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Ceramic: Differentiation via versatility

Floor Covering News

“Whether it’s revamping kitchen backsplashes, accentuating bathroom walls or transforming outdoor patios, tile provides a durable, easy-to-maintain option that seamlessly bridges interior and exterior design aesthetics.” Emser Emser’s new Radiant Floor tiles are designed for outdoor applications.

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Modern Applications for Ceramic Tile

Tile of Spain USA

Monochrome geometrics pop against white marble-look porcelain, while floral-inspired patterns are beautifully suited with ceramic wood. Ceramic tiles have changed the way architects approach exterior design. Another alternative is a simple border of black and white tiles creating a bold floor with a classic look.

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Emser Tile releases 2024 catalog

Floor Covering News

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online.

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Exploring the Typology of Ceramic Tile

Tile of Spain USA

The surfaces and edges are even, well-polished and embellished with decorative designs. Porcelain refers to single-fired, dry-pressed tiles, that are available with a glazed or unglazed finish: Glazed porcelain has a low water absorption rate. Like wall tiles, stoneware has a fine homogenous texture with little to no flaws.

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Why Tile: The Safe, Stylish, and Sustainable Choice

Garden State Tile Blog

What you may not know about tile though, is that it’s as rugged as it is beautiful, delivers as many health benefits for the occupants of any space as it does timeless design touches, and, thanks to the fact that each piece is hand-laid, it provides customization opportunities simply unattainable through any other surface option.

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Ceramic: Consumers yearn for outdoor living

Floor Covering News

In many areas of the country, porcelain pavers are an added market segment that, so far, traditional tile dealers have not covered,” said Paolo Mularoni, president, Del Conca USA. They are also an additional way to appeal to architects and designers who could match the interior and exterior design for a seamless transition.

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Penny Tile Makes a Comeback

The Perfect Bath

Little round mesh-mounted porcelain tiles–called Penny Tile–are both traditional and modern. They are a familiar form from ’30s-era baths, when little black daisy designs were installed in a bed of white. Lap 54 No problem making up my mind with the exterior,people here making things However.

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