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

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the shower pan to the grout, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout. The thinner, is designed for shower spaces that need a full length but minimal curb to contain water. It’s Raining Cats & Dogs.

Terracotta 173

Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

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

Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, helped kick off Coverings Connected with a discussion on the state of the tile market from Tile of Spain’s perspective. The update allows designers to specify adhered porcelain tiles aslarge as 48 x 48 or 36 x 72 on building facades. Imports comprised 70.6%

Spain 52

Spain Italy Ceramics Trends 52

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

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. Gianni Mattioli, executive vice president, Dal-Tile Corporation, noted, however, the buildup of inventory, especially from China, during the last quarter of 2018 in anticipation of higher tariffs scheduled for January 1, 2019.

Ceramics 40

Ceramics Porcelain China Tile 40

Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

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.”. including tile, stone and other flooring.”. It caused an almost total decline of Chinese imports to the U.S. of total U.S.

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.

Industry 92

Industry Products China Tools 92