Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23". at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. According to The Virtual Museum of Poole Pottery, breweries adopted the practice of ceramic tile fa ç ades in the early 1900s. backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Cuban Heritage Design 230 3A - 8" x 8" Cement Tile. Cuban Heritage Design 140 1A - 8" x 8" Cement Tile. Portuguese Ruan - 6" x 6" Ceramic Tile. For these reasons, I expect cement tiles to remain popular among homeowners, designers, and architects. backsplash designs.

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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. ceramic tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Located 83 miles north of Los Angeles, CA, is a gem of a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. 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. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

With their vibrant colors and eye-catching shapes and designs, artisans have a near endless variety of choices of expression. Labels: ceramic tile , geometric designs , glazed tile , Islamic Star Patterns , Islamic tile designs , Islamic tile patterns , mosaic faience , star polygons. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles. Finally, a tip of the hat to Tile of Spain for exhibiting distinctively unique ceramic innovations at Coverings 2014! backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Outdoor living area with a fireplace featuring a ceramic tile Pomegranate mural.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 28, 2014

Thank you Richard and Mary - your kindness and support of the THF in this expression of art is greatly appreciated and will be fondly included as part of my Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The Getty Villa of Los Angeles has been reconstructed after an ancient Roman style villa. Let your creativity soar when designing your dreamy and inviting outdoor spaces. Avente Tile has a plethora of options in colors and textures to manifest your design idea! backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

In honor of the Color of the Year, weve selected a sampling of ceramic and cement tiles that would fit in perfectly with your current or upcoming projects! Dark Green Ceramic Tile. Celtic Botticino Moorish Star Handmade Ceramic Tile. Our Celtic ceramic relief tile simulates the look of hand-carved antique stone.

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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. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

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! Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Such was the case with one of our clients who created a very different effect with the Mission Ring Cement Tile pattern on their kitchens backsplash by using the same color in almost all of the cement tile mold segments. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

These masterful creations grace both the interior and exterior of historic Iranian structures. Image via Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). How would you implement current tile patterns and colors into contemporary or modern designs? backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch. Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes. Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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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. To avoid cuts and cement tile trim, the cement tile is paired with a plain ceramic tile that compliments the design and helps to simplify the installation. Pinterest: Fireplaces & Backsplashes/Walls. " No problem!

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Cuban Heritage Cross Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Cuban Heritage Medallion Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. 2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. Portuguese Oporto Kitchen Backsplash.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Heres a great example of a pinwheel tile pattern that pairs glazed ceramic dots with large ceramic tiles in a matte finish. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

To emulate a Mediterranean atmosphere, consider using our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection, which pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with its geometric shapes. La Ermitta Ceramic Tile. Labels: cement tile design , cement tile patterns , ceramic tile design , geometric tile patterns , patterned tile , tile patterns.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Labels: ceramic tile , glass tile , Grout , installation , thin set. backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. kitchen backsplash. low cost design. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

They work well running behind a kitchen counter with other tile or can be grouped and framed to create a focal point for a larger backsplash. Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , border strip tiles , cement tile , wall tile. backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 2012

Project Pick: Romana Cement Tile for Kitchen Backsplash. Avente Tile customer Constance Zaytoun recently designed and oversaw the remodeling of her Chelsea, NY, kitchen that included a cement tile backsplash to be envied. Labels: cement tile , handmade tile , kitchen backsplash , kitchen tile , tile talk newsletter.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Design Firm/Designers: Foreman Rogers, ASID, IIDA, tvsdesign, and Allison Isaacs, AIA tvsdesign. SCAD Tiled Bench Exhibit : Coverings teamed up with the Interior Design Department at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) where through a 10-week course, talented students learned how to design and tile six benches.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. The Tile of Spain international brand represents 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER). Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

With an extensive portfolio of design ideas, well help you envision how cement tile can be used on floors , walls , ceilings , and backsplashes. Romana Cement Tile as a Backsplash. backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. kitchen backsplash. low cost design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. ceramic tile. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops. By the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a new period in Ottoman tile and ceramic-making had emerged in Iznik. Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 1, 2014

For instance, quarter design cement tile patterns are too big for many kitchen backsplashes; youll need to use a pattern that fits on a single tile. However, if you want to draw attention to an area or wall, such as a kitchen backsplash, then concentrate the pattern to create a focal point. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Spanish Cadiz Tiles for Backsplash. 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. Its a great example of how different sizes of decorative tile are used to bring both pattern and color to a design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

“I realized the layering of pattern, texture and color I wanted could best be achieved in the ceramic arts.” ” Herringbone Backsplash by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. One of our favorite recently completed projects is a residential backsplash. Backsplash with 4" Field and Star+Cross Focal. bathroom design.

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