Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. 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. Bruce Palmer Interior Design used glass mosaic tiles by Walker Zanger to create a contemporary fireplace. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Because Islamic cultural beliefs negated the use of human form depictions, creative inspirations of florals, stars, animals, and geometric designs were used in the elaborate mosaics that became readily identifiable as Islamic. These star polygons were not limited only to the painted figure. backsplash designs. at 6:00 AM.

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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 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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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.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. She’s currently building her reputation as an online writer of Marble Mosaic. Labels: ceramic tile , ceramic tile design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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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 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 Visit our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas section. backsplash designs.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Bathroom Blogfest, now in its seventh year, draws attention to the customer experience through blog articles and social media content published over five days, from October 29 through November 2, 2012. Mosaic glass tile from Italian manufacturer Mosaico+. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage. A mosaic brings you back to the Roman Empire. backsplash designs. bathroom design. cement tile.

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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

APRIL 8, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Spanish Cadiz Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We discussed the different hand painted Spanish Tiles lines. A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. I later learned she was also the Principal of her design firm, The Sky is theLimit Interior Design Concepts.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

Or, to add historical intrigue to your design, consider our Barcelona La Ermitta hand-painted ceramic tile , which boasts centuries-old Spanish patterns and Majolica glaze techniques. Labels: cement tile design , cement tile patterns , ceramic tile design , geometric tile patterns , patterned tile , tile patterns.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Moraq tiles (mosaic style) panels created with this technique were made to withstand the elements of time. The dome of this religious building, which originates from the 17th century, serves as a wonderful example for mosaic tile, as well as cuerda seca tiles. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Lama is a visual artist, graphic designer, paper lover and obsessed with both patterns and the production process. His works influences are based on vibration and repetitions of experimental electronic music, mosaics, and the patterns of human behavior. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. field tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

There was no limit to the imagination for fountain designs, motifs, and materials used. A mosaic could be created using smaller, brightly colored stones, tiles, and gravel. Getty Villa Mosaic in East Garden. Avente Tile has a plethora of options in colors and textures to manifest your design idea! backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. However, decorative ceramic tiles, like our Malibu or Portuguese tiles provide eye-catching patterns and designs. Also, our ceramic mosaic tile designs are perfect for adding the right touch to a fireplace, hearth, mantle or chimney.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Beautiful glazes and intricate relief designs are just a few of the wonderful traits our collection of ceramic Gourmet Garden tiles and custom murals offer. With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. With the guidance of their mentors, the pupils would learn the essential, but laborious, task of baking clay, meticulously hand-cutting each piece, and then painting the pieces with painstaking accuracy.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

You probably guessed by this article that it is tile but look at what can be done now. Another area that will be seeing expansion is the use of robotics in 3D tile production as a way to create varying textures that couldnt be duplicated before and some wonderful possibilities for mosaics. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

The variation found in each hand-painted tile mimics nature in that no two hand-colored leaves are exactly the same. Large Pressed Leaf Tiles Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf , Ash Leaf and Ginkgo Leaf design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

The Ryans, who shared these photos, chose the vibrant hand-painted Spanish Cadiz tiles to add focal points to the white tile backsplashes behind their oven and kitchen sink. Expect Variation in Hand-Painted Tiles. This is often the case with hand-painted tiles because the hand of the artist can be seen in each tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JULY 2, 2013

In addition to their wide variety of uses, hand-painted ceramic tile offers versatility and value like no other building material thanks to their inherit resistance to abrasion, freeze/thaw conditions, and color permanence properties. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf, Ash Leaf, and Ginkgo Leaf design. Tom chose one of each of the following designs in the 8"x8" format to create a triptych that has perfect balance. Spring Vine Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

ðis] ) is a type of mosaic used in Catalan modernism , created from broken tile shards. This mosaic is done using broken pieces of ceramic, like tiles and dinnerware. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. field tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The durable porcelain body reinforced with a fiberglass mesh backing creates a surface skin that can be installed over most structurally sound substrates, including existing tile or painted walls. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle. . backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles. You can pair field tile with our decorative Spanish ceramic tiles to create spectacular designs.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

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. The restorations vary from tear downs with the complete loss of the Edwardian patterns, to tile replacements faithful to the original designs¹ Finsbury Park Platform.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

This edition of the show did that, and more, with everything from micro-mosaics to large-format tiles. Design Firm/Designers: Foreman Rogers, ASID, IIDA, tvsdesign, and Allison Isaacs, AIA tvsdesign. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Further, the Anatolian Seljuks also incorporated extensive use of mosaic tile art for the interiors of domes, transitions to domes, vaults, mihrab niches, and walls. Polychrome tiles, underglaze painting, harem of the Topkapi Sarayi, Istanbul, 16th century.

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