TRENDS | 2019 83 simpler, modern design. Yurtbay debuted encaustic pat- terned tiles at Cersaie in Bologna, Italy last fall and will show a new 8” x 8” encaustic line at Coverings, as well as some new concrete looks that premiered at Cersaie and new 8” x 48” and 6” x 36” format porcelain planks. “The market is flooded with wood plank porcelains,” Susleyen said. “But yet, they are still in demand.” In terms of color, Er said hues are edging away from the cool grays of recent years to warm colors. “Beige is definitely making a comeback,” he said. And the large-format trend is going strong. “The larger- format tiles are gaining momentum, as customers are getting more comfortable working with their overall char- acteristics,” he said. See new introductions at Ege’s Coverings booth, #3061 and at Yurtbay, at #443. INTERNATIONAL TRENDS FROM TURKEY (continued) The Box design is adding a totally new dimension to encaustic tiles with its modern geometric look. This 8”x 8” product from Yurtbay comes in matte finish. Yurtbay’s Viola design will brighten up living spaces with its contrasting black, white and grey tones. This 8” x 8”product is available in matte finish. Amazon is a Rapolano stone mix that has the best of different looks combined into one beautiful porcelain tile from Yurtbay, offered in polished and matte finishes, in 12”x 24”, 24”x 24” and 24”x 48” sizes.