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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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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

And while dusty rose and mineral blue played starring roles, many companies developed collections specifically around color stories, from the chromatic effects of iridescence to the wide-ranging nuances of terracotta. Trompe l’oeil Italian manufacturers are producing a range of mind-blowing optical illusions on porcelain.

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The Great Outdoors: Tile for Outside Applications

Architectural Ceramics

Softer stones and ceramics are more likely to take a beating from the elements than durable materials like porcelain. For a more technical definition, most tiles have a Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) rating that explains how slippery the surface can be. If you must use stone or concrete, prepare or more maintenance.

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Daltile to showcase new products at HD Expo

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—Daltile is featuring its latest new STARE products, its Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces extra-large porcelain slab line, tile and stone products, Marazzi products and American Olean products during the HD Expo + Conference 2024 here April 30–May 2 in Booth #4127. Natural stone tiles. Available nationwide.

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Marazzi, American Olean feature new tile collections at Coverings

Floor Covering News

The contemporary stone-look Forgehaus is a showcase of modern design, boasting dynamic graphics and rich variation. 2023 fall product launch Rhyme and Reason This glazed ceramic wall tile assortment features a deep, rich biophilic color palette as well as a terracotta color way. Suitable for floor, wall and countertop applications.

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What tile should I pick if I don’t know my cabinets or counter yet?

Architectural Ceramics

If you are planning on renovating and updating everything, you definitely have more options, but if you are trying to make sure the tile goes with current style of your home, you’ll want to make sure to stay with the same theme. Swiss Alps White Marble.

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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. However, perfection is only one aspect of these trends.

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