Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. backsplash designs. design standards.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting Styles, Educational Opportunities. Once again, Coverings will be host to hundreds of exhibitors, distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals. SistemC CITTA Wall Tile by Marazzi Architectural. Image via Marazzi Architectural.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we love football almost as much as we love tile. When designers are considering materials for commercial hospitality or corporate spaces, porcelain tile works well because it meets ratings such as PSI (pounds per square inch) or COF (coefficient of friction) set by building code standards.

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Tile Talk

MAY 19, 2015

Last month, I reported some of my favorite tile trends and finds from Coverings in the my blog post Tile Trends 2015: Variety is the Spice of Tile. The edgy, contemporary designs of high relief geometrical tiles really stand out for their architectural value. Standard finish installed without grout.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 2012

Project Pick: Romana Cement Tile for Kitchen Backsplash. Avente Tile customer Constance Zaytoun recently designed and oversaw the remodeling of her Chelsea, NY, kitchen that included a cement tile backsplash to be envied. Labels: cement tile , handmade tile , kitchen backsplash , kitchen tile , tile talk newsletter. Autumn Eve.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

” Herringbone Backsplash by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. One of our favorite recently completed projects is a residential backsplash. Backsplash with 4" Field and Star+Cross Focal. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

This informal review provides some insight as to whats trending in tile. That trend continues in 2013; but, white is still a strong contender. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

For the past 13 years, designers, decorators, and fashionista have looked forward to seeing which trend-setting color the experts at Pantone have chosen. Labels: backsplash designs , cement tile , emerald green , how to customize cement tile , kitchen backsplash , pinterest , tile talk newsletter. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. Where have you traveled and seen Moroccan influences in tile and architecture? backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Our new collections embody many of the hottest trends in both tile and overall interior design.” It can be used on a multitude of surfaces including floors, walls, countertops, fireplaces, vanities, backsplashes, shower walls, tub surrounds and even as exterior cladding. STARE is the ultimate source for fashion-driven looks.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. Photo: Allison Eden hand-assembling Kris Kardashian’s backsplash, image via Instagram @allisonedenstudios. We’re proud to be an American.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. backsplash designs. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. Each installation pays homage to a specific architectural style: a portico found in a Mission style home, an extremely decorated façade of a Spanish Renaissance commercial location, or a fountain typical of Spanish Colonial architecture found in a duplex courtyard.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While last weeks post, New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip , was supposed to be the last in a series to focus entirely on pattern and tile design, youll see why this weeks post is devoted to pattern once again: it shows how pattern is playing a big part in both design and tile trends. backsplash designs. design trends.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , bathroom tile , decorative tile , glass tile , kitchen backsplash , mixed mosaics , mosaic tile , mosaics , wall tile. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

As a vital area for Mudejar art, a style influenced by Islamic tradition and more contemporary European architectural styles, Teruel’s extensive use of brick and ceramic tile on centuries-old buildings and façades serves as a timeless testament to the importance of ceramic tile as a building material. Architecture and Design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Labels: cement tile , kitchen backsplash , kitchen tile , tile talk newsletter , vegetable tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. With an extensive portfolio of design ideas, well help you envision how cement tile can be used on floors , walls , ceilings , and backsplashes. Romana Cement Tile as a Backsplash. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Portuguese Oporto Kitchen Backsplash. Kitchen Backsplash with 6"x6" Oporto Portuguese Ceramic Tiles. When this tile is used for the entire kitchen backsplash, the pattern creates eye-catching, decorative appeal and color. Portuguese Oporto tiles provide decorative appeal and color in this kitchen backsplash. Oporto 6"x6".

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

The Arena Corinthians Stadium has been built to sustainable design standards. Architectural solutions for energy efficiency, the use of alternative energies, improvement of interior environmental quality and efficient water consumption have been implemented in this project," noted Tile of Spain. backsplash designs. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Spanish Cadiz Tiles for Backsplash. 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. Stove backsplash uses Spanish Cadiz 4"x4" & 6"x6" Tiles. Sink backsplash uses Spanish Cadiz 4"x4" Tiles.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

I’ve seen more colorful tile at trade shows than ever before and the trend is coming to showrooms. The owners chose a colorful cement tile pattern for the backsplash. It looks fabulous and sets the standard for style. The colorful patterned backsplash sets the style for this kitchen. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Avente works closely with its tile artisans and sometimes, we can beat the standard delivery time or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. Our Leaf Imprint tiles are popular kitchen backsplash accents; but, I think this is the first time they have been used as part of a trade show set. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Avente Tile works closely with its tile artisans and we can often beat the standard delivery time, or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. Our Leaf Imprint tiles are popular kitchen backsplash accents; but, I think this is the first time they have been used as part of a trade show set. backsplash designs.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

So, let’s look at the hottest kitchen trends for 2015, and ring in the new year right with a new, en vogue kitchen: Let’s look at the hottest kitchen trends for 2015, and ring in the new year right with a new, en vogue kitchen. Industrial-style lighting is very on-trend for 2015. What does this style look like?

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

They work well running behind a kitchen counter with other tile or can be grouped and framed to create a focal point for a larger backsplash. Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , border strip tiles , cement tile , wall tile. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace. The Trends.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

The pinwheel pattern works equally well on floor installations as it does for a backsplash or wall. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. MYD | architecture + design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

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. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

You see, Pinterest is not just for recipes or beautiful settings, fashion trends, and so forth. Labels: bathroom design , bathroom tile , cement tile floors , Coverings 2013 , education , fireplace tile designs , floor tile , kitchen backsplash , kitchen tile , outdoor tile , pinterest , social media , Tile design , wall tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. backsplash designs. design standards.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Texture was definitely a trend this year, as was the vast selection of attention-grabbing vibrant colors, or the subtle statement of shapely white tiles. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Pinterest: Fireplaces & Backsplashes/Walls. " Labels: cement tile backsplash , design ideas , fireplace tile designs , tile backsplash , tile fireplace , tile hearth , tile walls. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. design standards.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Such was the case with one of our clients who created a very different effect with the Mission Ring Cement Tile pattern on their kitchens backsplash by using the same color in almost all of the cement tile mold segments. backsplash designs. design standards. design trends. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs.

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