Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 1, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Either way, there’s something for everyone to soak in with these top 5 designs of the week featuring some incredible water features, comforting bathrooms, and a unique re-model that’s sure to make you look twice. From stunning crisp whites to deep purples, bathroom tile can create any mood for the space.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. Following is a sneak peak of new Emser Tile products and corresponding current style directions. A Twist on Classic Subway Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Check out this week’s Top 5 Design blog for some truly out of this world design ideas. This early, 21 st century home was truly ahead of its time terms of Architectural design. Check it out to see why this pavilion is a marvel for the design world. Modern Even for the Jetsons.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

By Ken Ryan T he year 2020 may be best known for COVID-19, which closed down much of the economy for several weeks. In fact, new product offerings and line extensions were robust in 2020 in what turned out to be a better-than-expected year for most flooring retailers and distributors. Or so you might think.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

After reviewing hundreds of new product launches from Ceramics of Italy member companies, Ceramics of Italy has released its top six trends for the 2020 spring-summer season. Blue is one of the most popular hues in tile design this year, which also happens to dovetail with Pantone’s color of the year. Material stone.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency announced the winners of the 2020 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition during a virtual press conference hosted by Coverings. Eight projects from across North America were recognized for showcasing the beauty and versatility of Italian tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Coverings has announced the 18 projects receiving the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 2020. The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. “We Commercial Stone Design: Redefining the Classic Brownstone.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. in 2020 and more significantly off from 24.86% in 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

One of the most dominant and memorable aspects of 1920s design was Art Deco. The sleek lines and luxury of Art Deco were given moment after moment at stand after stand and those that didn’t incorporate the gold, marble, or geometrics into their designs still set the stage with appropriate furniture and interior decor.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

One of the most dominant and memorable aspects of 1920s design was Art Deco. The sleek lines and luxury of Art Deco were given moment after moment at stand after stand and those that didn’t incorporate the gold, marble, or geometrics into their designs still set the stage with appropriate furniture and interior decor.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Interior designers, artists and fine arts scholars have long believed that color can dramatically affect our moods. That’s why each year the powerhouses of the design industry observe art, fashion, films, environment and cultural influences from around the world to select their “Color of The Year.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

March 2/9, 2020: Volume 35, Issue 18. economy heading into 2020 with a hopeful outlook and poised for growth—unemployment is down and consumer confidence is on the rise—the time for tile to shine is now. has one of the lowest consumptions per capita of porcelain tile of all developed countries. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 29, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Marazzi’s new Coastal Effects mosaic collection recently received the Best Product Design award from Oceanside Glass & Tile, a glass tile manufacturer. “Our new Coastal Effects offering creates rich designs using molten glass mosaics.” Coastal Effects.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 27, 2020

When it comes to the kitchen backsplash, subway tile has been the lasting choice for homeowners. And while this classic selection is as stylish as it is timeless, sometimes a fresh take can reinvigorate an entire design. Turn your kitchen dreams into a reality with these 7 fresh kitchen backsplash ideas from Garden State Tile!

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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. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Color is a powerful tool in the world of design. Pantone’s color experts evaluate the power, psychology, and emotion in design strategy providing a Color of the Year that will set the tone for interior design, fashion, marketing, branding, and much more. The message behind Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year is one of inspiration.

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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., There were a lot of things that set the stage for us to be able to cope with what has happened in 2020.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Last time we checked he had hit over 75 cities world-wide and installed 3,724 sneaky mosaics. New pieces include 58 installations in Djerba in 2019, 11 installations on Reunion Island in 2022, 18 installations in Munich in 2023, a new invasion at Fountainbleau in 2023, and in Paris in 2020 and 2021. Discover Invader’s full map here.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Yesterday’s curiosities were only the beginning and there are still plenty of fantastic designs awaiting a mention. One collection could have easily been placed with the weave-look designs from the show, but its unique format and stone-look companions meant its own space was needed. round from Cicogres. round from Cicogres.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Yesterday’s curiosities were only the beginning and there are still plenty of fantastic designs awaiting a mention. One collection could have easily been placed with the weave-look designs from the show, but its unique format and stone-look companions meant its own space was needed. round from Cicogres. round from Cicogres.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2020

Designed by Lombardini 22 brand FUD for Appiani , these skinny format tiles take on texture and desaturated tones to create an enormously versatile ceramic collection. Textural variants of the tile include the spotted DOMINO 100 and DOMINO 50, the striped BAMBOO, and the basket weave look TATAMI. Keep safe and keep happy!

