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ANSI Standards

The Tile Council of North America Blog

Below, "open PINS" indicates that TCNA has notified ANSI of the intent to revise or create a standard, using the Project Initiation Notification System (PINS) form. For details regarding the status of any standard listed below, contact the ASC A108 Committee Secretary, Katelyn Simpson ( ksimpson@tcnatile.com ). Installation Standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

Tile Talk

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

Tile Talk

Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. These mosaics are incredibly complicated and detailed with thousands of pieces that comprise each one. Mosaics from the Cologne Cathedral.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

Tile Talk

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

Tile Talk

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. Search This Blog & Beyond. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic.

Tile Talk

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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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

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. Encore Ceramics is another example of American-made tile.

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