Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. Image via Nigel J.

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Portugal Ceramics Architecture Tile 150

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project.

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Ceramics Portugal Tile Painted 130

Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2014

In 711 the Moors invaded Spain and several decades later they managed to conquer not only Spain, but also southern Portugal. The domination of the Moor culture, especially in architecture, is clearly seen even today. The heyday of the cement tile comes to a sad end in the 1950s as more industrial and cheaper products become available.

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Cement Tile Portugal Spain 100

Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls.

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Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 130

Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In Blankenbergue Square, Belgium, a collection of curious shapes gather – a scattered family of boulders collectively named “Kneaded Memory” – designed to comment on the fading use of architectural decoration, particularly in regards to traditional materials (such as tiles) and decorative façades. Variable Dimensions.

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Belgium Portugal Ceramics Decorative 40

Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. This mineral mix comes from a variety of sources including cement and plaster waste from foundries.

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Ceramics Tile Natural Stone Stone 52

Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. This mineral mix comes from a variety of sources including cement and plaster waste from foundries.

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Ceramics Tile Natural Stone Stone 52