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The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of its three award programs for 2023. The Shahs soon realized that natural stone for residential and commercial usage had even higher market potential and redirected their efforts toward developing this sector of the industry.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

Bologna, Italy—Ceramics of Italy unveiled its trend report from Cersaie 2024, a major tile trade show held here. And as manufacturers work toward producing tiles that look and feel like natural stone, high-definition marble prints are now paired with low-relief veining for realistic marble looks.

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Top Tile Trends from Italy

JG Kitchens

Last year, I traveled to Italy’s top tile expo, Cersaie, with a press delegation. The folks at Ceramics of Italy and their press representatives have kindly made them available. These give you the option of pure traditional beauty — without the maintenance of natural stone — or some updated and quirky retro looks.

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Ceramics of Italy rolls out new digital initiative to combat COVID-19 restrictions

Floor Covering News

Ceramics of Italy has unveiled a new initiative titled “Two Minutes With…” designed to present Italian ceramic companies’ latest new products. The videos are available not only on individual companies’ websites but also at the Ceramics of Italy website and social networks here. Currently there are eight videos available.

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Antolini unveils Textures+ Collection

Floor Covering News

Verona, Italy—Antolini, a tile and natural stone supplier, has launched the Textures+ Collection, featuring 50 different options. By applying a specific technological process, Antolini can transform and enhance natural stone by offering unique and highly tactile finishes in three dimensions.

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Pebbles Natural Stone Mosaic Collection Extends Florida Tile’s PietraArt Line

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

He added, “Furthermore, because this is a natural stone product, no two stones, no two mosaics ever look alike.”. The result is unlimited new looks in texture for interior design, whether it is for a traditional, stand-alone floor or wall installation, accent, pool or spa environment or fireplace surround.”.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Porcelains too, can be made with a uniform look or to mimic veining found in natural stone. Natural Stone Variation. Natural Stone Variation.