Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. decorative tile. Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Sustainable, durable and versatile in design and use, ceramic tiles have played a vital role in architectural and interior design for thousands of years and have become a standout building material in projects around the world. Mesmerizing Mosaics. Today, we honor this enduring surface material as we celebrate National Tile Day!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Kay Aplin at her home – The Ceramic House Stanmer Villas Brighton Picture by Jim Holden Coated in unique tiled features, The Ceramic House serves as a permanent exhibition for the works of Brighton-based architectural ceramicist Kay Alpin. The Ceramic House A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2023.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2019

If you haven’t already guessed, at Architectural Ceramics, we can’t help but think of winter whites. “In this case, I covered everything in tile; some like the floor, was large format tile, while the walls were clad in both subway-sized Thassos and mosaic marble tile, keeping it fresh and light. Related Links.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. As you can see, it really is simple to create a mosaic wall feature. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Break the Rules!

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While we see ample textile designs translated into ceramic renditions, there is one standout repeated by many this year, “stick mosaics”. The ability to create fine variance in decorative adornment allows for a ceramicist to play with the characteristics of different substances or introduce another element of interest.

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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. decorative tile. Decor Girl.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. Candango Collection. Illusion Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 28, 2019

From amazing abandoned building to ways to give your home a Halloween decoration makeover, there are plenty of ways to get inspired! It’s also fascinating to take a look at the architectural elements of a space once all the wallpaper and trappings have been washed away with time. Intriguing Haunts. A Field Guide to the Macabre.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. As for square mosaics, Architectural Ceramics carries a wide range of options in all material types. Hexagons are popular as a mesh-mounted mosaic or as a larger field tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 23, 2020

Here at Architectural Ceramics, we are fortunate to be in prime location to celebrate Washington DC’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and even have a mosaic dedicated to this floral time of year. Bonus: Check out this cherry blossom mosaic we had the pleasure of working on! Spring Decor Tips for 2020.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Laviani, an ongoing collaborator of Lea Ceramiche, designed a new series of decorative effects overlaid onto 12 contemporary solid colors while Piero Lissoni developed a line for Atlas Concorde focused on a vast neutral color palette. At this year’s show, color was a powerful protagonist on porcelain as well as ceramic.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Textured elongated metro tiles in a dusty pale pink decorate each delightful nook of this bathrooms. The tiles used below are Ice Cream Pink Mix 14 from Hup Kiong (Asia), though some lovely squat substitutes are Fish Scale Pink from Otto Tile & Design (UK) and Small Moroccan Fish Scales in 309E Grapefruit from Mercury Mosaics (USA).

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Roca/Lamosa USA (Hall C, Booth 7520) received Best in Show for a captivating fusion of architectural trends, highlighting the seamless integration of their diverse product collections, including the notable Kronos and Suit Abbey collections.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Kay Aplin at her home – The Ceramic House Stanmer Villas Brighton Picture by Jim Holden Coated in unique tiled features, The Ceramic House serves as a permanent exhibition for the works of Brighton-based architectural ceramicist Kay Alpin. The Ceramic House A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2023.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The following 10 tile trends of 2024 are summarized in alphabetical order: Architectonic: With tile being a historically integral part of buildings, it is no surprise that architecture is a muse for tile manufacturers.

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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. The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. Allison Eden Studios. Have we sparked your interest?

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 22, 2020

Interior design and decor are forever seeking new formulae for reinterpreting designs based on natural materials that are suited to spaces of all kinds and styles. to formats, these range from mosaic-sized pieces to large format strips that can even be used as worktops or in furniture. Ceramic is very much a part of this practice.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc., From the large format marble tile, borders, and moldings on the walls, to the marble mosaics on the floor, this bathroom makes us feel like we’re in an Italian villa. Designer: Cheryll Bowie of CKB Design, Vendor: Architectural Ceramics, Inc.,

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall. The collection also boasts a range of field sizes and mosaics. For a porcelain tile that looks like natural wood, Architectural Ceramics has several collections to choose from.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2018

A deep, rich red is the “it” color of the moment and we’ve got some great ideas on how you can decorate with this rich, sumptuous hue. Here are 24 ideas on how you can decorate with red for a high-design look that’s both inviting and intimate. Feeling a bit bolder? Nothing is sexier than a deep red velvet sofa.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. China has made it easy to develop quality porcelain-based subway tile and ceramic decorative wall tiles at an attractive price. Overall, the porcelain and ceramic mosaics you buy from U.S. Yup, almost all from China.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. Below, we elaborate on collections, available through Architectural Ceramics, that represent each category mentioned above. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors?

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 31, 2016

April 2016, Rockville, MD – Architectural Ceramics has added some very exciting new lines of tile in 2016, and we can’t wait to show it off! The first two are the classic herringbone and arabesque mosaics, and now we’ve introduced the chevron pattern as well! See this and more Brocade patterns on our website.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 16, 2017

We’ve been making a few lists of our own at Architectural Ceramics. Base molding is decorative and functional at the same time because it helps to move your eye from one material to another and simultaneously covers seams. If used like a pencil trim, a quarter round becomes decorative and is sandwiched between other tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. Take a look at a few porcelain collections, offered with Architectural Ceramics, that feature in-stock and special order options. Or really, two large format field tiles, and two mosaics. Go big or go home.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. This small-scale decorative tile adds interest to the other flat field tiles featured on the mood board, because of its etched design. Again, Architectural Ceramics would like to say Happy Holidays, and now, Happy Shopping!

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. This sandstone was also commonly used for decorative molding. Photo courtesy of New Ravenna, The Glade , a hand-cut mosaic shown in Absolute White, Lavastone, Obsidian, and Alabaster jewel glass with Dusk mirror.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

The following is a select preview of the newest tile and stone products Coverings 2023 exhibitors will be featuring: Astrum Porcelain Tiles , by Ceramiche Supergres, is a porcelain stoneware tile collection inspired by one of the most widely used materials in architecture: travertine.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry.

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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

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic. It is the mosaics of the 15th century C.E. decorative tile. Decor Girl.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 2, 2022

Floors 2000 offers an excellent complementary LVP product line to Stanton’s Decorative Waterproof Flooring (DWF) and allows Stanton to enter the tile market while strategically aligning with both companies’ ambitious hard surface growth plans, according to the company.

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Tile Talk

JULY 30, 2013

In my last blog article, I wrote about the mosaic tile floors of Fishborne Roman Palace in Sussex, England. Unlike the Roman rulers, most of us do not have the time or money to have elaborate tile mosaics fashioned for our floors. Joanne Bradley takes an interest in architecture through the ages. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile by Ann Sacks. Designers, bloggers, and design-oriented publications have dutifully observed this trend, and have embraced the use of decorative tile backsplashes. • Water-jet cut mosaic tile and stone panels. decorative tile.

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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. decorative tile.

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