Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Perhaps it’s the hint of age and solitude that adds that little extra something to our perception of them – like a patina on a vintage ceramic vase. Studio Job launches Perished tiles patterned with skeletons , dezeen. We will always celebrate the versatility and creativity possible with tile! A Field Guide to the Macabre.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 5, 2019

We know in March and April, the NCAA Tournament is played on wood-covered basketball courts; but, wouldn’t it be sweet if the elite teams dribbled and passed the ball to the finals on wood-look tile instead? At Architectural Ceramics, we have wood-look porcelain tiles that you won’t want to pass up. Wood Replica.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Daltile’s Defend tile line features Microban technology to attract consumers looking for healthy, clean floor products. By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. Know your tile products and sell them. So, what gives?

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way.

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United Tile's Blog

MARCH 11, 2019

Which brings us to Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2019 – Living Coral. Does this mean we’ll be stocking 10,000 square feet of this color in a 3×12 wall tile with coordinating trim anytime soon? Perfect color for a subtle accent tile. CC Mosaics 3.Shadebox But the promise of color – and the challenge of color! –

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

During Tile of Spain’s Coverings Connected press conference held earlier this week, Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s technical consultant and tile and stone expert, outlined the state of Spanish tile in the U.S., This has been a very pivotal year, and 2019 was a pivotal year leading up to it as well,” he said.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 23, 2020

Here at Architectural Ceramics, we are fortunate to be in prime location to celebrate Washington DC’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and even have a mosaic dedicated to this floral time of year. Bonus: Check out this cherry blossom mosaic we had the pleasure of working on! Spring Interior Design Trends for 2019 , Lux Deco.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. Its ability to entirely transform interiors and play with tile designs makes it an incredible asset for creating unique spaces, or even just changing up what is already there.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Made in the U.S.A.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep tile information flowing world-wide. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 9, 2019

Wood-effect tiles are a special creation- the resistance and lifespan of ceramic with the natural beauty of timber, plus the freedom and luxury to combine wood with underfloor heating. This plank/porcelain crossover is a Tile Addict favourite and seeing what innovations companies are bringing to the table is a real treat.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., The Materials & Trends sessions will include talks on tile trends, environmental responsiblity and more. Tried and true.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

Artistic Tile’s Verdi Alpi and Rosa Portugallo. Mosaic floors and backsplashes are hugely popular today. Quarries no longer in active use can be reclaimed and re-used in unique ways.” – Josh Levinson, president, Artistic Tile. Stone tile’s square foot price is frequently higher than many porcelain products.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Last year we covered the exciting collection Cava designed by LucidiPevere for Living Ceramics – a concrete-effect range focused on highlighting the wonders of coloured grout through a series of surface incisions. Cava Mosaic Beige and Tierra de Siena. Cava Black Mosaic. Cava Mosaic Black. Cava Mosaic Beige.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. The attendance is up over 2019 numbers—and 2019 was a good year.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 11, 2019

The Natural Stone Show 2019 will run at ExCel London from 30th April to 2nd May. Hard Surfaces 2019 will run alongside The Natural Stone Show 2019. Barriers between natural stone and ceramics in the tile sector have long since broken down. Mosaic installation by Gary Drostle. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 29, 2019

Since he was last featured in Tile Addict , Gary Drostle has created even more awe-inspiring work. In particular, a notable contribution from this mosaic artist is present in Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in California. Crab and mussels mosaic. Shoal of mackerel mosaic. Tide pool mosaic. Burl outcrop mosaic.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Although not strictly ceramics, these artworks deserve a mention in the Tile Addict Hall of Talent. With a particular message in mind, and a very unusual crafting material a large variety of mosaics have been created by this gifted retried pharmacist. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 27, 2019

With a group of designers whose priority is in the art, Smoke and Fire Tiles is a ceramic treasure trove. Their artistic skill is shown in spades throughout their collections which not only covers tile, but also other forms of ceramic art. The shaped tiles are an extremely delightful blend of delicate and hardy.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 21, 2019

