Venus from Iris Ceramica -Six New Wall-tiling Options

Venus is a modular collection in a range of classic to modern solutions from Iris Ceramica. 'All of them contribute to creating a cosy atmosphere with a refined lightness of style.' says the company.

'Decors are the strength of Venus, the new bathroom and kitchen wall tile collection designed by Iris Ceramica. Everything verges on warm hues like sand, pink and yellow or relaxing shades like sky-blue and mint green.

'A rainbow of tones mixed with white to find the right balance between light and colour, in a collection where lightness is the leitmotif.'

The 7 7/8"x7 7/8" wall tiles have a rustic-style surface, here and there brightened with strokes of semi-gloss finish. The same play of transparency is picked up in the bands and strips that balance iridescent glazes and matt textures.

The 13 1/8"x13 1/8" glazed porcelain floor tiles (PEI wear rating class IV) are water-repellent and stain-resistant.

Tile Mark Launched to Help Buyers

'Buying tiles - look for the Tile Mark it’s your assurance that the tiles are good quality and made to a recognized standard.' says The Tile Association.

'The Tile Association is very proud to announce the launch of Tile Mark, a new initiative to help tile customers buy the best from the best. If you choose good quality tiles they can last a lifetime – far outperforming other products in cost over their lifetime. Be sure you buy the best and look for the Tile Mark'.

Tile Mark has only just been launched but already the following members have become Tile Mark retail showrooms and will be displaying Tile Mark sticker on their tiles.

Reed Harris, London
Tiles UK, Manchester
Albert & Michael Heath, Coventry
N&C Nicobond, Chadwell Heath
The Tile Warehouse, Nottingham
Craven Dunhill, Bridgenorth
Profile Contract Interiors Ltd, Warrington
Shackerley Group, Chorley
Tile Trend Ltd, Worcester
Tile Centre (Trowbridge) Ltd, Trowbridge
Miles of Tiles Ltd, Royal Leamington Spa Spa
Rogers Ceramics, Crawley
Tile Magic, Northfleet
Yorkshire Tile Company Ltd, Sheffield
Discount Tiles Supplies, Gravesend
Sussex Wall & Floor Tiling, Hove
East Midland Ceramics Ltd, Nottingham
Cerface Ltd,. Gillingham

'To begin with Tile Mark will focus on tiles that have been made to a recognised standard. In the UK, this means BS EN 14411 and for imported products the CE Mark. Because Tile Mark can only be used by TTA members we can be sure that tiles with a Tile Mark are really made to a Standard and TTA will police the scheme through its membership.'

For more information visit the TTA website at http://www.tiles.org.uk or telephone The Tile Association on 020 8663 0946

Attractive New Designs for Marbrex

Swish Building Products has introduced three new wall panel designs to the Marbrex decorative internal cladding system. The new additions bring the number of wall designs in the range to 16, providing a comprehensive choice with designs to suit most applications and tastes. Five ceiling panels are also available.

Peach Marble is a practical and attractive colour option to the popular Green, Grey, Beige and Dark Blue Marble ways, suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, showers, pools and spa areas.

The new, 'Touchline' panels, available in Yellow Patchwork or Beech, are designed to be applied to larger wall and ceiling areas, such as offices or reception areas, and can be mounted horizontally or vertically. The panels have a thin line of contrasting colour running down the 'tongue' edge, which is complemented by inset strips that fit across the end of each panel into pre-cut grooves. This allows panels to be mounted vertically or horizontally in a number of alternative patterns.

Marbrex has an open cell structure that helps to insulate the room and reduce condensation. The panels have tongue and groove joints that do not require grouting. ‘Installation is quick and easy, taking less than half the time required for tiling. The resulting surface is easy to clean and does not harbour mould or germs.’ says the company.

Marbrex conforms to the General Hygiene Regulations, 1995 and has a Class 1 Y fire rating. It is supplied though a national network of stockists, with a selection of fixing and finishing components. Some designs will also accept ivory, gold or silver decorative strips to form distinctive highlights between panels.

