Porcelain Mosaics | Tile by Style
Thymos is inspired by a marble from the Anatolian peninsula that seemingly preserves the breath of the Earth. It is a material of rare beauty that is defined by measured contrasts and an innate refinement. The chromatically uniform background is mottled with delicate nuances, and the foreground has fine and warm veining which runs across the surface in multiple directions. The brushed finish introduces an elegant note of brightness like the soft reflection of filtered light. It recalls the time-worn surfaces and enhances the depth, color tones and graphic details.
Marmi Carrara offers the timelessly beautiful look of Carrara marble. Extracted from quarries in Northern Italy since Ancient Roman times, Carrara has been used in notable buildings, memorials and artwork all over the world for centuries. Characterized by a soft white with wispy grey veining, it is a truly classic look whether used on its own or combined with other items (e.g. Marquinia) in checkerboards or other patterns.
Millennium Quartz provides a breathtakingly accurate interpretation of natural stone. It embodies quartzite’s characteristic visual depth, aesthetic richness and even includes its glints and gleams of light. The four colors are complex and they all incorporate warm and cool tones in their graphics. They are neutral but each has its own strong character. One tile feels like a piece of art; installing the tile in an entire area creates a decadent artistic flair.
Elios Slate is a porcelain with a realistic slate look, giving us the grandeur of Mother Nature’s beauty but with the technical advantages of porcelain material. With its rectified edges, the Slate line avoids being overly rustic, allowing customers to use the material in a variety of design concepts. The realism and depth of color will add a richness to any installation. All colors have the characteristic movement of real slate, while some colors have wider shade variation than others.
It is not easy to emulate the true, deep black of the popular Nero Marquinia marble from Spain but Gazzini rose to the challenge with their Marquinia series. Using the purest raw materials in their colored-body porcelain clay, they were able to obtain a genuine black color. By adding the marble’s distinctive white veins, this porcelain is recognizable as a superior interpretation of a classic and dramatic choice. It is suitable for residential applications.
Platform is a metallic look that was inspired by aged metal plates. The graphic includes oxidation marks and calcium deposits that would appear on metal cladding over time as it was exposed to the elements. The surface has some texture, with matte areas enhanced by puddles of sheen. The really eye-catching feature of this line is the rich color palette. Each color has a mixture of hues, including both cool and warm tones, that combine to create a final look that is appealing and accessible while also being modern.
In Tinte Unite, Gazzini presents a simple concept, a line of solid colors, with their visual eye for detail. The surface is not completely flat, and the three colors are carefully studied to be the best possible versions of a pure white, a deep black and a soft, warm light grey. With a rectified 12 x 24 and 12 x 12, and a non-rectified 8-1/2” Hexagon, the line provides many options for combinations and patterns. We added a 2 x 2 mosaic in all three olors, plus two options in a 2 x 2 checkerboard mosaic.
With Venetian, Gazzini was inspired by the refined beauty of the Broccato Veneziano Limestone. Its design features mottling, slender veins and tone-on-tone inclusions, creating a stone look that is both classic and contemporary. The structured Reeded in 12 x 24 (intended for walls) offers a fun way to add extra dimension, both literally and figuratively. The warm color palette is exactly what people want right now. In the end, Venetian has enough character to take center stage as a focal point and enough subtlety to combine with other products as an understated supporting character.
Gazzini’s new marble, White Beauty, is their interpretation of the real marble with the same name. They wanted to make a marble with green tones and selected the White Beauty because it’s a unique material that is now difficult to find and extremely expensive due to the quarry closing in 2023. They achieved the realistic look and feel by using large quantities of glaze and layering them in a way to get the very deep green and black veins that are the defining part of this marble’s look. They also brush the surface which creates additional depth in the graphic and also gives it a touch that feels honed.
Cortina is a soft stone look at a competitive price. The 3 colors have a graphic with gentle veins that recall the look of the mountainside of the Alps in Northern Italy where Cortina is situated. With a 12 x 24 in a regular tile thickness and a 24 x 36 Paver, this line offers options for different areas.
Cosmopolitan is a collection of 3 refined marble colors where naturalness and a warm palette bring a powerful sense of comfort and serenity. The subtle yet well-defined veins and realistic marble details create a look that is textural and elegant. With the 12x12, 12x24 and a waterjet 8” Octagon, customers can have fun mixing sizes and colors to create a unique spaces.
