Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s currently available as a wall tile in three styles—Pyramid White, Wave Black and Stries Calacata—and a floor tile in six colors and two sizes. What’s more, the new line is designed for outdoor and wet areas. “It’s perfect for wayfinding or illuminating around a pool,” said Kathy Green, director of brand strategy and communications.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 8, 2021

While we’ve already explored this season’s top looks , that focus on muted hues that soothe the soul, organic elements that allow us to reconnect with nature and unique graphics that stimulate the senses, we’re taking a look at the bigger picture and diving into the macro-trends that will define ceramic designs this year: Museum, Supreme.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Despite that, by the final quarter of this year, Spain has risen to the No. What that means for us in terms of what you’re going to see from the Spanish sector is that it’s very focused on North America colors, design preferences and needs.”. 1 exporter to the U.S. by volume and second highest by value. Leading macro trends.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The Santa Caterina Market by architect studio EMBT is a colorful city center that stands out among the surrounding urban architecture in Ciutat Vella, a district of Barcelona, Spain. The mosaic pieces are made of white clay that allowed the manufacturers to apply a unique transparent glaze.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 26, 2012

When architects Elisabet Capdeferro and Ramon Bosch began their Casa Collage project in Girona, a city in northeast Spain approximately one hour from Barcelona, they found a large number of preexisting elements they were able to reuse: stone, mosaics, wood, and a rich variety of ceramic wall and floor tiles. … Continue Reading.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 28, 2013

Tile Of Spain Launches Quick Ship Collection. Available online at www.tileofspainusa.com/quickship , the Quick Ship Collection is presented in a sleek, 68-page color online catalogue that highlights products from Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers that are in stock and available within 4 to 8 weeks. Ann Sacks introductions at KBIS.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project. Photo courtesy of Tile of Spain. Photo courtesy of Tile of Spain. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs, certified master kitchen and bath designer and Coverings spokesperson, collaborated with the tile associations to forecast the 2024 tile trends. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). The Agora (LÀgora) building within the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is part of a larger complex of facilities designed by Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Dating back to the 10 th century, Moroccan tiles are truly historic pieces of art that originate in the old city of Fez, Morocco and parts of Spain. The tiles have made a significant comeback over the years, and have hypnotized home and business owners once again with their intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Architects and designers, wanna go to Spain? Tile of Spain is running a contest theyre calling Passport to Creativity. The four architects and or designers will earn 4 CEUs in addition to winning an all-expense-paid trip to Spain.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Brightly colored tiles are grouped beneath a Moorish arch. create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. Optimism expressed in the colors of the tile and the details of every structure; details that you rarely find today.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

During CEVISAMA 2015 we will get a close look at the new styles and innovations proposed by Tile of Spain ceramic tile manufacturers. Use of color as an element of continuity between walls and floors, able to create a homogeneous scenario that helps to highlight the presence of other elements of decor and furnishings. Square Mosaics.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

showcases a multiplicity of genres and styles that merge into unique and original designs. Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 27, 2015

I believe I have been true to my promise to share the latest design trends and product info for the heart of your home. I am so grateful for all the wonderful and talented kindred souls I have met along the way, fellow bloggers, designers and great organizations such as Modenus, Blanco, Brizo, Tile of Spain and many more.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Whats that color? However one question Ill never answer definitively is "Whats that color?". The short answer is that it doesnt matter because youre not seeing the actual color. Photos on the internet are good for general families of color.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The unglazed porcelain has a colored porcelain patterned layer on top and an uncolored porcelain body on the bottom, which remains unseen when installed, which is great for commercial use. Not much new design going on there. Spain is probably the front runner after China for developing a tad more expensive decorative wall tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Finally, unlike Spanish pavers, these tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 13, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Kohler Colors with Jonathan Adler. Kohlers rolling out four, new and vibrant colors with the help of Jonathan Adler. Heres the full palette: In situ , those colors are Greenwich Green, Piccadilly Yellow, Annapolis Navy. kitchen design.

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Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

As you are reading this I’m probably winging my way across the Atlantic, heading to the Passport to Creativity 2015 event courtesy of Tile of Spain. We will be exploring Seville and then on to Valencia to attend Cevisama , Spain’s international tile trade fair showcasing the latest in tile products and design trends.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 30, 2017

Better yet, let’s collect bits of sea glass off the beaches of southern Spain. AC’s Naturals Collection, made of fused glass, has several features that make it a favorite among homeowners and DC-metro area designers alike: various glass field tile and trim sizes, ranging from 3×6 to 6×24. Designer Spaces.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 14, 2014

Updated encaustics from Spain (Image Courtesy: Apavisa). I also saw a nice selection of colorful leaf mosaics around the show floor. Style trend #1 – wood continues. Wood looks are still going strong, with some interesting options available. Glossy wood-look tile from Italy (Photo Courtesy: Sant’Agostino).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings 2023—Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain—to highlight the most popular, on-trend styles of tile from the global marketplace.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Ryan Fasan - Tile and Stone specialist and Tile of Spain consultant speaking about the advances in the ceramic tile industry. Looking for color? backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 21, 2015

The week-long event took place in Orlando, Florida and was filled with highlights including seeing long-time friends, a face to face meeting with designer Alena Capra , and listening to Ryan Fasan , Tile of Spain ''s Technical consultant, speak about trends with design. Cascading gold hexagon mosaics from Onix.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 27, 2015

I believe I have been true to my promise to share the latest design trends and product info for the heart of your home. I am so grateful for all the wonderful and talented kindred souls I have met along the way, fellow bloggers, designers and great organizations such as Modenus, Blanco, Brizo, Tile of Spain and many more.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Yesterday, we shared a fantastic tile installation featuring our Santander tile design. This time, though, color, in addition to pattern, takes center stage. Our Alhambra tile design covers the entry in David Schneider’s home near Seattle. Tile photo, David Schneider. Contemplating a tile installation?

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Emphasis was given to the pools and fountains and there was great variety in these designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Those of you who follow our blog know that Im a big proponent both of color and pattern in design. So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

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.”. In Q1 2021, Spain retained the top position as the largest exporter to the U.S. imported 532.5

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The show will showcase inspiring images of tile products and applications, including previews of products that will be unveiled at Coverings 2019, on its social media channels, inviting designers to share their favorite products with the hashtags #NationalTileDay, #Coverings2019 and #WhyTile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Coverings’ three primary pavilions, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain, will feature expansive, diverse and innovative product showcases. Impressively bold, Adagio is a perfect choice for extraordinary design. Moon, introduced by Monopole, is a series with design that recalls the moonstone.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Set for April 29 to May 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Coverings is prepared to help its attendees tackle real-world installation situations, preview the latest in tile and stone designs and products from global providers, and help attendees utilize their time and efforts within various social media platforms.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes. There are 6 designs within this collection. Clay Arabesque Tile: Alcazar.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Spanish Colonial tile can do that for your space, by adding a unique combination of color, pattern, and mixture of lines and curves. These tile patterns date back to medieval Spain, where they were widely produced. Ancient Spanish tile can be seen gracing palaces and churches as mosaic art, decorative accents and on fountains.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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