Although I have been writing about ceramic tiles for decades, and have visited Cersaie every year for over a quarter of a century, I still get a flush of excitement at the thought of this year’s show. I guess I really am a Tile Addict! At first glance I wasn’t sure I was even looking at tiles at all.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A fun mosaic project from Atlas Concorde really made an impact. The textured mosaics of their Raw Decors heavily featured grout lines, enabling a range of varied looks with coloured grout, textural differences, and visual effects. teal tiles from Wow Design the gold veining takes the aged, pre-cracked look to another level.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Another vigilante tiler has come to Tile Addict’s attention, and this time they are much closer to home! Southampton has seen a burst of mosaic activity in the last few years thanks to the mind and creativity of Will Rosie. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2019. Will Rosie.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Chicago—For the first time since June 2019, the commercial design community will gather in-person for NeoCon 2021, which returns to theMART here Oct. The design of Coalesce luxury flooring was influenced by the transformation of earthly materials into textiles and mosaics from the energy of the artisan touch. CROSSVILLE.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A fun mosaic project from Atlas Concorde really made an impact. The textured mosaics of their Raw Decors heavily featured grout lines, enabling a range of varied looks with coloured grout, textural differences, and visual effects. teal tiles from Wow Design the gold veining takes the aged, pre-cracked look to another level.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 8, 2019

Putting a cool mosaic tile in a half bath, for instance, will cost a lot less than a full overhaul of a spa-like master bathroom. The other major expense goes to the wall tiles and countertops. Percentage spent on bathroom features based on average homeowner (HomeAdvisor, 2019). For us, it’s all about the tile!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 28, 2019

We have a few unique and incredible artists and projects to share – a whole raft of wonderful work with tiles, mosaics, and more. In response, these rough forms each partially feature a selection of ceramic tiles, perfectly moulded to their shape. Hand painted ceramic tiles moulded on cement volumes.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 23, 2019

From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers will be presented at ExCel, London with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra-compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2019

From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers visiting ExCel, London, will be presented with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike. April 30 – May 2 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2019

From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers visiting ExCel, London, will be presented with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, contractors, and specifiers alike. Eclectic Pinstripe Dark from Keope.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Increasingly cropping up in interior style last year, this 2019 trend isn’t shying away. As consumers begin to tire of greys and whites, backsplashes, floor tiles, and countertops in contrasting or complementary colours become more popular. Create colourful interiors with these “smooth” floor tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Increasingly cropping up in interior style last year, this 2019 trend isn’t shying away. As consumers begin to tire of greys and whites, backsplashes, floor tiles, and countertops in contrasting or complementary colours become more popular. Create colourful interiors with these “smooth” floor tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

The 17 th EXPO REVESTIR will take place from March 12 th to 15 th 2019, at Transamérica Expo Center, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and it’s going to amaze you once again in every way. The event keeps the tested and approved format: Business Days and Creative Days, with the schedule focused on different interests.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 25, 2019

Tile Addict previously explored Little Havana in Southern Florida, admiring the mural by Santos Mendez at TD Bank which captures the bright, bold essence of Cuban culture. It was a delight to find out that just outside the original Havana stands a miraculous mosaic masterpiece spanning the small fishing neighbourhood of Jaimanitas.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The black and white range Chymia features faux mosaics and faux grout lines, faintly textured pieces and organic themed imagery. Decoro graffiti in white, grey, and beige is a ceramic wallpaper with attitude. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2019. Manhattan Gloss (491x982mm). Energie Ker.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

The 17 th EXPO REVESTIR will take place from March 12 th to 15 th 2019, at Transamérica Expo Center, in São Paulo, Brazil, and it’s going to amaze you once again in every way. The event keeps the tested and approved format: Business Days and Creative Days, with the schedule focused on different interests.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

since 2019 to ramp up its domestic manufacturing. The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. since 2019—increasing its domestic manufacturing capacity by approximately 50% in that time.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2019

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. There are eight sizes ranging from a large 1,200 by 1,200mm (64 by 64in) slab to a 97 by 600mm (4 by 32in) tile strip that are suitable for both walls and floors. Cermiche Keope.

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