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July Featured Tiles: Priory Patterned & Calacatta Marble Effect

The London Tile Co.

Last month we had two very similar ranges on offer but the same definitely could not be said for Calacatta and Priory – read on to find out why. These tiles are designed to look like (you guessed it) Calacatta marble – a white coloured natural stone with beautiful grey veining patterned throughout the material.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

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Marazzi, American Olean feature new tile collections at Coverings

Floor Covering News

A collection full of cotto inspiration in warm and cool tones are available in a glazed porcelain 8 x 8 and 8-inch hex as well as the linear 2 x 9 brick. Three 4 x 4 decorative wall tiles are offered in an array of patterns, colors and geometric designs—perfectly crafted for statement walls and backsplashes. Proudly made in the USA.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

At this year’s show, color was a powerful protagonist on porcelain as well as ceramic. Laviani, an ongoing collaborator of Lea Ceramiche, designed a new series of decorative effects overlaid onto 12 contemporary solid colors while Piero Lissoni developed a line for Atlas Concorde focused on a vast neutral color palette.

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Marazzi showcases latest collections at Coverings

Floor Covering News

Following is an overview: The Inyo collection takes a rustic approach to porcelain tile with its moody crackle design. Illusionist is a concrete look tile is inspired by the whimsical movement of watercolor paintings; the surface hosts a unique glossy effect that creates high definition and variation.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Or, go for a vein-cut marble instead of a slate with an uneven cleft.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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