Petrified Tree is available in three colors -- White Lion, which contains smoky quartz, silicates and ferric oxides; Beige Tiger, which is made up of exotic minerals, iron and manganese; and Grey Panther, which contains coal and cobalt. Additionally, the collection is available in 45- x 90- and 30- x 60-cm formats for the Core finish and in 45- x 90-, 15- x 90-, 22.5- x 90- and 30- x 60-cm for the Bark finish. Mosaics and a vast range of decorations and special pieces complete the offering, allowing the utmost freedom of design, customizing any type of room.To realize Petrified Tree, Emil Ceramica took high-resolution pictures of 50 fossilized wood blocks, and captured big images in order to obtain the finest details of marble crystallizations and wood veins and reproduce their original beauty.
Deco Perlage is a new ceramic tile collection from Tagina that is inspired by precious fabrics. Two decorative patterns -- a grid and floral motif -- run throughout the collection in a chromatic range of primary colors, creating a visually rich floor and wall covering. The tiles are available in a multitude of sizes -- as small as 4 x 4 inches and as large as 24 x 24 inches -- that allow for complete creative freedom when laying the tile.
Pretiosa from the LaFaenza brand interprets stone with a fresh new approach. The versatileporcelain tile takes cues from five different styles of stone, and then connects each one by a singular color. The result is a floor that is rich with texture and stunningly beautiful. Grace, elegance and sophistication define Pretiosa. Select from square, rectangle or mix -- both to create a more intricate pattern-by-tile. Sizes vary from 12 x 24 inches to 24 x 24 to 16 x 24 inches, and it is available in natural or honed finishes. Pretiosa is Green Squared® Certified.
Research and experimentation have led Marca Corona to create a product that is able to blend the aesthetic appeal of natural wood with the unrivaled reliability of ceramic surfaces in its Atelier Collection. Atelier offers five colors capable of merging the natural look of wood with cutting-edge design -- Ivory, Beige, Brown, Wenge and Gray. It can be used for both interior and outdoor applications, reports its manufacturer.
Marazzi's Oficina Collection is ideal as a wall covering for residential bathrooms, bathrooms of restaurants, offices, hotels or wellness centers/spas. Oficina comes in seven colors: Bianco, Grigio, Antracite, Rosso, Avorio, Beige and Tabacco, and is offered as six different decorative elements that range in size and color: hexagonal decor, stripes decor, floral decor, panel decor, mosaic and strip tile. These white-body single-fired tiles earn LEED credits because they are made using a closed-cycle production process containing more than 15% of recycled material.
Just like the materials it is inspired by, the new Cityline Collection from Flaviker has a strong character, offering new expressive potential for contemporary living spaces. The surface's iridescent appearance creates typically metropolitan ambiances. The collection comes in five colors: White, Silver, Dark Grey, Bone and Rust, and 80- x 80-, 40- x 80-, 60- x 60- and 30- x 60-cm sizes, available in lapped and natural rectified versions.
Tiles from the Cityline Collection have surprising surface qualities, combining the cold look of etched metal with essential, minimalistic elegance, ideal for enhancing contemporary architecture.
Ceramica Sant'Agostino's Cortex Collection uses digital technology to replicate wood material. This system, synchronized and licensed, grants a perfect definition and allows to scrupulously recreate the complex veining to be found in nature -- the special shadings and the wood knobs -- giving Cortex a craftsman-like look. Cortex, thanks to the elegance of its surfaces together with the elevated technical performances of porcelain, represents the ideal solution for private homes or for contract projects even inside the most up-to-date environment.
Available in 47 different patterns in black, and 35 different patterns in 'Glam Decor,' Moving by Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Aparici has a vintage style while having a fresh image and an innovative design. A variety of layouts can be proposed from the collection of black and white mix porcelain tile. It is full of energy and creativity.
Antic Special is a 3- x 6-inch wall tile from Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Cevica that comes in five colors: Pergamon, Via Lactea, Lava Verde, Agua Marina and Special Milk. The colors can be mixed together as a fun backsplash or a solid pattern can be used throughout and accented by smaller decor tiles.
The Andy series from Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Dune is a lively multicolor collage mosaic tile with a "Pop Art" style and deserves to be carefully viewed to enjoy all its nuances. The series is available in 28.1- x 28.1-cm format.
Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Grespania further expands its catalogue of wood looks with Patagonia, named after one of the most incredible natural enclaves in the world. The Patagonia Collection is a series that is available in two different sizes: 19.5 x 120 and 14.5 x 120 cm, and boasts a softly eroded appearance as if time had taken its toll on the surface of the tiles. The decorative possibility of combining both formats and the slightly worn-out appearance come together to create spaces that have the air of having been well-lived and enjoyed.
Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Keros manufactures a wide range of ceramic floor tile lines. Keros's Megalitic series comes in Ocre (pictured) and Petrol. The porcelain tile collection is available in 41- x 41-cm format.
Roots, a new collection from Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Land Porcelanico, is available in white, maple and oak colors. The wood-look porcelain tile comes in four formats: 60 x 120, 30 x 120, 20 x 120 and 15 x 120 cm. Roots is resistant to deep abrasion, temperature shock and frost. It is also non-slip.
Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Magna's Deco Art 20 wall tiles come in 20 x 20 cm. The series of textured high-gloss pieces have a block/geometric look. Deco Art 20 is available in eight colors -- Black, Pearl, Gray, Jade, Blue, Apple, Red and Violet -- and in five texture shape configurations.
Neolith by Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Avorio is both highly technical and aesthetic, making it a versatile product. This 600- x 1200-mm porcelain tile has unique physical properties and special geometries. It is resistant to every climate and extreme weather conditions due to its unique mechanical properties. Neolith is UV resistant, frost resistant and has a low thermal expansion index. Additionally, the tile collection is lightweight and generates efficiency and productivity for installation, reducing structural load. Neolith is suitable for countertops, cladding, large-format flooring and facades.
Imagina is a floor tile collection from Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Rosa Gres. It is available in five sizes and 10 colors. Imagina's ideal 120- x 120-cm format is a unique concept created by Rosa Gres for spaces where large dimensions bring value such as interiors, exteriors and where there is intense traffic. Tiles in the Imagina Collection offer outstanding resistance, durability and chromatic range that are inspired by the purity of stone, according to Rosa Gres. www.rosagres.com
Ceramica Vallelunga researched and experimented with innovative products, as well as collaborated with Italian designer Giovanni Barbieri, to create a simplistic yet durable tile collection in Memento. This collection recreates the charm of natural marble in gres porcelain. Adaptable to any type of space, Memento comes in four shades, Asiago, Cortina, Campiglio and Thalia, and in six formats: 10 x 60, 15 x 60, 30 x 60, 60 x 60, 22.5 x 90 and 45 x 90 cm.
A total of 872 exhibitors have already booked their stands at Cersaie 2013, of which about two-thirds are expected to be Italian companies. It is anticipated that 300 exhibitors representing Italian ceramic tile companies will be at the show. Additionally, there will be 94 Spanish ceramic companies and ancillary industries participating in the international event.
Here is just a brief look at some of the tile product lines that will be on display at Cersaie 2013: SEE SLIDESHOW
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