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2019 Ceramics of Italy Spring-Summer Tile Trend Report

After reviewing hundreds of new products from Italian tile producers at Coverings in Orlando and ICFF in New York, Ceramics of Italy is pleased to announce the top design trends...

The technical criteria for choosing ceramic tiles

How to choose ceramic tiles with the right technical and performance characteristics according to the stresses they will be exposed to.

Open Cersaie embraces the contract sector

Open Cersaie, the new configuration of the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, adds yet another element to the overall mosaic that will be completed at the 2020...

Materials and surfaces: new identities for decoration

Ornamentation is no longer a crime. Designers’ attitudes towards decoration have changed enormously in recent years, reflecting the lack of homogeneity in today’s design language. The same architecture and design...

Ceramic tiling must withstand a variety of stresses

When choosing a ceramic tile for a specific application in a public or private space, the first step is to perform a detailed analysis of the conditions of use to determine the specific mechanical, chemical and hygrothermal stresses the tiling must be able to withstand

Staying ahead in a rapidly changing industry

Ciot has long been a leading North American distributor of Italian ceramic products – and now in their 69th year, they have the Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award to prove it.

A new unified water label

The European Federation of Ceramic Sanitaryware Producers (FECS), of which Confindustria Ceramica is a member, has launched the Unified Water Label to help consumers choose products that make efficient use of water

“Ceramics of Italy – Ahead of our Time” tells the story of Italian tile

Tradition, history, culture, design, quality, beauty, product innovation and innovation of technological processes: all these values are universally attributed to the Italian ceramic industry alone. The “Ceramics of Italy –...

From ordering to maintenance

A few useful tips for correctly ordering tiles, checking them on arrival, installing them and performing maintenance to ensure that they remain in perfect condition for many years

A future-looking comfort zone

The bathroom is evolving and changing look, breaking away from pre-established patterns and offering flexible solutions to the needs of contemporary living