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CER MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL N.17 Spring/Summer 2006
Cer Magazine International n.17
Spring/Summer 2006
Published by Edi.Cer. SpA
Promoted by Assopiastrelle
Association of Italian Ceramic Tile
and Refractories Manufacturers
ISSN 1828-1109
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Editorial
Versatility of styles and colours
combined with the eclecticism of the
various areas of use. Italian ceramic
tiles are the leading players in the
varied fields of residential
applications, including in areas for
daytime use like the kitchen, dining
room and living room, nighttime areas
such as bathrooms, bedrooms and
walk-in cupboards, and areas subject
to higher stresses such as garages,
terraces and gardens.
An exhibition of colours and trends
that is branching out from the
residential segment to embrace
projects in large-scale urban
architecture, commercial, tertiary and
office buildings, as well as places of
worship. Italian ceramic tiles have all
the technical and aesthetic qualities
required to consolidate their
commanding international presence.
Next September, Cersaie will again be
showcasing the very best of world
production.
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NEWS
Antonio Citterio bases
poster for Cersaie
2006 on golden proportion
6
8
Design Competition 2006: an overview
10
Growth in US building
industry continues in spite
of higher interest rates 12
Coverings, Italian style
and quality on display
6
SHOW
ROOM
Italian Ceramic Tiles
Spring/Summer 2006 Collection
An overview of the most
prestigious installations worldwide
with Italian ceramic tiles
31
10
CTI
WORLD
WIDE
63
FOCUS
Italian tiles, a profile of
world-level excellence
68
The ceramic world consumption 69
Italian tiles, a material for the
non-residential building segment 70
A world strategy for Italian tile
72
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Exhibition/1
Antonio Citterio bases poster for Cersaie
2006 on golden proportion The ratio
between dimensions is the inspiration for
the harmony of shapes
by Simona Malagoli
CERSAIE 2005, THE
TOTAL EXHIBITORS
of which - Italians
- Foreign
- Represented
Countries
ITALIAN VISITORS
of which - Professionals
- Other visitors
- Journalists
FOREIGN VISITORS
of which - Professionals
- Journalists
TOTAL VISITORS
Source: Cersaie Press Office
The success of Cersaie 2005 in
terms of attendance figures
confirms the show’s unchallenged
status as the most important world
event for the ceramic tile and
bathroom furnishing sectors. The
international stance and central role
that the show has assumed over the
years testifies to the will to look to
the future, to take on new
challenges and to focus on
ever new goals. Cersaie is
An international
now also becoming a vital
show in terms of
appointment for
visitors,
professionals working on
large projects in the urban,
exhibitors and
office and commercial
professionals
segments as ceramic tiles
are increasingly used for
major works such as
ventilated facades, public
buildings and squares,
shops and offices, as well as the
customary interior and exterior
residential applications.
In a tradition that began in 2000,
NUMBERS
each year an internationally
acclaimed architect or interior
designer is commissioned to design
2005
share %
the show’s poster. This year’s image
1030
100%
has been created by Antonio
826
80,2%
Citterio, an eclectic professional
who works in both fields and in
204
19,8%
1999 set up the Antonio Citterio
and Partners multidisciplinary
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architecture, industrial design and
63808
100%
graphic design firm, based in Milan
45090
70,7%
and Hamburg. He is rationalist in
18397
28,8%
approach, as evidenced by his most
321
0,5%
significant works, and has a
preference for simple shapes that
24714
100%
are clean and elegant in their
24455
99,0%
linearity, shorn of all decorative or
259
1,0%
functional elements. This
88522
preference clearly emerges in the
poster created for the next Cersaie.
The image – abstract with indistinct
edges and a rigorous proportion –
depicts a rectangle divided
according to the golden proportion,
an evident expression of the
importance of geometry and the
laws of mathematics as the
foundations of architectural
structures.
The principle of universal harmony
or “golden proportion” (the ratio
whereby the sum of two parts of a
segment is to the larger part as the
larger part is to the smaller part)
lends balance and perfection to any
composition. Recognised by the
ancients as a tool for unifying
multiplicity and harmonising
discordance, even today the golden
section – as demonstrated by
Citterio in his representation – is
used “to express the complete
internal cohesion of shape”.
This sense of proportion and
perfection are the hallmarks of
Cersaie, where each year over 1,000
exhibitors from more than 30
countries display the very best of
world production in the field of
ceramic tiles and bathroom
furniture. The event is attended by
about 90,000 visitors, including
30% from abroad, a figure
unmatched by any other
international tradeshow. Another
outstanding figure is that of
accredited journalists: last year there
were 580, including 259 from
abroad.
Cersaie, to be held from 26 to 30
September 2006 in Bologna, is a
crucial appointment for
professionals in the fields of
architecture, interior design, real
estate, distribution and installation,
as well as members of the public
with an appreciation for elegance
and sophistication. ∏
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Exhibition/2
Coverings, Italian style and quality on
display More than 90 Italian ceramic
manufacturers are taking part in the
pre-eminent tradeshow in the Americas
by Augusta Borelli
An international
press conference
to outline the
sector’s
strategies
The 17th Coverings, the pre-eminent
American exhibition of ceramic tiles
and natural stone due to be held in
the Orange County Convention
Center, Orlando from 4 to 7 April,
will be hosting more than 1,000 exhibitors in a floor space of 100,000
square metres. The 90 Italian tile
producers exhibiting will enjoy pride
of place with their innovative, trendsetting products.
Under the banner of Ceramic Tiles of
Italy, the institutional stand designed
by New York-based Bernard Tschumi
Architects will this year be featuring
a newly designed floor covering
based on tones of white, black and
grey, a paradigm for the qualities of
elegance, class and quality for which
Italian tiles are renowned the world
over. The most important of the
Italian events will be held on the first
day of the show. During the afternoon there will be the International
The new Cersaie website
by Valentina Candini
The Cersaie website has been
redesigned. The complete graphic
restyling and the overhaul of its
functionality and contents was
completed in March, offering
exhibitors, visitors, journalists and
the general public a better and
more user-friendly service along
with a larger number of constantly
updated news items. Special
attention has been given to the
photo archive, which has been
expanded with high-resolution
downloadable photos in the pressroom section.
For an online preview of Cersaie
2006, visit www.cersaie.it. ∏
Press Conference, attended by
Assopiastrelle Chairman Alfonso
Panzani, Vice Chairman Enzo
Mularoni, Director General Franco
Vantaggi and newly appointed
Director of the ICE’s New York
branch Aniello Musella. The themes
addressed during the conference will
include the presence of Italian companies in the United States, the
importance of promotional activities
and the support given to exporting
companies by the country’s production system as a whole. The conference will also see the presentation of
the Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design
Award 2006, the award granted by
the Italian tile industry to three North
American architects for the best commercial, residential and institutional
projects featuring the use of Italian
ceramic tiles. The Assopiastrelle
American Distributor Award, granted
the last fifteen years to American
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PANARIAGROUP ACQUIRES
FLORIDA TILE
distributors for their dedication to
promotion and use of Italian ceramic
tiles, will be presented on the evening of 5 April during a cocktail party
for exhibitors and their customers.
The show’s international appeal and
high profile is reinforced by a packed
exhibition calendar, consisting of a
wide range of conferences and seminars led by leading professionals and
industry experts. The inaugural session, sponsored by Ceramic Tiles of
Italy, will include addresses by architects Ron Jones and Sara Gutterman
on the concept of green building,
Arturo Mastelli on the increasingly
frequent use of ceramic tiles for cladding vertical walls, and Donato
Grosser, the Association’s consultant
for the US market, on “The future of
U.S. ceramic tile distribution: what
can we predict” on Wednesday 5
April at 9.00 a.m. ∏
Panariagroup has announced an
acquisition in the United States: at
the end of February the Italian
ceramic company acquired the fundamental assets of Florida Tile from
the Milestone Capital Fund for 22.5
million dollars. These assets comprise the facility in Lawrenceburg,
KY, the leased factory in Shannon,
GA, the brand name, finished product warehouse and logistics center
at Lawrenceburg, and the distribution chain of 26 stores in the eastern
United States.
“We have invested in one of the
fastest-growing markets. The investment plan offers numerous synergies and opportunities for development with our group,” explains
Giuliano Mussini. In the short term
we will partially substitute and supplement products currently sold by
Florida Tile with others manufactured at our factories. Over the next
two years, we also plan to refurbish
and extend at least one of the two
North American factories.”
Following this acquisition,
Panariagroup now has 7 factories, 7
brand names and about 1,900
employees.
MARAZZI LISTED IN MILAN
After receiving the go-ahead from
Borsa Italiana, on 15 February
Marazzi Ceramiche began official
listing of its securities on the Milan
Stock Exchange. According to
Marazzi Group managing director
Michele Preda, stock market listing
will allow the company to plan two
new acquisitions, in China and in the
United States, with the objective of
acquiring a controlling interest in
two companies in the sector with
excellent production and sales
capability. The company has set its
price at €10.25 per share, a figure
which has allowed it to bring in
€326.4 million, including exercise of
the Greenshoe option. Demand for
the shares, which was 1.7 times the
offer, met the allotment for both
institutional investors (the
shareholder structure now includes
major US, English, and French
investment funds) and for the
general public. At 30 September
2005, the company’s turnover had
reached €677.2 million, up 18%;
EBITDA was €125.9 million, up
51.3%, while its net profit for the
period stood at €43.1 million. After
placement of the offering, the
Marazzi family maintained a
controlling interest in the company,
holding over 60% of capital, with a
circulating of around 30%.
“PERCORSI IN CERAMICA”,
FROM CASALGRANDE PADANA
The latest issue
of the
Casalgrande
Padana
magazine takes
on the challenge
of proposing
increasingly
complex
solutions for
special design requests. The
company’s research centre has
developed a series of innovative
products and cutting-edge technical
solutions for floor and wall
coverings, looking for answers that
meet the demands of contemporary
architecture. The magazine explores
these topics by presenting
exemplary ideas for facade systems,
raised flooring, industrial flooring,
and the removal of architectural
barriers. Each topic is presented by
illustrating specific technologies and
products that have been fine-tuned
to optimize the available options.
CERDOMUS, SCULPTURES
FOR ARCHITECTURE
“Sculpture” from Cerdomus is a
revolution in ceramics that grew out
of the encounter of Massimiliano
Fuksas and Doriana Mandrelli: a
porcelain stoneware sculpture for
the decoration of ventilated façades,
as well as distinctive interiors. The
architect of the futuristic “Cloud”
convention centre in Rome’s Eur
»
district applied himself to this
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Architecture
Ceramic Tiles of Italy announces the
winners of the 2006 Design Competition
Residential, airport area, mall and external
façade the uses awarded
by Christine Abbate
Assopiastrelle and the Italian Trade Commission are
pleased to announce the winners of the 2006 Ceramic Tiles
of Italy Design Competition. This year, the competition
received a record-breaking number of submissions with 50
exquisitely designed projects. The projects were a showcase
of innovative applications and installations of Italian
ceramic tile.
