Tile of Spain Designs a Highlight of Cersaie 2005

Bologna, Italy, November 9, 2005--Nearly 100 ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain debuted product trends, cutting edge design and innovation in technology at Cersaie 2005. The exhibition, Italy’s International Exhibition of Ceramics for the Building Industry and Bathroom Furnishings, was held in Bologna, Italy from September 27 through October 1. Spain’s designers have pushed the design envelope to create exciting new options. Choices in texture, color, and format abounded. Though most of the products shown were new, some were an evolution of existing design concepts. Texture was one of the hottest trends at the show. Textures of all types are adding new dimension and excitement to field tiles with wavy reliefs, undulations, radiating circles, points and even simple linear graphics. These textured tiles can be used as a solid field, border or accent within the field. Ceracasa Ceramica's Fresh series features a radiating circle in the center of a 12x18” red body tile which comes in Blue, Naranja, Burdeos, Blanco and Marfil. Pamesa offers the Serie Tendence with a grooved surface to add interest to a solid field. The tiles can be set to run either horizontally or vertically. They are 12"x24" in your choice of Perla, Beige, Gris or Negro. El Barco’s Coleccion Texturas offers the Serie Lucia, Serie Forest, Serie Sac, Serie Fusta, and Serie Andrea. Each series features bold and subtle textures as well as smooth finished tiles in 10 x 13” and accent pieces in 1.5"x 13”, 2"x13” and 3"x13”. Neutrals such as white, tan and beige remain constant favorites, especially in the US. But many manufacturers are expanding their colors to include energetic and vivid hues. Inalco introduced the Oppalo series available in Naranja, Verde, Frambuesa and Azul, each color has a light and shadow tone for a total of 8 vibrant color choices. This tile comes in 13"x24" and 13"x13". In contrast to these bright colors, the SOL series from Saloni offers a calming look in pastel tones of Blanco, Amarillo, Naranja, Verde and Azul. This series is available in 8"x16" and 12"x12" with complimentary listellos and accents. Animals and fabrics were the most popular graphic schemes during Cersaie 2005. The Iris collection from Hispano Azul Ceramica took its inspiration from the current hot western trend. The cow hide pattern is available in Marron or Negro 10"x16" tiles with two sizes of listellos. Tiles inspired by fabrics were also introduced. Hispano Azul also launched a damask inspired line called Textile. The 13x18” tile is available in Marino, Negor, Gris, Verde, Celeste, Buredos and Marron with a complete set of complimentary accents - some simple and some highly decorative. The efficiency and utility of tile continues to increase with the expansion of special pieces. Saloni enhances its Efir collection with elements made of Corian® that can be used to integrate lighting or accessories such as towel racks and shelves as well as a sink that is based on the same format as the ceramic tiles. The Racktile system from Gaya features a grooved piece which is set as a course of tile. The thin strip allows the user to change the fittings or layout within a space with the maximum of ease. Shelves, mirrors, utensil hooks and towel rails are just an example of the accessories available. Tile manufacturers from Spain continue to improve the technology which makes the aesthetics of ceramic stone, marble and wood so beautiful and desirable in many applications. Inalco’s newest technology allows for no design duplication in 500 square feet of tiles produced adding to the realistic feeling of their marble and wood grain offerings.

Related Topics: CERAMICS OF ITALY, CERSAIE

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