Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

I have had a great feedback on my recent posts concerning the application of colour, and particularly coloured grouts, at the recent Coverings exhibition. 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.

France 61

France Grout Mosaics Adhesive 61

Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 17, 2020

Marais Rose from Porcelain Superstore. Medina Blue Cubes from Porcelain Superstore. Interestingly, however, interior design was much more interested in looking back. A wonderfully creative shade of purple was provided with Pantone’s 2018 Ultra Violet. Mohaka splashback from Original Style. Canton by Little Greene.

Porcelain 52

Porcelain Grout Ceramics Tile 52

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.

Grout 45

Grout Architecture Ceramics Decorative 45

Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in place. And, their streamlined footprint has a cleaner appearance than typical center drains, which complements the trend toward more contemporary bathroom designs.

Natural Stone 48

Natural Stone Survey Grout Backsplash 48

Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

The update allows designers to specify adhered porcelain tiles aslarge as 48 x 48 or 36 x 72 on building facades. From macro to micro, each group discussed the trends of the day that will most likely impact tile and stone design moving forward. Imports were also down 5.5% from the previous yearto 2.08 billion square feet.

Spain 52

Spain Italy Ceramics Trends 52

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.

Quarry 71

Quarry Grout Marble Sales 71

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.

Ceramics 40

Ceramics Porcelain China Tile 40

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.

Marble 45

Marble Terracotta Grout Trends 45

Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

As with the residential market, porcelain and ceramic tile are excellent options for commercial applications,” she told FCNews. Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”.

Sales 98

Sales Tile Mexico Ceramics 98

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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Industry Products China Tools 92