Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. The Swan Inn is an example of Carters hand-painted tiles. Carters Tiles became known for hand-painted and themed tile panels. Hand-painted tile scenes graced the walls of butchers, fishmongers, and greengrocers. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. As you can see, it really is simple to create a mosaic wall feature. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. The wonderful translucent colors are hand-painted onto softly domed "pillow-like" tiles. The peaceful sounds of a water feature are enhanced by the presence of delightful hand-painted tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 19, 2022

One of the most exciting aspects of architectural and interior design is experimentation. Tile fabricators are now able to reproduce natural materials such as marble, wood, and stone, artful interpretation of watercolor, collages and ink-wash painting, and detailed biophilic, encaustic and vintage graphics upon the surface of ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

One of the oldest tricks in the book—used in everything from painting and sculpture to architecture and set design since antiquity—trompe l’oeil offers an opportunity for tile companies to create the look of three-dimensional spaces using two-dimensional surfaces.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash. ACI’s Estrella Grande oval shell mosaic. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. Drysdale also used the floral mosaic.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. AC’s Legend Collection in the Kuba pattern, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. Candango Collection. See you soon!

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. Allison Eden Studios. Have we sparked your interest?

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 27, 2020

A New Exhibit Brings Southern California’s Modernist Homes Into the Moonlight , Architectural Digest. This early, 21 st century home was truly ahead of its time terms of Architectural design. Keep an eye out for our Astronomy stone mosaic from New Ravenna! Modern Even for the Jetsons. An Abode for Stars to Shine.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. Of course, in fitting with the theme, a penny round mosaic is an option. Nickel & Dimed.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Machine-made ceramic tile from AC’s Neri Collection , available in small-scale field tile and mosaic sizes. Handmade ceramics are often hand-painted.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Roca/Lamosa USA (Hall C, Booth 7520) received Best in Show for a captivating fusion of architectural trends, highlighting the seamless integration of their diverse product collections, including the notable Kronos and Suit Abbey collections.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861). Betty had a King Charles Cavalier dog, so naturally, she noticed a lot of paintings with this breed lying across their laps, warming them up.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale. Featured Tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 8, 2024

From that point on, Bennett became intensely immersed in art — focusing on drawing self-portraits, painting, and charcoal work. Noah, now 18, is passionate about music and is currently in school to become an audio engineer, while her 14-year-old daughter Lila enjoys painting. Both my kids are so talented, so creative.”

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. These star polygons were not limited only to the painted figure. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Image via Studio H Landscape Architecture. Bruce Palmer Interior Design used glass mosaic tiles by Walker Zanger to create a contemporary fireplace. hand painted tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. The back-painted glass tile uses a powder technique to achieve the hand-printed effect.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. With this renewed back-to-basics philosophy, homeowners have found the need to refresh the look of their kitchens, be it with new, energy-conserving appliances or a fresh coat of paint, the need for a soothing, yet workable environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org.

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Tile Talk

JULY 30, 2013

In my last blog article, I wrote about the mosaic tile floors of Fishborne Roman Palace in Sussex, England. Unlike the Roman rulers, most of us do not have the time or money to have elaborate tile mosaics fashioned for our floors. Joanne Bradley takes an interest in architecture through the ages. hand painted tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

You can even have a custom mosaic designed and fabricated just for your space. Hand-painted Terra Cotta. 4) Do not let a non-existing paint color dictate your tile choice. If you really like a certain paint color – use it to inspire you but select the right shade or tint at the end of the design process.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. Each installation pays homage to a specific architectural style: a portico found in a Mission style home, an extremely decorated façade of a Spanish Renaissance commercial location, or a fountain typical of Spanish Colonial architecture found in a duplex courtyard.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

The following is a select preview of the newest tile and stone products Coverings 2023 exhibitors will be featuring: Astrum Porcelain Tiles , by Ceramiche Supergres, is a porcelain stoneware tile collection inspired by one of the most widely used materials in architecture: travertine. It can also be used as an adapter or spacer (booth #2903).

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

This spring I was touched by the kindness of a simple gesture that few of us do in this electronic age, Margaret wrote a note thanking me for my support - on the cover was a joyful expression of her stain glass mosaics. How and when did you start creating the mosaic glass art masterpieces? Quilt blocks were my first inspiration.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

As a vital area for Mudejar art, a style influenced by Islamic tradition and more contemporary European architectural styles, Teruel’s extensive use of brick and ceramic tile on centuries-old buildings and façades serves as a timeless testament to the importance of ceramic tile as a building material. Architecture and Design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. A closer look at Susan Dunbars beautiful hand-painted tile craftsmanship.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Where would you use hand-painted Spanish ceramic tiles ? at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. As a result, a distinctive style of Seljuk art and architecture emerged by the 13th century. Hexagonal, triangular, square, and rectangular monochrome tiles were also used in creating architectural details. Aladdin Palace, Konya, Turkey.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors!

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. Where have you traveled and seen Moroccan influences in tile and architecture?

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Glass mosaics that look like marble. Architectural Ceramics carries our Sugar and Truffle Collections in recycled glass.

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