Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2018

Zaven’s creative spark found its highest expression in Cedit and gave life to a unique and original collection that plays on the modular repetition of a 3D element in ever-changing configurations: a design that combines different shapes and shades on large porcelain slabs of different colors, in order to maximize customization freedom. “

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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.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2018

It is available in three colors with both decorative and solid patterns. These multi-purpose porcelain floor and wall tiles feature a satin finish on a slightly raised face. Granada is available in three solid colours and three patterned decors. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Cava by Living Ceramics. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere. Cava collection by Living Ceramics.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 12, 2018

Here a very extensive and well chosen palette of colours is perfectly matched to the three-dimensionality of the tiles, creating an explosion of decorative possibilities where each element contributes to virtually infinite design solutions. Glazed porcelain floor tiles from the Art Deco range by Etruria Design.

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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. The power of porcelain stoneware emphasizes the warmth of wood whose appearance here reflects the passage of time.

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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 range’s decorative style is further expressed in three contemporary textures: Line, Dot and Mark. 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. Dado’s beautiful Smot range combines through coloured glazed porcelain stoneware floor tiles with double-fired wall tiles.

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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. In recent years, porcelain has increasingly established itself as an extremely high quality alternative to natural surfaces. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. One example is Wide.12,

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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. In this achingly beautiful collection, the organic structure of cement is combined with the advanced technology of laminated porcelain stoneware to create original, surprising and appealing surfaces.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 30, 2018

These multi-purpose porcelain wall and floor tiles are frost-resistant and thus ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Street Art is available in four colors, plus a variety of sizes and special pieces. Andorra by Oset. Galaxy by Fanal. Lincoln by Colorker.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 4, 2018

And, secondly, I felt it was high time to shine the spotlight once more on an Italian manufacturer that has provided me with so much wonderful ceramic eye candy over the past couple of decades, Lea Ceramiche. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2018. Bio Select by Lea Ceramiche. Bio Select by Lea Ceramiche.

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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

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. Matrice by Cedit.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

The company specialises in the production of decorative surfaces, delivering a portfolio that is in constant evolution. Mujo by Ornamenta Coverings saw the unveiling of Operae and XVIII; Ornamenta’s exploration of the world of large format decorative slabs.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

But finally, and most importantly, this is a range that explores the metro tile’s 3D potential for design with contrasting border colours that help project the decorative facing into the room, while creating a series of dynamic frames. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. More at: [link].

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. Ceramic market update. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 Let’s make it happen.”.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 19, 2018

Wheat Blue by Iris Ceramics. Wheat Brown by Iris Ceramics. Wheat Brown by Iris Ceramics. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Something very short and simple today. And I was reacquainted with Wheat by Iris Ceramica. There are just two colour options: Wheat Blue and Wheat Brown. Works for me.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 12, 2018

Six years of work by SWA , South West Architecture, went into this complex structure with its design inspired by the falcon, a great tradition in the Persian Gulf, featuring amazing ceramic decorations by? ? The famous Dutch designer produced all the furnishings and much of the interior decoration, but ?SWA metres of FMG ?Parana

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 17, 2018

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. The 2018 Diesel Living / Iris Ceramica range will be on view at the Out of This World Hotel stand in Hall 16 – A35/B2.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

For those of you unfamiliar with the product, Starlike is a two-component acid-resistant epoxy adhesive used in the installation and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics with joints from 1 to 15mm wide. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Splashback installation featuring Litokol Starlike.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

Colour Crush: Thanks to the design industry’s return to decoration, Italians’ predilection for colour is now more on-trend than ever! A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Left: Artwork by Casa Dolce Casa. L to R: Sospiri by Vallelunga, Roma Diamond by Fap Ceramiche, and Stone Talk by Ergon.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

They also do not include stone flooring, nor do they account for ceramic wall tile, cove base and rubber accessories.). By the way, those prices are driven down by the Home Depots and Floor & Decors of the world, which buy less expensively because of their sheer volume. in volume in 2018; 3.85% gains in dollars and 3.2%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 24, 2018

Full use of the latest moulding, glazing and decoration technology delivers a creative, sophisticated and innovative collection that offers a huge range of 3D wall tiles and decors. Cement Play Decor by Wow. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. Hexa by Wow. More at: [link] or [link].

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Suppliers said the slowdown in new home construction that began in the fall of 2018 continued into the start of 2019. While single and multi-family housing starts at the end of 2019 were tracking roughly 1% higher than the same period in 2018. By the end of June, the billings were reflecting this trend.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. I4F/Hymmen digital printing on ceramic. Inhaus’ all-digital, high-speed manufacturing process, which is utilized specifically in the production of its new Sono Eclipse line, prints both the decorative layer and embossed-in-register surface texture.

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