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Ceramics are the perfect combination of functionality and style, making them an ideal surface choice for bathroom design. Highly resistant to water, stains and everyday wear, ceramic tiles thrive in humid environments. Their durability and resistance to frequent contact with cleaning products ensures that spaces are always clean, safe and free from mold and bacteria. Plus, their anti-slip properties add an extra layer of comfort and security to create a bathroom that’s both beautiful and practical. Read More

More than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from the Spanish delegation recently traveled to Bologna, Italy to debut emerging innovations at Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings. Held from September 22–26, 2025, the international event brought together architects, interior designers, specifiers, distributors and manufacturers to explore the latest advancements shaping the global ceramic industry and preview emerging design directions for the year ahead. Read More

Across the globe, designers and manufacturers are adapting design trends with a cultural lens, borrowing influences from one another to create new, hybrid styles. In some regions, color and texture are taking center stage, while wellness and minimalism dominate other markets. By unanimous appeal, the pursuit of sustainable, smart and serene spaces has become the shared global design language of 2026. Read More

With tile’s offering of different shapes, colors, textures and styles, interior designers are finding opportunities to have more fun with tile than perhaps any other surface. Here are some examples of top designers’ creative use of tile. Read More

Builder sentiment levels remained unchanged in September but lower mortgage rates and expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon cut the federal funds rate led to higher future sale expectations in the coming months. Read More

There’s something about a curve that feels intentional. Calm. Even a little nostalgic. Read More

Color continues to evolve. From the Italian-inspired terra-cottas of the 1990s, the cool light blues of the 2000s and the stainless-steel grays of the 2010s, the 2020s are seeing a reemergence of a more natural color spectrum that allows for personalization. Read More

Manufacturers of stone, tile and quartz products continue to spark ideas and offer inspiration for both residential and commercial designs. Here is a look at several of a host of new collections that have been recently launched. Read More

Despite tile’s historical roots, today the category attracts consumers with benefits provided by new technology. Technology is key in ensuring tile’s longevity and competitiveness, and while safety and cleanliness are key advancements, design is another frontier tech has moved tile towards. Read More

The Construction Specifier – Online Article Update / 3500 words 15 pics; updated on September 29, 2025 https://www.constructionspecifier.com/tile-and-stone-lippage-what-is-acceptable-and-how-do-you-specify-it/ Tile and Stone Lippage What is… Read More