Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. 1) Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles This thirteen story Art Deco jewel in the Broadway Theatre and Commercial District was designed by Claud Beelman as the former HQ of the Eastern Outfitting Company and the Columbia Outfitting Company.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 29, 2015

CTDA members recently traveled to Turkey on a Trade Mission and blogged about their experiences. Architectural Ceramics, Inc. When you are a part of the CTDA (Ceramic Tile Distributor Association), you’re given a unique opportunity to explore parts of the tile community you’d never have been able to before.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. In Portugal, the tiles (or Azulejos in Portuguese) that cover the country’s buildings are a distinctive part of this land.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 28, 2015

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), is proud to announce an open call for the 14th Tile of Spain Awards competition. Édgar González : architect and chief editor of the blog edgardgonzalez.com.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! The cohesive palette and tiles is circa 1925.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Tile of Spain recently hosted a lunch and learn event with HDR Architecture in Omaha, NE. Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain consultant, spoke to the crowd about ‘Specification 2.0: Over 30 architects and interior designers were in attendance. Attendees also heard a brief presentation about trends in tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 13, 2019

Each year Architectural Record hosts the Advertising Excellence Awards during the annual AIA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the annual awards ceremony the esteemed trade publication recognizes the most effective ads / CEU courses in the building and design marketplace, as well as the companies and agencies that produce them.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Spreading awareness and upping the creative uses of Spanish ceramics each year, the Tile of Spain Awards offer up prizes in architecture and interior design to ensure tiles continue to thrive at the forefront of the design industry. Tile of Spain. Photo credit: José Hevia. Photo credit: José Hevia.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. Until then, we’re here to get you in the holiday mood with two mood boards that are spot-on with a current interior design trend: going for gold, home accents that is. A mood board featuring AC black and gold tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Tile of Spain completed its 2019 education and networking series in Miami, FL with co-hosts Valencia Coverings for an immersive night of tile and trends. The event took place on November 14 th, 2019 at the highly sought after tile distributors ultra-modern and spacious architectural & design showroom.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 14, 2014

Tile of Spain will have a presence at the upcoming “ Architectural Ceramics in the 21st Century ” at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His presentation will cover digital materials systems and new technologies and innovations in design.… … Continue Reading.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Over the years, world-class designers have utilized our stylish encaustic cement tiles to create astonishing designs. Photographer: Justin Chung | Designer: Heather Taylor of Heather Taylor Home. The April 2021 issue of Domino magazine showcased a home remodeling project by famed designer Heather Taylor.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 27, 2020

In honor of this celebration of diners, lounges, and eateries, we’ve compiled some restaurant design posts to inspire you. Dream, Dine and Design. 14 of the Best Designed Hotel Resaurants in the U.S. Architectural Digest. These restaurants are just a small sampling of what you can do with hospitality design.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 24, 2022

Cement tile on walls is a transformative way to complete a room. These tiles stand up to heavy wear inside or outside. Discover ways to spice up any space with gorgeous cement tile walls. Fantastic Tile Walls. Cement tile walls fit any area, no matter the shape or size. Vecchio tiles mimic natural stone.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

When the time comes to give a home a new face, or even create an entirely new building or addition, cement tiles can be an outstanding way to elevate the decor with earth tones that are evocative of this time of year. Designer: J. Choose a Tile Style from Granada Tile. Why Choose Cement Tiles? Barch, Cluny.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Tile Fireplace Design Tips. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile As February comes to a close, so does this month’s focus on tiled hearths and fireplaces. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. The pinwheel pattern is a common tile layout.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2019

For interior designers, very little makes a more significant impact than the creative use of stunning, colorful tiles. Architectural features are easily highlighted, and rooms shift from basic to conversation starters with only a few small tile design tweaks. Tip #1 – Show your personality.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

While subway tile is a popular option and has it’s place, we’re here to challenge the norm. For those of you nonconformists roasting a large chicken instead of a turkey this year, this blog is for you. Ceramic tile has a range of options far beyond a 3″x6″ white subway. Tozen 1×4 glass mosaic.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 6, 2014

