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

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. It’s easy to apply that to tile. We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone.

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Puerto Rico Washington Houston Ceramics 150

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

APRIL 18, 2018

If you are seeking new decorative inspiration at Coverings , then Tile Addict urges you to visit SomerTile stand. This retro-chic design offers realistic imitations of scuffs and spots that provide authentic-looking marks of worn, century-old tile and bring rustic charm to any interior. King’s Star Blue by Somertile.

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Flagstone Grout Porcelain Mosaics 60

Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

As Tile Addict continues to evaluate advance notices of forthcoming Cersaie product launches, it is becoming apparent that this year’s Bologna exhibition will be one of the most diverse and interesting for many years. Stone Concept Argento and Slant Argento, 600 by 1,200mm, by Ceramiche Piemme. Shades night by Ceramiche Piemme.

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Marble Stone Decorative France 45

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

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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Journal Australia Sales Report 67

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

MARCH 7, 2019

There has been a growing trend towards Terrazzo-effect tiles and Tile Addict has been following the numerous terrazzo-inspired creations for the last few years. Black and White Terrazzo Tile from Terrazzco. The apartment’s original red clay tiles were repurposed into aggregate and combined with white plaster.

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Marble Terracotta Grout Trends 45

Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

As a result, the enormous range of material effects available in the ABK range – including numerous kinds of marble, natural stone, concrete and metals – have become an invaluable resource for creating meticulously designed, customised spaces. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018.

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Natural Stone Bath Porcelain Trends 45

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

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

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

Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

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. AC’s Sonoma Tile Maker’s line, the Vihara Collection, color Puka Iridescent, eHex mosaic. Stone & Glass Mosaics. Iridescent Glass.

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Natural Stone Mosaics Tile DC 160