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Tile Is A Trend Lonny Editors Want To Stick Around

Granada Tile

’ From beautifully painted original designs to cool directional patterns, tile has won a near and dear place in my heart that isn’t going away any time soon.” . “I can’t even tell you the number of times this year I have scrolled through images of a home, stopped, and said out loud, ‘Oh my god, that tile.’

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Today, several tile manufacturers still honor the handmade tradition in shaping and painting natural clay tiles, but drying is done in a closed kiln instead of in the open air. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. Africa & The Middle East: Ceramic tile’s history began in the Middle East.

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Installation Equation: Alhambra Outside Seattle

Granada Tile

It’s a great, complex pattern that’s reminiscent of classic mosaic tile designs found in Spain and North Africa—with a palette of vivid shades to match. Together, the strong colors of the concrete tiles and the paintings also serve as a lovely antidote to the frequent gray of the Pacific Northwest.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll

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New Report on South Africa Waterproof Paint Industry

The A to Z of Building

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "South Africa Waterproof Paint Industry Report 2014" report to their offering. The South Africa Waterproof Paint Industry Report 2014.'

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

It’s a trend that has cemented its place among designers and homeowners alike, especially when done in hand-painted designs. Pictured above, the floral pattern uses a cut relief instead of a hand-painted technique. But what if we could take it to the next level? AC’s Contourz Collection in the Trifecta Pattern.

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Avente Tile Talk: Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

Tile Talk

These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Here are two great examples of the hand-painted Malibu ceramic tiles we offer: Malibu Catalina and Malibu Zeteca. hand painted tile. Malibu Catalina Malibu Zeteca. backsplash designs.

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