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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

Because of the our nation’s Independence Day, the month of July is all about America. The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. To say that Eden is bold and beautiful describes her mosaics and her reputation. We’re proud to be an American.

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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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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

Granada Tile

While ceramic encaustic tiles are very similar to cement tiles, the materials and processes by which they are made differ from one another. Cement tiles are poured into metal molds from a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, and mineral powders. So to answer a common question, cement tiles are not truly encaustic.

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Coverings previews 2024 tile trends

Floor Covering News

Ceramic brands are partnering with industry designer heavyweights to put their own creative stamps on the classic material, while others are inspired by historic buildings and architectural details, from stained glass to Byzantine cut mosaics. The post Coverings previews 2024 tile trends appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Tile Trends 2015 : Variety is the Spice of Tile

Tile Talk

Hexagons used as small mosaics, elongated hexagons, hexagons in bold colors, and hexagons in relief. Concave Hexagon in black with a waxed finish is a new cast cement line from Aguayo. Cascading gold hexagon mosaics from Onix. This is another line by Aguayo Cement Tile. Hexagons tile formats were everywhere.

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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. But why are you cautioned with “Install with White Thinset only!” Yellowing may still happen in a shower area where mud work or wet bed has been done using Gray Portland cement. Check out this stunning Calacatta Gold bathroom on our Houzz page or another example below.

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Avente Tile Talk: New Tile Designs, Installation Products from.

Tile Talk

The event, held January 28-31 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, was co-located with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas. Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was held January 28-31 in Las Vegas. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle.

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