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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. Glass is non-porous, so it can be used in water features and wet areas like showers, fountains, and pools.

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Why Olvera Collection is the Right Tile for 2023 Design Projects

Granada Tile

From the standard designs to the more intricate ones, there are so many options to decide on. They are a far better choice than Saltillo or terracotta as they are much more durable and resistant. Here we will focus on their Olivera collection and why it is a good choice for 2023 design projects. They Offer So Many Options.

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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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Bardelli’s Groovy Grouting

Diary of a Tile Addict

Playing with grout lines, Zip offers unique decorative effects with shaped edges alongside its standard 600 by 600mm and 600 by 1,200mm pieces. The three colours – Anthracite Black, Ivory White, and Antique Terracotta – work to enable striking contrast between a variety of grout shades. Zip Antique Terracotta.

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Per Apartment Therapy, Tile Trends That Promise To Be Big In 2018

Granada Tile

Terracotta tile (that’s what our Rustico Collection ‘s all about). Brighter colors (We’ve got over 40 standard shades to choose from, plus we have the ability to color match for your project). Subtle textures (Have you spent any time perusing Lookbook 8, our catalog of relief cement tiles ? Call us on 213-788-4238.

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Tiles in Disguise: Wood, Brick & Natural Stone Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Our range of brick effect tiles are extremely realistic looking, and are as slim as standard tiles. Terracotta Effect Tiles. Terracotta is a popular choice for kitchen floors, but requires regular cleaning and sealing using specialised products.

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Cevisama Curiosities II

Diary of a Tile Addict

Standard white metro tiles were given a lovely twist by Arklam. They also took on the colour trends of 2020, specifically sage green and terracotta. Melody from Codicer. Their Lirica range took classic 75 by 150mm metros with a textured surface and gave them a distinct personality with coloured edges.

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