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Avente Tile Talk: Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles

Tile Talk

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. In essence, field tile refers to a solid color tile. The wonderful translucent colors are hand-painted onto softly domed "pillow-like" tiles. Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Image via Lonny Magazine.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed. Hand-painted patterns and colors available Porous material not suitable for wet & freeze-susceptible areas. Requires latex or epoxy mortar Prone to scratching Available in many colors and looks. Terracotta.

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Graphic Standards for Architectural Cabinetry

Life of an Architect

It was also during this time that I became intimately familiar with AWI standards. AWI stands for “ Architectural Woodworking Institute ” and they have organized the standards that we follow in our office for how cabinets are built.

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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

Tile Talk

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. Finsbury Park on the Victoria Line has balloon mosaics in reference to the balloon launches at the park. design standards. hand painted tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile is Our Life

Tile Talk

Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. This Guide will serve not only as inspiration, but also as a reference source that addresses everything you need to know about cement tile, before, during and after purchase! design standards. hand painted tile. Posted by William Buyok. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

Tile Talk

Decorative 1" ceramic tiles, referred to as dots, can be paired with 4" plain white tile. design standards. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. Tile Tip: Calculating Other Tile Formats. bathroom tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for.

Tile Talk

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). You only need to refer to ancient European ruins to see how the properties of cement tile remain time-tested elements of any structure. design standards. hand painted tile. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. field tile.

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