Light is something special because it simultaneously generates emotive and functional impacts; light generates atmosphere and also provides enhanced guidance and safety. Villeroy & Boch has dealt with these ideas, consolidating light and tiles into a symbiosis. The Light Tile lighting concept features state-of-the-art light emitting diodes (LEDs) integrated into high-quality wall and floor tiles. This turns the tiles themselves into expressive light sources that can be used as exclusive design elements or as a guidance system to show the way both for public and private premises.
Equipped
with leading-edge LED technology The Light Tile lighting concept is based on LED technology. An LED – a light emitting diode – is an electronic component that has compelling benefits compared with other sources of light, such as high luminance, particularly low energy consumption and very low heat build-up. In addition, LEDs have a long lifetime; in the Light Tile range, about 100,000 hours, equivalent to more than eleven years of operation without replacement. Light Tile elements are also dust and water-proof (according to DIN standard IP 67) with an extremely flat installation thickness of only 7 mm and extremely safe thanks to operation at 12 V protective low voltage. The lighting elements available in white, blue and amber are fitted into a wear-resistant, coated stainless-steel frame already integrated into the tiles. Sets are available with 1, 2, 4, 8 and 20 LEDs.
Available for many current tile ranges
The following 13 Villeroy & Boch tile ranges – starting from a side length of 20 cm – can currently be equipped with the Light Tile lighting concept: Athos, Bernina, Cardesio, Creative System New, Electra, Granifloor, Grando, Marmorino Naturale, Pro Architectura, Septfontaines, White Classic as well as the two new ranges Calcara and Spectrum. On square tiles, the 38 mm lighting element is centred, and on rectangular tiles one or two lighting elements can be positioned along the central axis.
Easy and safe to install
Light Tile is easy and safe to install and can be done without having to call an electrician. Detailed assembly instructions provide step-by-step guidance for installation. Each Light Tile element consists of a drilled tile and the relevant lighting element, Other equipment necessary: transformer, LED chain, cable duct and, if necessary, extension cord and T-splitter.
Numerous aesthetic and functional applications
The innovative Light Tile concept provides new aesthetic and functional applications involving tiles and light, both in private and public environments. Decorative light designs on walls and floors, in bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms lend themselves to accomplishing new creative accentuations. Integrated lighting elements in tiled steps or podiums provide enhanced orientation and safety. The Light Tile range therefore represents an interesting alternative both for private customers along with planners and architects on the lookout for appropriate, high-quality solutions for their modern and innovative ideas.
http://www.villeroy-boch.com
The
Prestigious Elements of H& R Johnson
H&R
Johnson, the UK manufacturer of ceramic tiles,
has unveiled Elements, an exclusive new porcelain tile range drawing on
the natural weathered appearance and textures of geological strata. This
offering provides architects, interior designers and specifiers alike,
with an organic concept in ceramics, helping to create luxurious front
of house designs.
The
Elements floor and cladding series features styles and effects that reflect
the colours and textures of organic beauty:
Sediments (300x300mm and 600x300mm) and Urbanstone (450x450mm), recreating
natural sandstones and slates; Igneous (450x450mm), offering the coarse,
volcanic textures of granites and Marblelux (300x300mm and 450x450mm)
and Metamorph (450x450mm and 600x300mm), both reflecting subtle veined
rocks, such as marbles and travertines.
The Elements floor tiles provide through body porcelain, with natural,
pre-polished, riven, lapato, gritted and polished surface options. Quality
large format designs in contrasting, mixed and subtle colourways, evoke
urban interior styles and create mood-enhancing front of house designs.
Skirtings (450 x 75 and 450 x 100) are also available to complement current
trends.
This new range also offers three large format ceramic internal wall tile
range in two metric modular formats (600 x 300 and 300 x 300), from which
specifiers are able to select from fourteen organic colours replicating
natural stone hues and shades. Scored tiles (300x200mm), mosaics (300
x 200mm) and stunning borders are also available, which can be used horizontally
or vertically allowing unlimited creative opportunities.
