https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2029-hard-surfacing en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18196 Wed, 27 May 2026 07:12:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18196-record-reports-back-from-expo-revestir-latin-americas-largest-ceramics-and-natural-stone-fair kuthg@bnpmedia.com (Grace Kuth) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18195 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18195-highlights-from-the-2026-edition-of-coverings-in-las-vegas http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18071 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18071-new-building-envelope-products-for-spring-2026 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17907 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:09:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17907-best-wall-and-ceiling-products-of-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17895 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17895-cersaie-italys-showcase-of-architectural-ceramics-and-tile-returns-for-42nd-edition http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17789 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:38:39 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17789-new-wall-and-ceiling-products-for-fall-2025 ’s jury-selected picks for the top new interior paneling products of the year encompass both practicality and style.]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17260 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:42:58 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17260-best-ceiling-and-wall-products-of-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17205 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17205-at-cersaie-manufacturers-showcase-the-latest-in-ceramics-and-tile http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17160 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:21:31 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17160-new-ceiling-and-wall-products-for-fall-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16971 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16971-coverings-2024-new-trends-in-tile-and-stone http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16841 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:09:07 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16841-the-latest-in-tile-and-stone-from-cevisama-2024 Architectural Record's annual competition presents the best new interior paneling products of the year, in a variety of materials and finishes.]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16623 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:24:40 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16623-best-walls-and-ceilings-products-of-2023 Architectural Record's annual competition presents the best new upholstery and tiling of the year, featuring resilient and sustainable materials.]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16625 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:06:15 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16625-best-flooring-and-textiles-of-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16581 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:21:50 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16581-new-wall-and-ceiling-products-for-fall-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16582 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:19:56 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16582-a-roundup-of-new-looks-and-technologies-in-tile-and-stone-from-the-40th-edition-of-cersaie http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16374 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16374-coverings-2023-highlights-from-the-global-tile-and-stone-show http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16321 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16321-new-wood-products-for-summer-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16192 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16192-new-surfaces-for-spring-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15925 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15925-cersaie-2022-notes-from-the-annual-tile-exhibition-in-italy http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15835 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15835-new-cladding-products-for-autumn-2022 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15596 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15596-new-surfacing-materials-for-spring-2022 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15394 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15394-2021-cersaie-italian-tile-trends http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15068 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15068-new-surfaces-for-spring-2021 With many of us working from home, “resimercial” furnishings are gaining momentum.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14668 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14668-new-workplace-products-for-summer-2020 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14465 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 07:16:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14465-new-surface-products-winter-2020 Terrazzo is enjoying new popularity and inspiring sustainable high-tech alternatives.