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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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 17, 2018

Ge Fei, owners of the company Fhr Resources, leaders in China by 20 years in the construction field and import/distribution of marble and natural stone. Laminam focuses on China. Signed joint venture and acquisition of strategic projects.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

Absolute, a ceramic range inspired by natural stone, plays the leading role in the indoor and outdoor areas of the residence, delivering both character and an original appeal. Stone also inspires Verse, a porcelain stoneware range characterised by a matt and finely chiselled surface texture combining an elegant appearance to a soft touch.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 16, 2018

I have spent the past couple of weeks going back over my notes and photographs from Cersaie, and wading through reams and reams of press material and PR photography to discover the hidden gems among a plethora of – admittedly wonderful – white marbles, distressed woods, cement-effects, encaustic stylings, et al. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

It has responded to architectural trends with suitable commercial tile ranges. And, in particular, it has been obsessed on producing slavish and, it must be said increasingly accurate, reproductions of natural and man-made materials: marble, stone, wood, fabric, wallpaper, concrete and metal. Mutina Accents roomset.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Check out these six innovative 3D-printed houses: Built in March 2018, the first permitted 3D-printed home in America features two bedrooms and one bath. Italian-Chic 3D-printed house A partnership between architecture studio CLS Architecti and engineering firm Arup has produced one of the most elegant printed homes to date.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

The halls abounded in excellent examples of the latest in cement-, wood-, marble-, cotto-, and terrazzo-effects, plus a good smattering of geometrics, planks and modern metallics. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. Great products, but following predictable paths.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2019

Among the 93% who upgrade countertops when deciding what to replace, Parker says this is the first year that Houzz has seen engineered quartz surpass all of the natural stone materials combined in terms of popularity (48 versus 43%, respectively). Engineered quartz is also available in a variety of options. Image: sisoje/Getty Images.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Stone & Glass Mosaics. AC’s vendor New Ravenna, featuring the Rattan Collection in Lagos Gold natural stone. Summer is here. The beach is calling. The Sea Glass Collection. The Aurora Collection.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2018

Colorker’s Lincoln collection delivers a faithful imitation of the veining of natural marble with a subtle twist. As well as helping members showcase a fantastic array of innovative tile designs, Ascer will deliver a schedule of value-adding events at Coverings 2018, North America’s largest tile and stone exhibition.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Featuring barn-door hardware, Lowe’s 60-inch Morriston Distressed Java Undermount Double Sink Bathroom Vanity with Engineered Stone Top (shown above) presents a modern look, with just the right amount of rustic, for those who want to bring a more organic, earthy look to their bathroom, at an affordable price point of under $700.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 31, 2018

If any further evidence was needed that worktop and furniture applications of XXL tiles will move centre stage at Cersaie 2018, Tile Addict draws readers attention to the Aqua Maximum collection by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces, a brand of the Iris Ceramica Group. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018.

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