carrara, Italy

I recently visited the birth place of marble in Carrara, Italy. Upon arriving at the Carrara rail station, we were collected in a 4WD Range Rover and driven up the narrow, winding road all the way to the top of the largest white marble quarry in Italy. From above, between the breaks in the clouds we could see the sea port below at the Mediterranean coast where hundreds of raw blocks and fabricated marble slabs are waiting to be containerized and loaded on vessels.

After seeing the quarry in full production, we were given a tour of the newest, most state-of-the-art fabrication facility where we were able to see stone carvings, as well as various exotic marble slabs and tiles.

Although a short trip, the fascinating Carrara was one of the highlights of our travels in Italy.

THORNTREE Suppliers of Sustainable Stone to the Austonian

At a record height of 683 feet, The Austonian residential high-rise now stands dramatically above all other downtown Austin buildings.

Aside from the views, one of the primary goals of the project was to facilitate sustainable living. This is an example of bold commitment that the building should pursue the creation of a lifestyle the supports people's desire to lead a green life.

Thorntree worked closely with Ziegler Cooper Architects to supply flooring, countertops and cladding in limestone, granite and slate throughout this very prestigious Austin hi-rise.

Thorntree To Open A New Design Gallery At The Houston Design Center

Construction is about to begin on our new 3,500 sq. ft. design gallery at the Houston Design Center. We will feature a gambit of new product lines, displaying stone carvings,mosaics,planking and wall cladding, as well as an expanded line of contemporary glass and porcelain.

When this new gallery opens on September 1, 2010 at the more conveniently located Houston Design Center, it will compliment our existing 3-acre, 60,000 sq. ft. warehouse and showroom, which we opened five years ago in Jersey Village.

Thorntree Gulf Bank Showroom Expansion
The remodel and expansion of our Jersey Village showroom is almost complete! Come by and see us, and take a peek at many new products. You will want to check out our newly constructed contemporary gallery, displaying glass, metal, porcelain and an exquisite new line of limestone and marble, including beautiful exotic slabs.

Whether you are building a new home, or remodeling and existing space, our Design Experts are available to help you with all of your tile needs. We are open M-f 8am - 5pm (or by appt.) and Saturday's 9am - 1pm (or by appt.)

Ask about special discounts for the month of July!