Being able to see, touch and test tile samples in a space has always been important for architects and designers, but it is often cumbersome for architectural representatives to tote around large samples, and difficult for designers to store them in small studio spaces. Despite the heft of the overall boards, the actual tile pieces were typically too small to really get a sense for what a full installation might look like.
Daltile, a brand of Dal-Tile, has introduced a new sample tool tailor-made for architects and designers. The Daltile Library Box optimizes space on shelves and maximizes the ability to quickly preview and specify product, according to the company. They took a hint from a hack architectural representatives were already using -- shoe boxes to carry 4- x 4-inch samples -- as inspiration for a new design.