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Cersaie, held September 26 to 30 in Bologna, Italy, welcomed 91.296 visitors, including 47,000 Italians and over 44,000 international operators. Read More

[Bologna, Italy] Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, took place from September 26-30, 2022 here at the Bologna Exhibition Centre. Tile suppliers from around the world gathered to share their newest products for everything from floors and walls to exteriors. Design trends ranged from bold colors to rich textures, with exuberant patterns being a common theme. Here is a look at just some of what was seen on the show floor. Read More

In 2021, world tile production reached 18,339 million sqm, up 7.2% from the 17,101 million sqm recorded in 2020. The result reflects the strong increase of tile demand in all geographical areas, which brought world tile consumption growing to 18,209 million sqm (+6.8%). Read More

Despite the negative expectations caused by the Covid pandemic and factory lockdowns, global tile production and consumption figures increased in 2020 after declining in the previous two years, while trade is affected by the sanitary emergency and the consequent slowdown in international transport and logistics, with a drop in exports and imports of tiles. Read More

Catalina Research has released its latest Floor Coverings Industry Quarterly Update. According to the report, U.S. floor coverings manufacturer sales (shipments minus exports plus imports) growth slowed substantially in the third quarter of 2022 as rising interest rates caused the housing market to decline. Read More

Compared to the previous year for the period from January to August, total ceramic imports in square meters were down by 0.8%, according to Grosser Consulting. Read More

Ceramics have become an indispensable building and surface material and remain one of the key design elements when building or renovating a home. Read More

The technical properties of ceramics, such as its safety, its easy-to-clean aspect, resistance and durability, added to its design qualities, makes it a material with enormous potential and versatility for any interior design project, adapting to all rooms and offering solutions for different spaces throughout the home. Learn how ceramics can add functionality and beauty to any room in the house: Read More

Searching for a “wow factor” look that’s sure to impress? Gold tile might just be the answer. Gold tile offers everything from luxurious gilded designs to clean contemporary aesthetics. At the same time, it provides all of the low-maintenance benefits you’ve come to expect from ceramic tile, including scratch, stain, fade, and fire resistance. Read More

Tile’s history extends back thousands of years, through cultures all over the world. Tile’s beauty and functionality has endured through the ages, from Ancient Rome through the modern era. Today, tile trends from all over the world continue to shape design, from aesthetics to habitability. Read More