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The premier exhibition of tile and stone in the U.S., this year’s Coverings, held April 29 to May 2, showcased an innovative mix from the world’s top producers featuring larger formats, color-through bodies, digitally printed patterning, textural surfaces, recycled glass, and advanced glazing. - Linda C. Lentz
What goes around
Nearly 24" square, Penthouse porcelain floor tiles feature overlapping 1⁄4 circles enhanced by a textural metallic glaze that combine to form a large-scale circular patterning in four dual-toned colorways. Viva, Sassuolo, Italy. www.cerviva.it
A natural approach
Based on a single stone, the Basaltina Stone Project is a series made up of three sizes: 47.2" x 23.6", 23.6" square, and 11.8" x 23.6". Available in a natural tone and shades of gray, plus smooth or chiseled nonslip textures, this porcelain floor tile can work for interior and exterior installations. Lea Ceramiche, Fiorano Modenese, Italy. www.ceramichelea.com
Thin is in
At .12'' thick, Lam’Slab is an advanced ceramic offered in a variety of colors that can be bonded to other materials and cut to suit many interior and exterior applications: ventilated facades, walls, floors, counters, and furniture. Laminam, Fiorano Modenese, Italy. www.laminam.it
Elegant formations
Intentionally irregular, the handcrafted, mesh-mount Gregoriana Stone honed-brick mosaics are part of an extensive through-body porcelain collection that is available in three shades. The collection also includes pencil listellos in glass, stainless steel, and mirror, plus stair treads, corners, cove bases, and skirting. Seneca Tiles, Attica, Ohio. www.senecatiles.com
Awash with color
A natural for baths, Keraben’s high-gloss Tribeca comes in 12.6" x 23.2" and 3" x 23.2" wall tiles and 12.6"-square floor tiles, plus mosaic listellos in gray, turquoise, and an orangey red. Tile of Spain Center, Trade Commission of Spain, Coral Gables, Fla. www.spaintiles.com
Green glass
In 15 luminous hues, and clear, iridescent, and frosted-matte finishes, Echo Recycled Glass tile has up to 100 percent recycled content. Sizes include 1" square, 1" x 3", 2" square, 2" x 4", and listellos. Crossville, Crossville, Tenn. www.crossvilleinc.com
Linda Lentz is managing editor at Architectural Record, responsible for the Record Interiors issue, lighting sections, and schools. She joined RECORD in 2008. Previously, the Brooklyn native worked as a freelance writer and editor covering design, materials, and products for RECORD and such design and shelter publications, such as Interior Design, This Old House, and Consumer Reports. This followed 10 years as Articles Editor at Home Magazine. She holds an M.A. from NYU and a B.F.A. from Pratt Institute.
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In this course we will discuss how to anticipate many of the most common, reoccurring problems we witness revolving around expansion joint choices and their implementation.
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