TileCast Castos https://diaryofatileaddict.com Self confessed Tile Addicts with over 40 years experience between them, Joe and Hanna travel the world writing about Tiles - from design and manufacture through to marketing and installation. In Tilecast (part of the DiaryofaTileAddict.com website) they share their thoughts on news and events, speak with major players and present a regular chat spot where they think aloud about anything from new technology and trends to the inside track on visiting exhibitions. They also consider some of the more quirky things they have come across in their travels. If you like tiles, this show will be your first step to becoming a full blown Addict! Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:12:38 +0000 en © 2023 Diary of a Tile Addict https://episodes.castos.com/63beba1fd57608-75262474/969a2185-34a0-4cf8-80d2-317577517d9e-TileCast-01.png TileCast https://diaryofatileaddict.com Self confessed Tile Addicts with over 40 years experience between them, Joe and Hanna travel the world writing about Tiles - from design and manufacture through to marketing and installation. In Tilecast (part of the DiaryofaTileAddict.com website) they share their thoughts on news and events, speak with major players and present a regular chat spot where they think aloud about anything from new technology and trends to the inside track on visiting exhibitions. They also consider some of the more quirky things they have come across in their travels. If you like tiles, this show will be your first step to becoming a full blown Addict! Diary of a Tile Addict episodic Self confessed Tile Addicts with over 40 years experience between them, Joe and Hanna travel the world writing about Tiles - from design and manufacture through to marketing and installation. In Tilecast (part of the DiaryofaTileAddict.com website) they share their thoughts on news and events, speak with major players and present a regular chat spot where they think aloud about anything from new technology and trends to the inside track on visiting exhibitions. They also consider some of the more quirky things they have come across in their travels. If you like tiles, this show will be your first step to becoming a full blown Addict! Diary of a Tile Addict tileuk@aol.com false https://feeds.castos.com/omx63 yes <![CDATA[Feature: Differences in Clay and Tile Production]]> Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:12:38 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1872751 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/feature-differences-in-clay-and-tile-production Joe Simpson takes us on a fascinating journey exploring the differences in clay types (highlighted by the disruption to the clay supply chain due to the war in Ukraine), as well as explaining modern tile manufacturing techniques: what are the modern processes involved in turning a lump of clay into a tile. If you're not sure about the differences between red and white bodied tiles (apart from colour), or what the true definition of a porcelain tile is, then this is one for you.

]]> full 27 2024 false Joe Simpson takes us on a fascinating journey exploring the differences in clay types (highlighted by the disruption to the clay supply chain due to the war in Ukraine), as well as explaining modern tile manufacturing techniques: what are the modern processes involved in turning a lump of clay into a tile. If you're not sure about the differences between red and white bodied tiles (apart from colour), or what the true definition of a porcelain tile is, then this is one for you.

]]> 00:20:36 <![CDATA[Tilecast - Trend Reports - who needs them?]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:52:17 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1866863 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-trend-reports-who-needs-them Joe Simpson considers tile trend reports - who does the ones worth taking notice of and how to use them.

]]> full 26 2024 false Joe Simpson considers tile trend reports - who does the ones worth taking notice of and how to use them.

]]> 00:19:41 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e 18 October 2024]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:42:37 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1861252 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-18-october-2024 Joe Simpson keeps the tile world updated and discusses revealing statistics on which countries now produce the most tiles; CTD/Topps update; other mergers and acquisitions; A great USA project using ceramic cladding; and an update on the Installer Show 2025.

]]> full 25 2024 false Joe Simpson keeps the tile world updated and discusses revealing statistics on which countries now produce the most tiles; CTD/Topps update; other mergers and acquisitions; A great USA project using ceramic cladding; and an update on the Installer Show 2025.

