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Torlys launches porcelain alternative, RigidTile Firm Premier

Floor Covering News

Toronto, Ontario—Torlys has launched RigidTile Firm Premier, a collection of SPC tile patterns in matte finishes with realistic painted grout lines. Designed as a perfect alternative to porcelain or stone tile, the latest addition to Torlys Rigid SPC program boasts five SKUs in patterns of marble, concrete and stone.

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Everything You Should Know About Porcelain Countertops

Garden State Tile Blog

Porcelain countertops are about to take over the commercial and residential design industry – and for good reason. While other materials may stain, crack or yellow, porcelain is designed to last. The countertops are resistant to detergents, chemicals and blemishes– even the strongest paints can be removed from its surface.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

Meanwhile, a host of new prefabricated furnishing options and collaborations with the world’s leading design firms signaled the strength of the industry while carbon-neutral collections and the workings of a new industry ISO standard for embodied carbon demonstrated contributions to the future of the built environment.

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Design Thoughts – Winter Restaurant Week 2020

Architectural Ceramics

The tile we felt added to the industrial-Italian vibe Diesel Ribbed Oxide with its texture and color, it could be used on an accent wall to add even more dimension to the space. We felt a great compliment would be our Artem Sundaze porcelain, with lines hand-drawn by designer Lauren Liess, to help pull in the fun pops of color.

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Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Architectural Ceramics

For 20 years, the PANTONE COTY has influenced the design community, be it fashion, industrial design, or home furnishings. The Institute selects the color based on a mix of research and trend analysis, such as: the entertainment industry, new artists, popular world travel destinations, or socio-economic conditions.

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Turning Functional into Durable, Fabulous

Architectural Ceramics

To give a similar look, we selected one of our decorative hand-painted tiles, coming soon , designed by the lovely Lauren Liess. With a simple can of chalkboard paint, pictures, and cubbies, you can transform any laundry room, mudroom or entryway into a reflection of its inhabitants. Want to have something easier to clean than paint?

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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