Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. Following is the full trend report: Color stories In the words of designer Ferruccio Laviani, “Color is itself a material thing, a pigment which penetrates the slab to become part of it, in tones and in touch.”

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Italy Report Ceramics Trends 59

JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Almost without exception, manufacturers are reporting their top sellers to be planks. This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. Vives Doney (floor), Vives Mosaico Necci Blanco (wall). Favoring Planks.

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Spain Trends North America Tile 100

JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Almost without exception, manufacturers are reporting their top sellers to be planks. This seems to be a truism in most global marketplaces but certainly is the case in North America where design and architecture features so much of the native timber. Vives Doney (floor), Vives Mosaico Necci Blanco (wall). Favoring Planks.

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Spain North America Trends Tile 100

Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Last year, I reported that for the "first time in three years, a white tile was not our top seller!" Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. cement tile.

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Tile Cement Los Angeles Backsplash 112

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

I reported that I was seeing a trend to use texture, color, and geometric patterns in tile. The patterns generally work well in homes with contemporary architecture styles especially when utilizing a simple two or three-color palette. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. MYD | architecture + design.

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Cement Trends Colors Tile 153

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Im thrilled to report that the trend continues from what I saw recently during Coverings 2013. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. backsplash designs. bathroom tile.

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Cement Trends Tile Design 126

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2019

Paints, fabrics, furniture, carpets and building materials can all release VOCs that cause allergies, migraines and asthma in people. Is the paint, stain or finish water-based? Although exotic woods are stunning, bamboo, stone or porcelain may be more durable, require less harmful finishes and not affect forests.

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LEED Painted Decorative Products 105