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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics. Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. Love the look?

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Stand Out With Metallic Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Wood, stone and brick effect tiles have dominated the market for the last couple of years thanks to their realistic finishes and easy maintenance. But the latest trends to emerge from Europe are taking the ‘Tiles in Disguise’ trend to the next level.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. But you don’t have to settle for the norm.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

China has made it easy to develop quality porcelain-based subway tile and ceramic decorative wall tiles at an attractive price. Spain is probably the front runner after China for developing a tad more expensive decorative wall tile. Overall, the porcelain and ceramic mosaics you buy from U.S. for glass 4.9%

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Nature-Inspired Selections

Garden State Tile Blog

Each of the 3 series features unique planks, mosaics , and decorative pieces with distinct coloring and shade variations. Encaustic-look tiles recall the centuries-old pathways of small villages in Western Europe, where genuine clay tile can still be admired while meandering through the streets. Stone: Belgica Due.

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Decorator On Demand: Walls of Stone

Decorator on Demand

Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. Decorator On Demand on.

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Primus Vitoria: production paradox

Diary of a Tile Addict

One of the country’s oldest large-scale manufacturers, the company specialises in small format glazed wall tiles, with 75% to 80% of total production exported, primarily to Europe, including France and the UK, but over 35 countries in total. Decorative tiles in four categories augment the extensive range of matt and gloss plain tiles.