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. It was back in 1983 that Kneale, with a £10,000 bank loan and four Spanish terracotta tiles, set up Fired Earth. Fired Earth’s HQ at Twyford Mill, Adderbury.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. The Paver Color Palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown that provides traditional style. Project Pick: Durable, Rustic Spanish Pavers Offer Time-Tested Look.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The geometrically inclined Arabesque pattern, part of Avente Tile ’s extensive cement tile collection, pays homage to the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used throughout Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

They also have the benefit of access to gas from North Africa. 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.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

They also have the benefit of access to gas from North Africa. 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.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

They have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. The Paver Color Palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown hues that provide traditional style. The colors are available in two styles: solid or flash.

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