Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 11, 2019

In February we took a look at the five biggest trends anticipated to take the tile world by storm. Each has taken the stage over the past few months, but for Ceramics of Italy , the breakdown of Italian tile producers from Coverings in Orlando and ICFF in New York means we’ve now been treated to a slightly different set of trends.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Lea Ceramiche is playing with materials for their Cersaie 2019 offerings. With Delight is is marble that gets a makeover. The collection showcases four types of marble: Marquina Nero, Calacatta Oro, Venato Bianco, and Invisible Light. Geometric decorations complete the collection. Lea Ceramiche.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 18, 2019

Here he took inspiration from marbled paper, a technique that results in a paper surface with an uncanny resemblance to natural stone and marble, yet with the creative freedom afforded by a multitude of colour pigments. The decor elements can be used for a highly impactful feature wall alongside the more subtle base styles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Wood-effect tiles don’t have to be limited to simple planks, and the companies at Cersaie did a good job of showing just how versatile they can be. Ceramica Rondine was the first to draw Tile Addict’s attention with its curious multi-layered effect wood-look planks. Komi and Nepli-R in Honey (800x800mm). Alter Rainbow.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Transitional is the most popular kitchen design in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s 2019 kitchen design trends. Never would you include corbels or ornate appliques or other heavily decorative features typical of traditional kitchens,” he explains. Floor-to-ceiling subway tiles. Why are transitional kitchens so popular?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 8, 2019

Using inspiration from nature in the form of marble and gemstones, digital printing helps to create truly incredible out-of-this-world tiles. Sicis offers both mystic marble and grand-scale gems. The veining in their marble collection comes in five powerful metallic shades, giving the collection its name – Electric Marble.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

2019’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral – is bright, bold and full of life. But if you’re looking for trendy tiles in this vivacious shade you’re likely to find more muted tones, more akin to Pratt and Lambert’s colour of the year – Earthen Trail. Encaustic cement tile (200x200mm) from Alhambra.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Keeping that in mind, tiles are one of the best forms of enhancing your bathroom while still keeping your authentic décor. Green Tiles Add a green wallpaper to further enhance the room’s appeal Glossy green tiles work great due to how rich and enchanting they truly are. Doing so will add personality as well as texture.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

The transitional bathroom is the most popular bathroom design style, according to the 2019 Bathroom Design Trends report by the National Kitchen + Bath Association. For example, she says those grab bars are decorative and can coordinate with your faucet suite. Other options include luxury vinyl, ceramic wood or marble.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A variety of shapes, formats, and surface decors in Fire, Basalt, and Natural Cotto are featured in this organic looking hand-crafted range. A cool neutral toned range from Ceracasa brought together two disparate designs – the soft, waving, water marble effect, and harsh geometric decor elements. Tech Land Natural.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

There has been a growing trend towards Terrazzo-effect tiles and Tile Addict has been following the numerous terrazzo-inspired creations for the last few years. Black and White Terrazzo Tile from Terrazzco. Resin combined with the by-products and waste materials from local marble manufacturing (e.g.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

2019’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral – is bright, bold and full of life. But if you’re looking for trendy tiles in this vivacious shade you’re likely to find more muted tones, more akin to Pratt and Lambert’s colour of the year – Earthen Trail. Encaustic cement tile (200x200mm) from Alhambra.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Stretching from floor to ceiling, large format tiles are here in a big way. Their large format marble and concrete effect porcelain tiles create a seamless look. Their ranges include pale concrete and classic grey looks, marble-effects in colours ranging from cool whites to warmer beige, and rougher looking stone effect tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Stretching from floor to ceiling, large format tiles are here in a big way. Their large format marble and concrete effect porcelain tiles create a seamless look. Their ranges include pale concrete and classic grey looks, marble-effects in colours ranging from cool whites to warmer beige, and rougher looking stone effect tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Their Decoro Pesce caught the eye with its fun, cartoonish fish imagery and these earthy orange and textured glossy tiles have an almost retro feel. A similar style can also be found in the decors of their Trasparenza Marine collection. Decor Maysa Multi I & II (400x1200mm). Decoro Pesci (200x200mm). Boutique Bloom.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Their Decoro Pesce caught the eye with its fun, cartoonish fish imagery and these earthy orange and textured glossy tiles have an almost retro feel. A similar style can also be found in the decors of their Trasparenza Marine collection. Decor Maysa Multi I & II (400x1200mm). Decoro Pesci (200x200mm). Boutique Bloom.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 1, 2019

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. Using natural variation in marble, combined with a porcelain base, a wide variety of decorative elements have been formed to create the range. April 9 – 12 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Tile Addict isn’t done with the wonderful Cersaie discoveries just yet, there is still plenty to come! Ceramica Sant’Agostino offered a unique take on terrazzo with Inside Art – combining large pieces of bold blue marble/resin-look with a crisp clear white for a powerful visual impact. Dali Tiles from Adex.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Tile Addict isn’t done with the wonderful Cersaie discoveries just yet, there is still plenty to come! Ceramica Sant’Agostino offered a unique take on terrazzo with Inside Art – combining large pieces of bold blue marble/resin-look with a crisp clear white for a powerful visual impact. Dali Tiles from Adex.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 5, 2019

The 17th Expo Revestir – South America’s largest and most influential exhibition of ceramic tiles, surface solutions, and bathroom design – will take place from12th to 15th March 2019 at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 2019 highlights will include Ceusa’s “Every House Is A Case” concept.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

First up is the Navajo collection which features a simple, decorative tribal pattern, ideal for feature walls. These 200 by 200mm encaustic tiles have a soft satin finish and add a touch of colour and intrigue to interior spaces. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2019. Navajo Fox (200x200mm).

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11. As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. tile producers claiming injury earlier this year, the U.S.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

“Last year’s 10 percent increase in tariffs on imported building materials is clearly hitting consumer pockets in areas such as kitchens and bathroom remodels that are heavily dependent on imports of cabinetry, countertops, ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures and vinyl flooring from China,” Nino Sitchinava, Houzz’s principal economist, tells Freshome.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2018

Some home décor trends are timeless, such as fireplaces and marble counters. Kitchen backsplashes not only come in multiple different variations- wood, tiles, marble, floral, stone among many others, but they have gone through a whole lot of changes lately. Bright Colors Color is coming in extremely heavy as a comeback.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

In 2019, Arte Mundi China , one of the largest manufacturers of engineered hardwood flooring in China, announced plans to build a hardwood flooring finishing plant in Chino, Calif. RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. On that list is RevoTile. Officially launched on Jan.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. Women of the Flooring Business (WOFB) was launched in 2019 with the mission to support the needs and voices of women in the floor covering industry. That is excellent progress.

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