Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The classic look of a Bianco Carrara or Calacatta Gold bath is popular, and the current availability of field (in a variety of finishes and textures like honed, polished, tumbled, hand antiqued, marmo antico, brushed, etc.), moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.

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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. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color. While pattern refers to recurring visual events or motifs, they can exhibit visual texture, as well as true texture. Texture refers to the tactile quality of the surface - what you feel when you touch the tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

Finsbury Park on the Victoria Line has balloon mosaics in reference to the balloon launches at the park. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Reference Sources. design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. ¹ [link]. ² [link].

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. For instance, the terms " surface bullnose " and " single bullnose " refer to the same transition on a finished edge. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. This Guide will serve not only as inspiration, but also as a reference source that addresses everything you need to know about cement tile, before, during and after purchase! design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The Casablanca rug pattern is available in the standard 8" square format with a less-common 4"x8" border and 4"x4" corner to create a classic rug design. Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design. In this case, the blue is also thematic; it represents the gem tones one might find in a zellij mosaic. design standards.

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