Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you were a fan of Novoceram ‘s Indigo and Del Conca ‘s Valentina tiles, each blending art, irregular compositions, and notable cultural references, then you’re sure to love today’s weird and wonderful designs. Ceramica Bardelli A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2023.

Architecture 52

Architecture Tile Decorative Design 52

Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 25, 2021

Happy Monday to all the fellow tile – enthusiasts and designers out there! We thought this was the perfect occasion to share one of our favorite tile uses, the tile mosaic. Mosaic Tile Designs That’ll Thrill You to Bits , Houzz. Mosaic Tile Magic. The Magic of Mosaic Tiles , Mansion Global.

Mosaics 147

Mosaics Tile Design Boston 147

As The Tile Turns

JANUARY 20, 2022

These efforts will continue in 2022, but we’re also looking forward to seeing intricate, artistic tiles that tell a story. Our latest Product Lookbook takes a look at some of the latest tiles + styles we are excited to share as we enter a new year.

Products 188

Products Interior Design Trends Decorative 188

Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

“The desire to thrive is in all of us,” said Shelly Halbert, director of product design for Dal-Tile, parent company of Marazzi. “A Bold, daring and the epitome of style, Marazzi’s newest products feature captivating designs that translate Italian panache into exciting and imaginative tile products. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

Tile 59

Tile Mosaics Porcelain Marble 59

Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Somehow this unusual place has slipped by us, not featuring in a post or even given a passing mention. Each tile and installation tells a story, carrying us through the history of her style, process, and career. The Ceramic House A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2023. But that changes today.

Ceramics 52

Ceramics Mosaics Tile Architecture 52

Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Artistic expression can be traced back to caveman drawings and hieroglyphics and has come a long way since then. Starting things off with a stunning showcase from Architectural Digest, as they bring us their most impressive interiors, featuring contemporary and historic works by a multitude of artists.

Painted 130

Painted Georgia Albuquerque Seattle 130

Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and preeminent international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has released a curated selection of sustainability-centric show activities to commemorate Earth Day, April 22, and celebrate the first day of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), here.

Natural Stone 105

Natural Stone Mosaics Georgia Ceramics 105

Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

FALL in love with sensational concrete tiles from Granada Tile! Why Use Olvera Collection Cement Tiles? They have the look of classic tiles, but they’re far more durable and won’t break down over time. Unlike many mass-produced tile companies, we don’t release toxic chemicals into the environment.

Cement 245

Cement Quarry Brazil Backsplash 245

Granada Tile

AUGUST 30, 2021

Design by Chris Barrett Design featuring Serengeti 913 A via GranadaTile.com. You might even want something bright, artistic, and a little wild to show off your bohemian streak. This is especially true for using high-quality, custom-created, and hand-poured encaustic cement tiles from Granada Tile. .

Backsplash 130

Backsplash Cement Tile Kitchen 130

Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Launched at this year’s Clerkenwell and spreading joy wherever they land, the joyful debut tile collection by British artist Yinka Ilori is one for the books. The glossy ceramic surface lightly varies in tone for an artistic flair, without skimping on the intensely pigmented shades.

Porcelain 52

Porcelain Ceramics Tile Decorative 52

Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 13, 2021

With so many gifted mosaic artists about it’s extremely difficult to decide who and what to share whilst maintaining a varied stream of tile-related information and avoiding becoming Diary of a Mosaic Addict. But one artist in particular has piqued our interest recently – Gila Rayberg. Julia, with Corona Hair.

Egypt 97

Egypt Mosaics Asia 97

Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

—Starting this month, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is initiating a fundraiser to support Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) in a unique format: a coloring book. Tile Artistry is available for $15 each, shipping included, starting Nov. 8 on the NTCA website.

Colors 98

Colors North America Tile Training 98

Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Breaking into the tile business, while challenging, is a manageable endeavor for many flooring dealers. The biggest challenge for the dealer today is the shortage of skilled technicians to install ceramic tile,” explained Tony Wright, director of dealer sales, Dal-Tile. Another aspect of a successful tile program is training.

Ceramics 59

Ceramics Training Portugal Mosaics 59

Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. Artist Series Guillermo Lama. Artist Series Guillermo Lama.

Cement 213

Cement Tile Los Angeles Las Vegas 213

Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has released a comprehensive roster of both popular and new onsite activations for Coverings 2024, which will take place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here.

North America 59

North America Atlanta Natural Stone Outdoor 59

Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. The ceramic, stone and porcelain tile category remains one of only two truly aspirational product categories within the industry, meeting the needs of the high-end market in several ways.

Stone 98

Stone Tile Virginia Porcelain 98

Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 10, 2023

Elevating the mastery of mosaics to utterly bewildering heights is an artist whose skill and vision is unmatched, with talents honed by “straddling the worlds of fine art and contemporary craft”, and tiletastic displays one has to see to believe. So far no tiles have been lost! Today we’re talking Susan Day.

Mosaics 98

Mosaics Ceramics Decorative Tile 98

Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

There is no end to the amount of incredible tiles out there. Based in Minneapolis, Clay Squared ‘s artist hub creates a range of handmade tiles in all sorts of shapes and sizes, patterns and glazes, as well as made to match authentic reproductions of period pieces. Dougie Padilla Stone Hollow Tile. Clay Squared.

Minneapolis 96

Minneapolis Ceramics Stone Tile 96

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Dallas, Texas—Daltile recently launched six new tile and stone collections into its product line, and these new products are being showcased prominently during the nationwide Mohawk Momentum Roadshow during the month of January. Mix and match colors and sizes for a true artistic experience.