]]> 00:21:25 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e 04 Oct 2024]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:50:38 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1850891 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-04-oct-2024 Joe Simpson Reports: Reviews of Cersaie 2024 in Bologna and Tecna in Rimini, including a possible new tile trend; Leeds tile business finds new owners; Thoughts on anti-dumpng duties; Updates on companies that have recently gone into administration; company financial reports; and expansion of a London design event for 2025.  

]]> full 24 2024 false Joe Simpson Reports: Reviews of Cersaie 2024 in Bologna and Tecna in Rimini, including a possible new tile trend; Leeds tile business finds new owners; Thoughts on anti-dumpng duties; Updates on companies that have recently gone into administration; company financial reports; and expansion of a London design event for 2025.  

]]> 00:17:57 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e 20 September 2024]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:40:25 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1839123 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-20-september-2024 Tilecast discusses sustainability and a new totally electric tile factory, new colour trends, new products and where the worldwide distribution trends seem to be heading.  Hosted by Joe and Janet Simpson of Diary of a Tile Addict.

]]> 23 2024 false Tilecast discusses sustainability and a new totally electric tile factory, new colour trends, new products and where the worldwide distribution trends seem to be heading.  Hosted by Joe and Janet Simpson of Diary of a Tile Addict.

]]> 00:19:56 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e Sept 13 2024]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:32:45 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1834416 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-sept-13-2024 Two UK based firms bring in the administrators; Disappointing Wickes report; Indian Tile Group makes a further move in the UK;Global construction figures for August 2024; significant new appointments and more collaborations and partnerships announced.

]]> full 22 2024 false Two UK based firms bring in the administrators; Disappointing Wickes report; Indian Tile Group makes a further move in the UK;Global construction figures for August 2024; significant new appointments and more collaborations and partnerships announced.

]]> 00:14:17 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e 06 Sept 2024]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:26:19 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1830945 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-06-sept-2024 Thoughts on the UK's Grenfell report, out this week; German Kitchen Company launches in the UK; an update on the collapse of CTD, with some good news; US company liquidates; another UK company enters administration; UK distribution company opens new, bigger site; UK Government extends recognition of EU standards; UK Housing completion figures: More collaborations announced by the UK InstallerShow; and a warning to all about the nature of unintended consequences!

]]> full 21 2024 false Thoughts on the UK's Grenfell report, out this week; German Kitchen Company launches in the UK; an update on the collapse of CTD, with some good news; US company liquidates; another UK company enters administration; UK distribution company opens new, bigger site; UK Government extends recognition of EU standards; UK Housing completion figures: More collaborations announced by the UK InstallerShow; and a warning to all about the nature of unintended consequences!

]]> 00:19:49 <![CDATA[Tilecast News 2024 July 26th]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:39:24 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1795611 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-2024-july-26th Financial reports from Mohawk Industries, Lamosa and the Portobello Group; key takeaways from the American Flooring Sustainability Summit; Iris Group and Sicer Technology Lab both announce new green technology breakthroughs; Acimac report on Italian equipment sales, Kerajet announces new developments in digital glazing; and the launch of a new system for moving huge slabs around the warehouse.

]]> full 20 2024 false Financial reports from Mohawk Industries, Lamosa and the Portobello Group; key takeaways from the American Flooring Sustainability Summit; Iris Group and Sicer Technology Lab both announce new green technology breakthroughs; Acimac report on Italian equipment sales, Kerajet announces new developments in digital glazing; and the launch of a new system for moving huge slabs around the warehouse.

]]> 00:16:28 <![CDATA[Tilescast News 2024 July 19]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 22:01:53 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1789724 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilescast-news-2024-july-19 UK Exhibitions join forces, The King's speech, The Glenigan Forecast, Savills report, Scottish company goes into administration, Two significant eco friendly product developments.

]]> full 19 2024 false UK Exhibitions join forces, The King's speech, The Glenigan Forecast, Savills report, Scottish company goes into administration, Two significant eco friendly product developments.

