Wednesday, April 6, 2011

New Tile Trends at Coverings Show

I didn't make this years show but thought I would share another's experience.
From the Fresh Home Blog:

Last week, I found myself in Vegas. That’s right, Sin City. And while I spent one fine evening losing my money at the roulette table (wait, I played until 3AM, so that should read “one fine morning”), I was actually invited there to take in the Coverings 2011 show. Billed as the ultimate stone and tile experience—1000+ exhibitors from 50+ countries—I can assure you it delivered. Now I understand why people go gaga over this stuff! Here are five trends or innovations that I found fascinating. (More to come later, I promise.)
1) Amazing ink jet technology that produces high-definition porcelain and ceramic tile meant to mimic the look of natural stone or well-worn wood. Companies like Florida Tile have elevated this to an art form. And the glazing technology is amazing, too! With it, they can, quite convincingly, achieve the sophisticated look of polished marble.
high-resolution ceramic tile

porcelain tile with wood-grain texture
2) The resurgence of glass. Now made in almost any thickness, hue, size or shape imaginable, there’s a new standard in glass. It’s stronger and can be used for countertops, partition panels and even benches, much like the one I snapped at the Interstyle Ceramic and Glass booth. And don’t you just love their ripple glass? It’s available in 40+ colors, and you’d swear water flows over its surface. Stunning.

ripple-effect glass
glass-topped bench
3) Twisted tile. And bent…and stretched…and weaved together. Tile is being manipulated any which way, and the results are drool worthy. Cover an entire wall or add a simple strip to up the visual ante. Love the Evolution collection from Apavisa with all its texture and dark, sexy color.
basket weave tile from Apavisa's Evolution collection
tile that looks like it's been stretched and twisted
4) Media mash-ups are hot. Glass + metal + mirror + ceramic = hello, gorgeous. And, believe it or not, so is graffiti! Artfully done via ink jet technology, it’s the epitome of urban chic.
metal and tile

graffiti tile


5) Thin is in. We saw it everywhere! 3.5mm-thick porcelain tiles in large, impressive formats. Use them on walls, on floors, on counters. Easy to handle and cut (so perfect for curvy areas), installation is a breeze. And because it’s low profile, it can go right over an existing floor. Plus, it’s considered eco-friendly because thin tiles are made with less material than traditional tiles and are lighter to transport.
thin tile

Enough said. I’m officially a stone and tile geek. Who’s with me?! How do you achieve style with tile?
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2 comments:

  1. Thanks for providing the images of some of the unique designs and new trends of ceramic titles. The creator has put his innovative ideas in creating these fabulous designs of titles. Every home owners will love to use these titles for their home.

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  2. Proving superior to marble and granite tiles, these stain resistant tiles are scratch proof and demand low maintenance cost and available more information.

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