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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

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Meanwhile, a host of new prefabricated furnishing options and collaborations with the world’s leading design firms signaled the strength of the industry while carbon-neutral collections and the workings of a new industry ISO standard for embodied carbon demonstrated contributions to the future of the built environment.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

Tile Talk

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. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

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! design standards. MYD | architecture + design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

The Portuguese Braganza pattern is a classic pattern with an unusual color palette including pistachio green, azure blue, and terracotta against a bright yellow background. Detailed view: A medallion of Portuguese Braganza 3"x3" tiles on terracotta. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Portuguese Braganza Tiles.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

Tile Talk

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. An Old World terracotta look is graced with intricately designed inserts. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Rustic Cement Tile Pavers.

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Daltile to showcase new products at HD Expo

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New from Marazzi Rhyme and Reason Marazzi’s Rhyme and Reason glazed ceramic wall tile is a new assortment that features a deep, rich biophilic color palette as well as a gorgeous terracotta color way. Scenario In Scenario, tone-on-tone brush strokes rediscover the beauty of the majolica tile typical of Mediterranean architecture.