Tel: 08700 118135
Web: http://www.swishbp.co.uk

KPH Stainless Tiles

KPH Stainless Tiles is a company based in Sheffield, England that manufactures an exclusive range of hand polished plain and designer stainless tiles available in both mirror and satin finishes.

'Our tiles are made from genuine grade 304 stainless steel and are all carefully hand polished before being dispatched.' says the company.

'The tiles would suit any contemporary kitchen or bathroom to give a clean, unique and stylish finish. All tiles use the same cutting and fitting instruction as conventional tiles and can be effortlessly cleaned with warm water.'

Web: http://www.kphstainlesstiles.co.uk

Craven Dunnill Combines the Old with the New at Singleton Hall for a Prestigious Development by Crosby Homes

Singleton Hall in Singleton, Lancashire, is a unique Crosby Homes development of 21 spacious and luxurious apartments. They combine elegant renovation with new build. Craven Dunnill & Co, the Shropshire based tile distributor, has worked closely with the developer on this project supplying floor and wall tiles for all the ensuite and master bathrooms while Craven Dunnill Jackfield has manufactured bespoke, hand-made encaustic geometric tiles for the renovation of an original, Victorian reception hall floor.

Craven Dunnill & Co has worked with Crosby Homes for nearly five years on a wide array of projects – up to eight at any point in time. Offering a vast and ever-changing range of over 10,000 different, stocked tiles, the company is the perfect partner for Crosby Homes; it provides choice, service and an element of exclusivity.

For the Singleton Hall project Craven Dunnill supplied 35 sample boards of tiles for the bathrooms across a wide range of prices. Crosby Homes appreciates the personal service it receives and as Caroline Saville, Sales Director of Crosby Homes explains: ‘The fact we know the tiles we select are not generally available in the marketplace allows us to attain the prestigious look we desire for so many of our developments’. A selection of white wall tiles and complementing stone floor tiles have been supplied.

Craven Dunnill & Co is a leading tile distributor which was recently awarded The Tile Association’s Excellence in Distribution Award. It has a dedicated technical sales team for the contract sector and supplies wall and floor tiles from a stocked range of over 10,000 different tiles. Craven Dunnill Jackfield, its sister company, manufactures and supplies bespoke and standard encaustic and geometric floor tiles and hand-glazed wall tiles using original Victorian techniques and has established a reputation for contract renovation projects.

Caroline Saville of Crosby Homes was delighted to learn that Craven Dunnill Jackfield could manufacture tiles to match the magnificent reception hall floor at Singleton Hall. ‘We wanted to preserve it, despite the damage to much of the edge, and were amazed when Craven Dunnill Jackfield inspected it and told us they could design and custom make the missing sections to match’. The resulting effect is stunning and can be found in the show apartment at Singleton Hall.

Tel: 01746 761611
Web: http://www.cravendunnill.co.uk

Double Celebration for Local Tile Company

Bridgnorth based tile company, Craven Dunnill & Co has just beaten national competition to win the Excellence in Distribution Award 2005 from the Tile Trade Association.

This prestigious award coincides with the company’s completion of its major, new showroom at its Stourbridge Road site. With over 10,000 different designs of tile on display, many in beautiful room settings and a coffee shop on site, choosing tiles for the home has never been more pleasurable.

Bruce Martin (pictured), Sales Director at the company is delighted: ‘Being named as best tile distributor in the UK is quite a coup - we are really proud. And now we’ve opened the new showroom we offer the best and widest choice imaginable’.

The Excellence in Distribution Award is given annually and recognises the company’s outstanding customer service and range of products.

The 8,000 sq ft, new showroom is open to the public and stocks 10,000 or more tile designs from all around the world, including Italy, Spain and the UK.

It is set out as a series of eye-catching room-settings showing tiles in bathroom and kitchens and on floors and walls and includes a section displaying natural stone. With a coffee shop, relaxing water feature and knowledgeable staff to help you Craven Dunnill has made choosing tiles so easy.

