Superior Art Building Material, LLC. founded the Gemart glazed porcelain tile brand in 2007. Our company has strive to provide beautiful designs, excellent quality and affordability to our customers, without depleting the earth of it’s natural resources.
Our tile designs are the artwork of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, World Buddhist Leader, International Master of Art, and recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award for International Service and Leadership.
His Oriental paintings are appraised to have both the highest appraised value and the highest market value in the world by the certified expert appraiser. Such rare and famous paintings and splendid tiles are national-treasure level artwork that will be permanently on exhibit at the soon to open International Art Museum of America in San Francisco.
His Holiness has always wanted to replace traditional flooring & wall tile coverings with designs that appear as splendid as gemstones. In creating these gem like designs that people with refined tastes could appreciated H.H. Dorje Chang Budda wielded his brush and 6 exciting collections were born!
The vibrant colors and lively patterns overturn existing concepts of tile design and can be combined to create thousands of different patterns. The 6 main categories: Rustic Elegance, Lyrical Charm, Luxurious Gem, Serene Nobility, Contemporary Distinctions and Heavenly Stone have opened a new chapter in history.
Our hope is that we begin to see the environment in which we live in as art. Not only should our spaces function, but meet us with exquisite beauty that positively influences our lives.
The Technology
Superior Art continues to lead the industry in it’s development and use of the most advanced printing, glaze and polish techniques. Our crystal polish technology is the most advance glaze finish available. We offer crystal polish in a matte or glossy finish for select porcelain collections. Our customers can enjoy a luxurious polished surface with out the maintenance of annual sealing, required by other tile and stone types.
Gemart was founded with the belief that we don’t have to deplete the earth’s natural resources to achieve a beautiful or luxurious space. This belief of respect, fairness and dedication to quality is implemented throughout the Superior Art Family and company practices.
• Respect and conserve the envirnoment and all living things. • Show respect and provide a high quality of service to all customers.• Respect and fair working policies for all employees.• Dedication to providing high quality products at affordable prices.
Our Philosophy
Gemart has participated in the Adex Awards since 2007. ADEX stands for Awards for Design Excellence and is the largest and most prestigious awards program for product design of furniture, fixtures and finishes marketed to the design trade. Design Journal, the international trade publication for interior designers, architects and facility managers is the proud sponsor of the ADEX Awards.
The Gemart Art family is proud to be Platinum & Gold Award recipients in recognition of
product design excellence awards in 2008, 2009 & 2010.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
HEAVENLY STONE | floor & wall
bold • beautiful • artistic • colorful
JADE COLLECTION floor & wall
elegant • simplistic patterns • soft
LYRICAL CHARM | floor & wall
chic • traditional • natural
CONTEMPORARY DISTINCTION | floor & wall
modern glam • vibrant • simplistic patterns
LUXURIOUS GEMS | floor & wall
modern • bold • unique
Product Specifications
18CRYSTAL REFLECTIONS wall & floor insert
funky • fun •energetic
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THE Heavenly Stone COLLECTIONPORCELAIN • CERAMIC | 12x24” (300x600mm)CRYSTAL POLISH: GLOSS AND MATTE FINISHES AVAILABLE
Blue Treasury | V4T-FA-017-CM (ceramic)T-FA-017(crystal polish)
Modern Solid, Blue | V1T-BL-001-CM (ceramic gloss)**T-BL-001 (porcelain)
** denotes commercial grade color body Notes:The Crystal Polish finish is only available on a porcelain body tile. Ceramic body tiles are only available in gloss finish.
