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

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Natural variation for a unique look Requires regular maintenance including sealing every 6-12 months.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

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. At this year’s show, color was a powerful protagonist on porcelain as well as ceramic.

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Make Your Country Kitchen With Rustic Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Give your backsplash a personal makeover with some decor tiles. Using neutral tiles such as our Sirocco Decor tiles will create a focal point above your hob or sink, making a gorgeous scene. California mimics the look of natural stone and gives rustic charm to it’s surroundings. Backsplash Tiles. Exposed Brick.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Mix in tranquil hues like shades of blue, green and bronze to instantly give the room the peaceful feel of a luxury spa, along with some natural elements like wood and natural stone. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Decorate the kitchen. Update your furniture.

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. Often we see a decorative fire-safe paneling on the back and sides of the firebox, and sometimes we see what looks like a regular ceramic tile. Handmade tile can be even more varied due to the nature of the manufacturing process. Anatomy of the Fireplace.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

Tile Talk

The latest trends for Italian ceramics include nature-inspired materials, a rediscovery of terracotta, monolithic tiles, textures, and cutting-edge design that remains environmentally conscious. Italian manufacturers have also seemed to embrace the warmth and appeal of terracotta. Sant’Agostino. Concrete & Cement.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Cement & Terracotta. Sorry wood-look porcelain, we’ve temporarily moved on, to cement and terracotta tile. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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