Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

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

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Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Looking back on 2017, it was a good year for tile and for Architectural Ceramics. Here is the Best of 2017, inspired by our annual corporate meeting instead of popular products and tile trends. Architectural Ceramics is without a doubt, a company full of characters. It’s easy to apply that to tile.

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Puerto Rico Washington Houston Ceramics 150

Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep tile information flowing world-wide. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020.

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Products Tile Germany Africa 66

Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 18, 2018

If you are seeking new decorative inspiration at Coverings , then Tile Addict urges you to visit SomerTile stand. 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. Improving lives.” somertile.com.

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Flagstone Grout Porcelain Mosaics 60

Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 17, 2018

Mexican Cement by Iris Ceramica and Diesel Living. The fruitful partnership between Iris Ceramica and Diesel Living will be on show once again at Milan Design Week 2018, with five new collections that offer original ideas for high-end hospitality and contract projects. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018.

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Arizona Mexico Cement Ceramics 53

Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

I am grateful to my colleagues at Novita in New York for this informed take on today’s top tile trends, which they have produced having synthesised the very best of the new ranges displayed by Italian manufacturers at Coverings. Left: Artwork by Casa Dolce Casa. Right: Acquerello by Made+39. L: Vetro Cattedrale by Mosaico+.

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Trends Tile Marble New York 55

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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Virginia Trends Spain Cement 49

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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Italy Marble Mosaics Cement 49

Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Cava by Living Ceramics. Regular readers of Tile Addict will have noted my comments on the growing use of coloured grout as an integral part of new tile displays at Coverings and other recent international trade shows. Cava collection by Living Ceramics. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018.

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Grout Terracotta Porcelain Ceramics 49

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 Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Transalp Fire by Monocibec.

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Italy Atlanta Quarry Ceramics 49

Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 29, 2018

Continuing Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings , this blog shines the spotlight on some new ranges that truly capture the richness and variety of Italian manufacturers’ product portfolios. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Confetti by Ceramica Vogue.

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Italy Porcelain Ceramics Cement 49

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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Brazil Ceramics Cement America 51

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

In 2018, the kitchen was the top interior room renovation among homeowners who renovated last year. Kitchens remained the most popular and most expensive room to renovate in 2018. In fact, the median spend on kitchen renovations jumped 27 percent in 2018, following a 10 percent increase in 2017,” Sitchinava says.

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Kitchen Trends Report Bath 112

Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 22, 2018

Concrete-effect tiles, for both walls and floors, have been a mainstay of international ceramic tile exhibitions for some years now. The inspiration for this collection is water which is an essential component of what we call cement. Concreto recreates cement colours and textures that have a slight orientation.

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Cement Porcelain Decorative Tile 45

Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

Deco by Ornamenta When it came to achingly beautiful tiles in all the current design trends, Coverings delivered in spades. 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.

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Terracotta Decorative Ceramics Trends 72

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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Natural Stone Bath Porcelain Trends 45

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. There are four looks available: marble, cement, solid colours ,and design. More at: [link].

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Porcelain Marble Cement Architecture 53

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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Brazil Ceramics Architecture Cement 40

Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 18, 2018

Today’s post brings together two design strands that have much preoccupied Tile Addict of late: concrete-effect tiles and incised linear patterns picked out in contrasting grout colours. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Finally there is a smooth, or basic, version. Matrice by Cedit.

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Grout Architecture Ceramics Decorative 45