]]> 00:16:57 <![CDATA[Tilecast news w/e 12 July 2024]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:43:03 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1785503 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-12-july-2024 The first 10 days of a Labour Government in the UK, UK construction statistics, Roca Group results, plus recent investments, appointments and initiatives.

]]> full 18 2024 false The first 10 days of a Labour Government in the UK, UK construction statistics, Roca Group results, plus recent investments, appointments and initiatives.

]]> 00:15:55 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e 05 July 2024]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:47:44 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1781458 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-05-july-2024 This week's news roundup: Company takeovers in the USA and the UK, more showrooms open, Australia's ban following silicosis class action, US housing statistics and the industry's reaction post the UK's general election.

]]> full 17 2024 false This week's news roundup: Company takeovers in the USA and the UK, more showrooms open, Australia's ban following silicosis class action, US housing statistics and the industry's reaction post the UK's general election.

]]> 00:26:34 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e June 28 2024]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:15:01 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1774351 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-june-28-2024 The UK Installer Show at the NEC, Birmingham.  Diary of A Tile Addict curates a special Surface Area focussing on tiles. Is this the start of a great new tile exhibition space for the UK market?

]]> full 16 2024 false The UK Installer Show at the NEC, Birmingham.  Diary of A Tile Addict curates a special Surface Area focussing on tiles. Is this the start of a great new tile exhibition space for the UK market?

]]> 00:19:17 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e 21 June 2024]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:04:55 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1767498 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-21-june-2024 Weekly News Update with Joe Simpson - News from Italy, Turkey, UK, Spain and even Iraq.

]]> full 15 2024 false Weekly News Update with Joe Simpson - News from Italy, Turkey, UK, Spain and even Iraq.

]]> 00:20:02 <![CDATA[Tilecast News w/e 15 June 2024]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:43:49 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1763547 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/tilecast-news-we-15-june-2024 This is the start of a new weekly roundup of tile news from around the world. News, features, analysis.

]]> full 14 2024 false This is the start of a new weekly roundup of tile news from around the world. News, features, analysis.

]]> 00:29:17 <![CDATA[Surface Design Show 2024]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:44:14 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1663104 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/surface-design-show-2024 Joe Simpson visits Surface Design Show 2024 in London and finds new takes on terazzo, brilliant recycled inventions and an exciting new tile artisan.

]]> full 13 2024 false Joe Simpson visits Surface Design Show 2024 in London and finds new takes on terazzo, brilliant recycled inventions and an exciting new tile artisan.

]]> 00:21:56 <![CDATA[Which tile Shows to Go To]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:40:42 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1579883 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/which-tile-shows-to-go-to Tile Addict Joe Simpson discusses which tile shows he thinks are really worth visiting and why based on his 30 plus years globe-trotting for the love of tiles.

]]> full 10 2023 false Tile Addict Joe Simpson discusses which tile shows he thinks are really worth visiting and why based on his 30 plus years globe-trotting for the love of tiles.

]]> 00:40:03 <![CDATA[Cersaie 2023 Day 3 Roundup]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:24:38 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1564869 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/cersaie-2023-day-3-roundup The Tile Addict team pick their favourites from this year's show.

Codicer95 - H25 B98 www.codicer95.es

Pocelanosa - H20 A296-B195 www.porcelanosa.com

Coem - H37 C64-D63 www.coem.it

Ape - H26 B22 www.apegrupo.com

Rondine - H29 A22-B21 www.ceramicarondine.it/it/

Astor - H26 A158 www.edimaxastor.it

Trame di Pietra - H36 A43 www.tramedipietra.com

TN Corporation - H36 C65 www.tn.corporation.com/en

Mercury - H36 A11 www.mercurycermaica.com

Monopole - H19 B64-C63 www.monopoleceramica.com/es

41zero42 - H30 B84-C83 www.41zero42.com

Vitra - H36 A24-B27 www.vitraglobal.com

Bardelli - H30 A58-B57 www.gruppobardelli.com

Francesco de Maio - H25 A122 www.francescodemaio.it

Peronda - H29 A4-B3 www.peronda.com/es

RAK - H36 A22-B25 www.rakceramics.com/italy/it/

ABK - H29 B60-C59 www.abk.it/it/

Grespania - H36 A32-B37 www.grespania.com

 

]]> full 11 2023 false The Tile Addict team pick their favourites from this year's show.