INSTITUTIONAL WINNER: SAN DIEGO COUNTY
REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
The San Diego International Airport restoration presented a
unique challenge to architect Bob Bolton of the Facility
Development department of the airport. Gensler Architects
was responsible for the original renovation design, yet after
a short 18 months, the concourses of the nation’s busiest
single runway commercial airport needed repair. Due to
RESIDENTIAL WINNER: HUFFT:PROJECTS LLC
high foot traffic (over 16 million travelers a year), the recentThe Line House (Springfield, Missouri), utilizes over 3,000 ly installed limestone and granite floors were cracking.
sq. ft. of Italian ceramic tile on its interior and exterior
Bolton was charged with the task of replacing the floors
floors. The home is divided into 3 parts - the main house,
without closing the busy airport for the renovation. Other
the library, and the workshop - with elegant, versatile Italian constraints included: cleanliness, time and limited work
tiles from Casalgrande Padana’s Granitogres series installed areas each day. Bolton turned to Mapei to produce a custom
throughout the different sections. Tile selection was key for grout mix that would satisfy these requirements. The next
Matthew Hufft, principal architect of hufft:projects llc. “I
hurdle was choosing a porcelain tile for the new floor that
choose Italian ceramic tile for its beauty, durability and its
could withstand the heavy traffic, and match the color of the
capability to be used both outdoors and indoors; which
existing limestone wall. Italian tile manufacturer Ceramiche
allowed me to connect the various pieces of the residence
Caesar was just the solution. Bolton and the Architectural
with a uniform material,” states Hufft. Sustainability also
Alliance, a team of Minneapolis-based architectural consultfactored into the design of the project. The tiles and
ants, worked directly with Caesar and their US distributor
masonry act as solar collector during winter - providing
Specs Ceramics in Anaheim, CA to complete the renovasolar warmth to the house. The materials also offer a nice
tion. 18”x18” tiles from Caesar’s Tecnolito collection were
contrast to the recycled and scrap wood used for cabinetry.
selected for the flooring with a custom-made color created
Additionally the orientation of the home provides natural
to fit the exact specifications of the project. According to
light all year long and the natural cross ventilation reduces
Bolton, “It really was a tremendous team effort to put it all
air conditioner use.
together. And Caesar provided exactly what we wanted with
The Line House is only one of Hufft’s residential projects to the porcelain tile, which matches the limestone on the wall
feature Italian ceramic tile. The architect is currently
so closely it’s hard to tell them apart.”
installing Italian tile in a contemporary space that is under
COMMERCIAL WINNER: RUSCIO STUDIO INC.
construction and also planning to use it in another home,
still in design. “In fact, I have used it in all of my residential The jury was particularly impressed with the number of
different Italian tile manufacturers used in the renovation of
projects,” says Hufft.
HUFFT:PROJECTS LLC
Project: The Line House
Tiles: Casalgrande Padana
Tile Contractor – Herman and
Associates
Distributor: Pro Tile, New York
SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL
AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Project: San Diego International Airport
Tiles: Caesar Ceramiche
Tile Contractor: Cleveland Marble
Distributor: Specs Ceramics
RUSCIO STUDIO INC.
Project: Place Fleur De Lys – The Bay
Section Renovation
Tiles: Pastorelli, Refin, Piemmegres,
Imola, Kronos
Distributor: Olympia Tiles
“The Bay” section of the Place Fleur De Lys Shopping
Centre (Quebec City, Quebec, Canada). A few Italian tile
manufacturers were selected by Ruscio Studio Inc to
complete the expansion of the mall corridor. “The Bay”
section was divided into 2 mall corridors of 20+ feet wide.
The renovation called for one single corridor of 40+ feet in
width. The previous installation had a 3-foot border of
Pastorelli’s “Technostone Karnark” tile starting from the
tenant’s lease line. Ruscio Studio decided to replicate this
design and use the same tile on the new side. “Temblum”
beige 12”x18” and 6”x18” from Pastorelli were installed in
the sections adjacent to the centre pattern. Different shades
from Refin’s “Avant Garde” collection decorate the floor
beneath the seating areas. The 16 foot wide middle portion
is composed of a variety of formats and collections from
Piemmegres, and Imola Ceramica, forming an 8’ by 8’6”
pattern. “We started with one tile - then added different
sizes, then different manufacturers to give the design a
cobblestone look,” stated Robert Ruscio principal of Ruscio
Studio Inc. “Durability and quality were important factors to
consider when choosing the tile. The Italians are leaders in
the production of porcelain tile plus Italy is the fashion
capital of the world - making Italian tile the perfect choice
for a shopping mall,” added Ruscio.
SPECIAL MOSAIC RECOGNITION:
RENE GONZALEZ ARCHITECT, INC
This year, the jury awarded a special recognition to Rene
Gonzalez Architect for their stunning design of the
Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation in Miami, Florida.
Using over 1 million Bisazza tiles, the firm created a 125’x35’
image of a jungle on the façade of the building. Rene
Gonzalez Architect designed the image then Bisazza used
their software to match each individual color pixel from the
design to one of their 20x20mm tiles. One hundred and
seven colors from 3 different series: Le Gemme, Smalto and
Vetricolor. Bisazza donated over one million tiles and
devised a new exterior paneling system to bring the project
to life. The façade was produced by hand in 12”x12” sections
which were then applied and grouted onto 4’x4’ aluminum
panels. The panels were then anchored to an aluminum
structure attached to the exterior of the warehouse.
According to the firm’s principal, Rene Gonzalez, “The
design of the façade is a contradiction to the expected white
and concrete clad exteriors of most art institutions. The
gallery space and garden below are meant to foster
exchanges between the Miami and global art community.” ∏
RENE GONZALEZ ARCHITECT, INC
Project: Cisneros Fontanals Art
Foundation (CIFA)
Tiles: Bisazza
Distributor/Contractor: Bisazza
Wayne Tile selected for 2006
Assopiastrelle American Distributor Award
After an extensive selection
process… Wayne Tile has been
named this year’s recipient of the
Assopiastrelle American
Distributor Award. In its 16th year,
this prestigious award recognizes
leading American distributors for
their dedication to the promotion
and use of Italian ceramic tiles in
the North American marketplace.
Wayne Tile was a stand out in each
of the rigorous standards set by
the Italian ceramic tile industry.
Established in 1950, Wayne Tile,
like many other tile companies,
had its very humble beginnings in
the tile installation business. A family-owned and operated business,
led by brothers Robert, Harry and
Donald Westra, Wayne Tile opened
their first showroom in Wayne, New
Jersey in the late 1950s and quickly
established itself as one of the
largest tile contractors in the state.
During the 1960s, as the business
continued to flourish, the brothers
ended the tile installation business
and focused their efforts on retail
and wholesale to builders and contractors. A second showroom was
opened in Sussex County, New
Jersey in 1974 and a third in 1987
in Rockaway, New Jersey. With the
opening of these two spaces, the
emphasis shifted to importing tiles,
primarily from Italy. This focus has
continued to the present day as the
company currently carries a num-
ber of Italian tile manufacturers
including: Panaria, Magica,
Vallelunga, Emilceramica, Sant’
Agostino, Castelvetro, Tagina,
Cerim, Kerex, La Faenza,
Casalgrande Padana and
Fondovalle.
“In the past two years, there has
been a dramatic shift in our purchases with most of our Italian purchases growing substantially, and
our Spanish purchases dropping
dramatically. The main reason for
our increase in purchasing more
Italian tiles is simply the superior
style and design of Italian tile. Italy
has become the premier source
for today’s leading styles and most
technologically advanced tiles. It
should be no surprise that a culture with such a long tradition of
artistic expression would product
the world’s most fashionable tiles,”
said Tim Westra, Sales Manager
and part-owner of Wayne Tile.
Today Wayne Tile has three showrooms located throughout the state
as well as administrative offices, a
distribution center and a designer
showroom in Wayne, New Jersey.
The three founding members can
still be found helping out at the
various showrooms as well as
serving on the board of directors,
yet they have passed the torch
onto the second generation of
Westras to continue servicing the
industry.
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12
Market
Growth in US building industry
continues in spite of higher
interest rates.
by Donald Deangelis
The 2005 was an extraordinary
year for the US real property market, marking the culmination of a
period of steady expansion that
began in 2000. This growth was
driven by numerous factors,
including population growth, economic stability and, most of all,
low interest rates. Large numbers
of families have taken advantage of
the favourable situation to remodel
their homes or to buy properties,
thereby pushing up prices throughout the country, most significantly
in New York and California. This in
turn has encouraged speculation
and further invigorated the market.
According to all the analysts, the
slowdown that began in the last
four months of 2005 marks a natural return to normality after a fiveyear period characterised by
extremely rapid growth in both volume and prices.
In 2005 construction expenditure
in the United States exceeded
$1,146 billion, 7.8% more than the
$1,063 billion in the previous year.
The private construction accounted remained stable in the other
for $892 billion, a 7.8% increase
regions: +0,6% in the West and no
over 2004 and public construction change in the Mid-West. There
rose to $254 bilwere 1,577,000
lion. The segsingle-family
ment that has
housing starts in
In 2005 construcdone most to
2005, which
tion expenditure
drive building
when added to
growth is private
the figure for
in the United
residential,
multi-family
States exceeded $
which comprises
housing makes a
1,146 billion,
54% of the US
total number of
building market
housing starts of
7,8% more than
at $642 billion
2,064,000units.
the $ 1,063 billion
(9.7% increase
This included
in the previous
from 2004).
about a million
Construction of
in the South,
year
new single-famihalf a million in
ly houses was
the West,
the largest and
350,000 in the
most dynamic
Mid-West and
segment of the real estate market,
200,000 in the North-East, with
with a total of 1,245,000 units sold total growth of 5.6% compared to
in 2005, an increase of 6% from
the 1,955,000 of 2004.
the previous year. Growth was
Although 2005 was a positive year
higher in the southern states
for residential building and for the
(10.1%) and in the Northeast
construction industry in general,
(9.4%), while levels of construction the last four months of the year
showed clear signs of a slowdown.
In November, new house purchasEffective mortgage rate and the ten-year treasury yeld
es dropped by 11.3% and the average price of a house fell to
$216,000 compared to $225,000
in October (-4.1%). The drop in
demand for new housing was particularly evident in the West, where
the largest fall in the past ten years
was recorded in November, -22.1%.
There was a decrease of 18.3% in
the Midwest and 5.5% in the South,
whereas the Northeast showed
13.4% growth.
There are a number of factors
behind this trend, including the
increase in interest rates by the
Federal Reserve Bank; the rise in
home building costs, partly due to
higher fuel costs; the higher cost of
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continued from page 9 » ceramics
concept, creating a design that
Cerdomus turned into reality
through an innovative production
system and unique pressing technique. Sculpture has been used for the
Media Markt Center in Eindhoven.
After this important project, it will
also be employed to clad a large
residential building in Brescia.
NEW BISAZZA SINGLE-BRAND
SHOWROOM IN MILAN
CERAMICA DEL CONCA
MEETS WITH ARCHITECTS
land, building materials (6.1% on average in 2005)
and labour, due to the lack of specialist workers and
lower unemployment rates.
In spite of all these factors, the forecasts for 2006 are
far from alarming and most sector experts expect to
see only a small slowdown with respect to 2005.
