JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Accent tones of choice for 2018 are denim blues (ranging from steely grey-blue to deep and saturated over-dyed indigos) and deep wine bottle or British racing greens. Vives Doney (floor), Vives Mosaico Necci Blanco (wall).

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Accent tones of choice for 2018 are denim blues (ranging from steely grey-blue to deep and saturated over-dyed indigos) and deep wine bottle or British racing greens. Vives Doney (floor), Vives Mosaico Necci Blanco (wall).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 1, 2017

RIBA North is hosting Moulding Futures: Collaborative Explorations in Ceramics for Architecture symposium on Friday 8th December, a one-day event created by ECAlab and supported by Tile of Spain, the University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University. Pavilion by Harvard University explores 3D printing of ceramics.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 16, 2018

We all know that ceramic tile is the world’s greatest surface finish, with unsurpassed aesthetics, technical performance, practicality, architectural flexibility and eco-credentials. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, March 2018. Here’s hoping.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. We’d like to let you in on a bit of what went on. ” Community. Innovation.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. With that said, please use this chart as a guideline for each type of tile material we offer at Architectural Ceramics.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons. From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. Let’s get to know the Kiss Dip Hexagon tile collection a little better, along with its vendor, Encore Ceramics. Up Close & Personal. Tender Loving Care.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. Born in 1951, the son of ceramicist Antoni Cumella, Toni Cumella studied industrial engineering at Barcelona University before dedicating himself entirely to ceramics in 1970. If so, read on.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Underneath It All.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 22, 2019

Already winner of the ADI Ceramics & Bathroom Design Award 2017 , then selected for ADI Design Index 2018 , it has now won the Good Design ® Awards 2018, the industrial design prize awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and promoted by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall. For a porcelain tile that looks like natural wood, Architectural Ceramics has several collections to choose from. No two kids or pumpkins are exactly alike.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. Our Pratt & Larson vendor, brings a fresh look to a traditional ceramic material.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

In this evocative location, Ceramiche Caesar has brought a sophisticated finish to a new luxury private residence, providing nature-inspired ceramic collections for the indoor and outdoor environments, as well providing the functional reliability demanded. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2018

We wanted to use ceramics’ potential for bringing spaces to life, by playing around with scale and modular repetition, ” the Zaven duo explain, “ and so we designed three different modules which can be configured in infinite combinations, to give surfaces volume and depth.”. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% for glass 4.9%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2019

Lisbon based artist Maria Ana Vasco Costa is a treasure of the ceramic world. With a degree in Ceramics and Fine arts and a Masters in Architecture, combining these two worlds into her work seems to be something she does best. The Wall Project – Wall Intervention for ColectivArquitectura Lisbon, 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

In this evocative location, Ceramiche Caesar has brought a sophisticated finish to a new luxury private residence, providing nature-inspired ceramic collections for the indoor and outdoor environments, as well providing the functional reliability demanded. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2018.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. Image from Betty’s visit, September 2018. Images from The Balmoral , September 2018. Images from Betty’s visit to Stirling Castle , September 2018. Betty, Lisa, and Marcy September 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 28, 2018

For 2018, this pioneering company has launched the Design Collection in Terracotta. It offers a timeless and sustainable material (ceramics) with on-trend reliefs and three-dimensional geometric forms. The Design Collection also offers other ceramic qualities, such as easy maintenance and high durability. More at: [link].

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

Participants, including the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Tile of Spain, Ceramics of Italy and Coverings exhibitors Mapei and Florida Tile, will meet on Monday, April 8 for Coverings’ official service event, assembling kits onsite with daily items like toothpaste, shampoo, toothbrushes, lotion, Chapstick and more.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 22, 2018

As thought leaders in the industry, representatives from Ceramics of Italy will participate in several educational sessions within the show’s conference programme. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Flair by Naxos Ceramica. Seamless Project by Unicom Starker. Lab by ABK.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The structure was designed and created by architecture and design professors Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello and revealed in May of last year. It went on to recieve the 2018 3D Pioneers Challenge, and it’s clear to see why. An inspiring 3D printing project presents levels upon levels of creative solutions.

