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Malibu with Terracotta Ceramic Tiles: A Historical Perspective

Tile Talk

A closer look at the blue-glazed Malibu with terracotta tiles at the Adamson House. Malibu glazed ceramic tiles meld beautifully with terracotta tiles along the walkways of the Adamson House. This line of hand-painted ceramic tile pays homage to the Malibu and Catalina Potteries of California of the 1920s. John Steinbeck.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. At this year’s show, color was a powerful protagonist on porcelain as well as ceramic. Trompe l’oeil Italian manufacturers are producing a range of mind-blowing optical illusions on porcelain.

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Glazed Porcelain Terracotta Tiles by Ragno at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

This Italian-made collection consists of glazed porcelain tiles with a terracotta look in three warm shades and various sizes and styles, including varied squares, rectangles, and hexagons. The post Glazed Porcelain Terracotta Tiles by Ragno at Rubble Tile appeared first on Rubble Tile : Minneapolis Tile Shop and Showroom.

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Themes to spot at the Surface Design Show

Diary of a Tile Addict

Domino Denim from El Barco Kit Kat Snow from Dune Faded Elegance The wear and tear of well loved surfaces comes to the fore with Faded Elegance, a theme focused on appreciating traditional Spanish ceramics and handcrafted tiles.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant.

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New Crossville wall tile collections are all about color

Floor Covering News

“The Color Perspectives line is a unique spin on the traditional subway tile; the Cotto Moderno collection offers updated terracotta and clay tones; and the Hide and Sleek tiles incorporate three-dimensional offerings and sophisticated finishes.” For walls only, an undulating 3 x 10 ceramic brick is available.

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Tile of Spain Manufacturers Release Top Trends of Fall 2020 and Preview 2021 Novelties

Tile of Spain USA

Earlier this year, Spanish manufacturers vowed to continue to meet the needs of architects and interior designers by keeping production going in the ceramic tile sector. Gauged Porcelain : Long gone are the days when ceramic is just seen on backsplashes and floors. Grupo Greco Gres, Argos Santorini. TAU, Ascala. Harmony, Riad.

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