Modern wood-effect tiles have come a long way since the advent of inkjet printing and continue to be extremely popular.  The trick to making the floor look just like real wood flooring is to choose the grout carefully so that...

When installing wood effect tiles, the first thing to consider is the substrate.  These tiles often come as extra-long planks and it is important to ensure that the subfloor is smooth and level to avoid problems with lipping. Tilemaster Adhesives has...

Ceramique Internationale’s Peter Vann explores how evolving tile technology has given us unlimited opportunities to get creative with wood-effect tiles, and why this natural trend is here to stay. It’s no secret that ink jet printing has catapulted the evolution of...

Off-white is a total trend in ceramic interior decoration.  White in its different versions impregnates the textures and designs of porcelain tiles with a touch of sobriety perfect for contemporary spaces.White remains a 'must' in interior decoration because of its...

Cosentino has just launched Silestone Loft; a new series of five colours inspired by industrial style. This saw spaces - such as abandoned factories, workshops and warehouses - turned into what became known as loft apartments. The look featured materials...

With one of the largest offers of tile trims, flooring systems, bars, and seals; Tileasy has been a key player in the UK market place for over 25 years. With more than 200 profiles, finishes, and size options to choose from,...

Colormix LED profiles are an easy way to create a contemporary look to any environment and can be installed together with coverings, worktops, furniture, floors, internal and external walls. In order to create an effective, continuous and  natural light effect, Colormix...

As part of the Government's plans to 'Build, Build, Build' the UK economy out of the Covid recession, new research from RICS has designed a policy call on Government to look beyond taxing just developers when it comes to tackling affordable...

Margraf marble has played a starring role in the ambitious redevelopment of Habitaria Corso Garibaldi 95 in central Milan. TSJ reports on this highly prestigious renovation project. Arassociati, the architectural practice founded in 1997 by Marco Brandolisio, Giovanni da Pozzo, and Massimo...

Marazzi has launched Puro: a new antibacterial technology for ceramic surfaces, developed to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. By incorporating the additives that combat germ proliferation in the production process, prior to firing at 1,200°C, Puro...

TSJ introduces Intaglio Creative: a company that has harnessed the capabilities of time-served engraving processes to offer decorative innovation on a wide range of hard materials. Few companies have a more apposite name than Intaglio Creative.   According to Wikipedia, intaglio is...

2020 has been a significant year for Florim; with the group acquiring Benefit Corporation status and unveiling a new London flagship showroom.  Design historian, Domitilla Dardi, gets the lowdown from Florim’s chairman, Claudio Lucchese; with additional reporting by TSJ’s Joe...