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13642 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13642-october-2018-product-briefs-surfacing-products Durat 750 and 758 Solid-surface manufacturer Durat has updated its terrazzo-inspired offerings by producing them in shades of Pantone’s Ultra Violet, the 2018 Color of the Year. Durat 750 and 758 are actually made from postindustrial polyester-based plastic, which is granulated and then cast in 10' x 3' sheets to create the ½"-thick surfacing. modern-surfaces.com Retrostone The Spanish manufacturer Neolith’s take on classic poured-in-place terrazzo is actually a thin, easy-to-install slab of crushed quartz, feldspar, and minerals. Part of the company’s Fusion collection, Retrostone has a digitally printed pattern and is available in panels measuring 126" x 59" and 126" x 63", with thicknesses of ½" and 0.2" for walls and countertops. neolith.com Ocean Colorfully flecked Ocean is among the many composite surfaces that UK manufacturer Smile Plastics makes from postindustrial and post-consumer plastic, including yogurt containers, plant pots, and bottles. The result is available in sustainable and waterproof 7' x 3' slabs for worktops and cladding. smile-plastics.com Terazio Emser Tile renders terrazzo’s textures onto this digitally printed collection of porcelain tiles, in large- and small-scale patterns (Palladio, Nero, Gesso, and Bianco). Available with a matte or gloss finish, Terazio comes in tiles measuring 12" x 24" and 24" square. emser.com These surfacing materials make natural beauty more accessible.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13214 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13214-february-2018-product-briefs-stone-and-surfacing-products Pro-Fit Terrain Ledgestone The latest product from Cultured Stone by Boral is Pro-Fit Terrain Ledgestone. The new brick veneer contains 58% recycled content and enables designers to create edgy, textural effects in less time—for exteriors and interiors. To simplify installation, the line features 4"- high variegated formats comprising pre-configured stacks of rough and smooth pieces, in various lengths and depths, from the manufacturer’s Contemporary Collections. Finished units measure 8", 12", and 20" long. boralamerica.com Natura Dekton by Cosentino is a budget-friendly and easy-to-install alternative to marble. Manufactured from a blend of the same raw materials used to make glass, quartz, and porcelain, Dekton resists fading, scratches, and stains, unlike natural stone. The marblelike Natura pattern is the latest offering in the Dekton XGloss Natural Collection. Natura comes in 56" x 126" slabs in three thicknesses. dekton.com Studio Moderne Stone Walker Zanger has expanded its architectural tiles by Michael Berman, with bold new patterns in its Studio Moderne Stone collection. The marble tiles feature design motifs that reference American Modernism and Art Deco and are available as large as 16" x 9". Ideal for indoor and outdoor applications. walkerzanger.com Mirage Veneers What appears to be a masonry wall is comprised of 4"-high x 18"-long porcelain veneer units by Echelon Masonry, an Oldcastle Architectural manufactured-stone company. Like porcelain tile, Mirage porcelain veneers have a low moisture-absorption rate, which helps them resist mold, staining, and frost while withstanding cleaning with detergents and pressure-washing. Thicknesses range from 0.3" to 0.6". echelonmasonry.com Tonal Paper Terrazzo This terrazzo look-alike is actually real Formica plastic laminate, part of the company's SurfaceSet 2018 collection. Tonal Paper Terrazzo incorporates bits of post-production paper from the company’s manufacturing processes to mimic the real composite’s marble flecks. Formica offers it along with 31 other patterns and colors that imitate other materials such as woodgrain, metal, and stone. formica.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) New architectural products and interior finishes by NLXL, Architectural Systems, Formica, Hartman&Forbes, and Versa Wallcovering.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12200 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12200-february-2017-product-briefs-new-wall-coverings-and-surfacing-products Bijou Part of the Geometric Expressionism line, these decorative oak surfaces come in three designs, three wood colors, and four lacquered options (Jewel in White Lacquer, pictured). Standard and custom panel sizes are available, as are edge-banding and matching veneers. archsystems.com Supermarket Paola Navone’s homage to the corner grocery store offers tidy rows of canned tomatoes, chocolate bars, and boxes of pasta; the pattern does not repeat over the length of each 19" x 394" roll. ASTM fire-rated, the colorfast covering features a paper top layer and nonwoven backing free of PVC, solvents, and formaldehyde. usa.nlxl.com Writable Surfaces Formica’s latest collection of high-pressure laminate allows users to see the writing on the wall—and then erase it. The stain-resistant 8' sheets are available in two chalkboard and four markerboard designs (ColorBook, shown) that can be placed on horizontal and vertical surfaces. formica.com Cape Handwoven from fibers harvested from the stems of water lilies, the sustainable, sand-colored Cape possesses a subtle, unexpected shimmer. The Class A fire-resistant material arrives in rolls 43" wide and may be ordered in 3-yard increments. It also can contribute to LEED certification. hartmannforbes.com Pixel Inspired by early video gaming, Pixel features layered blocks and lines embossed over a shimmering metallic field. The low-VOC Type II wall covering has an Osnaburg backing and can be recycled. It is NSF/ANSI 342–certified and comes in 15 gradated colors. versawallcovering.com The best new products for ceilings, flooring, textiles, and wall treatments.