Vintage, Sustainable and Modern: Expo Revestir 2011 Brings Together All New Trends

Among the trends for 2011, the revival of colors and designs stands out. The charm of the 1950s and 1960s is a source of inspiration for tile manufacturers: the influence of the Golden Years appears in cheerful tones and nostalgic designs. Also noteworthy is the option for sustainability, with the choice of materials and production processes that value reuse and ecological efficiency. Architecture and Construction Fashion Week brings these trends and more: vintage, the reinterpretation of the classic, the influence of striking design and concern for the environment are some of the highlights of the fair. Between March 22 and 25, in São Paulo, architecture, construction and interior design professionals will find these new solutions at the international fair at tile. Check it out:

Atlas launches tessellation lines with vintage and metallic touches
Atlas presents launches in sustainable, luxury and vintage tiles.

Vintage tiles: Atlas sought inspiration in the 1950s to launch a line of rustic matte tiles with slightly uneven joints. It is currently possible to find historic buildings that were clad in the 50s with tiles, restoration is indicated every 30 years, now with the launch of Atlas the buildings will once again present the appearance of new and the nostalgia of the 50s. And new buildings benefit from a tile that is highly durable and resistant to the elements such as sun, rain and sea spray. Suitable for internal and external floors and walls. Sizes: 2 x 2cmMetallized tiles in new formats: Porcelain tiles with bronze glaze are presented at Revestir 2011 in new formats, 2.5 x 5cm and 1.5 x 1.5cm. With these new size options, it is possible to create different layouts and offer luxury and sophistication to environments. The line does not absorb water, is heat-resistant, highly durable and easy to clean. Suitable for internal walls. Atlas stand: nº 350

Lepri bets on handmade patchwork and sustainable tile Lepri - Finas Cerâmicas Rústicas has prepared 12 new products to launch during Expo Revestir. These tiles come in new colors, new formats, designs and textures, specially produced to make environments more beautiful and personalized, as well as making it easier to work with when applying them.

Tabeira Patchwork: um trabalho artesanal que une cerâmicas com desenhos diversos, para transmitir descontração e alegria ao ambiente. Pode ser utilizado como tabeira ou faixa, em pisos e paredes, de áreas internas e externas. É ecológica, feita da reciclagem de lâmpadas fluorescentes. Formatos em cm: disponível no mo modelo 3 x 3cm e no modelo 2 x 5,5cm. Ecopastilhas: O porcelanato é criado a partir de lâmpadas fluorescentes recicladas, ideais para pisos e paredes de áreas internas e externas, áreas molhadas como piscinas, banheiros, saunas e fachadas, além de locais de destaque ou detalhes. Cores disponíveis: Verde Amazônia, Branco Nagará, Guarapari, Areia Copacabana e Azul Noronha. Nos formatos 5 x 5cm no estilo reta, que apresenta corte seco e alinhado; e 3 x 3cm no estilo paper, que lembra pequenos pedaçinhos de papel rasgados. Estande da Lepri: nº 255<img id="index_r3_c5" bor