Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), presented the top micro trends that it says will shape architectural and interior design in 2021. Miami, Fla.—Tile Those Tile of Spain trends are as follows: MATTE FINISHES.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Popular colors are blue, gold, yellow, green and terracotta. Firenze Tile. Cuban Tile. Colonial Tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 5, 2015

Deep indigo pool tiles, coupled with the architecture of the pool house, make for an incredible outdoor setting. Image via Architectural Digest. As such, these porcelain tiles embody the charm and appeal of fine handmade ceramic ware. Handcrafted artisan porcelain tiles are perfect for pools and water features.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Personally I love hand-molded, hand painted, terracotta tiles and I have seen so many images where they just look fabulous, but a traditional terracotta tile is not something that would look good in my swanky little contemporary monochromatic cool-colored condo and they are pricey considering the value of my property.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Outdoor living area with a fireplace featuring a ceramic tile Pomegranate mural. Spanish style fireplace with imported ceramic tiles. Image via Studio H Landscape Architecture.

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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.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. Portuguese Oporto Kitchen Backsplash.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch. Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes. Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tiles Simulate Terracotta Is it cement or is it clay? Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. If you are thinking of using Spanish-style pavers or terracotta for your floor, consider what you can do with cement! ceramic tile. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We discussed the different hand painted Spanish Tiles lines. A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. A Hand Painted Sink Adds a Special Touch. Spanish Tile and Hand Painted Trim. Ines and I found each other through Houzz.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

It is difficult to get the tiles to release intact even after a century² Over time station names have changed, so the tiles were painted over to conceal the old names. His Arts and Crafts designs can still be recognized by their ox-blood red glazed terracotta block facades† Covant Garden Station. ceramic tile.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

They share ceramic tradition as a starting point but proceed to explore the contemporary possibilities of the material through the use of the most modern engineering. The key ingredients are attention to detail and forms that respond to the needs of contemporary architecture with micro and macro formats, and cutting-edge technologies.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Here are two great examples of the hand-painted Malibu ceramic tiles we offer: Malibu Catalina and Malibu Zeteca. The Paver Color Palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown that provides traditional style. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. MYD | architecture + design. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The Rustic Spanish Paver color palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown that provides traditional style. Labels: Arabesque cement tile , arabesque tiles , hand painted Spanish tiles , handmade cement tile , handmade Spanish tile , spanish floor tiles , Spanish pavers , Spanish tiles. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Customers gravitate to the natural red, brown, and terracotta bisque colors these tiles adroitly mimic. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

The Paver Color Palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown hues that provide traditional style. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. backsplash designs.

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