This blog was contributed by Ceramics of Italy. Frescoes, florals, and fabrics, oh my! To possibly offset the dreariness of the pandemic, this year’s edition of Cersaie — which took place September 27 through October 1 in Bologna, Italy — was popping with exuberant colors, intricate patterns, and tactile surfaces. Ceramic experimentation was at an […]
Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain Technical Consultant, said recently, “The true power of the ceramic medium is the same as it’s always been; it’s inert and immutable once fired; it’s impervious and hygienic; it’s easy to sanitize and asks very little of us but provides so much strength and value to our lives and the […]
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its 2021 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Award in both the residential and commercial categories. On the commercial side, the winner is Gary Fox, of Fox Ceramic Tile in St. Marys, Kansas., and Jay Cerda of Cox Tile in San Antonio, Texas in the residential category. […]
Watsonville, CA — Island Stone expanded its collection of Stone Essentials Textured Wall Tiles with the introduction of Ledger Panel and Ledger Corner. The textured wall tiles deliver the striking, enduring look of stone cladding in an easy-to-install, large-format stone Ledger panel suitable for indoor and outdoor residential and commercial applications. Ledger wall tiles offer […]
Durable fused glass tiles feature iridescent, undulating surface that plays with light in the water (Watsonville, CA) A paradoxically cool glass tile line, Island Stone’s Lava Glass mosaics incorporate iridescent and undulating surfaces that play with light in water. The shimmery, wetscapes look is sensual and inviting, ideal for pools, showers, and other water and water-adjacent applications. […]
While one can attest to the many transformations that have taken place this year, it is refreshing to delight in the familiar. 2020 has been a year of adjustments yet one thing has remained the same: Arizona Tile’s commitment to delivering the newest and most unique materials in the market. In this expected reliability, Arizona […]
Elegant tile combines old-world aesthetics with modern lines for an ethereal experience. Watsonville, CA – Radiating old-world beauty, the Patina Glass Tile Collection from Island Stone expresses the strength of antiquity in a modern subway tile format. Architects and designers can create a variety of patterns with the individual 3 ½” by 12” pieces. Setting […]
New color and patterns showcase the collection’s meditative movement (Harbor City, CA, July 21, 2020) Lunada Bay Tile has added a new color and two new patterns to its line of Haisen glass tiles. While this exquisite collection is reminiscent of the decorative bowls originally used to wash sake drinking cups during the late Edo […]
Boston, MA — Artaic is excited to announce the launch of the GLYPH Collection, which features playful, communicative designs, and bright graphic icons. The collection takes a modern approach to the ancient concept of “Hieroglyphics” — showcasing simple images that tell a detailed narrative. Inspired by the properties of Artaic’s newest innovative tile line, Vitreous […]