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

Tile Talk

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

Tile Talk

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

Tile Talk

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. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

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

Tile Talk

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. As you can see, it really is simple to create a mosaic wall feature. Margaret Almon Mosaics. ► 2011. (64).

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#TileTuesday: North Creek Mosaic Project, tiling for a cause

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

#TileTuesday this 180- foot –long mosaic wall is being completed in North Creek, NY by the North Creek Mosaic Project team using ARDEX X 77 Gray as the mortar. Led by local artist Kate Hartley, the Johnsburg Fine Arts Group began the first section in 2011, and over 1000 volunteers of all ages have joined in.

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Reader’s poll names Kiano as tile product of the year

Diary of a Tile Addict

The respected German trade magazine Fliesen & Platten has been calling on its readers to choose the products of the year since 2011. The sandy white matt wall tiles, available in 300 by 600mm and 350 by 1,000mm, create a discreet frame for decorative components such as Chess; a 100 by 100mm mosaic mounted on 300 by 300mm sheets.

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New and Vintage Tiles Used Together at Casa College, Tile of Spain Awards Interior Design Winner

Tile of Spain USA

When architects Elisabet Capdeferro and Ramon Bosch began their Casa Collage project in Girona, a city in northeast Spain approximately one hour from Barcelona, they found a large number of preexisting elements they were able to reuse: stone, mosaics, wood, and a rich variety of ceramic wall and floor tiles. … Continue Reading.

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