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

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The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

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Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. These mosaics are incredibly complicated and detailed with thousands of pieces that comprise each one. Mosaics from the Cologne Cathedral.

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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

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Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. Modenus Interior Design Blog. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature

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How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. Feel free to let your imagination run wild, and go with whatever patterns or designs appeal to you. Modenus Interior Design Blog.

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Avente Tile Talk: Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips

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Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

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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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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom.

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Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile by Ann Sacks. . • Water-jet cut mosaic tile and stone panels. • Mosaic tiles (stone, glass, and mixed). Even though I’m partial to the Moorish look, I seem to be drawn to mixed mosaics each and every time. Newer Post.