Tile of Spain manufacturers showcase the latest ceramic and porcelain tile trends at the prestigious Cersaie fair in Bologna.
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75 brands belonging to the Tile of Spain group of manufacturers provided fascinating displays at the 40th edition of the recent Cersaie fair in Bologna, Italy. This celebrated an industry full of vibrancy and invention, and made Spain the second largest exhibitor by country at the show. With nearly 100,000 visitors, the event drew crowds keen to see the latest collections in ceramic and porcelain. Spanish manufacturers lived up to the sector’s image as pioneers offering premium quality, exciting designs, and technical innovation, together with a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
A number of notable aesthetic themes emerged from Spanish tiles at the fair, from the verdant shades of nature to the intriguing grain of timber, and from classic clays to deep, dark tones:
Timber in tile
Exciting advances in printing technology mean that tiles can capture the look of any material, including the natural charm of woodgrain and timber. Whether as wall-panelling or flooring, and whether replicating parquet, strips or planks, Spanish tiles offer striking wood-look solutions with all the durable, easy-care advantages of ceramic.
Azulev: Artwood creates dramatic timber patterns for high-impact, non-slip porcelain flooring. www.azulev.com
Porcelanosa: Gent Arrow is a distinctive wood-effect porcelain wall tile with a herringbone relief. www.porcelanosa.com
Baldocer: Vermont is an elegant wood-look tile in either a bamboo strip or plank effect. www.baldocer.com
Neo Noir
The beauty of black makes a strong statement in design, bringing an air of glamour and sophistication. Black comes in many subtle variations, from shades bordering on dark grey and green to deep charcoals and midnights, as well as with iridescent finishes or marble-like veining. Dark tiles with a fascinating difference are offered by Spanish manufacturers in various formats and applications.
Arklam: Sahara Noir is a marble-look, hi-tech porcelain slab available in two thicknesses and ideal for worktops and cladding. www.arklam.com
Decocer: Harlem is a small-format decorative wall tile with a beguiling iridescence and subtle texture. www.decocer.com
Fanal: Orobico offers book-matched noble-stone beauty in a polished porcelain slab. www.fanal.com
Going Green
Green is a highly popular choice in interiors, bringing us closer to a soothing sense of nature. Spanish ceramics have embraced this colour with verve and ingenuity, offering a wide tonal range in a variety of decorative styles and formats. From slender bamboo effects for the bathroom to the replication of exotic stones or traditional metro type pieces, the glory of green is taking over tiles!
La Platera: Raku is a bamboo strip style wall tile available in two formats and four colours, including a rich emerald.www.laplatera.es
L’Antic Colonial: Fiji is a classic wall tile in seven colours, including an inviting earthy green. www.anticcolonial.com
El Molino: Jakarta is a porcelain tile capturing the beauty of stone with undertones of green. www.elmolino.es
Calling for Clay
Terracotta is one of the earliest forms of ceramic and the rustic look of natural or fired clay has an enduring appeal. Spain has a long and proud history of making beautiful and useful objects from this ancient material, and its manufacturers reference this tradition from contemporary interpretations to honouring the simplicity of old-school tiles.
Argenta: Newclay is a modern porcelain take on a classic organic material, and comes in six subtle hues. www.argentaceramica.com
Gresan: Curtain is a structural extruded stoneware tile in a natural terracotta tone. www.exagres.es
Mayolica: Gandia pays homage Spanish architectural traditions in a 150x50mm brick-style format. www.mayolica.es
Tile of Spain
Tile of Spain is the voice of the Spanish tile industry, encompassing more than 100 tile manufacturers. Manufactured in Spain and widely available in the UK, these products embody the spirit of an industry priding itself on beautiful, meaningful, sustainable and high-performance solutions to floor and wall coverings, worksurfaces and furnishing, exterior paving and cladding. The prestigious Tile of Spain Awards, now in their 23rd year, recognise international architectural and interior projects making beautiful and innovative use of Spanish ceramics.
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