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Avente Tile Talk: Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles

Tile Talk

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. In essence, field tile refers to a solid color tile. The wonderful translucent colors are hand-painted onto softly domed "pillow-like" tiles. Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Image via Lonny Magazine.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. When you do, don’t forget to follow Architectural Ceramics, Inc. Terra-cotta Tile.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Hand-painted patterns and colors available Porous material not suitable for wet & freeze-susceptible areas. It is always best to refer to your designer and installation team when deciding which material is the best fit for your project.

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Decorative Tile in Commercial Design

Tile Talk

Further illustrating the expansive use of richly patterned tile, or faience tiles as they were commonly referred to about a century ago, can be found along quaint storefronts along South La Brea Avenue, where each business boasts its own unique decorative tile design. See More Hand Painted Spanish Tile Design Ideas.

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Coverings celebrates design innovation with Best Booth Awards

Floor Covering News

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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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

Tile Talk

It is difficult to get the tiles to release intact even after a century² Over time station names have changed, so the tiles were painted over to conceal the old names. Finsbury Park on the Victoria Line has balloon mosaics in reference to the balloon launches at the park. hand painted tile. MYD | architecture + design.

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Benjamin Moore Metropolitan: 2019 Color of the Year

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

In a year when bold and bright colors have earned the Color of the Year spot for many other paint brands, Benjamin Moore chose a soft and sophisticated gray for the honor. “It’s a colour in the neutral spectrum that references a contemplative state of mind and design.

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