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A Recap: 2018 Coverings Tile & Stone Show

Architectural Ceramics

We were honored to also have an in-house 2018 Coverings Rockstar , David Benson, on our team to guide us through the show. Painterly textures: This porcelain is characterized by qualities of color, stroke, and texture; and was a strong theme this year. A brushstroke texture on longer plank porcelain tiles.

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Grouted Geometry

Diary of a Tile Addict

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. However, the true reveal does not occur until the tiles are installed … at the moment when the chosen coloured grout joint is complete.

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2018 Tile Trends from Tile of Spain

JG Kitchens

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Accent tones of choice for 2018 are denim blues (ranging from steely grey-blue to deep and saturated over-dyed indigos) and deep wine bottle or British racing greens. Vives Doney (floor), Vives Mosaico Necci Blanco (wall).

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2018 Tile Trends from Tile of Spain

JG Kitchens

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Accent tones of choice for 2018 are denim blues (ranging from steely grey-blue to deep and saturated over-dyed indigos) and deep wine bottle or British racing greens. Vives Doney (floor), Vives Mosaico Necci Blanco (wall).

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January Featured Tiles: Caress & Destiny

The London Tile Co.

Read on for more information about our Featured Tiles for January 2018. Made from hard-wearing porcelain, the edges of the tiles have been rectified to allow you to install them with narrow grout joints for a modern, semi-seamless look. Large format 800x800mm tiles are also available via special order.

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Projecting Pattern

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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Dawning Diversification

Diary of a Tile Addict

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.