TILE Magazine is the leading independent publication serving the tile industry, providing superior information as it happens for tile contractors, installers, distributors, dealers, and architects and designers. We travel throughout the world covering international tile events and exhibitions and promote the use of tile by covering unique and innovative buildings that utilize tile. TILE’s editors report on the latest advances in technology, installation techniques as well as issues facing the importer/distributor, and we promote new products through all media outlets.
Volume: 15 | Issue: 4 | Download
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Soft creamy tones swirl together in harmony in Praia Crema Arterra Porcelain Pavers from M S International, Inc. (MSI). Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, install these tiles to create stunning floors throughout residential
and commercial properties where a low maintenance, easy-to-clean and durable material is needed. Two colors are offered – Crema and Grey.
Volume: 15 | Issue: 3 | Download
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Inspired by nature, Chalkwood by Aparici is a high-contrast, rectified porcelain tile offered in white, brown and vestige (multi-colored) finishes. Made up of 49% recycled material, this floor and wall tile series offers a unique, retro-inspired twist to the wood-look trend. The frost-resistant tiles are offered in a 24 3/4- x 99.55-cm plank format, with a complementary 29 3/4- x 29 3/4-cm mosaic, and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Volume: 15 | Issue: 2 | Download
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Create your own work of art with Quartetto from Daltile. The look of handmade, encaustic tile in an 8- x 8-inch porcelain offers eight selections of decorative patterns in both warm and cool palettes, giving the design freedom to make a space your own. Repeat a single decorative tile for a uniform pattern design or group multiple patterns with any of the eight solid colors to create unique combinations. Quartetto delivers flawless design options so you can decide just how much drama you want in your space.
Volume: 15 | Issue: 1 | Download
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The Bera & Beren collection from Walker Zanger offers a complete solution for porcelain flooring that pairs perfectly with textured ceramic Bera & Beren wall tiles. Available in natural and structured finishes, in both standard and large sizes across a range of neutral colors, the collection mimics fine-grain Portuguese and Spanish limestone and features subtle variation.
Volume: 14 | Issue: 6 | Download
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Featured on the Gold Book cover is Kora by Unica of the Target Group. The luxurious collection draws inspiration from informal art and abstraction. Pure and sumptuous decoration that manifests itself through the overlapping of glass and enamels that give depth to the surface. The use of gold exaggerates the small square elements that form the mosaic macro mounted on a net with 7 cm tiles. Applicable only on walls, Kora is available in three colors: Cream, Pitch and Ocean
Volume: 14 | Issue: 5 | Download
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Mediterranea's design team has reimagined the intersection of wood and cement graphics in a new porcelain tile series, Provincial. Offered in a 12- x 48-inch size the Provincial series utilizes the latest inkjet design technology to make the "Old World" come to life again. The fusion of wood and cement perfectly emulates historic bridges, side streets and alleyways in the charming villages that dot Europe. To view more new tile collections, turn to the Product Showcase beginning on page 12.
Volume: 14 | Issue: 4 | Download
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Tile trends are constantly evolving. Beginning on page 30 of this issue, a feature on tile trends details what is currently occurring in the industry and what professionals expect to see in the future. Neutral designs, which generally incorporate classic black-and-white combinations, have always dominated tile use, according to Rita Carson Guest, president and director of design at Carson Guest in Atlanta, GA. Learn more about other trends and what to expect in the upcoming years from various professionals in this issue’s trend report. Photo courtesy of Rita Carson Guest.
Volume: 14 | Issue: 3 | Download
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The Artisan Glass collection by Hastings Tile & Bath is just one of many new product introductions featured in the Product Showcase beginning on page 16 of this issue of TILE. Crafted entirely of glass, the product line is comprised of countertops, framed mirrors, towel warmers, wall and shower panels, basins, floor tile and mosaics. Learn more about the collection, as well as other new tile or tile-related innovations, in the product roundup.
Volume: 14 | Issue: 2 | Download
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Decorative tiles from the Bondi collection by Aparici inspire creativity and bring a fresh light vibe to any design. Learn more about other tile collections that were on display during Cevisama 2017 in the Product Gallery beginning on page 50.
Volume: 14 | Issue: 1 | Download
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For Cedit, artist Franco Guerzoni designed an expressive collection of porcelain tile based on the historic evolution of colors and materials, known as Archeologie. Using the surface of the tile as a starting point, Guerzoni relied on modern technology to design a visually complex collection of large-format wall tiles that act like a canvas for materials, creating a collage of overlapping textures and colors. More innovative tile products can be found in the Product Showcase, beginning on page 14.