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TILE AFRICA INTRODUCES OUT OF AFRICA TILE COLLECTION Tile Africa is proud to introduce Out of Africa, an African-inspired tile collection, to the market. “As a proudly South African brand ourselves, we felt that Out of Africa was an excellent addition to the offering available to both our commercial customers and the retail market,” explains Frida Tugnoli, Tile Africa Merchandise Executive. Stone-look and natureinspired designs are a strong trend globally and particularly within the local market. The look is particularly well suited for use in outdoor areas, merging the lines between indoor and outdoor. As these areas require a more durable solution, a number of the tile collections within Out of Africa are hardbody tiles that effectively deliver the same or similar benefits to that of a porcelain tile. These tiles are also available with a slipresistant finish for uncovered outdoor areas, such as walkways between buildings or ‘wet areas’, i.e. around swimming pools.
Bringing the splendour of African-inspired designs into commercial spaces and homes alike, Out of Africa currently offers tile collections with recognisable names such as Lesotho, Satara and Kariba. Part of the ethos of this offering is that each collection offers a selection of products, ensuring a cohesive look. For example, the Skukuza Tile Collection includes a
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hardbody tile in three colours and a matching mosaic tile, while the Stone Quartz tile collection includes a large-format hardbody tile with matching ceramic mosaic. Out of Africa further offers cladding, mosaics and cut décor tiles to create distinctive and unique designs. Out of Africa is available for commercial projects via the Tile Africa Commercial
team. “Our offering includes both sourcing of products, from tiles to sanitaryware and taps, to a supplyand-fit service ensuring a single point of contact from concept to completion,” confirms Craig Irvine, Tile Africa’s Commercial Operations Executive. For more information on Out of Africa, contact Tile Africa Commercial directly. www.tileafrica.co.za
