Articles Tagged with ''large-format tile''

Lapitec Expands in Australia and Opens a Corner at the Lux Marble Showroom

November 18, 2022

The country is a key market for the company

Daltile Launches New “Cohesion” Concrete Look Tile Collection

November 4, 2022

Large-format tiles available in seven neutral colors

Lapitec Chosen for New Five-Star Luxury Hotel

Over 2,000 square meters of sintered stone slabs were employed for the exterior and interior of Aria Retreat & Spa, the recently opened posh resort overlooking Lake Lugano in Italy

July 12, 2022

Lapitec sintered stone slabs were the material of choice for the exterior and interior design of the new Aria Retreat & Spa in Italy

Case Study

Installation Case Study: Out with the Old and in with the New

When remodeling a master bathroom in South Carolina, a North Carolina-based designer utilized neutral-toned tile and stone to create a timeless aesthetic

February 8, 2022

Stephanie Smith, owner of Classic Designs Unlimited Inc. in Calabash, NC, helped a couple of homeowners transform their outdated master bathroom into a tranquil escape.

ultra-thin, large-format porcelain tiles

Technical Focus: Advice on Handling, Fabricating and Installing Porcelain Slabs

Roberto Colonetti

January 25, 2021

The virtues of porcelain slabs are numerous, which has led to its growing popularity. The material is light, thin and tough, making it suitable for nearly any interior project from bathroom sinks and vanities to shower trays, kitchen countertops and bathtubs.

Technical Focus: A Brief History of Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels

Over the last 20 years, large-format porcelain tiles have evolved significantly from when they were first developed

Will White

January 25, 2021

In the beginning, there was Thin Porcelain Panels. Between 2000 and 2001, Thin Porcelain Tile (TPT) was born. One version was created in 2001 by engineer, Franco Stefani, of the Systems Group, innovator of the ceramic industry.

Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs Trends

Heather Carter

January 9, 2020

Gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs (GPTP) are gaining a lot of traction in the tile and stone industries as of late. The large-format materials, which are technically defined as tiles measuring 1 x 1 meter (40 x 40 inches) or larger, have been creating a lot of buzz in the marketplace lately.

Installation Issues & Solutions

Gauged Porcelain Tiles & Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels

Heather Carter

April 15, 2019

We sat down with a handful of industry professionals to discuss Gauged Porcelain Tiles (GPT) and Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP), how they’re handled and installed, and the best ways to approach any issues while utilizing the materials.

Outdoor living made easy with weather-proof porcelain tiles

With the help of weather-proof porcelain tiles, designers were able to create a modernized outdoor nook for entertaining

October 22, 2018

Almè is a quaint Italian town in the district of Bergamo. Located near the top of the country, about 30 miles northeast of Milan, it is characterized by various aspects of Medieval history.

Technical Focus: The Evolution of Grouts and Mortars

Over the last several decades, the types of grout and mortar products available on the market have drastically changed, offering consumers and professionals more choices for specified projects

Alan Kin

March 16, 2018

Generally viewed, grouts and mortars are enormously overlooked compared to their more colorful ceramic tile, stone and glass tile counterparts. With the advancement in tile manufacturing, there has been the introduction of more composition types and larger sizes.

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