The advances in ceramic tile technology are expected to be a chief drawing card as retailers, designers and others at the show look for insight into the trends shaping the industry. Among the new hot buttons are metallic finishes that can easily be mistaken for the real thing, modular formats that mix a wide variety of sizes, and wood and stone textures that are also incredible lifelike. In terms of color, while traditional neutral and pastel shades still predominate, there has been an ongoing move toward bright, bold colors such as pink and purple, and warm colors such as red, orange and gold. Black and white designs also remain very popular, and are often combined with brightly colored accent pieces to achieve a variety of visual effects. Textures have gained importance, as new pressing techniques allow for deeper and more detailed relief patterns.
Those who regularly attend the show agree that for Spanish tile makers in particular, Cevisama is the cornerstone of their yearly business.