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Coverings Review
A rich display of tile and stone from around the world captured the attention of more than 33,000 visitors to Coverings, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando last April. Presented here is a distillation of products on view from over 1,200 exhibitors. - Jane F. Kolleeny
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Concrete with personality
These handcrafted concrete tiles are inspired by the colors and textures of Nicaragua. Utilizing sustainable materials and energy, Granada launched three lines this year—Echo, Rustico, and Monostratto. Available in a 12"-square size, Rustico comes in five colors and two finishes. The 13"-square Monostratto is available in 12 colors and aggregate combinations. The Echo Collection includes geometric and floral decorative tiles, such as the one pictured above. Granada Tiles, Los Angeles, www.granadatiles.com [ Reader
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In the style of majolica
A thick mosaic designed on a glazed porcelain substrate, Ker-Av’s Mosaicanda was inspired by a Mediterranean aesthetic; its brilliant, saturated colors are etched in cheerful geometric patterns. As part of its ecofriendly philosophy, the company utilizes exclusively lead-free raw materials. Individual pieces are 1'' x 1'', and mesh-mounted mosaics measure 12'' x 12'' rectified. The mosaics are available in a range of seven colors. Italian Trade Commission, New York City. www.italytile.com [Reader
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Ornate accent tiles
Clay Decor’s Aurelia collection delivers big design impact in both scale and shape in these giant elliptical ceramic stoneware tiles. Aurelia Centerpiece measures
a massive 18'' x 13'' and Aurelia Companion, a smaller 91¼2''' x 7'', complements the centerpiece tile. Aurelia—a name derived from the Latin meaning “golden or splendid”—has an elaborate leaflike center design surrounded by graceful curved elements that echo the elliptical curve of the tile itself. Clay-Décor, Lederach, Pa. www.clay-décor.com [ Reader
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A weathered look
PietraArt Chiseled Edge Travertine is a natural stone product suitable for all residential and commercial wall applications and light countertop and floor uses. A variation in color gives this stone its distinctive appearance; no two installations look alike.
The stone is textured with natural pits and holes and comes in three soft beige
tones: Ivory, Noce, and Picasso. It is available in 16'' x 24'', 8'' x 16'', 16''-square, and 8''-square sizes, as well as in a “modular” package. Florida Tile, Lakeland, Fla. www.floridatile.com [ Reader
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Subtle materiality
Moiré by Edilcuoghi Ceramiche has a ceramic pattern suggesting woven material. Moiré’s striated texture resembles a swatch of stripped cotton poplin. The collection is available in gray, black, rose, beige, almond, green, and white. The large-format porcelain tiles, enhanced by high-resistant-surface ceramic glazes, can be seamlessly installed in both large and small interior spaces. The tiles come in approximately 20''-square, 12'' x 24'', and 43¼4'' x 24'' sizes. All have ground edges, allowing for extremely narrow grout joints. Italian Trade Commission, New York City, www.italytile.com [ Reader
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A rustic yet elegant Art Deco style
Developed in the “cuenca” style, referring to the small raised lines of clay that make up the basins into which glazes are poured, Motawi Tilework’s new polychrome designs include
6''-square Button Basket and Mourning Dove tiles; 4''-square Ohio and Pasadena tiles (Pasadena, at left, in Pale Salmon); and Songbirds, Sunflower, and Long Stem tiles,
all in a 4'' x 8'' size. Motawi Tileworks, Ann Arbor, Mich. www.motawi.com [ Reader
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An earthy brick look-alike
Imported from Nepal to the Porcelanosa factory in Spain, these exquisitely crafted handmade stone tiles include Brick Nepal (right) and Brick Lhasa (a lighter shade). The 4'' x 16'' pieces are installed in
multiple thin layers, giving them a choppy, rustic appearance that resembles the natural patterns of stone. Set around a fireplace, as shown, the temperature-absorbent tile holds the heat from the fire long after the cinders have cooled. Porcelanosa U.S., Saddle Brook, N.J. www.porcelanosa-usa.com [ Reader
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Luscious curves
Modulus is a new line from Trikeenan with its own unique palette of 25 glaze colors. The line both differs from and coordinates with the manufacturer’s
52 other styles. Modulus offers six trim styles and 14 shapes, including several large-format tile sizes. Well suited for residential and commercial spaces, Modulus tiles are durable and withstand high traffic. Modulus Ebb & Flow (left) comes in a 4'' x 12'' size only. Trikeenan, Keene, N.H. www.trikeenan.com [ Reader
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Modern artistry
A new product from Imola Ceramica, Nuvole contrasts delicate base colors with strong vibrant ones to accent and enhance interior spaces. Good for residential applications and hospitality environments, these tiles can stand alone or be combined with edges and bands in multicolor geometric patterns. Colors include green, red, indigo, orange, gray, black, and beige. The double-fired trims come in a 5'' x 13'' size, and glazed porcelain field
tiles measure approximately 13'' square. Italian Trade Commission, New York City. www.italytiles.com [ Reader
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