Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 22, 2018

Concrete-effect tiles, for both walls and floors, have been a mainstay of international ceramic tile exhibitions for some years now. In this achingly beautiful collection, the organic structure of cement is combined with the advanced technology of laminated porcelain stoneware to create original, surprising and appealing surfaces.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

The halls abounded in excellent examples of the latest in cement-, wood-, marble-, cotto-, and terrazzo-effects, plus a good smattering of geometrics, planks and modern metallics. The company specialises in the production of decorative surfaces, delivering a portfolio that is in constant evolution.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

As anticipation builds prior to Coverings , Tile Addict offers a further selection of stand-out ranges, all recently launched, that you can see in Atlanta, all displayed by member companies of Ceramics of Italy. The Link range offers a new riff on the popular cotto/cement look with a simple concrete vibe. Link by Gambini.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

This year the victor in the tile category was Agrob Buchtal’s Kiano range; cementing the brand’s impressive run of successes in this poll. The sandy white matt wall tiles, available in 300 by 600mm and 350 by 1,000mm, create a discreet frame for decorative components such as Chess; a 100 by 100mm mosaic mounted on 300 by 300mm sheets.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 29, 2018

Continuing Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings , this blog shines the spotlight on some new ranges that truly capture the richness and variety of Italian manufacturers’ product portfolios. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Confetti by Ceramica Vogue. Diamond by Mosaico +.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

In 2018, the kitchen was the top interior room renovation among homeowners who renovated last year. Kitchens remained the most popular and most expensive room to renovate in 2018. In fact, the median spend on kitchen renovations jumped 27 percent in 2018, following a 10 percent increase in 2017,” Sitchinava says.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

’s many new products combining the benefits of ceramic surfaces with the requirements of contemporary design. The ABK range will also be expanded with the launch of Play, an on-trend collection that marks a return to the most playful and decorative spirit of ceramics. Edge mix from Play range by ABK. One example is Wide.12,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 18, 2018

Multiplied across the surface, these webs effectively mask the joints between the individual ceramic pieces, so that the right-angled laying grid is no longer visible. Architecture between rationalism and brutalism used the rough-and-ready language of concrete combined with elegant decorative motifs impressed on the material.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

Colour Crush: Thanks to the design industry’s return to decoration, Italians’ predilection for colour is now more on-trend than ever! A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Left: Artwork by Casa Dolce Casa. L to R: Sospiri by Vallelunga, Roma Diamond by Fap Ceramiche, and Stone Talk by Ergon.

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