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

close to 10,000 attendees showed up to view the latest and greatest trending tiles. “I At first, I was wondering if Coverings would still have that Coverings feel, but the exhibitors built the booths from the ground up and they are artfully designed—and you can intensely feel that people are engaging, really engaging.”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. economy and ceramic tile market. billion and 1.38

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Los Angeles—Emser Tile debuted a variety of new porcelain, stone, ceramic and mosaic products at The International Surface Event (TISE) last month. Emser Tile hosted show attendees within its booth to see the newest products, tools and trends hitting the market during the largest event serving the North American flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 13, 2022

T he ceramic tile category is arguably flooring’s closest link to the interior design community. Ceramic tile trends take their design cues directly from consumer habits within the home and builds upon those needs to craft its looks, textures and technologies.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 26, 2020

Master of vibrancy and London designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has demonstrated his signature zest with a playfully tiled “flowerburst” mosaic in the centre’s entrance and reception area. The designs flow into one another in a series of abrupt, straight lines and curved, almost floral strokes.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 3, 2020

Thankfully Diary of a Tile Addict can also do a little to help, and we have opened up our site to known and trusted tile brands, providing one FREE post over April, May, and June. The subtle beauty of the wavy surface brings elegance and harmony, with natural tones emphasising the organic quality of the design. Pedra Azul Ivory.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 19, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, and face-to-face meetings now out of the question, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to selected tile manufacturers to keep the flow of tile information flowing world-wide. Vetro Marino and SanTome? by Ceramica Porto Ferreira. The first is Vetro Marino.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 5, 2020

The thickly textured surface combines with the highly glossy glaze to produce a a uniquely light-catching tile that fills space with charm. The range is also complemented by the gorgeous flora Inserto decors and Esagona (270 by 270mm) and Rombo (250 by 250mm) mosaics. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2020.

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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 pandemic caused the show to cancel its 2020 event just one month prior to its scheduled kickoff date. “We to 2:30 p.m.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 10, 2020

Three mosaic styles are also offered – a standard square (Mosaico) and hexagon (Mosaico Exa) option, as well as a mixed stone Mosaico Weave, each on a 300 by 300mm sheet. The pride of the collection are the decors designed by Neropaco. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2020.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Daltile’s new Defend is a distinct product line of high-performance ceramic tile featuring Microban technology, which will not wash off or wear away. By Megan Salzano-Birch—After two years of slow decline, the tile category is back on top. ceramic tile consumption rose 23.7% billion square feet of ceramic tile, up 34.8%

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In years past, Florim USA has shared winning booths with its parent company, presenting tile produced and distributed in both countries. The MileStone brand is centered on sustainable tile made in the USA,” said Rodolfo Panisi, Florim USA’s CEO. Recently, the brand released the first 32 x 32 tile manufactured in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Dallas, Texas—Daltile has launched its latest tile collection, Famed. Famed is a porcelain tile assortment for floor and wall that offers the durability of porcelain with the beauty of marble designs, the company said. Accompanying the collection’s tile products are chevron mosaics and penny round mosaics.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Gold was particularly prevalent as were dark and mysterious metallic shades and tin-look tiles, and shiniest of all was the glitter. Dune ‘s pale gold scratched hexagonal tiles and Inkoart ‘s aluminium mosaics presented additional ways to incorporate metallics en masse. Nazari Fortuna and Perla from Mainzu.

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