Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 18, 2018

The company’s stand will feature, among other new designs, King’s Star Blue; durable ceramic slabs which have four 83/4in (200 by 200mm) squares separated by scored grout lines. King’s Star Blue ceramic tiles have a medium surface sheen, and are suitable for wall or floor applications. Improving lives.” somertile.com.

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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. The Link range offers a new riff on the popular cotto/cement look with a simple concrete vibe. Link by Gambini.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2018

In this latest part of Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings we select some additional Italian products – all recently launched – that will be lighting up the aisles at Atlanta. Metal and cement, two powerful materials, have been combined to create Century’s Titan collection. Smot by Dado.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

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. “The initiative of targeting the public optimizes the time and stimulates the knowledge of the participants (exhibitors and visitors).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

’s many new products combining the benefits of ceramic surfaces with the requirements of contemporary design. The ABK range will also be expanded with the launch of Play, an on-trend collection that marks a return to the most playful and decorative spirit of ceramics. Edge mix from Play range by ABK. One example is Wide.12,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

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. “The initiative of targeting the public optimizes the time and stimulates the knowledge of the participants (exhibitors and visitors).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

This year the victor in the tile category was Agrob Buchtal’s Kiano range; cementing the brand’s impressive run of successes in this poll. But this would do a disservice to both Agrob Buchtal, and to the highly sophisticated German ceramic tile market. In 2018, Germany imported 106 million sq. Kiano by Agrob Buchtal.

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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. Mujo is a terracotta produced in a recently-neglected format, 300 by 300mm, but one with a rich ceramic history.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

Progressive pastels and soothing earth tones continue to be popular, while the use of cold glazing and inkjet printing allow for the creation of ultra vivid and saturated hues on large ceramic surfaces. Some companies are inspired by the expressiveness of rich black marble with distinctive white veining such as Casamood Stones & More 2.0

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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. Because the rivershell mosaic is thin, it is backed with ceramic, and meshed mounted for an easier installation. Stone & Glass Mosaics. The beach is calling. The Sea Glass Collection.

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