David Lereah, chief economist at the National
Association of Realtors, predicts sales of 6.8 million
existing residential buildings in 2006, down 4.4%
from the 7.1 million of 2005, and a 6% fall in new
home sales over 2005. The NAR leadership does not
appear overly alarmed by these forecasts, stressing
that the slowdown is simply a return to normality
after an exceptional year. David Seiders from the
National Association of Home Builders predicts that
the number of housing starts will fall by 6-7% in
2006 compared to 2005. Seiders sees little likelihood
of the speculative bubble bursting and believes that
the property market is simply cooling off after becoming incandescent in recent years. This optimism is
shared by the numerous industry professionals interviewed by the Wall Street Journal in mid January, who
believe that the residential building market, buoyed by
the steady population growth, will remain profitable in
2006. Although interest rates have risen in recent
months, they are still at relatively low. With regard to
building material, the analysis of the National
Association of Home Builders predicts an overall 56% increase, slightly lower than that of 2005. The
remodelling market also saw considerable growth in
2005, slackening only during the last few months of
the year. According to figures from the Joint Center
for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Americans
spent almost $150 billion on remodelling their homes
in 2005 (4.3% more than in 2004, a year that saw an
extraordinary 20% growth over 2003). However,
remodelling expenditures were lower in November
than in October (-4.1%).
Another market linked to remodelling is that of retail
sales of building materials and garden equipment.
According to Department of Commerce figures, retail
sales of these products totalled $332.6 billion in 2005.
In December, this sector suffered a 0.6% downturn,
whereas the year as a whole saw 9.7% growth over
2004. Although many remodelling market professionals consider it unlikely that the growth figures of 2005
can be sustained in 2006, the outlook for the new
year is definitely positive for this sector. ∏
Mr. Mularoni at the meeting
Last November, Del Conca hosted a
workshop dedicated to “New Uses
for Ceramics”, in collaboration with
the Council of Architects, Planners,
Landscape Designers, and
Conservationists of the Province of
Rimini. The event was another
example of the company’s focus on
creating an ever-stronger synergy
with the world of architects and
designers, even in experimental
stages of work. The talk by
Ceramica Del Conca managing
director Enzo Mularoni emphasized
the link between the two spheres,
pointing to the company’s
participation in the development of
new products, like the tile used to
pave Piazza Italia in the Japanese
city of Kobe, and its “solar tile”, a
prototype that won the “Exercises in
Architecture-Cumulus” competition.
CAESAR
AT THE SAN DIEGO AIRPORT
Ceramiche Caesar has supplied
approximately 16,000 m2 of Tecnolito
for the construction of the San Diego
Regional Airport. Caesar’s Tecnolito
series was chosen to replace
the original limestone with a
technical product that resembles
stone.
Tecnolito Gold was chosen for this
order, sized 45x45 cm and cut in
various shapes.
Last December, Bisazza inaugurated
a new space in Milan at no. 2, Via
Senato as part of a brand
development plan that foresees a
chain of single-brand showrooms in
major international cities. After
Milan, Berlin, New York, and London
will come Paris, where a singlebrand showroom will be built in
spring of this year. The design,
overseen by Bisazza Design Studio
under the direction of Carlo Dal
Bianco, is for a series of living areas
covered in mosaic decorations which will vary with the presentation
of new collections - and is rounded
out by furnishings and design
objects that help define the
personal, exclusive style of Bisazza.
CERAMICA FIORANESE
AT MACEF 2006
Ceramica Fioranese was in
attendance at Macef 2006, the
international trade show for the
home, for years a meeting place for
designers, decorators, architects,
and journalists. The fair, which was
held at the new Milan expo centre
from 20 to 23 January, saw Ceramica
Fioranese’s participation in two
major events: Getti&Oggetti and
Materie.
Designer Silvia Stanzani, the mind
behind the Ceramica Fioranese
Patterns of ColorLab project, chose
to participate in the Getti&Oggetti
event, using ColorLab to decorate
one of the bathrooms in the
“Houdini, il bagno trasformista”
(“Houdini, the quick-change
bathroom”) international
competition. Steelwork, on the other
hand, was selected for another
section of the exhibition: the
botanical greenhouse of Materie.
With Steelwork, Ceramica Fioranese
has once again shown its flair
for research and innovation,
presenting a product with a
completely novel metallic surface,
very similar to steel, obtained using
cutting-edge manufacturing
processes that stem from the
constant research which fuels the
company’s operations.
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THE “ALADDIN’S LAMP”
OF MARCA CORONA
As part of
its new
Alchimie
collection,
Marca
Corona has
introduced
the concept
of a lighting
system
built into
the
ceramics,
offering customers yet another tool
(in addition to the original Alchimie
floor and wall covering system) to
help highlight special interior
architecture. The solution is Alchimie
Sculpture, a lamp with a “crater”
shape, almost a layer that peels
away from the wall with light
emerging from it, made of the same
ceramic material and in the same
colours of the collection by the same
name.
ABK GROUP
BUCKS THE TREND IN 2005
The Finale Emilia ceramics group
that includes the brands ABK, Ariana,
and Valverde closed out 2005 with
an increase in exports and turnover,
reporting over 90 million in net
revenue, up 14% over 2004. The
group has been growing steadily
since 1996, acquiring historic
brands and working to give them an
aggressive new approach to sales,
employing tools such as research,
innovation, and personnel training.
CASAMOOD IN HANNOVER
Casa Dolce Casa presented
Casamood at Contract World in
Hanover. The Casamood stand was
completely dedicated to the interior
architectural designs created by
seven architects during a workshop
entitled “The Seven Deadly Sins”.
Each participant was invited to
develop the theme of one of the
seven deadly sins, associating each
with one of the colours in the Neutra
collection. The participating architects came from all around the
world: Beda Faessler (Riken
Yamamoto & Beda Faassler, Japan),
Marcin Orawiec (OX2 Architekten,
Germany), Hannes Pfau (UN Studio,
the Netherlands), Piergiorgio Robino
(Nucleus, Italy), Steve Schappacher
(Schappacher White, USA), Jordi
Torres (Torres & Torres, Spain),
Much Untertrifaller (Dietrich
Untertrifaller Architekten, Austria).
EMAS CERTIFICATION
FOR LEA
Finale Emilia-based company is
exploring the world of colour, offering tiles as way to create a harmonious environment that nurtures the
body and the spirit. Lilac is just the
thing for bedrooms and baths, since
it fights insomnia and anxiety; orange and yellow help give you energy
and concentration, and are perfect
for dining rooms and kitchens; relaxing greens and blues are recommended for offices and studies. All
tiles in the range are lead-free and
environmentally friendly.
NEW GRAPHIC APPLICATIONS
FOR GARDENIA ORCHIDEA
A new year, a new beginning. At the
Gardenia Orchidea plants in
Spezzano, 2006 was ushered in with
the introduction of an innovative
graphic application method in three
production lines. “It’s about
The Lea Ceramiche plant in Fiorano integrating four-colour decoration
Modenese has obtained EMAS cer- machinery directly into the
production line,” explains General
tification, a prestigious acknowledgement of work to safeguard the Director Massimo Bonezzi, “in order
to create floor and wall coverings,
environment. The Panariagroup
and special trims with graphic
company has therefore added a
new aspect of quality to its already characteristics that are completely
high product standards. Along with new in mass production”. A long
series of tests has led to the
Lea, all the Italian plants in
determination of the various types of
Panariagroup (Toano and Finale
Emilia) have now achieved this cer- bodies, firing methods, glazes, inks
tification, demonstrating the group’s to be employed, and their related
colorimetric development. A new
ongoing commitment to environpath that is yet to be explored, with a
mental protection and safety and
new product to be presented at
health at its production sites. The
certification of Lea is the last step in Cersaie 2006.
a long process that tested all the
group’s Italian production plants for GAMBARELLI
STUDENT AWARD
their compliance with several funThe Ceramiche Gambarelli Group
damental parameters, such as
has strengthened its partnership
worker safety, environmental performance, and, in a future perspec- with the University of Modena and
Reggio Emilia by establishing the
tive, the environmental objectives
“Giuseppe Gambarelli” student
and targets that the company has
award. The prize is intended for
committed itself to achieve.
Engineering Department graduates
who have presented the best thesis
A COLOURFUL IDEA
on topics related to scientific or
technological innovation in products
or processes for the ceramics
sector. In 2005, the winner was the
new engineer Marcello Valentini
(who graduated in the 2003-2004
scholastic year) for his thesis
“Analysis of the interdependencies
between chemical and
mineralogical composition and
sintering methods for fully vitrified
ceramics bodies”.
The award honours the memory of
Giuseppe Gambarelli, the self-made
founder of the company, which later
Even tiles can be therapeutic:
grew under the guidance of his
recharging your batteries, relaxing
daughter Ivana and his
your mind, fighting insomnia, and
grandchildren Giuseppe and
restoring harmony and balance,
Tommaso, who now head the
thanks to the new Cromotherapy
collection from Idea Ceramica. This Modena-based firm. ∏
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The warmth of wood Edilcuoghi proposes the Bois
collection, warm colours and materials to create
comfortable, welcoming interiors
The Bois collection from Edilcuoghi recreates the colours and surfaces of
wood in a choice of tones and patterns imbued with warmth and modernity.
It is ideal for contemporary ambiences and architecture while leaving room
for coordinated furnishings and old-fashioned objects. Available in six
colours and three sizes: 60x60 cm, 30x60 cm and 12x60 cm.
For further information:
EDILCUOGHI CERAMICHE
Via Radici in Piano, 675
41049 Sassuolo (Mo) - Italy
www.edilcuoghi.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 816 111
fax 0536 807 218
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Sardinian Stone
Casalgrande Padana
presents a new
addition to the Pietre
Native collection
The latest addition to the Casalgrande Padana
range, Pietre di Sardegna, is a versatile fullyvitrified porcelain tile collection with ample scope
for composition.
The result of research into design, textures and
shape in keeping with the concept of naturalness,
Pietre di Sardegna comes in 6 colours capable of
creating highly appealing atmospheres.
This versatile, positive tile combines a highquality material with an original design.
Like all Casalgrande Padana porcelain tiles, Pietre
di Sardegna exploits advanced production
technology to achieve outstanding stain and wear
resistance and an ability to adapt to the most
varied requirements in residential and public
applications, whether indoors or outdoors.
The tiles come in 30x30 cm, 45x45 cm, 30x60 cm,
15x60 cm and 15x15 cm sizes and with a natural or
lapped finish.
All Casalgrande Padana products meet strict antipollution standards, as demonstrated by ISO
14001 and EMAS certifications.
CASALGRANDE PADANA
S.S. 467, 75 - 42013 Casalgrande (Re) - Italy
www.casalgrandepadana.com
[email protected]
tel. 0522.9901
fax 0522.996.121
1 Porto Rotondo
2 Tavolara
3 Stintino
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PH Modo Fotografia - Roberto Panelli Com.
Strength combined with aesthetics, material and
decorations that recall deep and unique emotions, such
www.caesar.it
as sounds and memories that belong only to you. Feel
can give shape to your style. Feel the soul, Feel Caesar!
WHERE MATERIAL BECOMES CULTURE
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More, a new concept
in contemporary
interior design A
new expression of
Italian lifestyle: the
More collection from
Caesar
The Italian lifestyle finds a new partner in the
More tile collection, the ideal solution for people
seeking a product in harmony with all elements of
contemporary living.
The advanced technology used for the More
collection offers numerous advantages for interior
design. It is single-calibre, squared and edgeground. It allows colours, sizes and finishes to be
freely combined with the narrowest of joints in
accordance with the minimalist requirements of
modern interior design.
