The annual trade show in Bologna, Italy, highlighted state-of-the-art technology—such as 3D-printed textures and through-body coloration—and new trends.
Nearly 100,000 visitors traveled to Bologna for the 40th edition of the annual trade show, which highlighted surprising finishes and textures and advanced porcelain-slab technology.
The new ceramic and porcelain surfaces presented in September at Bologna’s annual Italian tile fest continue to explore the illusion of stone, concrete, and timber.
This year, Bologna, Italy’s annual trade show highlighted the industry’s continual achievements—thicker formats, more responsive surfaces, and increasingly realistic patterns and textures.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors in 2006, Cersaie showcased a dizzying array of tiles with trends toward historically sourced floral prints, kitschy patterns, and gleaming metallic finishes.
