RANGE REVIEW: TILES & TILING
LAKE DISTRICT SETS THE SCENE FOR LATEST TILE RANGE
Ceramique Internationale’s new Cutstone tile collection delivers a backdrop as dramatic as the ancient Lakeland stone it is inspired by.
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urlington stone, which has been quarried from the heart of the Lake District for more than 400 years,
has informed the tone and texture of these commanding 600mm x 1200mm porcelain wall and floor tiles. Offered in four neutral shades – graphite, smoke, sand and white – Cutstone tiles are characterised by indiscriminate white veining on a matt finish. Distinctive tone changes reflect their natural origins and no two tiles are alike. Peter Vann, Managing Director of Ceramique Internationale, says: “The visually compelling Cutstone range, from Spanish manufacturer Baldocer, will
provide a distinguished
backdrop to any space. “Their understated tones reflect the subtle beauty of the Lake
“Their understated tones reflect the subtle beauty of the Lake District.”
muted grey, beige and white shades with subtle surface characteristics to create an ageless and enduring aesthetic.
Their manufacturer Gresco has
District, while their very large size and unique finish are sure to make a matchless statement on walls and floors.” More information on the Cutstone collection can be found at https://
ceramiqueinternationale.co.uk/ product/cutstone-graphite.
First collections in new partnership with Gresco The timeless quality of natural slate and limestone has inspired the latest tile collection from Ceramique Internationale – the first to be unveiled following a new partnership with leading Portuguese producer Gresco. Solidium and Studio are both
on-trend 300mm x 600mm large porcelain wall and floor tiles. Solidium offers a rich three- dimensional effect replicating fine- grained slate in three distinctive, but understated, grey and beige organic tones, to create a stand-out look in any space.
The natural feel of Studio is drawn from limestone, reproduced in three
secured a leading position in domestic and international markets since being founded in 1990, creating tiles made from white body clay and porcelain. Director of Ceramique Internationale, Peter Vann, says: “Gresco tiles deliver the high quality, style, durability and value that are hallmarks of Ceramique Internationale.
“The Solidium and Studio tiles are expertly produced to offer a stand- out - and of course outstanding - look which combines perfectly with both traditional and modern interiors. “We’re delighted to add them to our portfolio.”
More information on the Solidium and Studio collections can be found at
https://ceramiqueinternationale.co.uk/ product/solidium-beige/ andhttps://
ceramiqueinternationale.co.uk/ product/studio-grey.
LEADING TILE COMPANY ACHIEVES GROWTH DESPITE CHALLENGING TIMES This sustained success has given Ceramique
Leeds-based tile importer and distributor Ceramique Internationale has recorded a 20% growth in turnover across all its operations, as it approaches half a century in business. The company, also familiar for its Tiles and Mosaics showroom in Leeds, has bounced back stronger than ever following the Covid-enforced lockdown, which forced a partial shift to online trading.
The boom in online purchasing has continued apace post-lockdown, while footfall into the Tiles and Mosaics showroom swiftly returned to consistent pre-Covid levels, contributing to an increase of almost 60% in consumer revenue in January 2023. Ceramique Internationale has achieved a similar
increase in commercial revenue, due to a huge resurgence in specification projects, many of which had been hold during the pandemic, ranging from warehouses and car showrooms, to hotels, bars
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Internationale added cause for celebration as it prepares to mark its 50th anniversary next year. Cameron Fraser, Director of Ceramique
Internationale, said: “The past few years have certainly presented challenges - the pandemic’s impact on trading and the logistical hurdles resulting from Brexit delivered a serious double whammy. “But we tackled the challenges head-on, adapting and evolving - as the business has throughout the past half century - in order to not just survive, but “Our phenomenal resurgence and sales growth is
and leisure spas. It recently launched a dedicated website to
provide bespoke support for designers and architects and consolidate its growing reputation within the specification market.
credit to the strong relationships we have built with our suppliers, clients and showroom customers. “We will continue to build on this success in the years ahead.”
Please visit www.ceramiqueinternationale.
co.uk or
www.tilesandmosaics.co.uk to find out more.
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