Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today’s technology also allows for high levels of realism in those tile designs emulating wood, marble, stone and other materials. Daltile products are distributed nationwide through over 250 company-owned design studios, sales service centers and stone slab yards that service a robust network of trade customers.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. Modern & Moody. Playful Pebbles.

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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. 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. More at: [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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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

Absolute, a ceramic range inspired by natural stone, plays the leading role in the indoor and outdoor areas of the residence, delivering both character and an original appeal. Stone also inspires Verse, a porcelain stoneware range characterised by a matt and finely chiselled surface texture combining an elegant appearance to a soft touch.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2018

Colorker’s Lincoln collection delivers a faithful imitation of the veining of natural marble with a subtle twist. As well as helping members showcase a fantastic array of innovative tile designs, Ascer will deliver a schedule of value-adding events at Coverings 2018, North America’s largest tile and stone exhibition.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, helped kick off Coverings Connected with a discussion on the state of the tile market from Tile of Spain’s perspective. The update allows designers to specify adhered porcelain tiles aslarge as 48 x 48 or 36 x 72 on building facades. Imports comprised 70.6%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 31, 2018

If any further evidence was needed that worktop and furniture applications of XXL tiles will move centre stage at Cersaie 2018, Tile Addict draws readers attention to the Aqua Maximum collection by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces, a brand of the Iris Ceramica Group. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2018

Dado’s beautiful Smot range combines through coloured glazed porcelain stoneware floor tiles with double-fired wall tiles. Cementine, resin, wood, stone and gypsum can be used individually in a room setting, or combined to create a creative blend linked by a common colour scheme. Italian Marble by Edilgres. Smot by Dado.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

Absolute, a ceramic range inspired by natural stone, plays the leading role in the indoor and outdoor areas of the residence, delivering both character and an original appeal. Stone also inspires Verse, a porcelain stoneware range characterised by a matt and finely chiselled surface texture combining an elegant appearance to a soft touch.

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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. The range is available in four stone inspired colours. Andorra by Oset. Galaxy by Fanal.

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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. 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.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

The terrazzo innovations of the last few years will not go unnoticed and companies are still going strong with their fabulous terrazzo work, such as Diespeker who were nominated for Tile & Stone Awards for the second year in a row in recognition of their terrazzo work. Ravel from Huguet. Palma Random from Huguet. Huguet Apartment.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019. Through the first 10 months of the year, total construction starts were 4% lower than in the same period of 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

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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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

L: To Be Marble by Cercom Ceramiche. Some companies are inspired by the expressiveness of rich black marble with distinctive white veining such as Casamood Stones & More 2.0 L to R: Sospiri by Vallelunga, Roma Diamond by Fap Ceramiche, and Stone Talk by Ergon. R: Byron by Ceramica Colli. R: Paris by Del Conca.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

And, in particular, it has been obsessed on producing slavish and, it must be said increasingly accurate, reproductions of natural and man-made materials: marble, stone, wood, fabric, wallpaper, concrete and metal. 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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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. Great products, but following predictable paths.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

RevoTile is genuine porcelain tile offered in 26 marble, wood, stone and concrete looks. MSI was one of the first companies to introduce augmented reality to the flooring industry in 2018 with the launch of a series of tools originally aimed at the floor to help buyers bring product selections to life.

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