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HEAVENLY STONE COLLECTION |PORCELAIN • CERAMIC| 12X24” (300X600mm)CRYSTAL POLISH: GLOSS AND MATTE FINISHES AVAILABLE
Moonstone WHITE | V1T-FA-326-1-WH
Moonstone BEIGE | V1 T -FA-326-1-BG
Earth Rhyme Pattern WHITE | V1T-FA-223-WH
Earth Rhyme Pattern | V1T-FA-223
Earth Ryme | V4T-FA-223-OR
Available Trim
Cove Base Universal Round Top6x12”
Corner in/outs1 x 6”
Surface Bullnose3x12”
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HEAVENLY STONE COLLECTION |PORCELAIN • CERAMIC| 12X24” (300X600mm)CRYSTAL POLISH: GLOSS AND MATTE FINISHES AVAILABLE
Walnut Roots Pattern WHITE | V1T-FA-404-35-WH
Ancient Wood | V4T-FA-268-2
Brown Chestnut | V1T-FA-331-1
Prime Red Pattern | V1T-FA-270
Walnut Roots Pattern | V1T-FA-404-35
Walnut Roots | V4T-FA-404-35-OR-CM (ceramic)T-FA-404-35-OR (crystal )
Sand Wave | V4T-FA-268
Walnut Roots BEIGE | V4T-FA-404-35-BG-OR-CM (ceramic)T-FA-405-35-BG-OR (crystal polish)
Modern Solid, Brown | V1T-BR-001-CM (ceramic gloss)**T-BR-001 (porcelain)
Modern Solid, Beige | V1T-BG-001-CM (ceramic gloss)**T-BG-001 (porcelain)
** denotes commercial grade color bodyNotes: The Crystal Polish finish is only available on a porcelain body tile. Ceramic body tiles are only available in gloss finish.
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THE Jade COLLECTION
PORCELAIN | 24x24” • 12x12” (600x600mm • 300x300mm)CRYSTAL POLISH GLOSS FINISHES AVAILABLE
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JADE COLLECTION|24X24” (600X600mm)AVAILABLE IN CRYSTAL POLISH GLOSS FINISH
Longevity Vase JadeT-FSJ-005
Yellow Loveliness JadeT-FSJ-003
EmeraldT-FSJ-010
Jade Hall SpringsT-FSJ-001
Fortune Vase Jade T-FSJ-006
Longevity Vase Jade GOLDT-FSJ-005-G
Dragonscale Jade *T-FSJ-004-Calso available in 12x12”|V2
Dragonscale Jade WHITET-FSJ-004-D
* Trim Pieces Available:
Autumn AqueousT-FSJ-002
Chair RailTR-CR-J004-C2x12”
Half RoundTR-HR-J004-C2x12”
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PORCELAIN | 24x24” • 12x12” (600x600mm • 300x300mm)CRYSTAL POLISH: GLOSS AND MATTE FINISHES AVAILABLE
Lyrical Charm
Big Turtle Grain Stone BEIGET-FSN-017-BG
Big Turtle Grain Stone GOLDT-FSN-017-G
Big Turtle Grain StoneT-FSN-017
Big Turtle Grain Stone WHITET-FSN-017-WH
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Rose Shells of Pearl | V2T-FSP-005-P TR-HR-P005 (trim)
Almond Shells of Pearl | V2T-FSP-006-PTR-HR-P006 (trim)
Imperial Gold | V2T-FSY-001-PTR-HR-Y001 (trim)
PORCELAIN | 24x24”• 12x12” • 6x6” (600x600mm • 300x300mm • 150x150mm) CRYSTAL POLISH: GLOSS AND MATTE FINISHES AVAILABLE
Crystal Reflections
Half Round2X12”
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THE Contemporary Distinction COLLECTION
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THE Contemporary Distinction COLLECTION
24x24” • 12x12” (600x600mm • 300x300mm)CRYSTAL POLISH: GLOSS AND MATTE POLISH FINISHES AVAILABLE
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CONTEMPORARY DISTINCTIONS | 24x24” • 12x12” (600x600mm • 300x300mm)CRYSTAL POLISH: GLOSS AND MATTE FINISHES AVAILABLE
Red Rouge GOLDT-FSR-008-G
Red RougeT-FSR-008
Imperial GoldT-FSY-001
Red Rouge BLACKT-FSR-008-BK
CrystalT-FSP-007
Queen Jasper BEIGET-FSY-005-BG
Queen JasperT-FSY-005
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The Luxurious Gems COLLECTION
Jade Flower T-FSG-003
Jade Flower GOLD T-FSG-003-G
Pomegranate Red Gold T-FSR-003-G
Pomegranate Red T-FSR-003
Atlantis WHITE T-FSB-002-WH
Aqua WHITET-FSB-001-WH
AquaT-FSB-001
Atlantis T-FSB-002
LUXURIOUS GEMS|24x24” • 12x12” (600x600mm • 300x300mm)CRYSTAL POLISH: GLOSS AND MATTE FINISHES AVAILABLE
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Test Performed
IndustryStandards
Techinical Specifications
Crystal Polish Porcelain(Glossy)
Semi-Polish Porcelain
Through Body Porcelain
Gloss Ceramic
Surface Quality
Minimum 95% of the tiles shall be free from visible defects that would impair the appearance of a major area of the tiles.
