Driven by some significant advances in tile manufacturing technologies, notably continuous pressing, digital inkjet decoration, and new glaze formulations, the technical and aesthetic evolution of ceramic tiles has accelerated significantly over the past five years. This has manifest itself in the widespread introduction of ultra-large panels, the surge in sales of 20mm exterior-grade tiles, and [...]
DesignBUILD is returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, from 2 to 4 May, for three days of networking and inspiration. In its 32nd year, the central theme of the event is, “It’s all in the detail”. DesignBUILD 2018 will showcase PowerHouse prefabricated homes, Wattyl Paint and Swiss Krono Group. Alongside the trade exhibition [...]
The 2018 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race held in late January attracted over 100,000 people lining the streets of Geelong, Barwon Heads, Torquay and around the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Mapei was involved as an official partner for event once again and welcomed over 500 customers to its VIP hospitality venue which was [...]
After attending the most recent Cersaie trade fair in Bologna, Italy, Beaumont Tiles believes it has uncovered the global tile trends for 2018. The resurgence of terrazzo and square format decoration, as well as the celebration of organic imperfections were out in force at Cersaie. Terrazzo is trending because of its quirky colour combinations, the [...]
In keeping with the national body’s instructions, the new resource from the Australian tile Council (ATC) is strictly a guide, rather than a new standard. However, unlike standards which remain the same until they are revised, usually after developments in products and industry practices have rendered parts of the standard out of date, the Tiles [...]
Amber Tiles, in association with University of Technology (UTS), has announced the winner of its 2017 design award. The Amber UTS Design Award supports creativity and innovation in the design community by acknowledging excellence in UTS design students. Entrants were required to submit a custom tile design in a bespoke size as well as a [...]
Modern Tiles Macarthur in Campbelltown (NSW), located in Sydney’s fast-growing South West region, is the latest store to join the Tile Power group. This store is the result of a collaboration between Tile Power executive director Paul Craig, who is the current owner of Modern Tiles Erina on the NSW Central Coast, and Adam Er [...]
Laticrete deliver onsite technical service and training, as well as provide in-house, product specific courses. The most popular at the moment is its waterproofing and epoxy grout certification courses. When installers attend, they have the opportunity to get involved and experiment with Laticrete products. Installers become familiar and more proficient when they start using them. [...]
The 30th China International Ceramic & Bathroom Fair in Foshan ended on a high note in late October 2017. The event featured four days of activities, on-trend products, O2O (online to offline) services and rich information sources. Exhibitors and buyers from all over the world gained many benefits from attending the fair, according to organisers [...]
There has been a continental shift in the world of tiles. Bryan Vadas has experienced it first hand. For the Australian (and global) tile industry China represents at one time a great solution, and an entirely new set of problems. The solution is evident: it creates an inexpensive source of tiles, which means that the [...]
