Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Comment Policy. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

These decorative leaf tiles are pressed with real leaves, giving them a fossilized look. Our leaf tiles are hand-colored and offer a subtle way to enhance your kitchen or bathroom with a decorative touch. Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf, Ash Leaf, and Ginkgo Leaf design.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. I do have a soft spot for tile and love seeing how decorative tile is used to add a splash of color or touch of interest to a home. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Recognized for having one of the richest and varied art legacies, Persia (now Iran) used this form of art to decorate palaces, public buildings, monuments, mausoleums, and religious buildings, such as mosques and theological schools. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This homes entry is cheerfully decorated to welcome Christmas guests. If you haven’t already joined, Pinterest has served us with great inspiration for holiday foods and decoration ideas. Avente Tiles Deer in Moonlight Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Mural. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

On the other hand, Tanias designs contain a mixture of her Scandinavian heritage. Her use of decorative, interwoven lines illustrate the natural environments resembling Nordic folk art, ancient Vikings styles, as well as Caribbean essences, such as: color, warmth, the Coralillo flower, tropical gardens, and the sea. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Spanish Cadiz Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. Making Hand Painted Field Tile. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

With this renewed back-to-basics philosophy, homeowners have found the need to refresh the look of their kitchens, be it with new, energy-conserving appliances or a fresh coat of paint, the need for a soothing, yet workable environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles. You can pair field tile with our decorative Spanish ceramic tiles to create spectacular designs.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Beautiful glazes and intricate relief designs are just a few of the wonderful traits our collection of ceramic Gourmet Garden tiles and custom murals offer. With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. A closer look at Susan Dunbars beautiful hand-painted tile craftsmanship.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Each installation pays homage to a specific architectural style: a portico found in a Mission style home, an extremely decorated façade of a Spanish Renaissance commercial location, or a fountain typical of Spanish Colonial architecture found in a duplex courtyard. Brick can work with Spanish tile designs especially when the.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. However, decorative ceramic tiles, like our Malibu or Portuguese tiles provide eye-catching patterns and designs. Also, our ceramic mosaic tile designs are perfect for adding the right touch to a fireplace, hearth, mantle or chimney.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

A fireplace using hand-painted Spanish Tile. Design Rule #1 for Tiled Fireplaces: What’s your style? Just because you love a tile doesnt mean it will work with the design and flow of your home. You can add decorative tile as accents or create a pattern with plain tile using two or three different colors of tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

It is difficult to get the tiles to release intact even after a century² Over time station names have changed, so the tiles were painted over to conceal the old names. South Kensington is decorated with scenes reflecting the Natural History Museum. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

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. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Seljuk mosques, medreses (a building or group of buildings used for teaching Islamic theology), tombs, and palaces were lavishly decorated with these exquisite, handmade tiles vividly in turquoise, cobalt blue, eggplant, and black. Comment Policy. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Labels: artisan tile , cement tile , cement tile design , cement tile patterns , commercial tile design , Coverings 2014 , cuban cement tile , Las Vegas Cement Tile Installations , tile murals. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

Further adding to its inherit rustic appeal is the fact that our decorative, hand-painted Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile is produced using a classic extruded red clay body. With centuries-old tile designs, our versatile Spanish ceramic tile collection includes borders, corners, large decorative tiles and accent dots.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

Labels: ceramic tile , ceramic tile design. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? Labels: cement tile , cement tile floors , ceramic tile , Tile design , top tiles. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. With the guidance of their mentors, the pupils would learn the essential, but laborious, task of baking clay, meticulously hand-cutting each piece, and then painting the pieces with painstaking accuracy.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Inspired by centuries-old styles from Portugal, these decorative ceramic tiles are hand painted on red bisque and finished with a high-gloss glaze. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Decor Girl. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

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. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

If you enjoy our blog - devoted to hand-painted and hand crafted tiles - make sure to follow our blog as told through pinterest and houzz. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Cuban Heritage Cross Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Cuban Heritage Medallion Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Comment Policy. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

They were open to the sky and fresh air, adorned with luscious plant-life, sculpture, decorative masonry, and a fountain or pool. These heavenly spaces were intended to be utilized, to be lived in; they were a common gathering area and therefore were designed with both function and aesthetics in mind. Comment Policy. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 21, 2012

You can also use decorative ceramic tiles or field tile for the stair riser. Handmade cement tile – whether functional stair treads or decorative tiles - offers both design creativity and functional solutions that you wont find with most other tiles. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

JULY 2, 2013

In addition to their wide variety of uses, hand-painted ceramic tile offers versatility and value like no other building material thanks to their inherit resistance to abrasion, freeze/thaw conditions, and color permanence properties. With their interlaced geometric patterns, these hand-crafted tiles are designed and made in the USA.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

For the past 13 years, designers, decorators, and fashionista have looked forward to seeing which trend-setting color the experts at Pantone have chosen. Labels: backsplash designs , cement tile , emerald green , how to customize cement tile , kitchen backsplash , pinterest , tile talk newsletter. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

The variation found in each hand-painted tile mimics nature in that no two hand-colored leaves are exactly the same. Large Pressed Leaf Tiles Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf , Ash Leaf and Ginkgo Leaf design. Comment Policy. backsplash designs.

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