Pass Pass Pass Pass
Water Absorption
≤ 6% to 7%: Ceramic/Indoor ≤ .0 to 0.5%: Impervious Porcelain ≤ .0.5% to 3% Vitreous Porcelain
Pass ≤ .05%
Pass ≤ .05%
Pass ≤ .05%
Pass ≤ 3% to 7%
Breaking Strength
When the thickness ≥ 7.5 mm, the average breaking strength shall not be less than 1000 N
Pass Pass Pass -----
Abrasion Resistance
ISO 10545 - 7; PEI rating: 1 - 5 Wear Resistance of Surface Glaze
PEI 3 PEI 4 PEI 4-5 -----
Stain Resistance
ISO 10545 - 14; minimum class 3
Class 5 Class 5 Class 5 -----
Frost Resistance
ASTM C - 1026; No cracking or peeling after frost test
Pass Pass Pass -----
Chemical Resistance
Minimum Class GB Pass Pass Pass -----
Slip Resistance
ASTM C-1028; Coefficient of Friction
dry/wet.80/.48
dry/wet.62/.50
dry/wet .70/.60
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MOHS T-85; rating scaling: 1 - 10 Scratch Resistance of Glaze
7 7 8 -----
Full test results are available upon request.
PEI CHART
Class 0 - 1 Wall only
Class 2Residential non abrasive traffic areas such as bathrooms,
Class 3 Residential interiors with normal traffic use
Class 4All Residential to light/medium commercial use
Class 5 All residential & most commercial use
MOHS CHART
1- Talc 6 - Microline (glass)
2 - Gypusum (fingernail)
7 - Quartz (raw porcelain)
3 - Calcite (penny)
8 - Topaz (Granite)
4 - Flourite (some marbles)
9 - Corundum (Ruby)
5 - Apatite(knife blade)
10 - Diamond (hardess material)
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Color Shade & Pattern Variation CHARTThe key below is used to describes variation in color, shade,
and pattern through out the Gemart Collection.
Manufacturer Notes’
Crystal Polish tiles although extremely durable are not recommended for filed tile use in a heavy commercial floor application but can be used on walls, decorative floor borders and decorative floor inserts. Crystal Polish tiles are well suited for residential and light/medium commercial floors and wall applications.
If you are interested in using crystal polish tiles in ADA coded areas, please contact the Superior Art sales team for our ADA compliance options.
Installation of Gemart’s rectified tiles can be done with as little as a 1/16th” grout joint for a more seamless look.
Non Sanded grout is recommend for all Crystal polish glossy tiles to prevent sanding/dulling of the high gloss appearence of the crystal polish gloss finish.
All Gemart porcelain tiles can be installed in both interior and exterior applications.
Maintainace is easy and carefree. Gemart tiles are all glazed porcelains and require no special maintainance, cleaners or sealers for standard applications. Simply dust, mop, vacuum, or wash your floor and walls as usual.
V1 Low Variation
V2 Medium Variation
V3 High Variation
V4 Substantial Variation
The artworks, including art designs and identifying colors, on GEMART products are copyright protected and cannot be reproduced, copied, distributed, displayed, or otherwise used without the written consent of copyright owner(s). The owner(s) of the copyrighted art designs, identifying colors and artworks retains all such rights to such copyrighted or protected designs and identifying colors as well as all other rights, privileges and remedies granted or reserved to copyright owner(s) under the law. Any unauthorized use of artwork designs, in whole or in part, shall be considered copyright infringement.
HEADQUARTERS
2434 Mission StreetSan Francisco CA 94110Tel: 415.206.1206 | Fax: 415.206.1213Email: [email protected]: www.gemart.comSuperior Art Building Material, LLC.SAN FRANCISCO | NEW YORK | BANGKOK | CHINA | LOS ANGELES