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Bostik, Inc., a world leader in specialty adhesives and installation systems for building construction, is very much aware that microbial growth on the surface of grout or below any floor-line can not only reduce aesthetics, it also can shorten the lifespan of any floor covering. Additionally, it’s a fact that with sustained, elevated building moisture conditions, bacterial and fungal growth occurs.

More than 30 different types of porcelain, glass and natural stone tile was utilized to decorate the new Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center in College Station, TX

Ege Seramik’s latest glazed porcelain tile collection blends the look of mosaics together with natural stone. The new Dorado collection includes 24- x 48-inch fully polished tiles offering intricate details to add flair and a touch of elegance.

FLM Ceramics recently introduced the Sound Wave tile series, hand-crafted by Forrest Lesch-Middelton. The Sound Wave series is comprised of twelve 6- x 6-inch ceramic tile designs, in two colorways, “Cast Iron” and “Inverted Cast Iron.” The series was inspired by 18th century sound experimentation by physicist Ernst Chladi, where frequencies are introduced to a steel plate balanced on top of a tone generator that when dusted with sand, creates unique patterns through tonal vibrations.

Motawi Tileworks (The Tileworks), located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has released two vibrant new art tiles: 4- x 4-inch Peony Bloom and 4- x 8-inch Puffin Profile (shown above). Peony Bloom ($40), is the latest addition to Motawi’s extensive florals collection. The 4- x 4-inch tile is available in Grey Blue, Indigo, Pale Blue and Red colorways.

Design professionals from all over the U.S. discuss what types of designs, colors and formats are currently trending in the tile industry

The first free-planning development phase of the new UpTown district in Milan, Italy, includes about 420 apartments, with a total of 2,000 homes to be completed by 2026. Built to the design of SSA, Scandurra Studio Architettura and Zanetti Design Architettura, the first two lots at Cascina Merlata -- four towers and three linear blocks -- create an open residential system, seamlessly connected to the existing urban structure and landscape.