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Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition winners selected

Floor Covering News

—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency selected the winners of the 2021 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition here on Wednesday, July 7 at Coverings 2021 during the Ceramics of Italy press conference. DA&W Construction, Poolside Plaster, BN Painting LLC. Institutional.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom.

Tile Talk

Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom Showpieces. 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.

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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The most recognized name however, terra cotta, comes from Italy. The color of the clay as it comes from the earth (and thus the tile), will vary depending on where it is from, like Spain, France, Italy, etc. Many contemporary terracotta tiles , like our Duquesa Collection pictured above, implement hand-painting techniques as well.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Today, several tile manufacturers still honor the handmade tradition in shaping and painting natural clay tiles, but drying is done in a closed kiln instead of in the open air. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. Photo: Chinoiserie vases, painted in traditional blue and white imagery, popularized in Eastern Asia.

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The Ceramics of Italy tile competition deadline's been extended

Kitchen and Residential Design

Kitchen and Residential Design. The Ceramics of Italy tile competition deadlines been extended. The deadline for the Ceramics of Italy tile competitions been extended until February 27, 2012. Winners in each category will receive a $4,000 cash prize and a five-day trip to Italy to attend Cersaie in the fall. at 6:00 AM.

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2016 Tile Style – Italian Edition

JG Kitchens

As I noted last week, many of the most exciting and innovative styles in tile come from Spain and Italy. This week, we’re looking at 2016 tiles and trends from Ceramics of Italy, as this major trade organization of Italian tile brands showed off at the big Cersaie expo in Bologna. Chevron Chic.

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Backsplash Design: Capturing One's Love for Italy

H.Winter Showroom Blog

When they ventured into our showroom, they were in search for a design that could capture their love for Tuscany, Italy. Not a decal or a heat transfer, the StoneImpressions’ process produces an image with greater depth and clarity, and a better range of color and consistency than hand painting." Kitchen Backsplash Photos Murals'

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