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The Thornwood Mosaics

Diary of a Tile Addict

Nestled amongst the nooks and crannies of the stone walls of Thornwood, Glasgow you might find a mini bowl in kaleidoscopic colour. Seeking to inspire action, Wilma van der Meyden’s Thornwood mosaics come with a message to donate to local food banks. Empty on Crow Road Fresh Read more about the Thornwood Mosaics here.

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Ceramics Inspirations: Mix and Match Tiles

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Ceramics possess distinctive properties that allow it to become an enduring and versatile cladding material. There are numerous possible combinations of ceramic tile that can help you to discover the decorative style that best suits your home. The post Ceramics Inspirations: Mix and Match Tiles first appeared on Tile of Spain USA.

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Italian Ceramic Tile and Mosaics. Part One: Mosaics

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Italy is a treasure rove of mosaics. Each era brought something special to mosaics and each era brought that special quality to a world larger that the Italian peninsula and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The Romans viewed the primary use of mosaics as floor decoration. The Extent of Lands Reconquered by Emperor Justinian

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Ceramic Tile Selection: A Guide to Choosing Format, Color, and Decorative Relief

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It is with these design factors in mind that ceramic tile has become the top surface material of choice to use in both interior and exterior projects. Ceramic tile design has evolved from the once standard square and rectangular formats to outfit spaces with dynamic collections and pieces. Mayolica, Nissel. Colorker, Pulsar.

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CTEF to auction off mosaic ‘Wally the Gator’

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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will hold an online auction for “Wally the Gator,” the 6 x 4-foot mosaic, alligator-themed mural designed and installed by Joshua Nordstrom of Tierra Tile and Lee Callewaert of Dragonfly Tile and Stone Works from April 1-30, 2023. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Designing with Ceramic Wood

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Ceramic is very much a part of this practice. The manufacturing processes and quality materials used mean that they can be made in a multitude of geometric shapes and to replicate endless types of stone and wood. Why is Ceramic Wood a Great Idea? Suited to all styles. Read the article and view past issues HERE.

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Daltile launches new tile, stone collections

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Dallas, Texas—Daltile is currently launching six new tile and stone collections into its industry-leading product line : Artcrafted, Divinium, Acreage, Calgary, Pure and Gamma. Artcrafted Color and character come together to create Artcrafted, the handcrafted-inspired glazed ceramic wall tile and mosaic series.

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