Mixing Ceramic Tiles with Other Materials
The purpose of mixing and matching materials in ceramic tile floor is to give people a sense that they're customizing their home or interior environment in their own way. Like many other most forwarding-thinking innovations in color, format, technology, and style a material mixing idea come out from Italy as well.
Some of the material mixing was showcased at Ceraie (World's largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishing) in collections that blended rich colors with glass and metallic effects, including one line combining liquid glass cut into thin strips and mixed with ceramic. Another line boasted the appearance of "a rich weave of fine wool and copper yarns" according to a Novita publicity release.
Here are some of the new products:
Crossvile's Patina Metals
The Patina Metals Series from Crossville features a metal tile with a pleasingly "aged" exterior and a durable porcelain body. The handmade Patina Series has the look and character of an antique. Designed for use in all interior settings, the Patina Series is expected to particularly outshine other metal tiles in hospitality and residential installations, with its rustic color and depth.
Geologica Luminous Panels
GranitiFiandre with Martini Illuminazione, announced a unique architectural element and lighting panel Geologica Luminous Panels. Transmitting light and warmth the product stays compatible with the geometrics of other GranitiFiandre products. When utilized in conjunction with stones, they provide creative design solutions, beautiful accents and practical illuminations to their environment. A stainless steel satin-finish framing surrounds the emitting structure, which is created of opalescent, tempered glass and can withstand foot traffic. The framing conceals semiconductor devices and stabilization circuitry.
Nevada
ILVA S.A. the leading producer of porcelain tile, is now offering the natural landscape of Nevada in its series. The company has made the change from ceramic to porcelain tile since porcelain outperforms ceramic, slate, marble and even granite for years of low-maintenance looks that last. The available colors are: Reno, Sierra, Vegas, Canyon.
Cast in Questech
Questech Corporation is introducing decorative stone borders and accents that are "Cast in Questech". The lightweight composite made with real stone can be installed and maintained just like ceramic tile. Borders and accents have an authentic texture and color that coordinates beautifully with natural stone, porcelain and ceramic.