Gauged porcelain tile panels have been gaining increasing traction in the industry as architects and designers are increasingly specifying these large slabs—some which stand as tall as 12 feet with thicknesses ranging from 3 mm to 20 mm—for interior walls and floors. The recent introduction of 30-mm thick slabs make their use for outdoor patios, walkways, and driveways possible.

While the marble look reigns supreme, with white marble that sports visible veining one of the most requested looks, more industrial looking surfaces in solid colors that do not necessarily imitate stone, as well as the use of oxidized metal metallic textures are coming on strong. Read More >