Gauged porcelain tile panels have enjoyed robust growth for the past five years commercially, and interest is steadily gaining momentum in the residential market. The panels appeal to architects and designers because of their modern look, and industry leaders are actively strategizing manufacturing, training and outreach to ensure there is a steady pipeline of product and qualified installers to fulfill market demand.
“We are up 50% from last year as far as large-format-panel sales,” said Eugenio Megna, director of sales and marketing, Transceramica, internal distributor to Italian tile manufacturer Fiandre, and subsidiary to Iris Ceramica.