Targeted at prestige front of house applications, Elements is suitable
for hotel receptions, airport concourses and shopping malls alike. Fully
researched with top London architects and designers, the Elements range
is setting trends in ceramic floor and wall finishes in both size and
colouration.
The new Elements range can be seen in the latest colour brochure. For
further information, please contact H&R Johnson Customer Services
on 01782 575575.
Mouth Watering New Tile Ranges Launched by Candy
The
Candy Tile Co
has launched three new ranges and a wide variety of new decorative tiles
to further enhance the company’s existing collection of British-designed
tiles.
The Greenwich range (pictured below) is a fresh take on the trend for
whites with a twist, complete with a complementary border tile. The use
of different lustre, gloss and matte effects on a gloss field means the
look of the tiles changes according to the light. Greenwich is available
in both 198x248 and 248x331 formats – in white, blue, cream and an
ultra modern aqua.
The Satin range (below left) is a collection of monotones, that when combined
with the silver-highlighted Oriental strip, would create a dramatic, sophisticated
statement in any bathroom. The Satin white field are available in 198x248
and 248x331 formats, the Oriental strips in 248x80 and 198x50 and the
Satin black field in 198x248.
The
warm Sherwood range (above right) fits in with the trend in interiors
for luxurious wood effects, it also serves as a novel, large format (248x331)
alternative to classic marble tiles. The Sherwood strips with their pearl
and lustre finishes complete this refined, neutral collection.
In addition to these new ranges, Candy have also introduced a larger format
(198x198) version of their contract Candy Colours and numerous beautiful
new borders and inserts to further enhance their other exclusive tile
ranges.
Tel: 01626 831474
Pilkington's
Launches its Biggest-Ever New Product - Mura
Following
the success of its Strata large-format bathroom wall and floor tile range,
the Pilkington's Tiles Group has launched
the biggest ceramic tile it has ever manufactured - Mura.
Continuing to meet the trend for larger bathroom tiles, the Mura 400x250mm
range offers six new and contemporary colours across two sub ranges -
Stucco and Concrete.
Stucco features a satin glaze combined with a textured print, which provides
sweeping gloss highlights across the tile, while Concrete features matt
glazes over a finely textured, concrete-effect finish.
Both the Stucco and Concrete sub ranges include a natural white - Linen
for Stucco and Mica for Concrete. Other Stucco colours are Cotton - a
warm grey, and Canvas - a smooth Limestone. Other Concrete colours are
Silver - a contemporary grey, Copper - a rich chocolate, and Lead - a
striking charcoal.
Silver, Copper and Lead reflect the continuing demand within ceramics
and home furnishings for dramatic sleek browns and deeper, richer shades
as high-fashion contrasts to the natural, minimalist lighter shades popular
in interior design.
In addition, two of the 400x250mm tiles feature another first for the
group - offset apertures cut into the tiles for added high design options.
Apertures can be filled with a choice of four highly-fashionable and decorative
tile insert strips created from natural materials such as slate, glass,
stone and metal. A mosaic option is available as an alternative and ultra-modern
insert.
Pilkington's is confident the Launch of Mura, which is manufactured at
its Manchester factory, will at least match the success of Strata which
jumped into the group's Top 10 products by sales within its first year.
Customers requiring additional information or literature should ring the
direct sales hotline on 0845 241 2121.
Web: http://www.pilkingtons-tiles.co.uk
Technik
Two Part Flexible (2PF) from Bostik Findley
Bostik
Findley
has introduced Technik 2PF, a two part flexible wall and floor tile adhesive.
Suitable for use with natural stone, Technik 2PF offers a speedy and easy
adhesive option, to fulfil the needs of the professional tiler.
The two part rapid setting highly flexible adhesive has been specially
formulated to accommodate movement, making it suitable for timber, floorboards
and floating floors.
Technik's Advanced Polymer Technology makes 2PF a versatile wall and floor
tile adhesive.
