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APRIL 18, 2018

SomerTile is a leading wholesale tile distributor from the USA that specialises in designer ceramic, porcelain and cement tiles, as well as mosaics, sourced from around the world. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. The aim is to offer luxury at affordable prices; thus “Improving homes.

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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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DECEMBER 4, 2018

Lea’s research team then conducted a meticulously detailed analysis to create a superb range of colours and designs that has been reproduced on porcelain stoneware using innovative digital printing techniques. The designs feature flowing graphics in the case of walnut, and greater irregularity and nuances in the case of oak.

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MAY 1, 2018

These multi-purpose porcelain floor and wall tiles feature a satin finish on a slightly raised face. This polished glazed porcelain range is available in a 450 by 1,180mm rectified format. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Granada is available in three solid colours and three patterned decors.

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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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Maybe, just maybe, that day has finally dawned.

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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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AUGUST 23, 2018

At Tile Addict our mission is to do everything we can to raise the profile of tiles and amplify the message that today’s porcelain and ceramic creation offer the most aesthetically varied and technically advanced surface solutions on the planet. Venetian Isle Clubhouse by Kay Green Design.

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JUNE 29, 2018

As the official porcelain tile supplier to the show, which runs from 6 th June through to 22 nd July, Elizabeth has 35 different products featured. Among the highlights will be the Marmomix HD polished porcelain range, which won a Best in Show award at Revestir in the Porcelain Floor Tile category. More at: [link].

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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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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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APRIL 29, 2018

The power of porcelain stoneware emphasizes the warmth of wood whose appearance here reflects the passage of time. 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.

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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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APRIL 26, 2018

Offering a very wide variety of formats, together with a wide range of tile types, colours, surfaces and decors, Gambini aims to be a reliable source for architects and interior designers seeking a cutting=edge look. Designed by Annika Cova, Acquerello is a great example. Do seek this range out at Atlanta if possible!

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JUNE 13, 2018

The incised decoration on the Cava range designed by LucidiPevere. Cava is a through-bodied porcelain collection that comes in a range of different patterns and a wide set of modular formats: 900 by 900, 450 by 900, 600 by 600, 300 by 600, 10 by 600, 150 by 300, 75 by 300, and 130 by6 150mm through-bodied porcelain.

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MAY 31, 2018

Twelve of the 63 colours referenced in this seminal work featured in this ground-breaking porcelain tile collection. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. More at: [link] or [link].

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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. Andorra by Oset.

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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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JULY 16, 2018

In recent years, porcelain has increasingly established itself as an extremely high quality alternative to natural surfaces. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. Washbasin and vanity top from Crossroad range by ABK. More at: [link].

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MAY 22, 2018

Concreto, designed by Fabio Novembre, is a varied and original reinterpretation of this iconic construction material. In this achingly beautiful collection, the organic structure of cement is combined with the advanced technology of laminated porcelain stoneware to create original, surprising and appealing surfaces. More at: [link] /.

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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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JUNE 4, 2018

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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. More at: [link] , [link] and [link].

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MAY 21, 2018

A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. If Tile Addict had to choose just one tile range from Coverings for retail greatness ZYZ’s Metropolitan would get the Tile Addict vote by a clear margin. More at: [link].

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JULY 12, 2018

starting with the porcelain ventilated fac?ade A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. The Mondrian Doha by SWA featuring tiles by FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti. The indoor and outdoor cladding, floors and special pieces were made by ?FMG FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti?, metres of FMG ?Parana Photography: ?Roberto

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MAY 16, 2018

A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. Manufatto by Ornamenta Finally, Manufatto is a range that features six colours in two shapes, smooth and diamond-cut, to create infinite compositional possibilities. More information about Operae and XVIII can be found at [link].

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JUNE 26, 2018

A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Additional collections include: Eureka by Provenza, Libra by Appiani, Le Mans by Tonino Lamborghini, Stone Talk by Ergon, Roma Diamond by Fap Ceramiche and Sospiri by Vallelunga. More at: [link].

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MAY 24, 2018

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. Part of the Wow portfolio as displayed by Casa Ceramica. More at: [link] or [link].

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JULY 10, 2018

Suitable for heavy loading areas, the coloured body porcelain tiles were the perfect choice for the motorcycle display area. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. Ideal for heavy traffic areas, the large format Boom Piombo 750 by 750mm concrete look tiles were selected for the main showroom floor.

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