Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Because Islamic cultural beliefs negated the use of human form depictions, creative inspirations of florals, stars, animals, and geometric designs were used in the elaborate mosaics that became readily identifiable as Islamic. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color. Patterns can also utilize a non-repeating design motif, as seen below. While pattern refers to recurring visual events or motifs, they can exhibit visual texture, as well as true texture. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

The restorations vary from tear downs with the complete loss of the Edwardian patterns, to tile replacements faithful to the original designs¹ Finsbury Park Platform. Photography from Joanne Bradley The tile designs at some stations reflect famous places found above ground. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. For instance, the terms " surface bullnose " and " single bullnose " refer to the same transition on a finished edge. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. With an extensive portfolio of design ideas, well help you envision how cement tile can be used on floors , walls , ceilings , and backsplashes. Labels: cement tile , cement tile design , cement tile floors , cement tile rugs , tile talk newsletter.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The Casablanca rug pattern is available in the standard 8" square format with a less-common 4"x8" border and 4"x4" corner to create a classic rug design. Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design. To make a room "pop," consider a bright, bold color like the blue used in this design. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. Decorative 1" ceramic tiles, referred to as dots, can be paired with 4" plain white tile. This random pattern draws its design inspiration from the classic pinwheel pattern. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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