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Concreto by Ceramiche Lea
Continuous Pressing Technology, New Tile Designs

Consummate Concreto

At Coverings. Lea Ceramiche presented what has to be the most carefully-considered and fully realised concrete portfolio to date. Concreto, designed by Fabio Novembre is a varied and original reinterpretation of this iconic construction material. Continue reading Consummate Concreto

diaryofatileaddictMay 22, 2018September 20, 2023Leave a comment
Woodstock by Ceramica Portinari
Design Trends, New Tile Designs

Mellifluent Monotones

Woodstock by Ceramica Portinari looks like a painted timber board with a visible grain pattern. It is a very commercial design because it can work equally well alongside natural stone, embossed wallpaper, paint, gloss wall tiles or concrete-effect floor tiles. Continue reading Mellifluent Monotones

diaryofatileaddictOctober 12, 2017September 19, 2023Leave a comment
Ceramica Porto Ferreira
Exhibitions, New Tile Designs, Revestir

Club Country

Ceramica Porto Ferreira was one of the star turn’s at Brazil’s top tile show, Revestir, in 2016. It made a bold statement by cladding the entire front wall of the company’s stand in 520 by 1,040 Malbec tiles from the Neowood collection. Continue reading Club Country

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