Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Regular readers of Tile Addict will have noted my comments on the growing use of coloured grout as an integral part of new tile displays at Coverings and other recent international trade shows. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere.

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Grout Terracotta Porcelain Ceramics 49

Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 18, 2018

The company’s stand will feature, among other new designs, King’s Star Blue; durable ceramic slabs which have four 83/4in (200 by 200mm) squares separated by scored grout lines. SomerTile suggest using a charcoal grey grout during installation to emphasise the design’s strong graphic appeal. Improving lives.”

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Flagstone Grout Porcelain Mosaics 60

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. Gauged ceramic panels, sintered stone surfaces – call them what you will – these new continuous-pressed porcelain behemoths are a great opportunity … and a serious challenge. Note the coloured grout lines.

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Porcelain Ceramics Bath Grout 49

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.

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Porcelain Grout Ceramics Tile 52

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.

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France Grout Mosaics Adhesive 61

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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Marble Terracotta Grout Trends 45

Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. This adds real impact at the point of sale … thus the prospect of a valuable extra sale for retailers. More at: [link].

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Quarry Grout Marble Sales 71