Codicer95 - H25 B98 www.codicer95.es

Pocelanosa - H20 A296-B195 www.porcelanosa.com

Coem - H37 C64-D63 www.coem.it

Ape - H26 B22 www.apegrupo.com

Rondine - H29 A22-B21 www.ceramicarondine.it/it/

Astor - H26 A158 www.edimaxastor.it

Trame di Pietra - H36 A43 www.tramedipietra.com

TN Corporation - H36 C65 www.tn.corporation.com/en

Mercury - H36 A11 www.mercurycermaica.com

Monopole - H19 B64-C63 www.monopoleceramica.com/es

41zero42 - H30 B84-C83 www.41zero42.com

Vitra - H36 A24-B27 www.vitraglobal.com

Bardelli - H30 A58-B57 www.gruppobardelli.com

Francesco de Maio - H25 A122 www.francescodemaio.it

Peronda - H29 A4-B3 www.peronda.com/es

RAK - H36 A22-B25 www.rakceramics.com/italy/it/

ABK - H29 B60-C59 www.abk.it/it/

Grespania - H36 A32-B37 www.grespania.com

 

]]> 00:21:13 <![CDATA[Cersaie 2023 Day 2 Meeting Betty Tanddo]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:20:49 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1563827 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/cersaie-2023-day-2-meeting-betty-tanddo Joe Simpson chats with Betty Tanddo of Tile Today in Australia.

 

Follow Tile Today here https://elitepublishing.com.au/magazines/tile-today-magazine/

]]> full 10 2023 false Joe Simpson chats with Betty Tanddo of Tile Today in Australia.

 

Follow Tile Today here https://elitepublishing.com.au/magazines/tile-today-magazine/

]]> 00:18:38 <![CDATA[Cersaie 2023 Day 1]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:32:15 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1563250 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/cersaie-2023-day-1 The Tile Addict team discuss some of their favourite discoveries on day one of the international tile show in Bologna, Italy

Peronda - H29 A4-B3 www.peronda.com/en

ABK (Curve) - H29 C60-D59 www.abk.it/it/

Vallelunga (Neo) - H25 A182-B183 www.vallelungacer.it

TN Corporation - H36 C65 www.tn-corporation.com/en

Francesco de Maio - H25 A122 www.francesodemaio.it

Mariner (patch) - H30 B62 www.cemariner.it.it

Aparici - H36 A10-B11 www.aparici.com/en

Cifre - H30 C74-D73 www.cifreceramica.com

Paola Navone - Paolanavone.com

Francisco Segarra - Franciscosegarra.com

]]> full 9 2023 false The Tile Addict team discuss some of their favourite discoveries on day one of the international tile show in Bologna, Italy

Peronda - H29 A4-B3 www.peronda.com/en

ABK (Curve) - H29 C60-D59 www.abk.it/it/

Vallelunga (Neo) - H25 A182-B183 www.vallelungacer.it

TN Corporation - H36 C65 www.tn-corporation.com/en

Francesco de Maio - H25 A122 www.francesodemaio.it

Mariner (patch) - H30 B62 www.cemariner.it.it

Aparici - H36 A10-B11 www.aparici.com/en

Cifre - H30 C74-D73 www.cifreceramica.com

Paola Navone - Paolanavone.com

Francisco Segarra - Franciscosegarra.com

]]> 00:15:56 <![CDATA[Cersaie2023Preview]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:13:53 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1561463 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/cersaie2023preview Joe Simpson Prepares for Cersaie 2023 in Italy and tells us what he hopes, and expects, to see.

