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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Requires latex or epoxy mortar Prone to scratching Available in many colors and looks. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. Terracotta.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

Tile Talk

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. 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. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile. backsplash designs.

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What Are Encaustic Cement Tiles?

Granada Tile

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Transforming Spaces with Faux Stone: Affordable Elegance

Realstone

Welcome to our exploration of faux stone (sometimes referred to as “ artificial stone ”) a remarkable material that’s revolutionizing the world of home and commercial design. The Versatility of Faux Stone Faux stone, with its wide array of uses, and many colors. It requires minimal maintenance.

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What Are Encaustic Cement Tiles?

Granada Tile

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. As time progressed and the tile manufacturing became more standardized and abundant, tiles became more available to the rising merchant class. They adorned religious institutions and homes of nobility and royalty.

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Tile Installation System Tools for Design & Specification Professionals

CUSTOM Insights Blog

We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project. CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail.

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