The phenomenon of thin tile is only a few years old, but this all-new tile category has captured the worldwide attention of retailers, designers and customers—commercial, industrial and consumer. Translation: OPPORTUNITY for our industry.
First, it is important to know what “thin tile” really is. It is not merely a thin version of existing ceramic or porcelain tile. It is a new category altogether. When we say “thin tile,” we are referring to large format, thinner-than-traditional porcelain tile. The category is called large format because these thin tile pieces, planks or panels can be produced singly and in pieces often larger than 1 by 3 meters.