More is a through-bodied porcelain tile with
outstanding technical characteristics. It is ideal for
all applications, from residential to large-scale
projects, for floors and walls. It is available in six
colours (Nylus, Sahara, Iridium, Eden, Coliseum
and Eclypse) and three finishes, matt, smooth and
scratched.
The field tiles come in matt and smooth versions
in 60x60 cm, 30x60 cm and 11.7x60 cm sizes.
Stave 30x60 cm and steel 60x60 cm accents are
also available.
More scratched is the new frontier for hi-tech
ceramic tiles. Three-dimensional surfaces, an
attractive appearance and pleasant touch make
More Scratched the centrepiece of any interior.
The six colours are available in a 30x60 cm size
coordinating with a 30x60 cm wall tile.
The collection is complemented by numerous
glass and metal listels as well as trim pieces with
a natural finish.
CERAMICHE CAESAR
Via Canaletto, 49
41040 Spezzano (Mo) - Italy
www.caesar.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 817 111
fax 0536 817 300
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Ceramica Fioranese presents Steelwork, an innovative
product inspired by the luminosity of steel
Steelwork from Ceramica Fioranese is a highly innovative product in the
ceramic sector, developed from advanced research and cutting-edge
technologies. Neither ceramic nor metal, it is an extraordinary mix of
technical and aesthetic qualities that recreate the luminosity and allure of
steel without sacrificing warmth and comfort.
The light metallic variations emphasise the exclusive character of the
Steelwork series as well as the stylistic consistency and the innovative,
sophisticated approach to design adopted by Ceramica Fioranese. Available
in 3 colours (Bronze, Silver and Steel) and 61x61 cm, 30.5x61 cm and 10x61
cm sizes.
CERAMICA FIORANESE
Via Cameazzo, 25
41042 Fiorano (Mo) - Italy
www.fioranese.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 993 511
fax 0536 832 611 – 993556
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Studies from Lea
Ceramiche Diego
Grandi explores the
potential of ceramic
tile in search of new
surface textures and
languages
Lea Ceramiche is presenting Studies, a material
and cultural exploration by Diego Grandi based on
two of the company’s most important collections,
Midtown and Stonehenge, enhancing them with
plays of light and textural and sensorial contrasts.
Blending Ceramiche Lea’s distinctive research
with the creativity of Diego Grandi, Studies
embodies an evolution of ceramic material, the
creative arena for experimentation with new
combinations of materials.
In Studies the more matt nature of Midtown
porcelain tile meets a luminous glass powder,
creating a texture which emerges from the
ceramic body with the energy of colour and the
dynamic effects of light.
The Studies Stonehenge version features grittier
geometries and shapes, in which bright, rigorous
lines run through the ceramic body, intersecting
to create sharp edges that contrast with the matt
nature of the ceramic body.
The sanding processes, the precision of the wire
cuts and a capacity to mix together different
bodies are just a few of the characteristics of this
new project, which demonstrates Lea Ceramiche’s
technological capability and desire to experiment
and constantly renew itself.
Studies is the latest project in a product
development strategy that the company has been
pursuing for the last few years. Progetto L14, for
example, has been a major innovation for Lea
Ceramiche, a wall tile that is not just a surface
covering but a genuine furnishing accessory with
its combination of form and colour, animated
surfaces and plays of light, creating a
heterogeneous and constantly evolving new
language.
LEA CERAMICHE
Via Cameazzo, 21
41042 Fiorano (Mo) - Italy
www.ceramichelea.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 837 811
fax 0536 832 827
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Ceramica Del Conca meets architects The Riminibased firm has hosted a workshop devoted to “the
new uses of ceramic” for industry professionals in the
province of Rimini
CERAMICA DEL CONCA
Via Croce, 8
47832 San Clemente (Rn) - Italy
www.delconca.com
[email protected]
tel. 0541 988 453
fax 0541 988 783
Last November, ceramica Del Conca
organised a workshop at its factory
in San Clemente on the theme of
“The new uses of ceramic”, with
particular reference to exteriors. The
event was organised in cooperation
with the council of architects,
planners, landscape designers and
restorers of the province of Rimini.
It underscored the company’s goal
of establishing closer cooperation
with architects and designers,
including at the experimental stages
of a job.
The tour of the factory and research
laboratory was followed by a talk
given by Ceramica Del Conca’s
managing director Enzo Mularoni,
who emphasised the company’s
commitment to developing new
products such as the tile used for
paving Piazza Italia in the Japanese
city of Kobe and the “photovoltaic
tile” prototype developed internally
by the company. This tile won the
“Exercises in ArchitectureCumulus” competition promoted by
Assopiastrelle and Bologna Fiere
during Markitecture 2005.
The next talk was given by Stefania
Leardini, who outlined the cultural
and social activities promoted by the
Cino Mularoni Foundation, set up
to honour the memory of Ceramica
Del Conca’s founder. The day’s
activities were concluded by
architect Barbara Agnoletto, who
discussed the key features of the
Kobe Piazza Italia project, designed
in cooperation with architect Laura
Mascino and with the support of
Ceramica Del Conca.
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Soft Shapes Marazzi presents a collection with
sinuous characteristics
The Forme collection from Marazzi is a comprehensive range of wall tiles
(white body single fired tile) and floor tiles (glazed porcelain tile) for private
and public interiors.
The series is characterised by rounded, soft shapes produced in a palette of
delicate colours based on tones of White, Vanilla, Light Blue, Sand and Grey
and with a satin finish.
The wall field tiles come in a 33.3x60 cm size and coordinate with a 33.3x33.3
cm floor tile.
MARAZZI GRUPPO
CERAMICHE
Viale Regina Pacis, 39
41049 Sassuolo (Mo) - Italy
www.marazzi.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 860 111
fax 0536 860 644
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Mosaic projects
Ker-Av proposes
exclusive collections
inspired by a
classical tradition
enhanced by the
Italian technology
Etrusca: the result of the Italian research
combined to the passion for taste and style.
A mosaic with a stunningly new visual appeal
created by a combination of glaze and a light coat
of glass.
Every mosaic piece is individually created and not
repeated by the molding process.
An exclusive production process, covered by two
patents, creates bold intense veins through the
body of each mosaic pieces.
Mosaicanda Mediterranea: a superb mosaic
designed on a glazed porcelain substrate.
This high thickness majolica collection brings to
modern times the finest artistic ceramic tradition;
it is inspired and named from the brilliant colors
typical of the Mediterranean regions.
As part of its Eco friendly philosophy, Ker-Av
utilizes exclusively lead-free raw material.
KER AV
Via L. Musso 3/5
41053 Maranello (Mo) - Italy
www.ker-av.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536.943.408
fax 0536.940.728
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Fila StonePlus:
more value for
your stone
From Fila, a brand new
penetrating stone
enhancer that works
on both polished
(marble and granite)
and unpolished stones.
With over 60 years of
manufacturing, FILA is
the unrivalled worldwide
leader in the production
of treatment and maintenance products, such as
cleaners, sealers, waxes
and stain removers, for
porcelain stoneware, natural stones,
quarry tile, terracotta and wood.
Fila StonePlus is the brand new stone
enhancer which enhances the color,
characteristics and veining of polished and
unpolished stone.
Fila StonePlus creates an impene
trable barrier against water and oil
stains and is ideal for large and small
surfaces such as bathroom and kitchen
tops and backsplashes.
Effective both inside and out, it never
yellows as it is perfectly resistant to UV
rays, providing long-lasting protection.
Effective, lasting, high yield, ﬂexibility: the
winning characteristics of the best Fila
solutions:
Fila MP/90 (penetrating natural look
sealer for low porosity materials) Filafob
(penetrating natural look for high porosity
materials) and Filawet (unbeatable topical
wet look sealer for slates and tumbled
marbles).
Fila: the only answer to your ﬂoor
care needs.
Fila StonePlus also enhances
the natural color of flamed granite.
A coffee stain on marble
treated with Fila StonePlus:
no absorption and easier removal.
www.filachim.com
Fila Chemicals USA, Corp.
Miami, FL 33172 USA - Tel. +1-305-513-0708
e-mail: [email protected]
COVERINGS
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Eclecticism and
sophistication in a
contemporary style
Gardenia Orchidea
presents the Gallery
project
Gallery is an ambitious and unique project comprising
three collections with different surface finishes. The
main characteristic of this bathroom tile collection is
the complete modularity of the three lines Rome,
Venice and Florence. They are ideal for rearranging,
mixing and creating totally novel solutions. Three
collections, unlimited solutions.
Rome revisits classic architectural solutions with
enhanced stone textures; Venice is inspired by
sophisticated stucco decorations with delicate colour
variations; Florence has a lightly ribbed surface
reminiscent of the precious fabrics of nineteenthcentury England. Classical decorative elements blend
harmoniously and creatively with the styles and
geometries of a modern habitat.
Gallery: style, personality and well-being in your
bathroom.
CERAMICHE GARDENIA ORCHIDEA
Via Canaletto, 27 - 41040 Spezzano (Mo) - Italy
www.gardeniaorchidea.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536.849.611
fax 0536.849.856
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A rainbow of colours A taste of summer with the
new Ragno interior collection
The Summer series is
inspired by the warm
colours of the hottest
season of the year. Timeless
whites and beiges are set
off against bold and
exciting colours such as red
and orange and the fresh
tones of light blue and
green. The Summer series
comes in a lively mix of
colours enhanced by a
gloss finish.
The colour proposals range
from white to blue, passing
through a complete
spectrum of yellow, orange,
red, green and light blue.
This range is
complemented by three
series of accents:
Sand, with its delicate
circular movements,
Sunrise, with colour tones
inspired by fabrics,
Patchwork, a floral fantasy
reminiscent of wallpaper
CERAMICHE RAGNO
Viale Virgilio, 30
41100 Modena - Italy
www.ragno.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 384 111
fax 059 384 228
A taste of the new
Italian ceramic tile
offerings for the
summer months.
A handful of
flowers, a dash of
colour, a teaspoon
of mosaic, a
sprinkling of new
textures, a rustic
aroma, porcelain
tile to taste.
To enjoy in any
room in the house.
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MARAZZI TECNICA
Fusion
Porcelain tile
This collection comes in various
textures and natural colours such as
cream, ash, smoke and black. Its
outstanding technical qualities make it
suitable for numerous residential and
commercial applications. Available in
50x50 cm and 30x60 cm sizes, natural
and edge-ground. The natural 30x60
cm size is also available with three
coordinating types of textures, Ribbed,
Bushhammered and Diagonal.
www.marazzi.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 860 111
fax 0536 860 644
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ALFA
Anthimiana
Through-bodied porcelain tile
Inspired by the ancient stones of the
Sant’Antimo Abbey in Tuscany, the
collection comes in 4 colours, 7
modular sizes (including the novel
15x60 cm) and 3 surface finishes:
lapped Alabastrum, lightly textured
Chorus for interiors, and strongly
textured Absis for exteriors. Ideal for
interiors and exteriors.
www.alfaceramiche.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 869 211
fax 0536 851 502
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IL PALAGIO
Sestini pieces and Insets
The traditional shapes of terracotta
exterior pavers are renewed through a
wide choice of geometries and surface
textures. The excellent resistance to the
elements and load wear makes them
ideal for public squares, roads and
pavements.
www.palagio.it
[email protected]
tel. 055 858 671
fax 055 858 591
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IL FERRONE
Ground Traditional Rustic Terracotta
The classic Il Ferrone terracotta has a
distinctive Florentine Red colour and a
rustic surface obtained by dry
brushing prior to firing. Due to the
material’s natural plasticity, the range
is enhanced by numerous trim pieces
with a wide range of applications for
both interiors and exteriors.
www.ilferrone.it
[email protected]
tel. 055 859 01
fax 055 859 0354
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PANARIA
Pietre di Fanes
A product inspired by the distinctive
Ladin culture of the Italian Dolomites.
