Understanding Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) – Updated
giotile.com/understanding-dynamic-coefficient-of-friction-dcof/When specifying flooring materials, slip resistance is an important safety measure that all tile specifiers must be aware of. We are concerned about slip resistance...
Commercial Flooring Isn’t Boring!
giotile.com/commercial-flooring-isnt-boring/There was a time in the not-too-distant past that the number one requirement for commercial flooring was durability. As for the look, most commercial flooring...
GIO Looks at Tile and Sustainability on Earth Day
giotile.com/gio-looks-at-tile-and-sustainability-on-earth-day/Tile is Inherently Green Ceramic, or porcelain, tile is inherently green and an important part of sustainable construction. The all-natural materials have a number of...
GIO Looks at Hot Trends in the Tile Industry in 2016
giotile.com/gio-looks-at-hot-trends-in-the-tile-industry-in-2016/When it comes to commercial design trends, each year brings fresh looks to the table. With continuously evolving manufacturing technologies, tile trends in 2016 are...
GIO Looks at What’s In for Wall Tile
giotile.com/gio-looks-at-whats-in-for-wall-tile/If you haven’t considered tile as a wall covering for your commercial design projects, you should definitely give it a thought because the advantages of...
GIO Looks At What’s In For Outside Design: Thick Porcelain Pavers
giotile.com/gio-looks-at-whats-in-for-outside-design-thick-porcelain-pavers/Tile manufacturers world-wide are constantly pushing the envelope and exploring new frontiers in ceramics. The quest for creating novel flooring and covering solutions has led...
Office Design Trends: GIO Looks at the Changing Work Environment
giotile.com/office-design-trends-the-changing-work-environment/Work environments are changing–and those who design and furnish offices are striving to keep pace. Over the last decade, we’ve seen a major evolution in...
Thin Is In: Get The Skinny on Thin Porcelain Tile
giotile.com/thin-is-in-get-the-skinny-on-thin-porcelain-tile/Thin tiles emerged as a hot trend in Europe a few years ago and are just now trending in the United States. These thin tiles...
The Inspiration for GIO Architectural Tile + Stone: The Story of Gio Ponti
giotile.com/the-inspiration-for-gio-architectural-tile-stone-the-story-of-gio-ponti/“Innovation that rebels against itself, turning functionality into an interior decoration accessory.” ~ Francesco Bonami summarizing the design philosophy pursued by Gio Ponti The creativity...
Tile Trends: GIO Tile Looks at the Growing Popularity of Matte Tiles
giotile.com/tile-trends-gio-tile-looks-at-the-growing-popularity-of-matte-tiles/Bright, shiny tiles are timeless and classic; you know they’ll never go out of style. However, we’re definitely seeing a rising trend in commercial and...