Tel: 01785 272727
Web: http://www.bostik-findley.co.uk
Directions
200x100mm Brick Size Launched
Pilkington’s Tiles has launched a new product into the Directions range. The addition to the collection of 100x100mm tiles is a new range of 200x100mm ‘brick’ size tiles. The ‘brick’ embraces all the characteristics of the original directions range including a natural stone-look texture, subtle colour palette; two glazes options and a choice of decoration choices. Available in four colour choices across the glaze options of ‘Essential’ and ‘Rustic’, Directions ‘bricks’ co-ordinate with today’s interior design schemes and can be teamed with glass, wood and metallic accessories.
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Directions Almond and ShellChalk, new from Pilkington Tiles
As the 200x100mm ‘brick’ size becomes increasingly popular within
the UK ceramic market, due to the influence of television programmes and
home interest magazines, the demand for natural looking product in this
particular size option has soared. The enduring trend for contemporary
and minimalist interior design is still apparent in the UK market favouring
this ceramic statement for both kitchen and bathroom usage.
The colour choice is simple and natural; available in Ivory, Almond, Chalk
and Shell Directions 200x100mm essentially offer both White and Cream
options in both glazes.
The two glaze options; ‘Rustic’ and ‘Essential’ offer
two different glazes and the six subtly different surface textures create
a finish that, if mixed at random looks totally natural. Choose from the
soft, waxy glaze of ‘Essential’ Almond and Ivory or ‘Rustic’
– a matt glaze with a hint of mineralised sparkle in Chalk or Shell.
Directions ‘bricks’ can be used as an all over field tile in
horizontal or vertical ‘brick bond’ fashion or to create an
imaginative feature design. To further enhance the design possibilities
they can be mixed with 100x100mm and the decorative choices of ‘mosaic’
and ‘fossil’ for maximum versatility and striking results.
Tel: 0161 727 1111
Email: mailto:sales@pilkingtons.com
UltraGrout
FF, the premium flexible grout part of the Ultra range of tile adhesives
and grouts manufactured by the Tamworth based Instarmac
Group plc, now comes in a range of four colours.
In
addition to conventional grey, three new colours of anthracite, limestone
and sandstone, have recently been added.
The polymer-modified, flexible floor (FF) grout is specially designed
to accommodate wide joint widths of up to 20mm and as such, is the perfect
accompaniment to Instarmac's UltraFlex TBP, UltraProFlex SP, UltraFlex
2P and UltraStone Fix floor tile adhesives.
Since these adhesives possess flexural capacity and have been specifically
formulated for situations where movement or vibration is likely, a compatible
grout is essential. In addition, they are well suited to bonding tiles
such as natural stone and slate, both of which need a grout with higher
performance and a wider joint capability. Their use eliminates the need
for any other additives to be mixed with the grout.
In its own right, UltraGrout FF provides a virtually impermeable finish,
which is important when tiling on to highly trafficked or constantly wet
areas. It is also based upon anti fungal technology and eradicates the
likelihood of mould or fungi build up.
UltraGrout FF is supplied in 5kg and 10kg sizes. It has an 'open time'
of 15 minutes (dependant upon temperature and substrate) and sets within
24 hours.
Tel: 01827 872244
Email: mailto:email@instarmac.co.uk
Bostik
Findley Launches A New Technik 'Easy Clean' Epoxy Grout
Eliminating
the problems often associated with standard epoxies, Technik
Epoxy Grout is formulated to simply wipe away from tiles and surrounding
areas with ease to provide a germ-proof seal and permanent finish.
Suitable for applications where hygienic conditions are required such
as hospitals, laboratories or kitchen areas, Technik Epoxy Grout offers
good chemical and water
resistance.
Available in convenient 1kg tubs, Technik Epoxy Grout comes in three colours
- white, cream and grey.
All Bostik Findley Technik products are manufactured under a quality assurance
scheme BS EN ISO 9001: 2000.
Tel: 01785 272727
Web: http://www.bostik-findley.co.uk