Suitable for private and public exterior
paving (pedestrian squares,
courtyards, walkways, porticoes, paths
in parks and terraces). Produced in 2
colour versions: Mixed Red (pictured,
20x20 cm) and Mixed Grey.
www.panaria.it
[email protected]
tel. 0535 951 11
fax 0535 905 03
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FRASSINORO
Rocks
The Rocks series comes in 4 colour
versions and 2 sizes (30x60.4 cm and
30x30 cm). Its outstanding textured
surface is ideal for both interior and
exterior applications. The series is
complemented by trim pieces and
accents to allow for highly customised
installations.
www.gresmalt.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 867 011
fax 0536 867 050
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SIRE
Le Pergamene
Klinker
Looks that are ideal for contemporary
architecture, with the textural
mellowness of extruded klinker
products and a slightly wavy surface.
245x495 mm biocompatible extruded
tiles, with a thickness of 10 mm and the
strength of an ultra-hard, compact
product. Also resistant to thermal
shock, wear and the weather.
www.klinkersire.com
[email protected]
tel. 0172 471 111
fax 0172 474 139
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IMOLA CERAMICA
Antares
Glazed porcelain tile
Elegantly contrasting blacks and greys,
as though silver coated with metallic
enamels, combine with browns and
beiges enlivened with sophisticated
colours. The collection is available in 4
metallic colours and 3 sizes. The 10x10
cm field tile is complemented by
accents, again in black and brown
tones that are ideal for exclusive and
highly distinctive interior design
solutions.
www.imolaceramica.it
[email protected]
tel. 0542 601 601
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CERDISA
M.U.S.T.
Porcelain tile
Combining matter, surfaces and
colours to interpret contemporary
spaces. The series comprises 5
Bedonia Stones (white, beige, dove
grey, grey and silver), 2 Woods (white
and wengé) and 2 Metals (silver and
rust), all of which coordinate.
Sizes: 45x45 cm, 30x60 cm and 15x60
cm. The setting features white Bedonia
Stone and Wengé Wood.
www.cerdisa.biz
[email protected]
tel. 0536 834 111
fax 0536 807 471 - 0536 910 255
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CERAMGRES
Gypsum Large
White body edge-ground double
fired tile
Ceramgres presents Gypsum Large, a
sophisticated new line of ceramic tiles
created through research into aesthetic
and technical qualities.
Pictured: one of the most interesting
sizes, 20x60 cm with ribbed finish.
www.vitrum.ceramgres.com
[email protected]
tel. 0422 396 366
fax 0422 396 478
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CAESAR
More
A single-calibre, squared and edgeground collection in keeping with the
modern minimalist trend. Ideal for all
applications, whether residential or
large-scale projects, floors or walls, the
range comes in 6 colours (Nylus,
Sahara, Iridium, Eden, Coliseum,
Eclypse) and 3 finishes: matt, smooth,
scratched.
www.caesar.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 817 111
fax 0536 817 300
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CERAMICA DI TREVISO
Atlante collection
Mosaico d’Argilla
A mosaic of extremely pure clay, fired
at high temperature in muffle kilns with
24 hour firing cycles. The inimitable
surface colours create a sense of
movement based on the use of
pigments developed in the company’s
own laboratories.
Sizes: 10x10 mm, glued to 300x300 mm
sheets.
www.ceramicaditreviso.it
[email protected]
tel. 0422 608 500
fax 0422 608 317
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IDEA CERAMICA
Chromotherapy
This line is inspired by the virtues and
benefits of colours. Cromotherapy tiles
perform authentic colour therapy,
using the virtues and benefits of
colours to treat the body and mind. The
tiles offer unlimited compositional
scope and can be customised with any
image.
www.ideaceramica.biz
www.cromotherapy.biz
tel. 0535 90401
fax 0535 762368
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CIR
Quintana – Argille Nobili
The Quintana wall tile (5x5 cm, 5x10
cm, 10x10 cm, 10x20 cm and 20x20 cm
sizes) is a “designer terracotta” in
coordinating colours and modular sizes
suitable for rustic, fusion or essential
ambiences in residential or
commercial applications. Available in
the 9 colours Abbadia, Borgo, Falconi,
Morlupo, Spada, Giotti (pictured), La
Mora, Piazza Vecchia and Spavagli.
www.cir.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 998 911
fax 0522 998 910
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RAGNO
Summer
White body porous single-fired wall
tiles and glazed porcelain floor tiles.
The Summer series comes in a lively
mix of colours. The glossy surfaces and
timeless neutrality of white and beige
alongside bolder, brighter colours
such as red and orange or fresher,
more relaxing tones such as blue and
green make the collection ideal for
residential installations.
www.ragno.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 384 111
fax 059 384 228
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PROVENZA
Provenza Stile line, Drypoint
Porcelain tile
The Drypoint series, developed in
cooperation with Laboratorio Avallone,
combines advanced technology with a
highly inventive creative capacity.
Available in three textures (Wave,
Check and Parallel) and three colours
(String – ivory, Greyish – grey, and
Olive – green/brown) for a palette
based on ivory or grey for plain wall
coverings or with colour highlights.
Sizes: 60.7x60.7 cm and 30x60.7 cm.
www.ceramicheprovenza.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 927 611 - fax 0536 927 626
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FIORDO
North Stone, Bergen Anticato 15x15
Porcelain tile
The North Stone series, produced using
Double Pressed technology, produces
the mottled colour effects of natural
stone. Available in a 12 mm thickness, 5
colours and 8 edge-ground sizes as well
as a 15x15 cm size in the antiqued
version, the collection is complemented
by the “Modulo Palladiana” 58x58 cm
size and a range of trim pieces. The tiles
have excellent frost and stain resistance
and bending strength, as well as
outstanding non-slip properties making
them suitable for wet areas.
www.fiordo.it
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SAN PROSPERO
Naturalia
Naturalia is a stone with a soft touch
and smooth surface that creates a
sensation of warmth in all rooms in the
house due to its colours inspired by
nature: Avorio (ivory, Faggio (golden),
Cobalto (blue), Noce (walnut) and
Bosco (green). Ideal for all interior
residential spaces. Available in
50.2x50.2 cm, 33x33 cm and 16.5x16.5
cm sizes; wall tile 10x10 cm and 33x33
cm square and rectangular mosaic.
www.ceramicasanprospero.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 837 311 - fax 0536 830 313
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VIETRI ANTICO
Fondali Lastre
Semigres
This series complements the Fondali
collection, which covers everything
from standard wall tile sizes such as
10x10 cm, 10x20 cm and 20x20 cm and
Schegge (engraved mosaic of various
sizes) through to a 60x60 cm large
format available in 14 colours (Verde
Caribe, Blu Atlantic, Verde Morea,
Grigio Bering, Makasar, Arancio
Caspio, Bianco Turkey, Rosso Timor,
Beige Arabico, Giallo Aden, Verde
Giava, Viola Karan, Rosa Arafura,
Azzurro Ionian).
www.vietriantico.it
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CERAMICHE DI SIENA
Festival is characterized by the
structured surface and the high
technical features. For this reason it is
suitable for internal and external
areas. Festival is produced in 5 colours,
in size 45x45, 30x30, 15x15 cm and
Hexagon with 10 cm. side. This range is
enriched also with handle made
decors, mosaic tumbled and special
pieces.
www.gambarelli.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 757 7511
fax 059 797 303
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CASALGRANDE PADANA
Marte
Porcelain tile
Marte, from the Granitogres line, is
inspired by the beauty of natural
marble. Available in 6 sizes, 20 colours
and 4 surfaces (natural, polished, satin
and bushhammered), it is ideal for any
application and particularly suitable
for the residential sector, for floor
coverings in shopping centres and for
cladding ventilated facades.
www.casalgrandepadana.com
[email protected]
tel. 0522 9901
fax 0522 996 121
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CERIM
Le Stuoie
The Le Stuoie collection, available in
the three versions Linea, Nodo and
Punto, is produced using an innovative
technology that lends depth to the
material and creates three-dimensional
optical effects with light and shade that
vary according to the point of
observation and the light source. Each
tile is perfectly squared to allow for
butt-jointed installation, creating the
impression of a single unbroken
surface.
www.cerim.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 840 911 - fax 0536 840 999
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EMILCERAMICA
Fashion
The enormous luxury of simplicity: the
Fashion collection is inspired by formal
rigour without neglecting the elegance
of detail, the sophisticated touches
created by the depth of the material,
the dark, neutral colours and skilfully
blended tones. Available in 4 colours
(Light, Soft, Smart and Minimal) and 4
sizes (15x60 cm, 45x45 cm, 30x60 cm
and 60x60 cm) with two types of
surface finish, lapped and natural.
www.emilceramica.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 835 111
fax 0536 832 652
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BRENNERO
Cave
Multi-format glazed porcelain tile
Cave is a rigorous yet exciting
comprehensive range of floor and wall
tiles. It represents the force of nature:
living energy, pure and mysterious
matter.
www.brennero.com
[email protected]
tel. 0376 526 211
fax 0376 526 231
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ASCOT
Shiver, designed by Roberta Luppi
Coloured body porcelain tile
With its coloured body, sizes and
attention to graphic design and colour,
the Shiver series is an essential tool for
furnishing and designing new
residential interiors. Its modular sizes
make it suitable as a floor covering,
white the comprehensive range of
accents are ideal for use on walls.
www.ascot.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 778 411
fax 059 778 443
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ATLAS CONCORDE
Fibra
Single-calibre edge-ground throughbodied porcelain tile
Fibra, the new designer collection from
Atlas Concorde, recreates
sophisticated atmospheres in
contemporary homes and shopping
areas. Fibra comes in a wide and
sophisticated range of 10 colours,
including coordinating warm and cold
tones with enormous natural appeal.
Available in 60x60 cm, 30x60 cm and
12x60 cm sizes.
www.atlasconcorde.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 867 811
fax 0536 867 981
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VOGUE
Walking
Single fired tile
40x40 cm single fired tile collection
with extra-large thickness for high
strength.
www.cervogue.com
[email protected]
tel. 0156 721
fax 015 671 626
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DEL CONCA
‘O
‘O is inspired by Sardinian trachyte.
The flake and granule inclusions pass
right through the tile to emerge on the
surface, lending elegance and
sophistication. ‘O is suitable for
numerous applications due to its
variety of sizes (from 15x15 cm to
60x60 cm), accents and combinations
with glass and steel.
www.delconca.com
[email protected]
tel. 0541 988 453
fax 0541 988 783
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GRAZIA
Domino
White body double fired tile
A tile collection available in a 33.3x50
cm size in two colours (Panna and
Bianco), complemented by large strips
in 10x33.3 cm and 10x50 cm sizes and
10x10 cm insets available in 3 colours.
