Crossville Offering Most Products in Plank Format

Crossville, TN, March 15, 2010--Tile maker Crossville is offering all of its products in plank shapes as well as traditional tile shapes.

Any product except natural stone can be cut into any of four different widths ranging from 2-3/4" to 7-3/4", and lengths from 8"to 24". There's no minimum order.

The capability is possible because of the company's custom cutting capabilities.

                                                                                                                                                                                       
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