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“House in Puntiró”: A Harmony of Form, Material and Typography

Tile of Spain USA

Perched atop a steep property that rises above the Bay of Palma in Puntiró, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, is a striking residence that redefines the relationship between architecture and local typography. Porcelain and glazed tiles take center stage, both indoors and outdoors.

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Coverings previews 2024 tile trends

Floor Covering News

Contempo concrete: To complement the raw beauty of contemporary architecture, designers are giving us fresh interpretations of modern cement in porcelain format. Porcelain panels panache: The world is witnessing and embracing the availability of production-ready versions of full-body porcelain panels.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona, Spain is a city of contrast, where white sandy beaches meet the colorful tile work of Park Güell, and organic architecture like Gaudí’s Casa Milá or Sagrada Familia stand proudly above gridded city streets. This unglazed porcelain tile is appropriate for wall and floor use. Rome, Italy.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Porcelain & Glass.

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Coverings announces 2023 Best Booth Awards

Floor Covering News

Orlando—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced the winners of its 2023 Best Booth Awards this week at the show. An esteemed panel of tile and stone industry judges selected three Best in Show booth displays to bestow the coveted awards and recognition.

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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.

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Coverings stays connected with virtual event

Floor Covering News

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. However, Tile of Spain said it sees promise in the U.S. Data showed Tile of Spain has grown to represent 18.5% In 2019, U.S. shipments (less exports) were 863.6

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