Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 17, 2020

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18, will feature an impressive opening keynote panel of leading authorities from the architecture, interior design and green building community. The post Keynote speakers announced for Flooring Sustainability Summit appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The Spanish tile industry surpassed the levels of success of those obtained in 2018 with overall sales increasing by 4%, according to Nomdedeu. With approximately 75% of all sales made abroad, Spain currently exports to 185 countries worldwide with a total export growth of 3% since 2018. What’s trending 2020.

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Cement Style

JULY 3, 2018

In this July/August 2018 edition, you will be sure to spot the hippest little mid-century pad that just so happens to rock our cement tile! Owners Dave and Brennen together with the online design company Laurel & Wolf reimagined their condo right into the 21st century. Design by Whitney Rietz Designs.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 19, 2018

I was particularly taken by the colour balance and tonal variety of this rustic design. It offers a very restful and human look; one that should work harmoniously with a large strand of current interior design. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Wheat Brown by Iris Ceramics. Works for me.

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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. Flaviker will be pushing back the frontiers of porcelain at Cersaie 2018, with new 12mm thick panels and its new Bath Design project. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2018

And the home and interior design category is blowing up. Why hear what 2018’s trends will be from one company when you can get the lowdown from an entire cultural collective? Why hear what 2018’s trends will be from one company when you can get the lowdown from an entire cultural collective?

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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. A line of products able to support superlative design solutions, responding to the most sophisticated, demanding sensibilities and tastes in the modern architectural world.

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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

APRIL 20, 2018

From 8th to 11th May 2018, Ceramics of Italy will bring an impressive contingent to Atlanta for the 29th edition of Coverings : the largest international tile and stone exhibition in North America. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Strada Dinamica: the Ceramics of Italy central stand at Coverings.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Like many wood-effect tiles, Bio Select was conceived to recreate the natural, elegance of wooden floors, with all their texture and warmth, but on a easy maintenance ceramic material. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2018. Bio Select by Lea Ceramiche. The range I want to highlight is Lea’s Bio Select.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 20, 2018

The Specifier’s Guide to Flooring from Kick-Start Publishing. My colleagues at Kick-Start Publishing, for whom I edit Tile & Stone Journal , are hosting a launch party for Kick-Start’s latest publication The Specifier’s Guide to Flooring. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018.

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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. “Huguet Apartment / TEd’A arquitectes” [Piso Huguet / TEd’A arquitectes] 19 Sep 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2018

The Granada Collection from Oset features fish scale pattern designs in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format. These multi-purpose porcelain floor and wall tiles feature a satin finish on a slightly raised face. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Fusta by Fanal. For more information, visit [link].

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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 18, 2018

King’s Star Blue ceramic tiles have a medium surface sheen, and are suitable for wall or floor applications. SomerTile suggest using a charcoal grey grout during installation to emphasise the design’s strong graphic appeal. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Improving lives.” somertile.com.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 29, 2018

The many different nuances and textures of the company’s portfolio have been exploited by design professionals participating what is billed as the largest exhibition of architecture, interior design and landscaping in the Americas. This design features in a bathroom designed by Juci Perazza. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 21, 2018

Architects, designers and tile industry professionals are invited to attend a private Italian lunch and exclusive first look of the film Timeless Tiles: The Italian Legacy , directed by Francesca Molteni and architectural historian Fulvio Irace, featuring projects and interviews from notable architects throughout North America.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 30, 2018

The Andorra Collection from Oset features a stone-inspired fish scale pattern design in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format. 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. Galaxy by Fanal.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2022

Urbanfloor first made a splash in 2018 with its breakthrough Timbertop line—an upper-end hardwood floor offering featuring extra-long lengths, wide boards and a distinctive coloration process that yields unique, eye-catching visuals. Consumers can see that it just looks different than other wood floors.”

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 31, 2018

My perception is that tile design studios are now placing as much emphasis on the final installation as they are on the potential buyer’s perception of the tile ranges themselves. I am increasingly seeing multiple designs, across both wall and floor tile range, that have been developed using compatible colour systems.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Right: Wall Cava White with Grey joints, floor Cava Grey with Grey joints. “We have worked the right balance between functionality and expressivity, working with its slight irregular trend and taking particular attention to porosity for all purposes be an easy to clean product,” explains the designers. .

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 12, 2018

Art Décor is a traditional double-fired glazed range, with the wall tiles co-ordinating with glazed porcelain floor tiles. There are two main wall tile designs: flat and vector framed. Glazed porcelain floor tiles from the Art Deco range by Etruria Design. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

ABK also used the Wide range as the starting point to develop its Bath Design collection, which was unveiled at this year?’s A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. ’s Furniture Show in Milan. More at: [link].

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2017

As the 2018 interior design trends are quickly being revealed, we have come to the conclusion that black is coming back with a vengeance and it is the IT color for 2018. The color black is being used beyond furniture items this 2018. Here are a few ways black will be incorporated into the home this 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. Meanwhile, granite continues a multi-year decline (40%, 34% and 30% in 2017, 2018 and 2019 studies, respectively). Engineered flooring wows.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 10, 2018

Embracing the look and feel of raw materials, CTD Architectural Tiles specified a range of wall and floor tiles throughout the showroom that evoke the brand’s gritty character while delivering a range of practical benefits. Interior of the new Harley-Davidson showroom in Manchester. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 29, 2018

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. Sketches by Settecento.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2022

.— Karndean Designflooring is now active on Source digital materials library, an online product catalog designed for commercial construction professionals that provides simple and transparent procurement. The post Karndean partners with Source digital materials library appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 24, 2018

As well as 3D wall coverings, the portfolio also includes floor tiles and printed tile designs. It should also prove a hit with architects and designers as it offers a great opportunity to express creativity in surprisingly innovative ways. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. Hexa by Wow.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 12, 2018

The interior incorporates custom-designed furniture and finishes based on local examples, Middle Eastern writing, and the imagery of the suk translated into gigantic columns with golden eggs, a tree of life made up of flowers, ornamental glass and floral mosaics in the flooring. FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti?, Photography: ?Roberto

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

The melting of the material at very high temperature creates a highly resistant surface suitable for use on walls and floors. The decorative textures are delivered in a 150 by 600mm plank that offers more modularity to the design. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

which raised the bar on energy and climate upon its release in 2018, according to the USGBC. With the change, Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) projects will be able to demonstrate improvement in energy performance with LEED v4.1’s

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

For Tuscany, Rondine was inspired by the recovery of an ancient floor from a Florentine residence in the 1400s. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. L to R: I Cocci by Ceramica Fioranese, Sequoia Century by Elios Ceramica, and Comfort C by Dom Ceramiche. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

The indoor pool, multifunctional shower with colour therapy and Turkish bath were tiled with mosaics on both the walls and floors to create truly precious and welcoming spaces. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. In 2017, the hotel was renovated, making it even more inviting.

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