Suitable for both commercial and
residential applications.
www.ceramichegrazia.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 558 154
fax 059 558 520
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LUX
Silex
Glazed through-bodied porcelain tile
This collection comes in 4 modular
sizes (45x45 cm, 30x60 cm, 30x30 cm
and 15x15 cm) and 4 colours (Ivory,
Gold, Grey and Black) and features
elegant trim pieces (mesh-mounted
rectangular mosaic and real slate
strips). It is intended in particular for
interior residential spaces in a natural
style, but is also suitable for exterior
installation (grip version) and light
commercial applications.
www.luxceramiche.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 869 411
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ETRURIA
Serie Haring
Double fired tile
Facet-edged wall tiles available in all
colours in the range (32 Lux colours, 29
Silk colours).
www.etruriadesign.com
[email protected]
tel. 059 282 372
fax 059 281 806
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SICHENIA
Jura
Porcelain tile
The new line from Sichenia provides
perfect solutions for essential, elegant
interiors. The series is complemented
by listels, mosaics and trim pieces.
Sizes: 60.5x60.5 cm, 30x60.5 cm, 45x45
cm, 22.5x45 cm, 15x45 cm and 7.5x30
cm. Colours: beige, white and ivory.
www.sichenia.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 818 411
fax 0536 810 105
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AURELIA
Tekne, ceramic art
Porcelain tile
Available in 6 colours (Calce, Lava,
Terra, Torba – pictured, Cemento and
Sabbia) and 60x60 cm, 30x30 cm,
15x30 cm and 5x15 cm mosaic sizes,
the series is complemented by trim
pieces such as 8x30 cm skirting, 30x30
cm step, 30x30 cm large bullnose step
and 30x30 cm corner bullnose.
www.aurelia-ceramiche.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 991 511
fax 0536 824 777
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CENTUIRY
Discovery
Fine porcelain tile
Discovery, the new series from
Century, comes on the market with 5
different natural shades (Dakar,
Galapagos, Atacama, Patagonia,
Rapanui), enhancing the colours and
soft surfaces of a product similar to
stone.
www.century-ceramica.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 855 511
fax 0536 855 541
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VALLELUNGA
Hybla
A collection available in 4 colours
(Hazel, Anthracite, Ivory and Grey) and
50x50 cm and 25x50 cm sizes, suitable
for both floors and walls.
Pictured: Hybla hazel 50x50 cm and
25x50 cm.
www.vallelungacer.it
[email protected]
tel. 07 615 291
fax 0761 527 156
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FLOOR GRES
Stontech/1.0
Porcelain tile
A new collection of 18 hi-tech
materials, each of which emulates the
aesthetic qualities of a specific type of
natural stone. Produced with a single
satin surface finish with the natural
beauty of stone, it also delivers the
outstanding technical characteristics of
the finest porcelain tile. The 40x80 cm
and 60x60 cm large formats are ideal
for ventilated facades.
www.floorgres.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 840 111
fax 0536 844 750
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ERMES
Serie Samarcanda _ Domus gres
Porcelain tile
The series comes in 3 colours: Cream,
Noche and Gold (pictured: Cream
33.8x33.8 cm and 5x5 cm mosaic mix).
Along with sizes 45x45 cm, 33.8x33.8
cm and 5x5 cm mosaic, various trim
pieces are also available: 8x33.8 cm
skirting, 33.8x33.8 cm step and
33.8x33.8 cm corner bullnose. Suitable
as an interior and exterior floor and
wall covering.
www.ermes-ceramiche.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 824 242
fax 0536 824 777
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COLLI
Galassie
Hi-tech tiles that enhance the aesthetic
qualities of natural stone while
overcoming its defects. Each slab is
checked and calibrated, thus
controlling the vein effects and
changes in colour and tone. They are
also stain-resistant and non-absorbent.
www.colli.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 839 311
fax 0536 839 338
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GAMBARELLI
New York
Porcelain tile
The New York tile series is produced
using exclusive Metalstone technology,
which creates surfaces with splendid
metallic effects at the firing stage while
maintaining the reliability and wear
resistance of porcelain tile.
Available in 6 colours and 24”x24”,
12”x24”, 12”x12” and 4”x24” sizes, the
series is complemented by a wide
range of accents and trim pieces.
www.gambarelli.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 757 7511
fax 059 797 303
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DOM
XL
The new large XL format (50x100 cm)
makes this collection ideal for highend architectural and residential
projects, meeting both technical and
aesthetic requirements.
Sizes: 12.5x50 cm, 50x50 cm, 50x100
cm, all edge-ground and lapped.
Colours: Cream, Nut, Tobacco, Black.
www.ascot.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 757 7911
fax 059 757 7966
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TAGINA
Floral Textile
Floral Textile is the new Tagina
collection designed and created to
decorate and furnish the house with
the softness and delicacy of textiles.
Sobriety of colour, elegance of floral
texture along with a unique collection
of modular sizes result in Floral Textile
becoming a fresh expression of tiling
for the home: a smart interpretation of
the new tendencies in interior design.
www.tagina.it
[email protected]
tel. 075 914 71
fax 075 914 1375
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ARPA
Palace
Glazed porcelain tile (thickness 1 cm)
The new glazed Palace series offers a
faithful reproduction of natural stone.
The pattern and colour variations give
the product an extremely natural
appearance. Its outstanding technical
characteristics make it suitable for
both commercial and residential
applications.
www.arpaceramiche.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 521 421
fax 0522 520 115
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FONTANA BISMANTOVA
Fusion
Fusion is the new Fontana Bismantova
collection. Its six colours (available in
four modular sizes with an exclusive
texture) emulate the warm tones of
spices and are perfect for
sophisticated and fashionable interior
and exterior environments.
www.rondinegroup.com
[email protected]
tel. 0522 625 111
fax 0522 620 429
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MARAZZI
Forme
White body single fired wall tiles and
glazed porcelain floor tiles.
The collection has softly rounded,
sinuous shapes that embrace a palette
of light colours.
33.3x60 cm wall tile with 33.3x33.3 cm
coordinated floor tile.
Colours of wall tiles with smooth
surface: White and Vanilla; textured
surface: White, Vanilla, Light Blue, Sand
and Grey. The floor tiles come in
colours White, Beige, Grey and Sand.
www.marazzi.it - [email protected]
tel. 0536 860 111
fax 0536 860 644
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FAETANO
KY Fire
Red body wall tile
KY reflects the latest trends in interior
wall coverings in terms of style,
colours, sizes and accents. KY Fire
comes in 4 colours (white, walnut,
beige and grey) and 2 sizes (20x20 cm
and 25x33 cm). The series is
complemented by 12 accents and
mosaics of various sizes that allow
plenty of compositional scope.
www.delconca.com
[email protected]
tel. 0549 996 037
fax 0549 996 038
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CERAMICA BARDELLI
Primavera platino
Double fired tile
An interior tile designed by Tord
Boontjie. A set of 12 platinum floral
decors on a 20x20 cm tile with a glossy
or matt white background.
www.bardelli.it
[email protected]
tel. 02 902 5181
fax 02 902 60766
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LEA
Studies by Diego Grandi
Porcelain tile with glass paste
decorations
Studies revisits and develops two Lea
collections, Midtown and Stonehenge.
In the Midtown version of Studies, a
luminous glass powder is used to
create a texture which emerges from
the ceramic body and produces a
sense of light. The Stonehenge version
features grittier geometries and
shapes, with bright, rigorous lines
running through the ceramic body.
www.ceramichelea.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 837 811 - fax 0536 832 827
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CIPA GRES
Cremamarfil
The collection is inspired by the
beauty of natural stone, reinterpreting
the original concept of timeless
surfaces with a meticulous industrial
design process. The collection is
enhanced by listels and new preengraved 30x60 cm and 45x45 cm
sizes available in a range of modern
colours.
www.cipagres.com
[email protected]
tel. 0522 846 890
fax 0522 849 910
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FAP
Idea
White body ceramic tile
A large-format edge-ground tile
available for the first time in a
91.5x30.5 cm size. The ultra-modern
design combines with a palette of 8
vibrant colours (Night Blue, Azure,
Orange, Beige, Mustard, Cedar, Coffee
and Peach) and exclusive patterns in a
collection that enhances the sensation
of space (the large format reduces the
number of grout joints that disrupt the
continuity of the surface).
www.fapceramiche.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 837 511 - fax. 0536 837 530
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LEONARDO 1502
Shape®
This original ceramic tile collection
reproduces marble and natural stone
and is available in more than 140
combinations of colours, sizes and
finishes. The unique production
process forms the tile by depositing
material layer upon layer, exactly like
in nature. For this purpose, micronised
powders, flakes and porcelain are
introduced through microscopic
perforations in a laser-engraved plastic
laminate sheet.
www.leonardo1502.it
[email protected]
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RHS
Kromatica
The Kromatica collection marks the
RHS brand’s return to colour. With a
wide range of modular sizes (from
45x45 cm to 15x15 cm) and ten new
colours (Coral, Cherry, Forest, Sunny,
Avio, Raven, Ash, Cream, Almond and
Coffee), the collection is perfect for
customising residential environments
or sophisticated, fashionable public
spaces.
www.rondinegroup.com
[email protected]
tel. 0522 625 111
fax 0522 620 429
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ABK
Scabos
The Scabos series is available in
numerous sizes and 6 modern colours.
The natural and lapped surfaces and
wide range of finishes make it ideal as
both a floor and wall covering.
The series is complemented by
accents produced using innovative
techniques and materials that are
inspired by nature while maintaining
the identity of such diverse materials
as wood and bronze.
www.abk.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 761 311
fax 0536 592 800
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MONINA
SI Space Identity
The intimate energy of the Earth is
reflected in the harmonic pattern of
basalt. Monina has translated a natural
process into this new hi-tech product.
The soul of floors and walls is
enhanced by an original modular
system consisting of wood, glass and
metal elements that lend rhythm to an
elegant space with a strong visual and
tactile impact.
tel. 075 913 169
fax 075 914 1556
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COEM
Crema Luna
Porcelain tile
The collection is inspired by a French
limestone marble. Produced in 3
shades - light, medium and dark - it is
the ideal solution for residential and
high-traffic areas with patinaed or
natural finishes. The series is
complemented by 2 large accents:
leaves blowing lightly in the wind for a
natural feel; and an optically inspired
design for a geometric pattern. Sizes:
24”x24”, 12”x24”, 4”x24” and 18”x18”.
www.coem.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 993 511
fax 0536 832 611 - 993588
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MAJORCA
Uti & Inni
Porcelain tile
The Uti & Inni series brings together
the technical characteristics of
porcelain tile with outstanding
aesthetic qualities. The textures of the
tiles emulate the resistance of hemp,
the softness of velvet and the elegant
consistency of cement, while the
natural and honed surface finishes
capture the light, enhancing the
colours of the series: Grey, Tobacco,
Ivory, Black and Beige.
www.majorca.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 855 943
fax 0522 857 783
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ISLATILES
Prêt-à-porter
White body wall tile
Islatiles is inspired by the world of
fashion. The texture reproduced on the
20x50.2 cm field tiles and the 20x20 cm
coordinated wall tiles is reminiscent of
prestigious fabrics. The series comes
in 7 colours, while the wide range of
listels and compositions allows for
unlimited combinations and original
installations.
www.islatiles.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 760 711
fax 0522 988 419
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CAPRI
Materia
The textured tiles in the new Materia
collection are inspired by natural fibre
patterns. Delicate neutral tones (ivory
white, golden cream, forest green and
night black) are the perfect
complement to a natural and finely
honed material. The series comes with
three different surfaces: naturally
smooth, grosgrain and woven.
