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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Let’s learn a bit about how ceramic tile is classified. The principles used to create ceramic tile are basic.

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Inspiration: Metropolitan Museum of Art Islamic Wing

The Perfect Bath

I am always inspired by color, texture and pattern and what better place to find it than in the magnificent woven textiles, painted pottery, wood carvings and hammered metal from the various Islamic dynasties and empires. Illustrations of the rich iconic traditions of the Muslim societies are breathtaking.

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Member Blogs-Sylvie Atanasio

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

I feel extremely lucky to have been a part of the CTDA delegation that went to Istanbul to learn more about Turkey’s ceramic tile industry, as well as their culture. After breakfast, we started off the day with an introduction to the TurkishCeramic Commission, followed by a mini tradeshow showcasing 17 different ceramic factories.

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Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

Floor Covering News

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

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Decorator On Demand: Suzanis, Suzanis, SUZANIS!

Decorator on Demand

They are large embroidered textiles originally from Central Asia. ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). Chalk paint. (1). dark paint. (1). faux paint. (2). Hudson's Paint. (1). interior paint. (3). paint colors. (1). painted kitchen cabinets. (1). painted wood furniture. (1).

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. These star polygons were not limited only to the painted figure. This technique evolved to include painted pictures on plain tiles which were then glazed and fired afterwards. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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