Although I have been writing about ceramic tiles for decades, and have visited Cersaie every year for over a quarter of a century, I still get a flush of excitement at the thought of this year’s show. I guess I really am a Tile Addict! So, in just four weeks, Hanna and I will pack our bags and head off to Bologna … full of … Continue reading Maestro Montanari
In 2017, working alongside ceramic designer Sándor Sinko, the inhabitants of central Maastricht embarked on a truly local project to cover the grey environment around Radium with colourful mosaics. The project aimed to bring people of all ages, races and religions together in a shared goal. Participants were able create their own small piece of work to be incorporated into the permanent flowing mosaic artwork … Continue reading Maastricht Mosaic
Enigma is labyrinth of 700 sq. metres created by the RCR architectural studio. This interior explored the outer-limits of the design versatility of Neolith to deliver one of the most remarkable projects of recent years. Continue reading Exterior Engineering and Enigma Variations
Vives Ceramica will explain how digital inkjet decoration and other advanced manufacturing techniques offer creative freedom and open up fresh design directions for today’s ceramic tiles. Continue reading Inkjet Innovation and External Energy
This year’s Natural Stone Show will take place at ExCeL, London, from 30th April to 2nd May 2019. Alongside an impressive array of exhibitors, and many outstanding products, visitors can benefit from an expertly-curated set of value-adding seminars and talks on many different aspects of the solid surface market. Continue reading Inspiration and Imagination
The Stone, Water & Light workshop will focus on the challenges and conceptual advantages of stone design. Continue reading Architects’ & Designers’ Day
The Natural Stone Show – Hard Surfaces is hosting a series of seminars on Wednesday 1st May 2019 organised and Chaired by Diary of a Tile Addict’s Joe Simpson. All these sessions are free to attend. Continue reading Marrying Tradition to Technology
One company offering uber fashionable metallics at Expo Revestir will be Dune, with a corten steel collection that can be mixed with other ranges to create exclusive designs making the most of a 600 by 1,200mm XXL format. Continue reading Majestic Magma And Much More
At Expo Revestir, Brasigran Granitos is betting on the technology and versatility of rocks to create a bold space, showing natural materials in different formats and finishes, in a booth designed by architect Vivian Coser. Continue reading Metallic and Marble Masterpieces
Expo Revestir 2019 highlights will include Solarium who will be displaying five new ranges designed by Zanini by Zanine, and Rodrigo Ohtake – his first partnership with this pioneering brand. Continue reading Cool Cobogós
Expo Revestir will display the most relevant innovations in the ceramics, sanitaryware, kitchen and bathroom sectors; as well as ornamental stones, mosaics, wood, laminate, cement, and vitreous tiles. Continue reading Expo Revestir: Ceaseless Innovation
In Fiandre Architectural Surfaces’ new Magneto collection materials from the past are combined, and delivered with excellent technical performance, plus extraordinary tactile and visual effects. It is a contemporary take on cement, in which the basic material is contaminated with metallic and oxidation effects to alter its appearance and create an alluring balance of materials and colours. Continue reading Metallic Fusion