Tel: 01746 761611

VitrA Launches New Tile Ranges

Vitra has launched several new tile ranges: the new Softcube tile range offers an abundance of design details that transform bathrooms, while the new Espace range of tiles from VitrA incorporates glass, metal and ceramics to create designs with new dimensions.

Soft Cube
VitrA's new Softcube tile range offers an abundance of design details that transform bathrooms.

The tile range, which is designed to complement VitrA's new Softcube suite, incorporates a bold stripe that runs across walls and floors, following bathroom furniture and underlining each user's own unique style.

The Softcube range offers designs in orange, blue, green and multi-coloured options. All tiles come in a 10x30cm format.

 
Softcube (left) and Espace (right)

Espace
The new Espace range of tiles from VitrA incorporates glass, metal and ceramics to create designs with new dimensions.

Using photographic techniques a range of images have been applied behind glass surfaces. Images used include natural effects such as tulip fields, beautiful landscapes, grass and clouds. The range also includes a set of striking metal and glass border tiles to complete the look.

This tile collection has been designed to complement the new Espace bathroom suite from VitrA.

Wanna
The Wanna range, which is created specially for use in bathrooms, brings the mystical atmosphere of the Far-East to the bathroom.

The oriental inspired collection offers serene borders printed in gold and silver, and tobacco and blue, and complementing field tiles in a 25x33cm format.

All tiles in the new range complement VitrA's Marbella floor tile range.

 
Malibu (left) and Vitra (right)

Malibu
The neutral finishes of VitrA's new Malibu range have been designed to create a serene bathroom spaces.

Malibu offers wall tiles in white, sand and sky blue in a 25x40cm format. To complete the range two glass border designs in complementary colours are also available.

Retro
VitrA has combined nostalgic design with the latest manufacturing techniques to produce its Retro range of 10x30cm tiles.

The range offers field tiles in two colour combinations of black and red, and pink and blue, plus three co-ordinating border designs. All tiles in the range feature dynamic geometric design details.

Damask
Damask is the latest addition to VitrA's collection of porcelain tiles, which are produced according to the most demanding European standards. VitrA's porcelain collection comprises designs in different formats and colours which are suitable for both internal and external applications. Surface textures include Natural Stone, Cotto and Marble

The new Damask additions come in 60x60cm and 45x45cm formats, and are available in black, beige and mink colourways.

http://www.vitrauk.com/

The new Bottega d'Arte collections for bathrooms and kitchens were unveiled at the showroom in Fiorano Modenese during the last CERSAIE fair.

Pelle -The metamorphosis of ceramics
‘Conceived to go beyond the limitations of natural materials, Pelle is the symbol of a new approach to the bathroom: consider it as an oasis of relaxation and wellbeing, but more than anything else, a place where design calls the shots.’ says the company.

Pelle is a product which embodies the modern metamorphosis of ceramics and its ability to take on the characteristics of other decorative surfaces, while maintaining its high level of technical performance.

The style is played out in the aethetics of the material, with a number of design details (such as the sewing motif) which help to give the idea of being face to face with the stark elegance of real leather. The visual illusion is accompanied by a tactile one, since these surfaces offer not only the multiple nuances but also the pleasant softness of leather.

Shapes and materials - the comeback of colour
Minimal design, a range of warm bright colours and accessories reminiscent of '70s style: these are the hallmarks of a collection designed to unite the simple shapes and the moderate lines of contemporary interior decoration.

A rich interweaving of textures brings the surface of these tiles to life, counterbalancing the minimalism of the lines with an envigourating choice of colours taking the place of the neutral hues that have been in fashion over the last few years. Every shade is available in both a smooth or textured version to decorate interior walls with simple one- or two-tone combinations and innovative tile-laying patterns.

‘This is an invitation to adopt a more creative approach to ceramics, to try out new tiling patterns, to exploit the raw beauty of the material itself to adorn the interiors of your home with a touch of modern lightness.’ says the company.

Tel: 0039 0536 862 111
http://www.bottegadarte.irisceramica.com
http://www.irisceramica.com

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