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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. What was evident in walking the show floor was that visual interest—whether that be via color, texture or decoration—is taking the reins when it comes to trending design. “But this year you feel the excitement, you see the foot traffic.

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Recer: sublime surface selection 

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metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Today the company sells to around 60 countries, with export sales representing more than 60% of turnover. Versatile and highly decorative, they offer countless combinations, allowing professional designers or home owners to create unique spaces.

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Recer: sublime surface selection 

Diary of a Tile Addict

metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Today the company sells to around 60 countries, with export sales representing more than 60% of turnover. Versatile and highly decorative, they offer countless combinations, allowing professional designers or home owners to create unique spaces.

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Surface showcase selections

Diary of a Tile Addict

Quay Quarter Tower by InOpera The In Opera Group specialises in natural stone, marble, granite, porcelain, and man-made derivatives, such as agglomerates and terrazzo, manufactured in Italy, Portugal, and The Balkans. In house decorators then transfer those designs onto the tiles. This year was no exception.