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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. Medieval Flooring.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile.

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Tapping the high-end market with tile and stone

Floor Covering News

The high-end tile market carries much potential for savvy flooring dealers. Therein lies the opportunity for savvy flooring dealers to grab their fair share of those high-end dollars—and material selection will play a crucial role in their success.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Moroccan Tile. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics.

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What Are Victorian Tiles?

Granada Tile

Victorian tiles are a type of encaustic tile that are most notably known for their striking geometric patterns. They are often used for restorations and historical replicas, but many interested buyers are also using Victorian tiles for new buildings and modern style homes. The History of Victorian Tiles.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: 1"x 4" Glass Mosaics

The Tile Shop

The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. 1"x 4" Glass Mosaics. The 1" x 4" glass mosaics are some of my favorite new tiles! They bring a contemporary feel with the elongated size- and can add shimmer and color to any tile layout. MN, United States.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. cement tile floors , relief tile.

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