Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 21, 2018

Porcelain floor tiles from Urbatek in a Pretty Ballerinas shoe store. eporta, the interiors marketplace, and trend service, WGSN, have launched the third Interiors Trend Report 2018/19 analysing the buying trends and insights from search data from eporta’s 10,000+ interior trade buyers across 85 countries. Key trends.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Let’s see how your tile picks compare to a few of our own; and which material, porcelain, ceramic, glass or stone is favored to take it all. Durable, non-porous, predictable — Porcelain is an obvious choice when consistency is the name of the game. Natural Stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. The Kiss Dip Hexagon, is a hand-made porcelain with several features that will make your heart flutter: available in 3.5″ Elements: Our in-stock Elements Collection features porcelains that can handle the elements inside or out.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

AC’s Atlas Collection, a slate-look porcelain in the color Slate Multicolor. A porcelain tile that looks like natural slate, our Atlas Collection brings together strength in performance and softness in color. Porcelain tile is known for being tough. Related Links: Looking for more wood-look porcelains? Autumn Park.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 2, 2018

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. Transform any room with Grey, White, Slate or Black tiles in either 600x300mm or 600x600mm formats.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% At the end of 2018, duties went up by +10% for all the categories. It only impacted glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain. Now you know why China isn’t an ideal source of supply anymore for ceramic and porcelain tiles.

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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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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

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. Improving lives.”

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

For the floors, a natural travertine or porcelain tile that looks like travertine was used. Available through Architectural Ceramics, our Opulence Collection features large-format and mosaic porcelain tiles that looks like travertine. The dark tile that clads the wall, comes from our Island Stone vendor. The Extended Forecast.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 10, 2018

August 6/13, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 4 By Mara Bollettieri Opportunities abound for retailers looking to get into the countertop business. slab market is estimated to be around $5 billion in sales, with half coming from quartz, porcelain and natural stone slabs. Research shows the U.S.

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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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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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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

We offer various tile characters: porcelain, ceramic, glass and stone. A trait of porcelain tile, for example, is its durability. As a result, a great feature of porcelain tile is that it makes an excellent flooring option in commercial and residential spaces. ” So come see us in 2018.

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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

MAY 25, 2018

Coverings doghouses by Alyss Edwards, American Wonder Porcelain, and Casa Ceramica. Fourteen members of Tile Council of North America donated lovingly-tiled, one-of-a-kind doghouses to the Homeless Pets Foundation to create one of the most visited attractions at Coverings 2018. Educational seminars programmes. worthy and well received.

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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 19, 2018

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. Highlights of the programme include: Augmented Reality – Ceramic Trends 2018.

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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

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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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

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

MARCH 3, 2019

This has been developed to multiply the possibilities to create unique environments with accessories for walls and floors, including solutions created by Officina Portobello, which brings the concept of haute couture to the porcelain tiles. The large formats (1,200 by 1,200mm) will feature prominently.

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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

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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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. Smot by Dado. Italian Marble by Edilgres.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

Ceramiche Lea’s Nextone is a collection with an engineered stone effect. Combining stones from four different quarries, whose characteristics are fused together, and adding original graphic designs, Lea has created a stone that doesn’t exist in nature, but one that has a balanced and natural look. Nextone by Ceramiche Lea.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

As with the residential market, porcelain and ceramic tile are excellent options for commercial applications,” she told FCNews. Unlike other types of flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone prevents frequent replacement and allows for easy cleaning without the use of toxic, high-VOC or harsh chemicals.”.

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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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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in place. Adding natural stone, porcelain or ceramic tile can bring a sense of sophistication to bathrooms while also being simple to maintain.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 31, 2018

This often results in ton-sur-ton collections that marry a few closely related hues across stone-, wood-, and concrete-effect tiles. 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.

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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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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

They also do not include stone flooring, nor do they account for ceramic wall tile, cove base and rubber accessories.). in volume in 2018; 3.85% gains in dollars and 3.2% in 2018 and $1.11 Tile accounted for 23% of sales while hardwood and natural stone represent 8% and 6%, respectively. in 2018; 18.2%

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Diary of a Tile Addict

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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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. L: To Be Marble by Cercom Ceramiche.

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