IL Cotto epitomizes the essence of terracotta. It has a very natural, earthy look with plenty of movement including the little specks and imperfections that are present in real terracotta material, while also having the technical advantages of glazed porcelain. The theme continues with the palette of three warm colors - Fango (mud), Terra (earth) and Sabbia (sand).
With Marfil, Pamesa brings the look of Crema Marfil marble to porcelain. This ever-popular classic marble is especially sought after right now as people lean into creating spaces with warm color palettes. Its cream background with beige and tan veins gives it a soft and cozy feel. Pamesa used 3D technology to achieve the look which makes it quite difficult to tell that it’s a porcelain with all the technical advantages that entails.
Aurea evokes the golden era of ancient Rome with each color name referencing a famous place in the hallowed city. The look is old marble that was installed centuries ago. The surface is slightly undulated, giving the effect of a floor that has had people walking across it for hundreds of years. The undulation includes edges that are not completely flat creating some high and low areas that present as lippage. There are also little scratches in the graphic to add to the worn effect. The final result is an antiqued marble that uses history to elevate a contemporary application.
Segesta is a classic marble look in 4 colors and multiple sizes. In addition to 12 x 24 and 24 x 48 (in 3 of the colors), it comes in 12 x 12, a size which continues to grow in popularity and a 3” Hexagon which add value to the line and makes it quite complete. The depth of color and distinct veins are expertly rendered to create a look that defines purity and refinement. Colors and sizes can be mixed together to create installations that elevate a space where the look of marble becomes the main character.
Arkistyle Terrazzo is an eye-catching contemporary reinterpretation of terrazzo, distinguished by the presence of multicolored flakes, creating a sophisticated contrasting effect. By reworking the terrazzo concept in this way, Arkistyle offers a successful synthesis of natural charm in a decorative aspect. The two color options coordinate well with the Arkistyle Limestone palette and with many other tiles.
The Arkistyle Limestone is a refined limestone look featured by the inclusion of marine fossils. Some of the fossils are hinted at and blend with the background color and others are more visible. With the classic 12 x 24 size and the 8-1/2” Hexagon, the Arkistyle offers options that lend themselves to original installations and customized spaces. The color palette is carefully designed to calibrate the tones and soft graphic effect allowing for colors to be combined together and used with other collections.
Arkigeo draws inspiration from the beauty that the Earth patiently creates through the long cycles of geological time. Born from the combination of shells, sedimentary layers, and subtle veins, the forces of nature create limestone as an intricate palette of sands in harmonious and naturalistic shades. The final look is organic and the color palette is balanced and serene. We are stocking the 12 x 24, 24 x 48, and 3“ Hexagon. There is also a Decorative in 12 x 24 called Patina that coordinates with all 6 colors. Arkigeo is suitable for residential and commercial use.
Marca Corona excels at white marbles and Delicata is the new collection showcasing their special skill and expanding the concept into warmer tones. The Calacatta Velato is timeless, sophisticated and remarkably subtle, with veins that are so gently rendered that it really looks like they are underneath the surface, and some pieces have almost no veining at all. The Pure Avorio is a honey onyx. It’s warm and inviting, and the same technique of layered graphics creates a depth where it feels like you are looking through a translucent surface to what’s beneath. The Taj Cristallo is the much sought-after Cristallo version of Taj Mahal. They worked hard to get the color just right and also toned down the graphic of the real marble to make it even more appealing. The Velvet finish feels like a honed surface, that is smooth but still passes DCOF.
Multiforme is a collection inspired by the world of resins and cements. Its name refers to the versatility of this look as it can serve many purposes in a customer’s design. The four colors - white, light grey, soft blue and sage green - gently create a calming effect. The subtle variation and soft color palette make this an ideal choice for walls or floors, and allow it to coordinate with virtually any other tile.
Motif reproduces all the special features of the classic Calacatta Gold marble of Italian tradition. The vein, color, tactile sensation and visual impact all reflect the beauty of this noble stone with it’s bright white background and warm veining. With the Natural (honed) and Polished finishes, and multiple sizes and mosaics, Motif offers a full range of options within this one color series.
