Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! Then look through our Spanish tiles or browse our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted Spanish tile. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We discussed the different hand painted Spanish Tiles lines. A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. I later learned she was also the Principal of her design firm, The Sky is theLimit Interior Design Concepts.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Cuban Heritage Cross Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Cuban Heritage Medallion Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Spanish Cadiz Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. Making Hand Painted Field Tile. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Beautiful glazes and intricate relief designs are just a few of the wonderful traits our collection of ceramic Gourmet Garden tiles and custom murals offer. With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

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. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. A closer look at Susan Dunbars beautiful hand-painted tile craftsmanship.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design trends.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

If you enjoy our blog - devoted to hand-painted and hand crafted tiles - make sure to follow our blog as told through pinterest and houzz. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. Also, our ceramic mosaic tile designs are perfect for adding the right touch to a fireplace, hearth, mantle or chimney. Design Ideas to Help. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

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. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. Design Firm/Designers: Foreman Rogers, ASID, IIDA, tvsdesign, and Allison Isaacs, AIA tvsdesign. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

Then look through our Spanish tiles or browse our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted Spanish tile. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Inspired by centuries-old styles from Portugal, these decorative ceramic tiles are hand painted on red bisque and finished with a high-gloss glaze. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. With the guidance of their mentors, the pupils would learn the essential, but laborious, task of baking clay, meticulously hand-cutting each piece, and then painting the pieces with painstaking accuracy.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Early on, the Iznik style of ceramic artwork became distinctive with its blue and white designs and motifs of foliage, Arabesque patterns, and Chinese clouds. Polychrome tiles, underglaze painting, harem of the Topkapi Sarayi, Istanbul, 16th century.

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Lingua Terra Tile

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Luxury art tile, hand built porcelain vessels, and porcelain jewelry by artist Bronwyn Simons. Hand Painted Tiles Inspired by the Frescoes of Pompeii + Video of Painting a Handmade Tile! Id like to share with you the process of hand painting a tile with slips and underglazes. Porcelain Vessels. Blossomware.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 1, 2013

Here are some great examples of how tile, the color of the year, and design go hand-in-hand! Portuguese Braganza Green Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs. Of these unique collections is “Azulej” – the latest porcelain tiles designed by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

For the past 13 years, designers, decorators, and fashionista have looked forward to seeing which trend-setting color the experts at Pantone have chosen. Since 2000, when Cerulean was the chosen shade, Pantones color of the year has continued to influence paint palettes, fashion, home design, product packaging, and so many other industries.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf, Ash Leaf, and Ginkgo Leaf design. Tom chose one of each of the following designs in the 8"x8" format to create a triptych that has perfect balance. Spring Vine Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 22, 2014

Sally mentioned she had this painting that would be the focal point of the main dining room and the tile pattern and colors should draw you to the painting; but, not take your attention away. The painting, El Morocco , is by Jerome Carlin and depicts a well-healed family having dinner in a nice restaurant. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. bathroom tile.

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