Available in sizes: 33x66.4 cm, 32x64
cm (edge-ground) and 32x32 cm
(edge-ground).
www.serenissima.re.it
tel. 0522 999 012
fax 0522 849 867
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HERBERIA
Toscana
Porcelain tile
A contemporary style terracotta tile
available in new sizes (34x34 cm,
34x17 cm, 17x17 cm). Its high degree
of modularity makes it ideal for use on
both floors and walls. Pictured, floor:
34x34 cm Volterra and 5x5 cm
Maremma inset; wall: 17x17 cm
Volterra, 17x17 cm Tarquinia and 5x17
cm Maremma listel.
www.herberia.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 629281
fax 0522 627347
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MASTER PAVIMASTER
Metropolitan
Simple forms, innovative materials and
precise decorations define enchanting
contemporary spaces. Metropolitan, a
style that speaks many tongues. Four
colours, sizes 30x30, 30x60 and 60x60
cm. Mosaic 3x3 cm.
www.ceramichemaster.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 992 411
fax 0536 992 442
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MAESTRI MAJOLICARI
Raku
The installation combines the manual
flavour of the authentic Raku ceramic
used for the decorative strips with the
essential style of the field tile.
www.maestrimaiolicari.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 525 256
fax 059 527 502
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PASTORELLI
Quarzdesign
A delicate play of contrasts between
glossy and satin, natural and lapped
surfaces. Four varying colour tones
available in large modular sizes (60x60
cm, 30x60 cm, 30x30 cm, 15x60 cm and
15x15 cm) lend universal appeal to this
warm yet neutral product. Quarzdesign
combines the strength and practicality
of Stone porcelain tile with ceramic
reproductions of the most beautiful and
exclusive natural quartzites.
www.pastorellitiles.com
[email protected]
tel. 059 739 111 - fax 059 796 291
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CEMAR
Essenze 20x20
Double fired tile
Pictured: Essenze Ebano, Acero listel,
Metal rounded liner.
Sizes: 20x20 cm.
Colours Acero and Ebano.
www.daytonagroup.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 759 211
fax 059 759 200
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SAIME
Fusion
Porcelain tile with through-body
colouring
Fusion is inspired by a combination of
wood and stone. Available in numerous
sizes for floors and walls (30x60 cm,
15x60 cm, 7.5x60 cm, 10x60 cm,
22.5x60 cm) and complemented by
accents in line with the naturalminimalist style of the series. Allows
for a wide range of modular
installations.
www.saimeceramiche.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 869 611
fax 0536 843 823
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SINTESI
Superfici
The Superfici series comes in 5 colours
(Silver, Beige, Black, Grey and Cream)
and 3 sizes (30x60.4 cm, 45x45 cm and
30x30 cm) with natural or ground
edges to allow for multi-format
installations. The series embraces the
new minimalist trends. The multiplicity
of its sizes and colours makes it ideal
for a wide range of architectural
solutions.
www.gresmalt.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 867 011
fax. 0536 867 050
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Roma Imperiale
Three colours (Domus Aurea, Caracalla
and Villa Adriana, pictured), six sizes
(45.3x45.3 cm, 30x45.3 cm, 30x30 cm,
15x15 cm, 7.5x15 cm and 10x10 cm),
30x30 cm mosaics in 3 sizes (7.5x7.5
cm, 5x5 cm, rhombus 8.5 cm) and a
choice of four decorations: Vitruvium,
Acquaforte, Pantheon and Pompei.
www.ceramicheastor.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 748 911
fax 059 748 990
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MAGICA
Colors
Available in 5 colours (white, green,
walnut, red, grey/blue), the Colors
series comes in 3 sizes (47x47 cm,
31x31 cm and 15x15 cm) as well as
31x31 cm mosaics made up of 3x3 cm
pieces. Available with a matt finish in
all sizes and a lapped finish in the
47x47 cm and 31x31 cm sizes.
www.cermagica.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 851 000
fax 0522 854 262
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ARIANA
Extra Stone
A collection of materials inspired by
natural stone and Mantuan terracotta.
The “Oltre la Pietra” line is the first in
the Extra Stone collection devoted to
tone-over-tone natural stone, available
in a wide range of surfaces, 3 colours
and 7 modular sizes.
www.ariana.it
tel. 0536 850 401
fax 0536 859 744
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CCV CASTELVETRO
Stone Age
Stone Age is the natural development
of stone, available in 5 colours (Bone,
Opal, Honey, Jasper and Jade) and 5
sizes: 50.2x50.2 cm, 33.3x50.2 cm,
33.3x33.3 cm, 16.4x16.4 cm and
49.3x49.3 cm in a lapped/squared
version. Simple yet elegant decorative
elements round off the series.
www.castelvetro.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 778 511
fax 059 778 522
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EDILCUOGHI
Moirè
Decorated through-bodied porcelain tile
A woven effect, ceramic graffito and a
traditional interpretation of ceramic
were the objectives pursued by
Edilcuoghi in developing this
innovative collection. Large-format
through-bodied tiles for large
architectural spaces and residential
applications. Its sizes (60x60 cm, 30x60
cm and 12x60 cm) are suitable for
numerous uses in both large and small
spaces. All tiles come with ground
edges allowing for extremely narrow
grout joints.
www.edilcuoghi.com
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FIORANESE
Steelwork
Steelwork, a novel material developed
through cutting-edge research, has the
luminosity and appeal of steel. The
unique production process results in
slight variations in the metallic effect
from one tile to another. Available in 3
colours (Silver, Bronze and Steel) and
61x61 cm, 30.5x61 cm and 10x61 cm
sizes.
www.fioranese.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 993 511
fax 0536 832 611 - 993556
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CASA DOLCE CASA
Casamood project, Neutra collection
Porcelain tile
The collection comes in colours white,
ivory, silver, dove grey, cement, moka
and coal. Available in 10x60 cm, 40x40
cm and 60x60 cm sizes, while the
mosaic comes in a 5x5 cm format
mounted on 30x30 cm mesh.
www.casadolcecasa.com
tel. 0536 841 011
fax 0536 841 001
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GARFLOOR
Oxidum
Porcelain floor tile with a natural edgeground surface
Oxidum was created by the Gardenia
Orchidea Group’s Garfloor
laboratories. The 4 modular sizes
(12”x12”, 12”x24”, 24”x24” and
6”x24”) with ground edges make for
natural, textured and rigorous floors.
Large, practical surfaces in colours
Almond, Ruggine, Moka and Grigio.
[email protected]
tel. 0536 849 611
fax 0536 849 856
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MARCA CORONA
Philosophy
White body wall tiles and glazed
porcelain floor tiles.
The new Marca Corona collection
comprises 4 stone effect and 4 wood
effect colours. Coordinated floor and
wall tiles are available, both in 3
different sizes. Pictured: Philosophy
Acero 25x45 cm wall tile and Mogano
44.5x44.5 cm floor tile.
www.marcacorona.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 867 200
fax 0536 867 351
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REX
Ma Touche
Porcelain tile
Leather, which has always been one of
mankindÅfs most important materials,
was the springboard for RexÅfs
research into new textural qualities for
ceramic. ÅgMa ToucheÅh lends body
to surfaces with a pleasant touch and
comes in 4 different textures, Cuir,
Peau, Eleph and Croco, each with a
different textural depth effect and
tactile qualities. Produced in a large
60x60 cm size and 3 different colours,
Ivoire, Tabac and Charbon.
www.rex-cerart.it
[email protected]
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SICIS
Basic collection
Porcelain tile and glass, thickness 5/16”
With its mosaics of different colours
and materials (porcelain tile and
glass), Basic offers novel aesthetic
effects and combinations. The two main
materials can also be combined with
mother-of-pearl and wood. The
textures of the individual materials
achieve stunning decorative results.
Basic is designed for use on floors.
www.sicis.com
[email protected]
tel. 0544 469 711
fax 0544 469 801
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CEDIR
Absolute – Il mosaico per sempre
Single-fired wall tile
Produced in a thickness of 10.5 mm, 6
colours, 3 versions (micro, macro and
plain mosaic) and a 20x20 cm size.
Complemented by five accent
versions. The 20x20 cm coordinated
porcelain floor tile is available in 9
colours (Must series).
www.cedir.it
[email protected]
tel. 0546 653 111
fax 0546 556 00
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VERSACE by Gardenia Orchidea
Palace
Honed and lapped glazed porcelain tile
The new Palace wall and floor tile
collections make up a fully coordinated
residential project that brings grace and
harmony to any interior. Each piece is
finely worked to achieve a sophisticated
reflection effect, a soft interplay of everchanging geometries. Available in
almond, beige, gold, black and pink and
in sizes 19.7x39.4 cm, 19.7x19.7 cm and
9.8x19.7 cm, complemented by a wide
range of highly sophisticated mosaics,
numerous trim pieces and a broad
selection of accents.
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BISAZZA
Wall Paper Grey. Designed by Marcel
Wanders
Bisazza glass mosaic accent, Opus
Romano collection, 12x12 mm.
Computer technique.
www.bisazza.com
[email protected]
tel. 0444 707 511
fax 0444 492 088
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GIRARDI
Aurora
Porcelain tile
A floor tile collection with
sophisticated surfaces creating a
splendid spatula effect. Available in a
43x43 cm size and 5 colours (yellow,
walnut, dark blue, grey and orange).
Suitable for interiors.
www.girardiceramiche.it
[email protected]
tel. 0431 525 511
fax 0431 525 552
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KEREX
Rangonstone
This collection is inspired by natural
stone and comes in 3 different colours
(Panama, Paranà – pictured – and
Nepal). It is complemented by a wide
range of modular sizes, trim pieces and
accents and is ideal for use in any
interior. Top performance is assured by
outstanding technical characteristics.
www.kerex.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 910 099
fax 0536 910 606
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GRESMALT
Cascine
Porcelain tile
The rustic yet elegant new Le Cascine
porcelain tile collection is inspired by
terracotta from the Italian tradition.
Available in 2 sizes (34x34 cm and
17x34 cm) and 3 colours (terracotta,
beige, pink), it is complemented by
accents and trim pieces allowing for
various types of installation.
www.gresmalt.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 867 011
fax 0536 867 050
Rustic blends
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ANTICHE FORNACI D’AGOSTINO
Fusioni
The popularity of the Fusioni
collection, available in 40x40 cm and
20x40 cm sizes and 5 colours plus
mosaics, has prompted Antiche Fornaci
D’Agostino to extend the collection
with a 20x20 cm size tile suitable for
use on both floors and walls. It will be
available in a wide range of specific
colours together with attractive and
modern listels and accents.
www.fornacidagostino.it
[email protected]
tel. 089 481 746
fax 089 481 840
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COTTO VENETO
Soase with old yellow Gold
An underglaze gold insert with a
prestigious antique look, framed by
Soase in multicoloured stone, creates a
play of reflections for walls with
enormous appeal.
www.cottoveneto.it
[email protected]
tel. 0422 4458
fax 0422 445 498
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MIRAGE
Area
Porcelain tile
A harmonious combination of aesthetics,
functionality and innovation. A stoneimitation tile that assures convenience
for users (easy to clean, acid-resistant,
non-absorbent) and installers (singlecalibre, squared and edge-ground). An
original yet dependable floor tile ideal
for both residential applications and
large-scale projects. Available in 5
colours (Pietra Arria, Pietra Serena,
Pietra Lavica, Pietra Etrusca, Pietra
Imperiale) and 3 sizes (60x60 cm, 30x60
cm and 45x45 cm).
www.mirage.it
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MANIFATTURA EMILIANA
Trend
Double pressing
Trend is the new P&P Technology
product from Manifattura Emiliana. The
series comes in 9 sizes and 4 colours
and provides unlimited creative
potential for use in interiors and
exteriors.
tel. 0522 841 140
fax 0522 849 976
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MAC 3
Arizona
This series comes in 4 colours
(pictured,Yuma) and three modular
sizes (15x45 cm, 30x45 cm and 45x45
cm). It is complemented by numerous
trim pieces, mosaics, strips and listels,
making it ideal for use on both floors
and walls.
www.ceramichemac3.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 843 821
fax 0522 843 828
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VACCARI
Riverberi
Porcelain tile
Riverberi is inspired by the play of
light and reflections of metal, the
minimalist design being conveyed by
the sober lines and colours. The
ceramic is coated with metal,
transforming it into a modern material
with striped, glossy and satin surfaces.
