Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. Each play a different role or function within a design. A trait of porcelain tile, for example, is its durability. As a result, a great feature of porcelain tile is that it makes an excellent flooring option in commercial and residential spaces.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 18, 2018

The company’s stand will feature, among other new designs, King’s Star Blue; durable ceramic slabs which have four 83/4in (200 by 200mm) squares separated by scored grout lines. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. The aim is to offer luxury at affordable prices; thus “Improving homes.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2018

Dallas—Marazzi’s D_Segnicollectionreceived an IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awardduring the 2018 HD Expoin Las Vegas. A porcelain tile reinterpretation of traditional hand-made cement tiles found in Italy, D_Segni secured this win.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Having just returned from an Italian exhibition triple-header – Cersaie, Technargilla, and Marmomacc – I found myself contemplating just how would I display today’s XXL porcelain slabs if I was a tile retailer. There are four looks available: marble, cement, solid colours ,and design. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 17, 2018

Mexican Cement by Iris Ceramica and Diesel Living. The fruitful partnership between Iris Ceramica and Diesel Living will be on show once again at Milan Design Week 2018, with five new collections that offer original ideas for high-end hospitality and contract projects. Grunge Concrete by Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 22, 2018

Concreto, designed by Fabio Novembre, is a varied and original reinterpretation of this iconic construction material. 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

APRIL 25, 2018

Metal and cement, two powerful materials, have been combined to create Century’s Titan collection. The design options include corten, aluminium, platinum, indium, cement, canyon, and chalk. Dado’s beautiful Smot range combines through coloured glazed porcelain stoneware floor tiles with double-fired wall tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere. Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere designed the Cava collection. Cava has many design strengths: a mix of modular formats, engraved linear decoration, and colour play. Floor: Cava Beige with Beige joints.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 29, 2018

The power of porcelain stoneware emphasizes the warmth of wood whose appearance here reflects the passage of time. The colour choices are Elan, Elan Line, Lime, Cement, Flair 3D, Wild Wood, Maple Wood, Irish Wood, BassWood, and Silver Wood: a cool contemporary mix. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018.

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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. In recent years, porcelain has increasingly established itself as an extremely high quality alternative to natural surfaces. Example of ABK’s Bath Design collection. One example is Wide.12, More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

As well as the XXL formats and gauged porcelain panels seeking traction in the worktop market, 20mm exterior grade tiles looking to compete with traditional landscaping pavers, and the full-blown revival of small format wall and floor tiles, there are interesting developments in surface textures, colour palettes and graphic forms.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

The Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Offering a very wide variety of formats, together with a wide range of tile types, colours, surfaces and decors, Gambini aims to be a reliable source for architects and interior designers seeking a cutting=edge look. Charm by Monocibec.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

Interior designers don’t seem to agree on 2019s taste for terrazzo. Terrazzo with a twist was a very big trend last year (link to article), with multiple designs creating a vast range in materials, colours, and finishes. Most unique of which is their Tessere (Weave) design which utilises their ‘Mini’ finer grain.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 18, 2018

Matrice designed for Cedit by BRH+ (Barbara Brondi and Marco Raino?). Today’s post brings together two design strands that have much preoccupied Tile Addict of late: concrete-effect tiles and incised linear patterns picked out in contrasting grout colours. These provide a framework for infinite design combinations.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

Deco by Ornamenta When it came to achingly beautiful tiles in all the current design trends, Coverings delivered in spades. 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. moment in Altanta.

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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! Heritage: In a country where tradition is a cultural hallmark and companies are passed down through generations, it’s unsurprising that heritage plays a big role in tile design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 24, 2018

As Tile Addict has observed is past posts, when a company that specialises in the design and production of special pieces for mainstream tile manufacturers creates its own commercial brand, the results can be spectacular. As well as 3D wall coverings, the portfolio also includes floor tiles and printed tile designs. Petal by Wow.

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