Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces. Africa & The Middle East: Ceramic tile’s history began in the Middle East. The Saadian Tombs in Marrakech, pictured above, show how glazed ceramic tile was used to cover the floors and walls.

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Ceramics Netherlands Tile France 172

Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Maggie studied, worked and made ceramics in UK, Italy, USA, Africa, and Japan but recently had been working and living in the place where she was born, Milnthorpe, Cumbria. So we moved into paint, wooden flooring, fabrics, soft furnishings, furniture, and equipment for kitchens and bathrooms.

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Tanzania Japan Terracotta Italy 51

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Over time, and with the spread of Islam, the art made its way through to Northern Africa, and to what is now known as Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The 1" dots, used as an accent to a floor inset, are a fitting complement to a backsplash consisting of 6"x6" tiles of the same design. floor tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Compared to Spain and Italy, the Portuguese tile manufacturing base is quite small, with only around 20 companies of any scale. Today, unlike Spain and Italy, these Portuguese firms can still source most of their clay locally. They also have the benefit of access to gas from North Africa.

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Portugal Tile Ceramics Spain 52

Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Compared to Spain and Italy, the Portuguese tile manufacturing base is quite small, with only around 20 companies of any scale. Today, unlike Spain and Italy, these Portuguese firms can still source most of their clay locally. They also have the benefit of access to gas from North Africa.

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Portugal Tile Ceramics Spain 52