Products 52

Products Mosaics Natural Stone Porcelain 52

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 18, 2020

Artist Urs Fischer reveals His Enchanting Home and Garden in Los Angeles , Architectural Digest. Known for his elaborate art projects, Urs Fischer’s California home features a garden that certainly follows suit. Take a look at more of this home’s updated features for some for some top-of-the-line design ideas. Be the Trend.

Los Angeles 246

Los Angeles DC California Outdoor 246

Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2022

“This year promises to be even more exciting as we kick off our Better Together initiative, featuring collections developed in collaboration with ArtLifting, that help make a positive social impact through product.”. Bellamy is featured in Durkan’s innovative Definity, PDI, PDI Tile and Pattern Perfect technologies.

Products 98

Products Las Vegas Virginia Painted 98

Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. This year’s jury is presided by prestigious Tokyo based architect Kengo Kuma founder of KKAA Studio. With a Ph.D.

Spain 242

Spain Japan France Tile 242

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

This time last year, we featured a beach blog about AC’s Naturals Collection whose soft color palette and names are inspired by nature. Dive in with us, as AC looks toward tile collections that lend themselves to a subtle seaside style. The tile’s iridescent shine reminds us of a polished pearl. Summer is here.

Natural Stone 160

Natural Stone Mosaics Tile DC 160

Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 17, 2020

We’ve explored the wonderfully vibrant streets of Fusterlandia , Isaiah Zagar’s visionary Magic Gardens of South Philadelphia, and, of course, Barcelona’s famous Park Güell, but still the Tile Addict doesn’t tire from spaces decked out in the most fantastical of mosaics. The Mosaic Tile House.

Mosaics 110

Mosaics Tile Philadelphia Decking 110

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. Classen: Ceramin Ceramin tiles are the ideal alternative to ceramic and natural stone. The tiles are free of PVC, chlorine and plasticizers and are 100% recyclable and waterproof.

Products 105

Products Grout Standards Research 105

Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 20, 2021

Founded in 1986, Whistling Frog is the creation of artist Rick Pruckler. Blue Bird Nest Art Tile Hummingbird Art Tile. Forming custom glazes and variety of tile making techniques, pieces incorporating elements of nature and stark contrasts began to evolve. Coneflower Art Tile. Triple Wall Gear Compass Art Tile.

America 98

America Tile Ceramics Decorative 98

Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

With work featuring on the cover of The New Yorker, National Geographic, and The New York Times, today’s featured artist isn’t exactly underground. Christoph Niemann ‘s creative mind wanders wonderfully into our ceramic centred world with these unusual examples of tiling mania.

New York 105

New York New York City Mosaics Bath 105

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2020

As we approach June, its hard not to reflect on the artistic excitement that usually follows suit. Browse through Red Bull’s Montreal based music academy that features contemporary décor and innovative wall paterns that are meant to let creativity flow. Take a look to see the simple yet elegant features these cabins offer.

Vermont 259

Vermont New York City DC New York 259

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 11, 2020

This Lisbon based student residence features many décor items to invoke a strong connection to the city itself. This is incorporated by utilizing pieces from street artists, blue and white ceramic tiles found through out the city, and much more. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

Study 214

Study Interior Design DC Virginia 214

Floor Covering News

JULY 9, 2020

Fashion and home trends have long inspired tile design. In fact, tile’s ties to these industries can be traced back centuries while also seen represented on the hottest runways and inside the trendiest homes of today. Below are just a few of the latest tile looks with links to this year’s fashion/interior design trends.

Ceramics 88

Ceramics Tile Design Interior Design 88

Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Dallas, Texas—Daltile is currently launching six new tile and stone collections into its industry-leading product line : Artcrafted, Divinium, Acreage, Calgary, Pure and Gamma. Our new Daltile products exemplify many of the most popular interior design trends,” said Laura Grill, director of product design, Dal-Tile.

Stone 52

Stone Tile Mosaics Porcelain 52

Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova is re-purposing tiles in a way you have to see to believe. Photo Credit: Nestor Kim Image courtesy the artist and GALLERIA CONTINUA, San Gimignano / Beijing / Les Moulins / Habana. But this is not your average mosaic work.

Ceramics 81

Ceramics Natural Stone Ukraine Cement 81

Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 30, 2012

Tile of Spain ceramic tile manufacturer Peronda , features ceramic collections inspired by Fashion & Art and harnesses the power of ink jet technology to create tiles that add visual drama to any design. Here is the Banksy series, inspired by the famed UK graffiti artist of the same name. … Continue Reading.

Flooring 191

Flooring Spain Tile Ceramics 191

Tile Doctor

MAY 16, 2014

At The Tile Doctor, we’re on a mission: to promote partners, contractors, designers, and industry professionals who support our vision of providing innovative solutions and products to homeowners. Today we’re proud to feature Josh Levinson, President of Artistic Tile. Tile Doctor (TD): Tell.

Tile 222

Tile Trends Industry Products 222

Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Expressive Ideas is the new vinyl-based tile (VBT) innovation from AHF Contract that will be featured at NeoCon 2022. The VBT product line, exclusively from AHF Products, offers lower maintenance and life-cycle costs versus traditional vinyl composition tile (VCT) tile, with colors developed specifically for commercial environments.

Grout 98

Grout Products Stone Colors 98

Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Recycling spent ceramics back into production is an important aim to increase the sustainability of mass produced tableware and tiles. Though we’ve covered the work of Hanneke de Leeuw of Fabrique Pu which makes use of discarded vases, mugs, and plates, today’s feature takes the process a step further.

Research 105

Research Ceramics Tile Products 105

Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). A kitchen renovation featuring a white subway tile backsplash and Living Coral cabinetry.

Colors 159

Colors Trends Design Cement 159