Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Consider a two-tone color scheme (shown below) if youd like to pair cement tile with natural stone. Outdoor living area with a fireplace featuring a ceramic tile Pomegranate mural.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Bathroom Blogfest 2012 celebrates its seventh anniversary with the theme Still Climbing Out. During the week of October 29 through November 2, 2012, bloggers interpret the theme in a blog post and provide their own unique perspective based on experiences and background. Galrão Groups Wave Stone Tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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Lingua Terra Tile

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Terra Home Ceramics. luxe travertine stone shower features our turquoise crackle glaze disc tile. Three of our favorite glazes are meticulously hand-painted on to each piece, in different combinations. ► 2012. (3). luxe travertine stone shower features our turquois. the mineral turquoise. Sustainable Design.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

With this renewed back-to-basics philosophy, homeowners have found the need to refresh the look of their kitchens, be it with new, energy-conserving appliances or a fresh coat of paint, the need for a soothing, yet workable environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. • Stone tiles with metal insets. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. You can find a preview of the 43 Spanish tile and stone manufacturers participating in the Spanish Pavilion. Illusion by Onix Mosaico.

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Lingua Terra Tile

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Terra Home Ceramics. 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. After painting, the tile will be fired, then glazed with a clear crackle glaze, and fired again. ► 2012. (3).

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

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. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The latest trends for Italian ceramics include nature-inspired materials, a rediscovery of terracotta, monolithic tiles, textures, and cutting-edge design that remains environmentally conscious. Not to be outdone are reproductions of wood grains, or the rich veining and shading found in natural stone.

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Lingua Terra Tile

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Terra Home Ceramics. Historic Japanese ceramics. These painted tea bowls make me swoon. Chinese painted porcelain - look at those cherry blossoms! Antique hand painted wallpaper. ▼ 2012. (3). Luxury art tile, hand built porcelain vessels, and porcelain jewelry by artist Bronwyn Simons. inspirations.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used. Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Not only can it be seen on the floors and walls of Spanish churches and palaces, but ceramic tile also plays an integral role in the everyday functioning of modern homes, hospitals, educational centers, hospitality and commercial applications. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

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. In honor of the Color of the Year, weve selected a sampling of ceramic and cement tiles that would fit in perfectly with your current or upcoming projects!

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Tuesday, December 4, 2012. They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels. Over the centuries, creative artisans used colored stones and brick to create geometric patterns on structures. Images were first painted onto plain rectangular tiles, glazed, and then fired. ceramic tile. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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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. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. backsplash designs. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry. Ceramic tile is inherently hygienic. Not only do these longer tiles resemble wood, but they are now taking on the look of concrete and stone.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Cement tiles work well with stone to create a focal point that draws your attention to the space, while adding color and interest, such as the cement tile rug created in this master bathroom using two of our tile patterns: Sosua and Geometric 10. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Imagine my delight when Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint Ceramic Tile for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Spring Vine Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. ceramic tile. hand painted tile.

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Lingua Terra Tile

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Terra Home Ceramics. Hand built from porcelain slabs, hand painted with motifs derived from Chinoiserie wallpaper. Hand built from porcelain slabs, hand painted with motifs derived from Chinoiserie wallpaper. ► 2012. (3). Luxury art tile, hand built porcelain vessels, and porcelain jewelry by artist Bronwyn Simons.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

The tiles stony matte finish accents natural stone beautifully and you can see that Tom took the same cue. A similar "picture frame" effect can be achieved with ceramic tile molding in wood tones. The variation found in each hand-painted tile mimics nature in that no two hand-colored leaves are exactly the same. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

Paving for seating areas and walkways could vary from gravel, stone, and concrete, providing it offered practicality, as well as splashes of color and variance in texture. A mosaic could be created using smaller, brightly colored stones, tiles, and gravel. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Spanish Tile Fountain.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

A fireplace using hand-painted Spanish Tile. Fireplaces that use pattern tiles and field tile or some other material, like a stone mantle. Detail of hand-painted Spanish tile accents used for this fireplace. Our hand-painted Yucatan field tile will evoke an Arts & Crafts feel when the right glaze color is used.

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Lingua Terra Tile

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Terra Home Ceramics. Hand Painted Tiles Inspired by the Tuscan Landscape and Kitchen: Our Italian Sketchbook Collection. The clients already had a stone back splash installed in their butlers pantry when I was brought in on the job, and were really unhappy with how monolithic it looked. ► 2012. (3). ► 2013. (2).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele.

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Decorator on Demand

APRIL 16, 2010

Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. ► 2012. (9).

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

The Ryans, who shared these photos, chose the vibrant hand-painted Spanish Cadiz tiles to add focal points to the white tile backsplashes behind their oven and kitchen sink. Expect Variation in Hand-Painted Tiles. This is often the case with hand-painted tiles because the hand of the artist can be seen in each tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Its a porcelain tile with the look of lightly weathered stone. Ceramic Tile Projects from Avente Customers. Our customers have also used our hand-painted ceramic tiles to add style and a personal touch to their home. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 3, 2012

Sunday, June 3, 2012. Economical shower waterproofing for ceramic tile, marble,slate.and all natural stone materials. In my 30 year career Ive repaired and seen hundreds of showers that had water damage both inside the shower and inside the wall. www.floorelf.com/preparing-a-shower-wall-for-tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the. ► 2012. (58). backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile. cement tile plans.

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Decorator on Demand

JANUARY 12, 2012

Thursday, January 12, 2012. They know what they like and dont for that matter but the process of looking through a fan deck or looking at all the paint samples in a store overwhelms them.They are afraid of making a mistake and their fear paralyzes them. Glidden Paint has a blog now called. Thursday, January 12, 2012.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. “I realized the layering of pattern, texture and color I wanted could best be achieved in the ceramic arts.” ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012. Back in January, I posted "Your Life, Your Colors" , about a Glidden Paint quiz to discover your color palette for your own walls. Its a great place to find colors to paint your walls and even accessorize with other elements in your room. Thursday, February 23, 2012. March 6, 2012 at 4:13 PM.

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