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Malibu with Terracotta Ceramic Tiles: A Historical Perspective

Tile Talk

A closer look at the blue-glazed Malibu with terracotta tiles at the Adamson House. Malibu glazed ceramic tiles meld beautifully with terracotta tiles along the walkways of the Adamson House. This line of hand-painted ceramic tile pays homage to the Malibu and Catalina Potteries of California of the 1920s. John Steinbeck.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. At this year’s show, color was a powerful protagonist on porcelain as well as ceramic. Trompe l’oeil Italian manufacturers are producing a range of mind-blowing optical illusions on porcelain.

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Glazed Porcelain Terracotta Tiles by Ragno at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

This Italian-made collection consists of glazed porcelain tiles with a terracotta look in three warm shades and various sizes and styles, including varied squares, rectangles, and hexagons. The post Glazed Porcelain Terracotta Tiles by Ragno at Rubble Tile appeared first on Rubble Tile : Minneapolis Tile Shop and Showroom.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Cement & Terracotta. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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Themes to spot at the Surface Design Show

Diary of a Tile Addict

Domino Denim from El Barco Kit Kat Snow from Dune Faded Elegance The wear and tear of well loved surfaces comes to the fore with Faded Elegance, a theme focused on appreciating traditional Spanish ceramics and handcrafted tiles.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant.

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Marazzi, American Olean feature new tile collections at Coverings

Floor Covering News

A collection full of cotto inspiration in warm and cool tones are available in a glazed porcelain 8 x 8 and 8-inch hex as well as the linear 2 x 9 brick. Glazed porcelain floor tile and glazed ceramic wall and mosaic tile. ColorBody porcelain floor and mosaic and glazed ceramic wall. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

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