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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Primus Vitoria: production paradox

Diary of a Tile Addict

Apicer’s 2024 The Art of Possibility Tour of Portugal proved hugely inspirational. The PV installation was undertaken by Helexia Portugal. Panels in the factory hark back to Portugal’s deep tiling tradition. Primus Vitoria’s Old School collections have an authentic artisanal quality.

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Primus Vitoria: production paradox

Diary of a Tile Addict

Apicer’s 2024 The Art of Possibility Tour of Portugal proved hugely inspirational. The PV installation was undertaken by Helexia Portugal. Panels in the factory hark back to Portugal’s deep tiling tradition. Primus Vitoria’s Old School collections have an authentic artisanal quality.

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FCNEWS LIVE at Coverings 2022: Mosaic Companies

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Las Vegas—FCNEWS LIVE at Coverings 2022 has kicked off. We’re here with Suzi Portugal, Vice President of Design & Sourcing for Mosaic Companies whose brands include Walker Zanger , Anthology, Opusstone & Surfaces. The post FCNEWS LIVE at Coverings 2022: Mosaic Companies appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Coverings 2023 energizes the masses

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From trending design to innovative surface solutions, high-value educational opportunities and networking events, the show resonated with attendees and exhibitors alike. Tile market strengthens Much like most other flooring categories, the tile industry held its breath in 2022—unsure how the market might perform amid a questionable economy.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

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are at record highs,” said Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing, Anthology. “I Doug Hayes, vice president of sales, Florida Tile, added, “The residential ceramic tile business has been strong through the pandemic, and we expect it to continue to be strong in 2022. Census Bureau. Innovation abounds.