Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. Modern & Moody. Pleasing Patchwork.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 12, 2018

The Art Deco collection from Etruria Design. The Metro tile has been one of the enduring classics of global wall tile design for decades. We are now seeing Maxi Metro, Mini Metros, and many new imaginings of this classic design, such as Colorker’s stunning Metropolitan range , covered recently in Tile Addict.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere. Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere designed the Cava collection. Cava has many design strengths: a mix of modular formats, engraved linear decoration, and colour play. Floor: Cava Beige with Beige joints.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

As well as the XXL formats and gauged porcelain panels seeking traction in the worktop market, 20mm exterior grade tiles looking to compete with traditional landscaping pavers, and the full-blown revival of small format wall and floor tiles, there are interesting developments in surface textures, colour palettes and graphic forms.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 29, 2018

The power of porcelain stoneware emphasizes the warmth of wood whose appearance here reflects the passage of time. The wall tile formats are 320 by 805mm, and 105 by 805mm; plus 200 by 1,000mm in the matching matt finish fine porcelain stoneware floor tiles. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2018

The design options include corten, aluminium, platinum, indium, cement, canyon, and chalk. Dado’s beautiful Smot range combines through coloured glazed porcelain stoneware floor tiles with double-fired wall tiles. But Smot also has a decorative twist, with really subtle designs that promise long-lasting appeal.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 22, 2018

Concreto, designed by Fabio Novembre, is a varied and original reinterpretation of this iconic construction material. 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

AUGUST 8, 2018

In the Beola Bianca colour – a white tone with an even grain – Absolute interprets the strength of stone in an authentic manner to become an expression of cutting-edge design. The Roxstones Roxwall 3 decoration was selected for the counters and walls, both indoors and outdoors. More at: [link].

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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. Example of ABK’s Bath Design collection. One example is Wide.12, More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

The Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Offering a very wide variety of formats, together with a wide range of tile types, colours, surfaces and decors, Gambini aims to be a reliable source for architects and interior designers seeking a cutting=edge look. Charm by Monocibec.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. Through the first 10 months of the year, total construction starts were 4% lower than in the same period of 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

In the Beola Bianca colour – a white tone with an even grain – Absolute interprets the strength of stone in an authentic manner to become an expression of cutting-edge design. The Roxstones Roxwall 3 decoration was selected for the counters and walls, both indoors and outdoors. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 18, 2018

Matrice designed for Cedit by BRH+ (Barbara Brondi and Marco Raino?). 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. These provide a framework for infinite design combinations.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 30, 2018

As February’s Cevisama exhibition showed in abundance, Spanish manufacturers have taken full advantage of advances in production technology to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in tile design. The Andorra Collection from Oset features a stone-inspired fish scale pattern design in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format.

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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. Yes, it also referenced many of today’s design trends, but it did so with total brio, vivacity, commitment and passion. Great products, but following predictable paths. This stand provided the real “Hello, boys!”

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 29, 2018

Tiles from Cerâmica Elizabeth have been used with great flair to decorate 18 installations for Casacor, currently being staged at Itapema Beach Place, Santa Catarina, Brazil. As the official porcelain tile supplier to the show, which runs from 6 th June through to 22 nd July, Elizabeth has 35 different products featured.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Lea’s research team then conducted a meticulously detailed analysis to create a superb range of colours and designs that has been reproduced on porcelain stoneware using innovative digital printing techniques. The designs feature flowing graphics in the case of walnut, and greater irregularity and nuances in the case of oak.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

Interior designers don’t seem to agree on 2019s taste for terrazzo. Terrazzo with a twist was a very big trend last year (link to article), with multiple designs creating a vast range in materials, colours, and finishes. Most unique of which is their Tessere (Weave) design which utilises their ‘Mini’ finer grain.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. But the design team at Colorker clearly have other ideas. The second is that this is a range that has clearly been designed to work with, and take advantage, of the current generation of coloured grouts. More at: [link].

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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

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

OEO Studio’s design drawings for Mutina Accents. Over the past 30 years ceramic tile design has been too reactive. It has assimilated cutting edge interior design and developed ranges to fit. But I have always hoped to see the day when ceramic tiles truly had the self-confidence to set the design agenda.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

This product can be used to fix and grout most materials, including porcelain stoneware, klinker, glass and metallic mosaic, natural and reconstituted stone, pebbles and even wood. Designed for grouting transparent and artistic glass mosaics, this grout achieves a neutral tone that does not interfere with the mosaic image.

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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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. This space will be open from 10 a.m

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 19, 2018

I have spent the past few days looking back on the mountain of information I sourced at Cersaie , Cevisama , Revestir and Coverings , seeking out any new designs that had slipped through the net. I was particularly taken by the colour balance and tonal variety of this rustic design. Wheat Brown by Iris Ceramics. Works for me.

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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! Heritage: In a country where tradition is a cultural hallmark and companies are passed down through generations, it’s unsurprising that heritage plays a big role in tile design.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

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% in 2018 and $1.11 in 2018; 18.2% To further the point, the averaging selling price of SPC in 2020 was $1.59.

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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. Petal by Wow.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Since its inception, COREtec has challenged the industry to think bigger and go further—in style, design, performance and innovation. These days, home has never been more important to consumers, and COREtec lets the customer show off the styles that are true to their “CORE”—all without having to sacrifice design for performance.

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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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