Available in four colours (Pixel,
Magma, Striature, Riflesso) and 30x60
cm and 60x60 cm sizes.
www.ceramicavaccari.com
[email protected]
tel. 0187 6371
fax 0187 631 014
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SERENISSIMA
Quintana – Argille Nobili
The Quintana floor tile collection
(coordinating with the Cir and Capri
wall tiles) combines outstanding
aesthetic qualities with state-of-the-art
technological characteristics. It
delivers sophisticated colour variations
typical of an antiqued surface as well
as the highest performance in terms of
strength, resistance and practicality.
www.serenissima.re.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 998 411
fax 0522 841 338
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MONOCIBEC
Grandi Dimore
A tile inspire by the Belgian Pierre Bleu
stone, characterised by the presence of
fossil remains. The strong decorative
character, enhanced by the presence
of light-coloured fossils on a dark
background, has been adopted by
Monocibec for this collection available
in 5 colours (Capodimonte, Mayerling,
Rivalta, Rosemborg and Chambord)
and 3 sizes (50x50 cm, 33.3x33.3 cm
and 33.3x50 cm).
www.monocibec.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 861 300 - fax 0536 861 450
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NAXOS
Pietra Sacra
Pietra Sacra is designed for use in
classic interiors in residential
applications. The installed tiles create a
contrasting juxtaposition of tones, light
and veins thanks to the mosaics, the
variety of sizes (50x50 cm, 25x50 cm,
25x25 cm, 33.3x33.3 cm, 8x16 cm and
16.5x16.5 cm) and colours (Arx,
Esquilino, Celio and Aventino).
www.naxos-ceramica.it
[email protected]
tel. 059 748 811
fax 059 797 376
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RICCHETTI
Constellations
A new large-format tile collection
inspired by a hewn marble surface but
with the outstanding technical
performance of porcelain tile.
Available in 5 colours, 2 sizes and
splendid mesh-mounted mosaics for
elegant floor coverings even over large
surfaces.
www.ricchetti-group.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 992 511
fax 0536 992515
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ANTICA CERAMICA RUBIERA
Antiche Abbazie
Series comes in 30.5x30.5 cm size.
www.anticaceramica.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 628 841
fax 0522 628 976
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SAVOIA
Desert Stone
The series is available in numerous
sizes (46x46 cm, 34x34 cm, 34x46 cm,
17x17 cm and 11x11 cm) and mosaics
(5x5 cm, 2.5x2.5 cm and 2.5x5 cm). The
inclusions of Murano glass, natural
stone and hand-decorated ceramic
decorations enhance the collection and
make it truly unique, ideal for any
residential application.
www.savoiaitalia.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 838 411
fax 0536 832 427
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REFIN
Stile
Porcelain tile
Stile brings the aggressive colours of
murals into the residential environment,
celebrating the creativity and ingenuity
of Italian products. 8 colours ranging
from black to white and passing through
shades of grey, yellow, orange, green,
red and light blue for the utmost
freedom of coordination and creativity.
Stile is a product with innovative
aesthetic and technological
characteristics, suitable as a wall
covering in residential and commercial
applications.
www.refin.it - [email protected]
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ASPIRO
Wall Paper collection
Double fired wall tile and porcelain
floor tile
The Aspiro collections offer a luxury
that is not just a dream but an
attainable reality. Unlike dull, repetitive
products, the tiles in this collection
have the vitality and originality needed
to inject vigour into any project.
www.aspiro.it
[email protected]
tel. 0522 629281
fax 0522 621081
Hints of
colour
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DADO
Beauty Matt
The six boldly contrasting field tile
colours - white, beige, coffee, orange,
green and light blue - coordinate with
the elegant relief strips to create
installations of enormous creativity and
vitality.
Available in 25x33.3 cm and 12.5x33.3
cm sizes.
www.dadoceramica.it
[email protected]
tel. 051 681 9611
fax 051 681 9650
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GABBIANELLI
Tagli di colore
Double fired tile
A collection of double fired tile
compositions available in two colour
versions and a 20x20 cm size.
www.gabbianelli.com
[email protected]
tel. 015 6721
fax 015 671 626
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SANT’AGOSTINO
Home
White body double fired tile
Matt surface wall tile with fabric
pattern. Ideal as a wall covering,
available with various types of accent.
Produced in colours Havana, Glacè,
Sahara, Juta, Avorio, Sabbia, Nuvola,
Brina, Matita, Curry, Rubio and Agave
and a 14x56 cm size. Coordinated floor
tiles in a 32.5x32.5 cm size are also
available.
www.ceramicasantagostino.it
tel. 0532 844 111
fax 0532 846 113
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PIEMME
Emotion
Bi-Tech white body double fired tile
The alternation of colours on the walls
together with the translucent pattern
hinted at on the silk-effect surface
gives the bathroom a new, fresh and
bold style. Available in a 25x40 cm size
(for both horizontal and vertical
installation), 5 standard colours (White,
Cipria, Coral, Light Blue, Green) with
coordinated porcelain floor tiles.
www.ceramichepiemme.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 849 111
fax 0536 920 227
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KEOPE
Pietra di Noto
Porcelain tile
Pietra di Noto recreates the beauty of
the eponymous natural stone, making
the series ideal for both contemporary
and classic interiors. The sophisticated
aesthetic qualities have been achieved
through the use of new mixtures of dry
pressed ceramic bodies with speckling
agents and flakes. Available in natural
matt and soft translucent lapped
finishes and in 6 colours in sizes 60x60
cm, 30x60 cm, 45x45 cm, 30x30 cm,
22x45 cm, 14.7x60 cm and 10.9x45 cm
edge-ground.
www.keope.com - [email protected]
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GARDENIA ORCHIDEA
Gallery
White body double-fired tiles
With 3 ceramic collections for the
bathroom, 3 style versions and 3
different surface finishes, Gallery is a
unique project. Gallery Florence has a
lightly ribbed surface reminiscent of the
fabrics of XIX century England. Gallery
Venice is inspired by sophisticated
stucco decorations with delicate colour
variations. Gallery Rome revisits classic
architectural solutions with enhanced
stone textures. The fully coordinating
collections can be split up, mixed and
reassembled in ever new ways.
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IMPRONTA ITALGRANITI
MySkin
The MySkin leather-imitation collection
is suitable for a range of compositional
solutions and comes in 6 colours and a
34x56 cm large-format edge-ground
size and a classic 28x35 cm size. The
accents feature glossy, luminous
finishes such as glass, platinum and
gold, lending sophistication to even the
most strictly minimalist installation.
www.improntaitalgraniti.com
[email protected]
tel. 059 888 411
fax 059 848 808
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CISA
Natural
Glazed wall tiles in a 25x42.5 cm size
The three neutral colours in the
collection (from plaster white to warm
grey) are inspired by the hues of
quartz cements and have a slightly
worn, textured appearance due to the
presence of delicate graphic lines. The
rectangular format is suitable for either
horizontal or vertical installation.
www.ceramichecisa.biz
[email protected]
tel. 0536 866 111
fax 0536 866 220 - 0536 866818
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CERASARDA
Pitrizza
Traditional majolica
The traditional Cerasarda style is
being revived with fresh mosaic
geometries and ethnically linear
decorations. The 9 sizes (including the
new 10x30 cm) and 19 colours
available on a classic crackle
crystalline background are
complemented by accents, square and
rectangular mosaics, trim pieces, lava
stone worktops and coordinated
ornamentalware.
www.cerasarda.it
[email protected]
tel. 078 950 151 - fax 078 950 421
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EDIMAX
Allure
Collection in 8 colours (The Purple
Hat, pictured, The Dark Boots, The
Green Gloves, The Blue Wallet, The
Golden Purse, The Ivory Tie, The Grey
Skirt, The Copper Coat) and 5 sizes
(44.6x44.6 cm, 22.2x44.6 cm, 14.7x44.6
cm, 5.4x44.6 cm and 2.6x44.6 cm).
www.edimax.it
[email protected]
tel. 0536 837 711
fax 0536 831 071
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LORD
Day
Double fired tile
Day is the new collection by Ceramica
Lord. It comes in bright, cheerful
colours and original sizes that are ideal
for sophisticated creative solutions
with a strong personality. Sizes: 20x20
cm and 20x40 cm.
www.ceramicalord.com
[email protected]
tel. 059 670 055
fax 059 676 756
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TREVISO PROGETTA
Murazzi – Puzzle collection
Trevisoprogetta’s clay mosaics
collections are the result of a quest for
increasingly natural and harmonious
products that began in the 1970s.
These clay collections are the perfect
solution, fulfilling the requirements of
contemporary well-being.
www.ceramicaditreviso.it
[email protected]
tel. 0422 608 500
fax 0422 608 317
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SETTECENTO VALTRESINARO
CROCO-Tiles
Glazed and edge-ground throughbodied porcelain tile
Four pairs of Croco-Tiles field tiles in
light and dark versions, plus a red field
tile, Amaranto, provide restful areas to
balance the strong personalities of the
Croco-Joy and Croco-Classic field tiles,
characterised by a crocodile skin
effect.
Size: 24x72 cm, with 3.8x24 cm and
3.8x72 cm listels. Colours: Ivory and
Moka, Mist and Pearl, Sky and Powder
Blue, Black and White, Amaranth.
www.settecento.com
[email protected]
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KER AV
Mosaicanda
Mosaic on glazed porcelain tile
support
High-thickness majolica as in the finest
artistic ceramic tradition.
The luminous Mediterranean colours
are saturated, lively and cheerful. The
raw materials used in production are
lead-free. The mosaic production
process is covered by a European
patent.
www.ker-av.com
[email protected]
tel. 0536 943 408
fax 0536 940 728
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FRANCESCO DE MAIO
Cotto A Mano Vietri
Double fired tile
Vietri handmade terracotta is
produced from a selection of white
clays, which are mixed by hand and
cast in frames with the shape of the
required tile. This kind of terracotta has
a warm colour due to the unique
characteristics of the bodies. The tiles
are finished by hand, after which the
glazed tiles undergo a second firing in
which the muffle kilns bring out the
diaphanous beauty of glazes and
decorations.
www.francescodemaio.it
[email protected]
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