Scultorea features the quintessential white marble look of Statuario Argento. By combining Marca Corona’s stellar historical success with making white marbles and their updated and enhanced technology, this is the new, improved generation for statuario-look porcelain. We are stocking 12x24 and 24x48 in both Natural and Polished. Then there is a 2x10 size in the new Velvet finish which is like a silky honed marble. The 8-1/2” Hex and the mosaics come in Natural only.
Alabastro offers two colors of light, white marble (or Alabaster) that hit the sweet spot by being neither too plain nor too busy. The overall look is soft and subtle, but the graphic also has impressive depth making it feel as though you can see through layers of alabaster stone. The Avorio color is perfect for the customer seeking a refined marble look in a warm, gold-based tone. The Bianco fits the customer who wants to stay more neutral, with its warm grey veining. With two finishes in two sizes in both colors, plus the 24 x 48 in polished only, this series can be used many ways and will add character to any project.
Mariner was inspired by Nature when creating their well-executed, porcelain reproduction of real travertine. They gave it an upgraded, elegant feel by softening the look and removing some of travertine’s less appealing imperfections. With three neutral colors in 12 x 24 and 24 x 24 in a rectified edge, this line will work well for customers seeking to create a harmonious, natural atmosphere. Theory is suitable for residential and light to moderate commercial applications
Tropical is a series with two distinct parts. The 2 x 10 Porcelain Wall is glossy; its surface has gentle undulations, soft shade variation and movement, and deliberate irregularities like uneven glazing along the edges which give it a hand-crafted appearance. The 8-1/2” Hexagon offers another aesthetic from the ceramic tradition. It has a matte finish with a slightly uneven surface and some graphic movement. The two options can be used together as a coordinated wall and floor combo, or they can be used on their own, or even paired with many other products.
Terrae is a slate look that is modern and refined without sacrificing the recognizable and distinct appearance of slate. The earthy colors have the variation and movement of slate without being extreme.
For their Taj Mahal series, Campogalliano was inspired by the beautiful white marble of the iconic landmark it is named for. Different from other white marbles, the Taj Mahal white is almost tone on tone, with beautiful veining that has a gentle, onyx-like grain. With one color in two finishes and two sizes, this series epitomizes the classic timelessness of white marble, adding elegance to any installation.
It is not easy to emulate the true, deep black of the popular Nero Marquinia marble from Spain but Gazzini rose to the challenge with their Marquinia series. Using the purest raw materials in their colored-body porcelain clay, they were able to obtain a genuine black color. By adding the marble’s distinctive white veins, this porcelain is recognizable as a superior interpretation of a classic and dramatic choice. It is suitable for residential applications.
Motif reproduces all the special features of the classic Calacatta Gold marble of Italian tradition. The vein, color, tactile sensation and visual impact all reflect the beauty of this noble stone with it’s bright white background and warm veining. With the Natural (honed) and Polished finishes, and multiple sizes and mosaics, Motif offers a full range of options within this one color series.
The cross-cut travertine look is more than traditional; it is perennially popular. Yet, as factories discontinue old travertine lines, it has become difficult to find replacements. With the Tradition series, we found one that will be a great option for customers seeking the travertine look. As a one color line, it manages to be far more than just one tile. The color has deep graphic detail and a nuanced blend of warm tones that make it a chameleon that moves from Ivory to Almond to Gold, depending on its surroundings. In fact, it will appeal to anyone who simply wants a beautiful stone-look in a warm color.
The features of this collection are reflected in its name. Timeless: beautiful tiles that go beyond time and trends. From the aesthetic point of view, the color palette stands out for its neutral colors and subtle movement, allowing for harmonious combinations. From the technical point of view, Casalgrande has fine-tuned their technology for making full-body porcelain, and they manufacture a material with superior technical characteristics that withstand the test of time. This is a truly unglazed, technical porcelain, with all the graphic movement achieved by the pigments in the clay and no glaze on top.
Verde 1999 employs graphics from different stones and concrete, mixing them together to create the crossover contemporary/classic look for the Blast series. Both sizes of this colored-body inkjet porcelain are rectified. It is important to blend tiles within each carton, and from different cartons during installation to insure a proper range of variation.
The Ardenne series is a stone look inspired by the flowing veins of Brazilian slate and the delicate pebbles found on the shore. The final aesthetic would be equally at home in a modern or rustic design.