Author: diaryofatileaddict

I have been writing about the tile industry for more than 25 years. I have started this blog to share some of my knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, ceramic tiles. I also wanted to shine a light on the work of some of the artists, architects and designers around the world who work with ceramic tiles. I was the Founding Editor of Tile UK, and I am currently the Editor of three tile-related publications in the UK: Tile & Stone Journal, The Specifier’s Guide to Ceramic Tile & Calibrated Natural Stone; and TDY: Tile Design Yearbook. I am also International Correspondent for Tile Today and Discovering Stone, both published in Australia. My aim with Diary of a Tile Addict is to introduce tile enthusiasts to developments in tile design, significant architectural and interior design projects that get the best out of tiles, technological developments that are driving the ceramic tile sector forward, and breaking news from tile exhibitions around the world. I will also introduce readers to some of the talented and inspiring individuals who help make the ceramic tile world so creatively diverse, technically advanced and intellectually fascinating.
Exhibitions, Floor Tiles, Italian tiles, Italy, Marketing, Wall Tiles

Italy Interpreted

For the ninth consecutive year, Ceramics of Italy is sponsoring of the Installation Design Showcase: an interactive exhibit that aims to pair Italian ceramics with creative design and expert installation. This year, Coverings has partnered with Bear Tiny Homes; a Georgia-based company that builds tiny homes focused on accessibility. Continue reading Italy Interpreted

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King's Star Blue by Somertile
Artisanal Tiles, Coloured Tiles, Design, Distressed Decoration, Exhibitions, Floor Tiles, Glazed Tiles, interior design, New Tile Designs, tile trend, USA, Wall Tiles

Projecting Pattern

SomerTile is a leading wholesale tile distributor from the USA that specialises in designer ceramic, porcelain and cement tiles, as well as mosaics, sourced from around the world. The aim is to offer luxury at affordable prices; thus “Improving homes. Improving lives.” Coverings will provide ample evidence that SomerTile more than delivers on this promise. Continue reading Projecting Pattern

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Grunge Concrete by Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica
Architecture, Colour Trends, Concrete-effect tiles, Design, Digital Decoration, Distressed Decoration, Exhibitions, Floor Tiles, interior design, Italian tiles, Italy, New Tile Designs, Porcelain Tiles, Production Technology, Tile Technology, Tiled Interiors, Wall Tiles

Diesel Departures

This year Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica have explored that world suspended between past and present; a land of strong colours and bold personality. The result is Glass Blocks, Synthetic Tape, Synthetic Studs, Metal Perf and Cement Mexican. Here diverse materials, such as glass, cement and metal, provide the sources of inspiration. They have been interacted and blended to deliver a new vision of urban living. Continue reading Diesel Departures

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New Terracotta from Domus Tiles
Artisanal Tiles, Bathrooms, Colour Trends, fish scale tiles, Geometric tiles, Glazed Tiles, Hand-made Tiles, interior design, New Tile Designs, Small Format Tiles, tile trend, United Kingdom, Wall Tiles

Sumptuous Shapes

Domus Tiles’ New Terracotta collection places an emphasis on handmade production which means no two tiles are ever the same. Traditional techniques result in a unique, tactile quality, with subtle shade variations, irregular edges and small imperfections are all part of the time-worn aesthetic. Continue reading Sumptuous Shapes

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Fleur de Bois Chevron Choco by Ceramiche Piemme
Design, Digital Decoration, Exhibitions, Floor Tiles, Italian tiles, Italy, New Tile Designs, Porcelain Tiles, Production Technology, Stone-effect Tiles, Wall Tiles

Previewing Piemme

Ceramiche Piemme’s new Fleur de Bois range is a walnut-inspired wood-effect collection that features a new mix of American walnut and Italian walnut. It’s key selling point is the highly naturalistic look delivered with the aid of advanced digital technologies. Continue reading Previewing Piemme

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Jasper ITopker Moka Abujardado by Inalco
Digital Decoration, Porcelain Tiles, Production Technology, Spain, Spanish Tiles, sustainability, Tile Technology

Water-based Innovation

H2O IPlus Full Digital processes are thus being billed as a revolution for the ceramic industry, since this innovative water-based  technology allows the creation of collections with an outstanding resolution, that are also sustainable and environmentally friendly.  As Inalco’s own recent production show, these production advances can deliver highly naturalistic surfaces inspired by materials such as stone, marble or wood: ceramic designs full of sensory appeal. Continue reading Water-based Innovation

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