A Coverings preview
Coverings is subsequent week and I cannot consider it's here already. It's a display very near and dear to my heart and I've been attending it for years. Every yr, my involvement within the display increases and as of final December, I'm at the display's staff. For the remaining six months I've been going for walks all of Coverings' social marketing projects, therefore my near absence from this weblog since the give up of remaining 12 months.
During the show next week I'll be running 5 instantly 18 hour days so I doubt I'll be filing any dispatches from the show ground, however for the duration of the week following either Todd ( my lively collaborator) or I will publish a wrap up of the brand new stuff that made its debut during the display.
For now though, here's a preview from a number of the fundamental manufacturers who'll be showing next week.
? Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metallic and cement finishings which might be inspired via the today's manufacturing generation and trends in architecture. This modern variety of porcelain is nicely proper for indoor and outdoor applications.
? Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a brand new ceramic tile collection serving up a marble appearance a good way to liven up walls with its striking coloration variations. It is to be had in a 23-x-forty cm format and four colorways: Cream, Beige, Grey and Jade.
? Azulejos Plaza (Booth 2106) will galvanize attendees with Ecowood, a porcelain stoneware wall tile made out of 85% recycled content. It comes in 4 colorings and may be used outside.
? Baldocer (Booth 1914) is bringing virtual front-and-center to its porcelain collection, spotlighting its revolutionary methods for including different decorative touches, together with high and occasional reliefs, colorations, stone and wooden lookalikes, and extra. The fantastic range of tile formats is available in forty three-x-forty three, forty-x-60 and 57-x-fifty seven cm.
? Casalgrande Padana SpA (Booth 4700) is displaying Architecture and Bios. The first newcomer is a fully vitrified porcelain stoneware series that?S an advanced, high-overall performance option for floor and wall masking, interior and out. The line is to be had in a variety of 12 colorings and a end reminiscent of brushed cement. Bios brings sustainability to the floor with its specific antibacterial residences, achieved by blending the fabric base with mineral debris. Such tiles have become a requisite for LEED-ID credit score eligibility, and have gained widespread recognition.
• Ceramiche Coem & Ceramica Fioranese (Booth 4714) are sister brands spotlighting interesting introductions. Check out Pietra Valmalenco from Coem and Cottage from Fioranese. Pietra Valmalenco offers a contemporary stone look whereas Cottage features a rustic wood style.
• Ceramiche Refin (Booth 4123) has three new products that capitalize on the latest technology. Among them, Cromie is a collection of chromatic ceramic tiles based on the scientific criteria of brightness, saturation and shade.
• Cisa Ceramiche (Booth 4806) will unveil Modula, a beautiful series that replicates the look of natural stone, and Royal Marble that recalls the traditional elegance of the real material. Both are available in four colorways and various sizes.
• Crossville (Booth 3200) found inspiration in concrete and refined stone to create Structure, a minimalist design that contains at least 20% consumer certified recycled content. The new offering is apt for commercial and residential installations, and is offered in large format and plank-shaped sizes.
• Duradek (Booth 3842) is debuting at Coverings with five new products incorporating Tiledek. It’s a PVC waterproof membrane developed specifically for exterior tile applications and featuring an anti-fracture/crack insulation barrier, making it choice for concrete installations.
• Emac Complementos (Booth 2114) has collaborated with prestigious Spanish fashion designer Francis Montesinos to create a collection of high-style aluminum profiles named Novopeldaño Art. The installation possibilities are limitless—as a stair nosing, in countertops, worktops and more.
• Emilceramica SpA (Booth 4718) is presenting On Square. The new collection exemplifies the elegance and simplicity of balance, bringing together 45 blocks of cement reproduced on the ceramic surface to maintain the richness of the material. The contemporary offering comes in four colors in 80-x-80, 60-x-60 and 30-x-60 cm formats. Additionally, look for inspiring introductions from three of company’s sister brands: Ergon, Provenza and Viva.
• Florida Tile (Booth 3223) is touting Gallant HDP and PietraArt Stone Mosaics. Gallant gives marble, onyx and travertine a run for their money thanks to the high definition technology used to mimic the looks. The porcelain floor tile is appropriate for all residential and commercial wall and countertop applications as well as for residential flooring. The Stone Mosaics marvel with a wide range of colors, sizes and textures to complement all tastes and installations.
• Granada Tile (Booth 4465) will be calling attention to three new whimsical works of cement tile art—Normandy, Alhambra and Barcelona. All are part of the Echo Tile Collection that is made of durable and recycled content, and are ideal for bathroom and kitchen applications.
• Lilywork Ceramic (Booth 2903) is debuting Arabesque, a tessellated field of mosaics that is fully color customizable within the Lilywork palette. It’s a look that would make for a lovely addition to walls, floors or even pool surrounds.
• Litokol Spa (Booth 4534) is giving grouting mortar a fresh new look with Litochrom Starlike. It features antibacterial properties and is spot on for gluing and jointing all tiles and mosaics, even those rated R12. Additionally, it has a high-resistance to chemicals and abrasions, and is available in a myriad of colors and combinations.
• Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 2800) will roll out Quarrybasics Abrasive, a product providing excellent silicon carbide coverage that prevents slips and enhances the look and longevity of quarry tile.
• Mosaico+ (Booth 4330) has four exciting lines that will liven up interiors and exteriors with intense depth of color, dimension and texture. Among the newcomers is Dialoghi, which is a magical meeting of materials—glass and metal, metal and wood, etc.—that offers a truly compelling look and is available in three sizes.
• Oscar & Izzy (Booth 2554) is a newcomer to the international expo and is bringing fun to the show floor with its retro-inspired collections of decorative ceramic tile. All lines boast bold illustrations and bright colors, and are offered in 4-x-4 and 6-x-6 inch and subway sizes.
• Sabine Hill (Booth 4175) is showing for the first time at Coverings, spotlighting its collection of eight classic cement tile designs that masterfully meld modern and organic shapes in endless colorways. All of the offerings are meant for wall and floor coverings in both residential and commercial environments.
• Settecento (Booth 5012) is showing Lodge, which is a glazed porcelain portraying the essence of rustic, reclaimed wood. This natural beauty is available in four colors, two sizes (9-x-38 and 6-x-38 inches) and two surface finishes.
• Solistone (Booth 4270) is stepping into the commercial arena with a new division of products designed specifically for commercial architects and interior designers. Primarily composed of porcelain and ceramic mosaics, the line also uses unconventional materials, like seashells, to create innovative surfaces suitable for interior and exterior walls and floors.
• Taulell (Booth 1723) is premiering a variety of new products, one of which is Ónice. Neoclassical in nature, it features the spectacular shine of onyx stone and is available in seven sizes.
• Undefasa (Booth 1911) unites classic and contemporary designs in its two new collections, Country and Rajasthan. Both styles’ color palettes are based on the tones of natural stone, and can be used as floor or wall tiles; Rajasthan can be installed outdoors.
• Zirconio (Booth 2111) will zoom in on its incorporation of inkjet technology to create Dolomite, a captivating color-body porcelain that seamlessly imitates the look of natural stone.
If you're a design pro in greater Orlando, please be sure to register for the show today by following this link. Remember, it’s all free and as a bonus, I'm giving a talk on Twitter and Facebook on Thursday that's worth AIA, ASID and NKBA CEUs and then again on Friday I'll be presenting a modified version of that same session on the show floor. I hope to see in Orlando!