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12055 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12055-record-products-2016-finishes-surfacing 1612-Record-Products-Finishes-Surfacing-01.jpg Best in Category: SoftFold This modular acoustical ceiling with a parametric design is scalable, easy to install, and offers an NRC of 0.75. It is constructed of Soft Sound—a proprietary material made of 100% PET plastic with up to 50% recycled content—and has a Class A fire rating. “Sculptural and faceted, SoftFold is beautifully crafted. Its acoustic properties are excellent too.” —Juror Meena Krenek arktura.com Zen24 Zen24 is a concrete aggregate that is half the weight and one third the cost of the real thing. The stone surfacing offers a texture reminiscent of raked sand and comes in three neutral colors. Its large format (12" high x 24" long x 1" deep) makes it suitable for sizable interior and exterior applications. eldoradostone.com Paper Featuring a graph-paper pattern, Ornamenta’s 24"-square rectified tiles feature a special glaze that allows them to be written and drawn upon like a chalkboard. The porcelain grès tiles come in three colors and can be used on floors and walls in residential and commercial settings. ornamenta.com Plaid The woven-vinyl textile uses 14 different colors of thread to create a bold pattern that does not need to be aligned. Made of TerraStrand yarn, which contains phthalate-free renewable vegetable compounds, Plaid is available in plank and square tiles as well as wall-to-wall flooring. Its Microban antibacterial protection also inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew. chilewich.com/contract Extraordinary Collection This offering includes three 12" x 48" designs that can be used alone or together to generate varying degrees of texture. The collection, which is Cradle to Cradle Silver–certified, utilizes a special process whereby stray ends of yarn that are typically sheared after tufting are left on the carpet face to serve as a design feature. shawcontract.com Blenz Patina Blending color and texture, this metal surfacing collection features variegated earth tones suitable for use on walls, columns, and facades. The lightweight, solid-core aluminum material is available in 48" x 96" and 48" x 120" sheets; it is easy to clean and install. Custom options are also available. mozdesigns.com Dekton Trilium Made of 60% recycled material, this Dekton ultracompact surface replicates the texture and color variation of aged and oxidized stainless steel, with hues ranging from deep grays to rusty undertones. It can be used for both indoor and exterior surfaces and is impervious to stains, UV rays, and temperature shock. cosentino.com Christiane Müller Collection For her eponymous HBF Textiles collection, Amsterdam-based designer Christiane Müller drew inspiration from the abstract paintings of Dutch artist Jan Schoonhoven and the minimalist architecture of Peter Zumthor. The line’s seven designs (Smart, pictured) play with texture and pattern and come in a range of 45 colorways. hbftextiles.com Bespoke Surfaces Designtex’s custom surfaces for branded environments comprise artwork from contemporary artists and photographers digitally printed on a choice of 15 substrates. The images can appear on textiles, wallcoverings, magnetics, glass film, ceramic steel, and decorative rigid panels. designtex.com OverStitch Part of the Open Archive Collection, OverStitch woven carpet features interlaced backing yarns and face fiber; the combination creates an inseparable unit that resists delamination, moisture, and yarn zippering. The 100% solution-dyed carpet is available in 12 palettes and comes in a 9" x 36" plank size. tarkettna.com Lift This piece-dyed textile by product designer Konstantin Grcic utilizes a network of interlocking ovals to form large vertical stripes. The polyester fabric has a 3-D structure, with its standing center fibers bonding its two outer layers. Offered in neutral and bright hues, the fabric is Greenguard-certified. maharam.com Jali S Glass Sensitile Systems expands the material palette of its light-filtering Jali panels with this line of slim, lightweight options that contain 20% recycled cullet. Available in PMMA acrylic resin as well as annealed or tempered glass, Jali S comes in 19 patterns and over a half-dozen colors; custom filters may also be inserted to create unique hues. Each panel is custom-manufactured, with thickness and shape defined by the customer. sensitile.com La Bohème Neolith created this wood-look composite surfacing material using a combination of its proprietary technology and sintering techniques. Inspired by the trunk of the Lebanese cedar tree, La Bohème can be placed directly on existing surfaces, reducing cost and installation time. neolith.com MA’s Concrete Used in Europe for over 20 years by architects including Jean Nouvel, MA’s concrete is now available in the United States. This ultrathin cement finish is less than ⅛" thick when applied and exceeds European requirements for mechanical and chemical resistance. Available in 72 colors, it can be applied on walls, flooring, and countertops, among other uses. abcworldwidestone.com Editor's Choice: Paint Shield After two hours of contact, this EPA-registered microbicidal paint kills greater than 99.9% of bacteria, including staph, E.coli, and MSRA. The interior coating may be applied on nonporous ceilings, walls, doors, and trim. It comes in an eggshell finish in a choice of 590 colors. swpaintshield.com Our roundup this month is intended to help expand your material design palette.

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