]]> trailer 8 2022 false Joe Simpson Prepares for Cersaie 2023 in Italy and tells us what he hopes, and expects, to see.

]]> 00:11:42 <![CDATA[Indian Tile Manufacturers heading to the UK]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:16:27 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1561182 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/indian-tile-manufacturers-heading-to-the-uk Breaking News - A cohort of Indian Tile Manufacturers is heading to the UK early next month - an opportunity not to be missed says Tile Addict's Joe Simpson.

]]> bonus 7 2023 false Breaking News - A cohort of Indian Tile Manufacturers is heading to the UK early next month - an opportunity not to be missed says Tile Addict's Joe Simpson.

]]> 00:07:40 <![CDATA[Revestir - Sao Paulo, Brazil 2023]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:54:03 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1443032 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/revestir-2023 Joe Simpson returns from Sao Paulo, Brazil and tells of his trip to Revestir 2023.

 

Companies mentioned:

Manufatti - www.manufatti.com.br

Portinari - www.ceramicaportinari.com.br

Portobello - www.portobello.com.br

Elizabeth - www.ceramicaelizabeth.com.br

Eliane - www.eliane.com

Nina Martinelli - www.ninamartineli.com.br

Pamesa - www.pamesa.com.br

Rocha - www.portalgruporocha.com.br

 

A TileCast production published by Diary of a Tile Addict - DiaryofaTileAddict.com

 

Music from #Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/comparsa

License code: IWKCUBGLTHSXMAPN

https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/wegotthis

License code: JXYBD9TCJP7JV

]]> full 6 2023 false Joe Simpson returns from Sao Paulo, Brazil and tells of his trip to Revestir 2023.

 

Companies mentioned:

Manufatti - www.manufatti.com.br

Portinari - www.ceramicaportinari.com.br

Portobello - www.portobello.com.br

Elizabeth - www.ceramicaelizabeth.com.br

Eliane - www.eliane.com

Nina Martinelli - www.ninamartineli.com.br

Pamesa - www.pamesa.com.br

Rocha - www.portalgruporocha.com.br

 

A TileCast production published by Diary of a Tile Addict - DiaryofaTileAddict.com

 

Music from #Uppbeat:

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/comparsa

License code: IWKCUBGLTHSXMAPN

https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/wegotthis

License code: JXYBD9TCJP7JV

]]> 00:21:35 <![CDATA[Glazes (sinking inks explained) and Mosaic Muscle Car]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:33:02 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1439222 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/glazes-and-mosaic-muscle-car Tile Addicts Hanna and Joe discuss glazes and sinking ink technology and Joe remembers a trip to the tile capital of France and a ride in a very unusual car.

]]> full 5 2023 false Tile Addicts Hanna and Joe discuss glazes and sinking ink technology and Joe remembers a trip to the tile capital of France and a ride in a very unusual car.

]]> 00:15:41 <![CDATA[Cevisama Review - Spain 2023]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 17:21:45 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1429393 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/cevisama-review-spain-2023 Tile Addicts Hanna and Joe review this year's Cevisama in Valencia, selecting favourites, spotting trends and considering possible futures for Spain's biggest tile show.

]]> full 4 2023 false Tile Addicts Hanna and Joe review this year's Cevisama in Valencia, selecting favourites, spotting trends and considering possible futures for Spain's biggest tile show.

]]> 00:36:20 <![CDATA[Ten Tile Trends for 2023]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:10:23 +0000 Diary of a Tile Addict https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/51049/episode/1425967 https://diary-of-a-tile-addict.castos.com/episodes/ten-tile-trends-for-2023 Joe Simpson explains and comments on the Ten Tile Trends for 2023 as predicted by three major international tile organisations.

]]> full 3 2023 false Joe Simpson explains and comments on the Ten Tile Trends for 2023 as predicted by three major international tile organisations.

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