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 Authentic English clay cobbles mmm everybody wants them but few can have them. For the people by the people then come back and reaLLY BUY THE PEOPLE.  I was getting requests to import authentic English Clay cobbles, man-o-man are they pricey and they take for ever to get, but I have some, about 400 pieces. Thats just enough to create a new concrete cobble series by Arto. That's not all, you can get them with these beautiful matching decos, great for borders and trim. Arto's Old English cobbles are available in every color and are also the first cobble to cross over into the stone porphyry genre, measuring 4"x4"x2.5". Yes this new cross over hybrid not only uses catchy and trendy vocabulary but can give your next project the appearance of an Argenteen Porphyry or and English Clay Cobble look. Think about it man. You can get these in two color tones and create beautiful patterns like the streets or Brazil or Portugal. You can get them in dark earth tones and they would look like granite cobbles used all over the world. The options are endless, once again. Your imagination will not be damaged but your designs will be heightened
Posted: 1/21/2010 4:13:11 PM by Varoujan Alajian | with 0 comments


This is Durango, one of Arto's oldest shapes. We have been making 11"x14" Durango's at 3/4" thickness for over twenty years. Like all other Arto products it can come in any color and with no minimum quantity. Now Arto makes Durango Pavers in 2" thickness and 2.5" thickness. These are ok for a domestic use  or commercial vehicle traffic.Why Durango why not Jalisco or Oaxaca, why not? Well Arto Brick was founded in beautiful Los Angeles near Culver City to be more exact. After growing out of two locations in that area, he moved to West Los Angeles and the name of the street we were on was Durango, good ol' 90034. So in conclusion or in confusion let me say the Durango comes in thin tile a large 11x14 or the mini 3x4 and now comes in two new sizes for the sand set application 8x 6 and 13 x8 ask one of our distributors for a sample. yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah-the people have spoken and we have the answer.  
Posted: 1/21/2010 3:38:43 PM by Varoujan Alajian | with 0 comments


Ahhh the decorative pervious paver. These are available for a sand set application that may incorporate  small pebbles, grass or just left open. I think these would look great inserted as a deco into a large area that has smooth Roman Pavers or also used as an exterior entry area in rural setting where shoe soles may need to be cleaned. These are still prototypes but with the help of  public's interest this may evolve into many types of designs and may even be used as a screen wall where light can be manipulated to create an atmosphere like no other
Posted: 1/21/2010 11:58:17 AM by Varoujan Alajian | with 0 comments


Sliced Veneer, wow , this is available in many sizes and colors. The idea is to create a modern look but  with a natural appeal.  You have a contemporary shape and texture and with the exposed aggregate you will still have a very organic presence.I imagine this with either a high gloss or a matte look.
Posted: 1/21/2010 11:44:44 AM by Varoujan Alajian | with 0 comments


Yup thats right another example of how cut throat the tile industry can be.  People see one good idea, they go around the world and see who can do it cheaper. Well thats it I ain't takin' this no more!!  Can you see what they are doing to me?  Ilike carobs!
Posted: 1/21/2010 11:20:18 AM by Varoujan Alajian | with 0 comments