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

To celebrate the partnership, the Fiorano Modenese company has invited leaders within the design field, Alice Rawsthorn and Cristina Morozzi to discuss the upcoming trends within the ceramic industry. “ After essential technological updating, and the renewal of the range, a cultural upgrade of the project has now become essential.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 23, 2018

At Tile Addict our mission is to do everything we can to raise the profile of tiles and amplify the message that today’s porcelain and ceramic creation offer the most aesthetically varied and technically advanced surface solutions on the planet. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 21, 2018

Continuing Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings we view some of the highlights of a packed programme of events running throughout the show. Ceramics of Italy is working with designers from Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry and installers from Visalia Ceramic Tile to bring a luxe cottage concept to life.

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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. Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Hyper Slim Pack Grey by Flaviker.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

As a long-term champion of ceramic tiles, someone who is convinced that they are the world’s finest surface finish, with unsurpassed technical and aesthetic abilities, if I have had one criticism of ceramic tile manufacturers in the past it is this: they have been too passive. OEO Studio’s design drawings for Mutina Accents.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

. “Revestir represents the great start of the economy on the architecture and construction sector of the country. An example of this, in 2018 there was a large volume of business that exceeded the mark of 1 Billion reais”, says Antonio Carlos Kieling, CEO of EXPO REVESTIR and FIAC.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

. “Revestir represents the great start of the economy on the architecture and construction sector of the country. An example of this, in 2018 there was a large volume of business that exceeded the mark of 1 Billion reais”, says Antonio Carlos Kieling, CEO of EXPO REVESTIR and FIAC.

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Ceramics of Italy

DECEMBER 5, 2019

The signatures of Laminam CEO Mr Alberto Selmi and Roma Tile President Mr Shigeru Matsushita represent the next step in the partnership between the two companies, which since 2011 has allowed the Italian brand to quickly become a leading player in the ceramic surfaces market in Japan. – Alberto Selmi , CEO, Laminam SpA .

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 17, 2018

This joint venture aims to strengthen our brand and consolidate the leadership in a Country where our ceramic slabs have a great potential” – Mr. Alberto Selmi, CEO Laminam. Laminam focuses on China. Signed joint venture and acquisition of strategic projects. L'articolo JOINT VENTURE SIGNED, LAMINAM CHINA IS BORN proviene da ceramica.info.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 18, 2018

Multiplied across the surface, these webs effectively mask the joints between the individual ceramic pieces, so that the right-angled laying grid is no longer visible. Matrice also takes ideas from modern Italian architecture to develop a series of finishes that can be applied to porcelain stoneware. Matrice by Cedit. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Level specialises in 1,600 by 3,200mm ceramic slabs; with a portfolio of high end designs that open up new horizons for architecture and interior design. A line of products able to support superlative design solutions, responding to the most sophisticated, demanding sensibilities and tastes in the modern architectural world.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 9, 2019

CTD Architectural Tiles offer an uncanny representation of the colour in their Kenzo range, with Kenzo Blue, and the Blue decors providing a perfect example of Classic Blue. CTD Architectural Tiles. Ariana Energy. As for the tile world, this delighful colour can, in some way or another, be found all over. Inside Art. Dominic Crinson.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

In 2018, Now in its 25th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition’s Residential award went to Ziger/Snead Architects for the Baltimore Slate House ?in A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, September 2018. Slate House, Baltimore by Ziger/Snead Architects. Photography Jennifer Hughes & Adam Rouse.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 11, 2018

This is the Grand Prix , Casalgrande Padana’s International Architecture Competition, which is now into its 11th Edition. It means that the biggest names of the architectural world stand side by side with young talents and experienced firms on the common ground of ceramic design, with creativity and technological innovation in abundance.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

As anticipation builds prior to Coverings , Tile Addict offers a further selection of stand-out ranges, all recently launched, that you can see in Atlanta, all displayed by member companies of Ceramics of Italy. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Link by Gambini. Acquerello by Made+39.

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