Ceramic tile trends 2027: what Cersaie 2026 revealed
In short Cersaie, the international ceramics fair in Bologna, held its 43rd edition from 21 to 25 September 2026. It is the benchmark for what we will see in showrooms and projects the following year. The five themes that recur most in the reports: ceramics as a...
Encaustic cement tiles in Mallorca: keep the original or choose porcelain
In short Encaustic cement tiles (in Spanish, baldosa hidráulica) are made of cement, marble dust and pigment, pressed and cured without firing. They are the floor of many Palma townhouses and Mallorcan fincas from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. If your house...
How to clean porcelain tiles with hard water: limescale, grout and care in Mallorca
In short Everyday care of porcelain tiles is simple: water and a pH-neutral cleaner, a well wrung-out mop and, if your water is hard, a final pass to dry the floor. Limescale comes off with a mild acid descaler, diluted, on a surface that has been wetted first,...
Porcelain stair treads and stairs: a guide for indoors and outdoors
In short A step has three parts worth naming correctly when you order: the tread (where you step), the riser (the vertical face) and the nosing (the front edge). At the sides, the stair skirting finishes the stair against the wall. Porcelain stair treads made as...
Kitchen tiles and flooring: what to choose for each area
In short A kitchen does not have one tile: it has five surfaces, each with different demands. The floor, the splashback behind the hob and sink, the remaining walls, the worktop and, if the kitchen is open-plan, the transition to the living room. For the floor,...
Walk-in and level-access showers: which materials to choose
In short A tiled walk-in shower (often called a wet room) is built into the bathroom floor itself, with no prefabricated tray: the floor tiles continue into the shower and form the falls towards the drain. The alternative is a flush shower tray, set at the same level...
Outdoor porcelain paving in Mallorca: how to choose it well
In short For an uncovered terrace, the starting point is technical porcelain stoneware with water absorption ≤ 0.5%: that is what stops water from entering the tile and cracking it the first winter. On safety, the usual reference outdoors is R11 (ramp test) and Class...
Pool Tiles in Mallorca: How to Choose Them and Where to See Them
In short A pool is not solved with one tile: the shell, the coping and the surround each ask for something different. For permanent immersion, the tile must declare water absorption of 0.5 % or less. Glass mosaic does not absorb; with porcelain you have to check the...
Glass mosaic or porcelain for pools: which to choose
In short Glass mosaic adapts to curves, steps and tight radii; it is the most versatile option for the inside of the pool shell. Porcelain has fewer grout lines and larger formats; it suits straight-sided pools and lets the same floor continue out onto the terrace....
Laying porcelain floor tiles: what to decide before work starts
A well-chosen floor can be ruined during installation. And the other way round: a simple material, properly set out and properly grouted, ages with surprising dignity. Between the tile you choose in the showroom and the surface you walk on every morning there is a...
