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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

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Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding

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First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. The term is particularly common in tile and masonry architectural terms. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces. backsplash designs. field tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile.

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create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. 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.

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Avente Tile Talk: Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup

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The Arena Corinthians Stadium has been built to sustainable design standards. Architectural solutions for energy efficiency, the use of alternative energies, improvement of interior environmental quality and efficient water consumption have been implemented in this project," noted Tile of Spain. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

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Image via Studio H Landscape Architecture. Bruce Palmer Interior Design used glass mosaic tiles by Walker Zanger to create a contemporary fireplace. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

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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. backsplash designs. design ideas.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

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Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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