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. This marks the first increase since 2018, Astrachan said, and “close but just shy of the highest we’ve ever been, which was around 2007.”

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS) is the biggest show of the year for kitchen and bath designers and manufacturers. It took place in Orlando last month and the product offerings were pretty hot — especially if you’re into modern and contemporary design.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dallas, Texas—This Friday is National Tile Day 2024 and Daltile , the largest designer and manufacturer of tile in North America, wants to kick-off the celebration by highlighting the myriad of attributes that make tile an outstanding component of residential and commercial design, construction and remodeling.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

In 2018, the kitchen was the top interior room renovation among homeowners who renovated last year. Homeowners are recreating designer kitchens. Kitchens remained the most popular and most expensive room to renovate in 2018. Using a reputable designer can be a smart money saving – and possibly money making – move.

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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. Supreme Wide 20 in Noir Lauren design by Flaviker. Flaviker will be pushing back the frontiers of porcelain at Cersaie 2018, with new 12mm thick panels and its new Bath Design project. More at: [link].

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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. After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. But the design team at Colorker clearly have other ideas.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

Then, the tiles and slabs in the Shades collection, created by designer Gordon Guillaumier, reproduce brush strokes and veiled finishes, breathing artistic beauty onto floor and wall surfaces. The impressive range of shades offered by this rock have inspired Piemme’s design team. Shades by Ceramiche Piemme.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2018

The Bernini Collection from Saloni mimics natural colour finishes inspired by travertine marble to give it a new aesthetic dimension. The Granada Collection from Oset features fish scale pattern designs in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Granada by Oset.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2018

The design options include corten, aluminium, platinum, indium, cement, canyon, and chalk. But Smot also has a decorative twist, with really subtle designs that promise long-lasting appeal. Italian Marble by Edilgres. With Edilgres’s Italian Marble, the range name says all you really need to know. Titan by Century.

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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. Resin combined with the by-products and waste materials from local marble manufacturing (e.g.

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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. Along with Anima, a refined collection faithfully reproducing the charm of marble, Verse was chosen for the bathroom spaces. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Level specialises in 1,600 by 3,200mm ceramic slabs; with a portfolio of high end designs that open up new horizons for architecture and interior design. Suitable for a wide range of innovative design projects, the slabs are offered in two variants: 6.5mm rectified in 1,600 by 3,200mm; and 12mm unrectified in 1,620 by 3,240mm.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 4, 2018

In a world dominated by concrete-effect tiles, white marbles and subtle neutrals, it is always refreshing to come across a stand at Cersaie that is all about colour, pattern, and daring to be different. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2018. Anais, Oslo, and Mediterranea by Codicer. Anais by Codicer.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Ceramic tile, like a 3″x6″ subway, seems like a safe and popular pick for designers and homeowners alike. Answer these questions and more with our blog entry, The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. Tile Stats By Type. Natural Stone.

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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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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. American Olean’s Rochester line blends the visuals of two popular natural stones, limestone and pulpis marble. Rural Chic is a nod to “globally glamorous” materials—touting appreciation for indigenous designs.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2018

Image: Nexus Designs Every year, Pantone shakes up the design world with its choice for the color of the year. 2018 is no exception. This year, the winner is a striking shade called Ultra Violet and this bold color has already begun shaking up the design world for the better. Image: Pantone Why Ultra Violet?

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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. ABK also used the Wide range as the starting point to develop its Bath Design collection, which was unveiled at this year?’s Example of ABK’s Bath Design collection. One example is Wide.12,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The prototype Fresco design by Naxos. The prototype Fresco design by Naxos. These are generally avant garde designs that only move forward into commercial production if they receive positive feedback from attendees. Firstly, I think manufacturers should trust their product design teams. More at: [link].

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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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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. Along with Anima, a refined collection faithfully reproducing the charm of marble, Verse was chosen for the bathroom spaces. More at: [link].

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Also from 2017, Home & Design Magazine featured Architectural Ceramics as a tile resource in their 2018 Source Book: Bethesda Area Shopping Guide. A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace.

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

However, as we are close to entering 2018 we have noticed that this upcoming year will bring us a more modern twist then what we are used to having as coffee tables. There are numerous different styles, materials, and even sizes that will be trending for 2018. In fact, having more than one coffee table is very much on trend for 2018.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2019

The report is unique because it captures the opinions of homeowners, whereas most surveys focus on trends from the perspectives of interior designers, architects, etc. This kitchen provides spectacular views thanks to its open concept design. Baby boomers are designing to remain in their homes for years to come.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Check out these six innovative 3D-printed houses: Built in March 2018, the first permitted 3D-printed home in America features two bedrooms and one bath. How they did it: Benoit Furet headed up the project at the University of Nantes and oversaw the design and printing. This 3D-printed home premiered during Milan Design Week.

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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. 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. moment in Altanta.

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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.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 13, 2022

In 2018 homeowners budgeted between $5,000-57,000, with only 1 in 10 going over $100,00. Countertops and backsplash This can be expensive, but there are ways to save money on your countertops, like not going right to costly options like granite, marble, or quartz but instead investing in laminates, granite remnants, tiles, or Formica.

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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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Trendir Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

Another trend that is coming forth strongly is black oak, while 2018 was all about white hues and crisp minimalism this year is all about creating a grounding effect and black oak does just that! Consider designing your own furniture piece or constructing a new piece with your partner.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The marble base creates a low center of gravity to stabilize the tree and a natural background to document your cats. The palette on this beauty is far more restrained, consisting of Danby marble, clear maple, fine Corinthian leather rope, and heavy gray felt. Clean, well-proportioned, and not covered in $1.19/sf

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2022

“The Italians don’t make the best marble because they’re Italian,” quipped Wade Bondrowski, direct of U.S. They just happen to live in a region where marble is of the finest quality.”. sales, Mercier. Mirage Hardwood Floors manufactures products across four different platforms. Pictured is hickory character natural brushed.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

When designing a home inspired by the beach, the ocean is an obvious jumping off point. Check out our blog, The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. Iridescent Glass. Shell Mosaics.

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Trendir Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We have rounded up the ones worth trying this 2018 to help you with your selection. Tiles have always been a big part of interior designing from having them as a display in the kitchen to showcasing them in the bathroom, the tiling concept is now taking a different direction and getting creative.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2018

A nod towards design and creativity, the Evoke range is from Colorker’s ZYX collection. Featuring triangular and small diamond shapes with a multitude of finishes and reliefs, the varying sizes and textures create remarkable personalities, designs and play on light. Lincoln collection by Colorker. Lincoln collection by Colorker.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2020

The meteoric rise of the resilient flooring category can be directly attributed to the performance of subcategories such as SPC and rigid core, which doubled in terms of volume and more than doubled in terms of dollars between 2018 and 2019. million square feet in 2018. FCNews research found that the subsegment accounted for 37.1%

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2019

2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970 | Dog. Image: ATG Design. Here’s how to use your lucky feng shui colors: The pale grey walls pull together the beautiful veining of the marble surfaces. Image: Katie by Design. Image: Bellas Arte Design. 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960 | Rat. 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961 | Ox.

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