(ALEXANDRIA, VA—JANUARY 6, 2014) Coverings , the largest international tile and stone exposition and conference, has partnered with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Architecture, to develop a course that will investigate the use of tile as a medium for furniture design. TCNA Blog'

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

On October 17 th , Tile of Spain will be sponsoring a complimentary CEU program and networking event for architects and designers at the BSA Space in Boston, Massachusetts. His research broadly looks at material and fabrication technology as a catalyst of innovation for design practice. … Continue Reading.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 7, 2019

In architecture, the incorporation of subtle details can make all the difference. Small touches and material choices can change the impact of design to create a truly unique project. The Almost invisible school, by ABLM arquitectos, was created using a combination of large format mirroring and colorful subway tiles.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 30, 2022

Restaurants All Over the World Use Cement Tiles from Granada Tile to Enhance Their Restaurant Decor. Interior designers know that when you want to create that WOW factor for these important occasions, so you seek out the best restaurant tiles for the job — tiles that offer an amazing touch of luxury, style, and durability.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Figure 1 In Little Rock, Ashley Knickrehm has created an elegant, bucolic deck with Granada Tile’s encaustic cement tile La Rochelle. Interior designers and architects around the world want their designs to last and be admired for years to come. Encaustic tiles provide these qualities in plenty.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. For those of you looking to maximize every inch in your home, check out our tips on how to think big with tile in small bathrooms. The back-painted glass tile uses a powder technique to achieve the hand-printed effect.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! One of these materials is tile. For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. Cuban tiles patterns are generally more elaborate and often use bold, strong colors.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Nate Berkus is one of our favorite interior designers. His easy-going and approachable style is reflected in his designs. Profiled in the January 2017 issue of Architectural Digest , on newsstands now, the home is inviting, soothing and kid-friendly! Unsure about which concrete tiles to chose for your project?

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 19, 2014

Tile of Spain is pleased to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Coverings. Visitors to the Spanish Pavilion (#5021) will witness some of the most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking design choices the world has to offer from nearly 70 Spanish ceramic and stone manufacturers. … Continue Reading.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

Interview with Nutmeg Designs. Todays post is the first in an occasional series exploring Tile Artisans. I hope to share their love of tile by discovering both their techniques and inspirations. Today Im excited to share an interview with Margaret Almon of Nutmeg Designs. House Numbers 1670 by Nutmeg Designs.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Last week Tile of Spain had the opportunity to sponsor a lecture at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and see samples of Spanish Tile. Blog Angela Paredes Boston Ceramica Elias Education GSD Harvard Ryan Fasan' Over 50 students and staff were in attendance.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. 1) Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles This thirteen story Art Deco jewel in the Broadway Theatre and Commercial District was designed by Claud Beelman as the former HQ of the Eastern Outfitting Company and the Columbia Outfitting Company.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Few things pack a punch like a tiled exterior. 1) Eastern Columbia Building, Los Angeles This thirteen story Art Deco jewel in the Broadway Theatre and Commercial District was designed by Claud Beelman as the former HQ of the Eastern Outfitting Company and the Columbia Outfitting Company.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 23, 2019

If you can dream it, it can happen with custom tile designs. Interior designers and architects alike have fallen in love with the stunning patterns, captivating colors, and unique shapes available only through custom cement tiles. Custom made flooring by Granada Tile. Photography by Jason Schmidt.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 5, 2019

Ceramic tiles can decorate the home inside and out. Each year Premios Cerámica de ASCER recognize the best architectural, interior design, and graduate projects.Below area few of the awarded projects, finalists and honorable mentions that use ceramic tiles in the most creative ways. Craftsmanship.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), is proud to sponsor Ceramic Solutions – Innovations Pushing Boundaries of Design, a complimentary CEU program and networking event on October 28 from 5:30-8:00 PM.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 18, 2017

Tile of Spain was one of the featured speakers at the Facades+ AM Austin conference presented July 18 th by Architects Newspaper. The CEU, titled “ Great Outdoors: New Growth for Ceramics ,” reviews developments that are positioning tile to be the go-to material choice for exterior cladding and paving solutions in 2017.

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