Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sassuolo, Italy—During this week’s Coverings Connected event, Ceramics of Italy unveiled six top design trends for the fall -winter season. This season’s trends can be summed up in three words: natural, colorful, and playful. Coleman described the trends as follows: Autumnal. Blue-green.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). A sales and design associate would be tickled pink to pull together ceramic and marble samples for you.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. AC’s Surge Collection, a large-format ceramic tile made to look like back-lit glass, has several features that make it a bright idea: 8″x24″ field tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2024

The VitrA booth, spanning more than 1200 square feet, featured trend-setting cement, stone, wood and marble collections along with an extensive outdoor tile collection. These interactive product displays included a number of its collections including Meteorite, Cemental, Color 2.0,

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Granada Tile

JUNE 22, 2019

From the stunning Bordeaux to the Moroccan-inspired Arabesque , Granada Tile’s handmade cement tiles are sweeping the world as a unique way to improve the look and feel of any space. Contrary to common ceramic tiles, handmade cement tiles offer the ability to customize any aspect of the design to suit your style.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Cement tiles are therefore considered to be a ‘green’ or ecological product because the elements and process required for manufacturing them are natural.

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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. The first major trend is Biophilia—the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature. Geometric stone. Material stone.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The top 10 tile trends provide a sneak peek of the immersive displays being planned for Coverings 2023 , which will take place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Tiles have always been a go-to material for the bathroom, but have you considered cement tile for your remodel? Cement tiles have been showing up in magazines, home renovation TV shows, and décor blogs more and more, and for good reasons. Why Choose Cement Tiles Over Ceramic Tiles? Cement Tiles Are Low Maintenance.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Here are a few beautiful examples of how opting for a material other than a 3″x6″ white subway tile can take your backsplash from a sweet and simple ceramic to something a bit more savory and show-stopping. Ceramic tile has a range of options far beyond a 3″x6″ white subway. Tozen 1×4 glass mosaic.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Cement kitchen tiles are one of the ways you can update the overall look and feel of your kitchen, while adding serious value and infusing your personal style. Why Use Cement Tiles in the Kitchen? Cement tiles are not your average ceramic tile. The design of patterned cement tiles is embedded into the tile itself!

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Granada Tile

MAY 15, 2018

While tile trends come and go, one color combination has remained a tried-and-true classic for centuries: black and white tile. Why You Should Choose Cement Tiles for Your Patio. They haven’t been around as long as traditional ceramic tiles, but cement tiles are making history in the design world. Artisan Made.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Cement tiles are the latest must-haves in home and commercial décor and are influencing a design shift that embraces color and pattern versus solid neutrals (think plain subway tile). While still trending from 2016, cement tiles are traditional building materials that have been popular for centuries. Keep reading!

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. In recent years, North America has been trending away from rectified edges in all looks, with the exception being traditional marble and flowing textured wall tiles in the 12×36″ or upwards sizes. Encaustic Mashups.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 15, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble. neutral honed marble. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Cement tile. Boutique Chic. But what if we could take it to the next level?

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Cement & Terracotta. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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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. They were not heavily prevalent in the lists of other trend spotters, but they are still very much worth a mention. The final extra trend was around in spades throughout Cersaie.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. In recent years, North America has been trending away from rectified edges in all looks, with the exception being traditional marble and flowing textured wall tiles in the 12×36″ or upwards sizes. Encaustic Mashups.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Top decorating trends in 2016 and 2017 involve homeowners reinventing the way they think about the various spaces in their home. Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Ceramic tile is manufactured from clay and powdered glazes and is fired in a kiln to harden.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

So, I wanted to take a look at the newest trends that we’re seeing in tile for Kitchen and Baths. This is one example of a brick tile that is made by extruding ceramic, which gives it that real natural handmade look. Cement Tile. It’s that time of year when we are thinking about what we want to accomplish in 2016.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 11, 2017

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble. neutral honed marble. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Recycled, Sintered, Enameled: Enameled glass was a hot trend across the show this year. Glass mosaics that look like marble.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. The dimensional ceramic tile is available in two main shapes, Elle and Tear.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

“Design is a work of passion where careful thought and planning takes place to achieve the right mix of form and functionality,” said Suzanne Zurfluh, director of design and trend, Emser Tile. The ability to design beyond limits is at the heart of this collection.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour. I just returned from a business trip in the Dominican Republic meeting with the owners of the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Cuban Tiles from the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Marble dust.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Stellar handmade ceramic, Radicchio colored glaze; 4. Stellar handmade ceramic, Spice Market colored glaze; 5. Euphoria handmade ceramic, in Mystic shape, Ruby Sky colored glaze; 6. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2. Metallic glazes on handmade ceramic field tile; 4. mosaic, in Buoy shape, Harbor Blue; 3.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

I am grateful to my colleagues at Novita in New York for this informed take on today’s top tile trends, which they have produced having synthesised the very best of the new ranges displayed by Italian manufacturers at Coverings. L: To Be Marble by Cercom Ceramiche. Left: Operae by Ornamenta. Right: Bold by Marca Corona.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Coverings will kick-off National Tile Day celebrations with the help of influencers attending Coverings 2019, who will share their insights on products and trends starting this month and throughout the duration of Coverings, which takes place April 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. Because the rivershell mosaic is thin, it is backed with ceramic, and meshed mounted for an easier installation. For other examples of cement tile, view our blog Cementing the Latest in Tile Trends: Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting Styles, Educational Opportunities. The Ceramics of Italy booth will feature a popular café and coffee bar, offering authentic Italian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon aperitivos every day of the show. Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Diamond from Gardenia Orchidea.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23". at 6:00 AM.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Architectural Ceramic’s Baltimore Showroom Manager, Loren Tomas, created a mood board inspired by a hot Starbucks Chai Latte. We hope you get inspired for your next tile project: Photo: Chai Latte inspiration, compliments of Loren Tomas for Architectural Ceramics. For a bit of shimmer, try using our arabesque shaped glass tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. 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. Is glass hard to work with?

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