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New introductions at Cevisama 2014

**Vanguard series by Aparici**

The aesthetic of the early 19th century and the decorative arts of that era have served as inspiration for the creation of the Vanguard series. This series offers classic encaustic ceramic hydraulic cement styles in a wide variety of colors and geometric patterns. From distressed antique to contemporary colors, the mixed patterns can be used on walls, floors and counter surfaces.

www.aparici.com

Stonewave by Unicom Starker — **“Stonewave” by Unicom Starker**

A new technique is used to give each piece a unique and highly natural appearance. Durable, easy to clean and resistant to shock and frost, the collection is suitable for many different solutions in interiors and exteriors. Available in four colors — Pure, Warm, Light and Dark — and five sizes – 17 x 35,
30 x 30, 24 x 24, 12 x 24 and
12 x 12 inches (all rectified), as well as a 12- x 12-inch mosaic and a
12- x 24-inch rectangular mosaic.

www.unicomstarker.com

Raspail series Olivia color by Vives — **Raspail series— Olivia color by Vives**

The new Olivia color for the Raspail collection is a decorative, ceramic will tile that incorporates different designs. The distinctive Olivia design, which embraces a seafoam green color, comes in one size:
10 x 20 cm.

www.vivesceramica.com

**Madison collection by Azuliber**

This collection of heavy duty porcelain tiles falls under the new fossilized trend, an industry concept that portrays a stone-like appearance. The Madison collection comes in four different colors for floor tiles — Almond, Camel, Silver and Forest — and five different colors for décor tiles — Mosaic Almond, Mosaic Camel, Mosaic Silver, Mosaic Forest and Mosaic Mix. Floor tiles come in one size — 50 x 50 cm — as do all décor tiles, which are 30 x 30 cm.

www.azuliber.com

Epoca Endymion by Gambini Group — **Epoca “Endymion” by Gambini Group**

This concrete-inspired colored body porcelain tile series is available in six colors: Paper (beige), Brolive (olive), Sienna Brown (brown), Oyster (white), Silk (light gray) and Lead (dark gray). It comes in two sizes:
24 x 24 and 12 x 24 inches. The series is complemented by rectified strips and skirting.

www.gambinigroup.it

**Touche series by Inalco**

Touché is another new addition to Inalco’s range, standing out in this case for its ultra-white surface, a pioneering achievement in porcelain tile design. This degree of whiteness provides a better background for the creation of classical high-quality marble-effect tiles.

www.inalco.es

**Future series by Keraben**

Future is a new series of porcelain with high variations inspired by rust and metal, two of the current design trends. The collection portrays an oxidized look, given its innovative, industrial-like finishes. The collection is available in seven colors and two finishes — Natural and Lappato — and comes in two sizes, 75 × 75 cm and
37 × 75 cm. The collection also presents a high value at a technical level, which together with its avant-garde design, clear energy
and magnetism of the future.

www.keraben.com

Mattone series â?? Kuld and Valge colors by Natucer — **Mattone series — Kuld and Valge colors by Natucer**

Mattone is a glossy interior paving series of ceramic tile, with different variations and textures. The series has two new models — Valge and Kuld. The Valge model comes in three different colors: Mattone Valge, Tira Enmallada Mattone Valge and Tira Enmallada Trabada Mattone Valge. The Kuld model comes in two colors: Tira Enmallada Mattone Kuld and Tira Enmallada Trabada Mattone Kuld. Both models are available in two sizes —
15 x 50 cm and 25 x 50 cm.

www.natucer.es

**Artigiano Harmony series by Peronda**

Geometric shapes, such as hexagons and fashion-inspired Victorian reliefs or herringbone patterns, offer a fresh vantage point, like in the new Artigiano Harmony collection. This porcelain collection features mix-and-match patchwork in a variety of different floral and geometric designs, mostly in shades of blue. The collection is available in 15 x 15 cm pieces, each with a thickness of 0.8cm.

www.peronda.com

Icon by Rondine Group — **“Icon” by Rondine Group**

Matter has been expertly sculpted by the rain and wind to create a unique modern decoration. The tile product is ideal for both residential and non-residential applications.

www.rondinegroup.com

Classic series by Tau Ceramica

The Classic series was influenced by the present vintage trend. It offers classic encaustic ceramic hydraulic cement styles in a wide variety of colors and geometric patterns; as well as beveled tile, which adds dimension, depth and interest to a subway tile pattern. Tile textures and geometric shapes give designers flexibility to take classic looks and recreate them in new interesting ways. The Classic series comes in two different colors — Classic Black and Classic White — each offered in 7½- x 15-cm tiles.

www.tauceramica.com

This year’s international tile exhibition in Valencia, Spain, provided a platform for visitors to view the latest tile product lines that are available on today’s market

Each year, the Feria Valencia Centre in Valencia, Spain, hosts Cevisama, an annual international ceramic tile exhibition, which draws in tens of thousands of visitors from around the world to view the latest products and technologies today’s market has to offer.

This year, the show was held from February 11 to 14, 2014. It featured a variety of tile products that stay true to current trends, from authentic-looking surfaces that mimic natural materials such as wood and stone, to highly decorative mosaic-looking pieces that embrace more vintage styles.

The exhibit halls were filled with many innovative tile collections. Manufacturers have been working to keep up with the demand for large-format tiles, and exhibits showed both floor and wall applications. Additionally, stone-look tiles now offer the look of marble, slate and limestone — complete with authentic-looking textures and veining. Also, wood-look tile is reaching beyond the aesthetic of basic hardwood. Collections now offer worn and distressed wood looks. Advances in technology allow for tile surfaces to possess inherent characteristics of hardwood such as grain and knots. Moreover, tiles with surfaces finishes that have the look of worn concrete were prominently displayed throughout the show floor.

The following is just a sampling of the numerous new tile innovations that were displayed at Cevisama 2014: SEE SLIDESHOW