Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

This is the time of year when tile manufacturers start to inform Tile Addict of their plans for Cersaie 2018. And early indications are that the new market opportunities offered by XXL format tiles – 3,200 by 1,600mm and up – are very much on the manufacturers’ minds.

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How to Floor Tile

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

This offers a warm earthy 3-D texture that simply hasn't been replicated in porcelain or ceramic that I have seen so far. I've experienced more issues with slate and have removed and replaced more slate than any other tile sans Marble, Cultured Marble or Travertine. I think as an architectural design element it works very well.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2018

Coverings exhibitors always keep a card or two up their sleeves. It wouldn’t be a tiling show if the halls did not throw up a surprise or two. But, to whet your appetite, Tile Addict offers this selection of stand-out ranges, all recently launched, that you will see at Coverings displayed by member companies of Ceramics of Italy.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers will be presented at ExCel, London with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra-compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike.

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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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2018. More at: [link].

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In addition, she said how consumers are utilizing the material continues to make its mark—expansion to the outdoor, more wall applications and wet areas are key drivers. For these reasons, Heras said Emser agrees the overall ceramic tile and stone industry continues to grow at a low single-digit pace. Where opportunity lies.

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Stagetecture

AUGUST 25, 2014

This September 22-26 th Cersaie Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings show in Bologna, Italy will showcase some of the top tile and bathroom furnishings in the industry. Excited for #Cersaie Tile Show – Bologna Italy – Sep 22-26. Cersaie Tile Show is Ready for the World. SUPERGRES – Ceramiche.

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Giotile

AUGUST 27, 2015

If you haven’t considered tile as a wall covering for you commercial design projects, you should definitely give it a thought because the advantages of tile over paint or wallpaper are many.

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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.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications.

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