Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. This week I share my favorite historical tile installations that Ive discovered during my urban treks in the neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. The period in the late 1920s in Los Angeles was one of optimism and hope.

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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. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project. Portuguese Oporto 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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JULY 9, 2015

The quartet of designers that comprise Commune Desig n have been making waves in the Los Angeles area (and beyond!) ever since they got their hands on the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, transforming the former Howard Johnson’s motel into the place for the hip young set to see and be seen.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Creative floor tiling. Its a bit of a story to this tile project as this section of the floor has been concrete for a few years. Well this year we decided we would tackle this floor when we returned but there were complications that worked out for the best. The blue around the floor really catches your eye. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23". at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. According to The Virtual Museum of Poole Pottery, breweries adopted the practice of ceramic tile fa ç ades in the early 1900s. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. floor tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Portuguese Ruan - 6" x 6" Ceramic Tile. Nevertheless, our timeless ceramic tile patterns are not to be outdone! Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? Labels: cement tile , cement tile floors , ceramic tile , Tile design , top tiles. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Here’s just a sampling of what was available on the show floor. This interactive and vibrant area was strategically located on the show floor. Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Yet when it is finished, it provides a unique and durable floor. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. floor tile. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. floor tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. ceramic tile.

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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. Labels: ceramic tile , geometric designs , glazed tile , Islamic Star Patterns , Islamic tile designs , Islamic tile patterns , mosaic faience , star polygons. backsplash designs. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Located 83 miles north of Los Angeles, CA, is a gem of a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. 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. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. Use this combination with the smaller 4"x4" formats to make a great looking backsplash or for attention-getting stair risers. Here are two great examples of the hand-painted Malibu ceramic tiles we offer: Malibu Catalina and Malibu Zeteca. Tuesday, November 20, 2012.

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Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Photography by Joanne Bradley When building defects caused floor subsidence, or if the style of the time changed and the floor of an important room was no longer fashionable, a new floor was laid over the old. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles. Finally, a tip of the hat to Tile of Spain for exhibiting distinctively unique ceramic innovations at Coverings 2014! backsplash designs. ceramic tile. floor tile. kitchen backsplash.

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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. backsplash designs. ceramic tile.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 17, 2015

Traditional Tile by Los Angeles Tile, Stone & Countertops Filmore Clark. Oak wood floors or cabinets. Ceramic tile backsplashes (preferably with the above motifs). If you’re looking to “Nouveau” your kitchen here are somethings you can include: -Rich brown wood stains. Green, green and green.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 17, 2015

Traditional Tile by Los Angeles Tile, Stone & Countertops Filmore Clark. Oak wood floors or cabinets. Ceramic tile backsplashes (preferably with the above motifs). If you’re looking to “Nouveau” your kitchen here are somethings you can include: -Rich brown wood stains. Green, green and green.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 28, 2014

Thank you Richard and Mary - your kindness and support of the THF in this expression of art is greatly appreciated and will be fondly included as part of my Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. floor tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The Getty Villa of Los Angeles has been reconstructed after an ancient Roman style villa. Labels: ceramic tile design , fountain tile , garden design , Mediterranean garden , mosaic tile , paver tiles , pool tile , rustic cement tile pavers , Spanish tile. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

In honor of the Color of the Year, weve selected a sampling of ceramic and cement tiles that would fit in perfectly with your current or upcoming projects! Dark Green Ceramic Tile. Celtic Botticino Moorish Star Handmade Ceramic Tile. Our Celtic ceramic relief tile simulates the look of hand-carved antique stone.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Image via Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Labels: ceramic tile , ceramic tile design , decorative tile , exterior facades , floor tile , handmade ceramic tile , historic tile , Islamic architecture , Islamic art , mosaic tile , Persian tile , wall tile. backsplash designs. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. backsplash designs. ceramic tile. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Such was the case with one of our clients who created a very different effect with the Mission Ring Cement Tile pattern on their kitchens backsplash by using the same color in almost all of the cement tile mold segments. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. ceramic tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. To avoid cuts and cement tile trim, the cement tile is paired with a plain ceramic tile that compliments the design and helps to simplify the installation. Pinterest: Fireplaces & Backsplashes/Walls. " No problem!

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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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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Not only can it be seen on the floors and walls of Spanish churches and palaces, but ceramic tile also plays an integral role in the everyday functioning of modern homes, hospitals, educational centers, hospitality and commercial applications. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Heres a great example of a pinwheel tile pattern that pairs glazed ceramic dots with large ceramic tiles in a matte finish. Decorative 1" ceramic tiles, referred to as dots, can be paired with 4" plain white tile. Decorative 1" ceramic tile dots are paired here with 4" plain blue tile. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Cement Tiles Remain Popular As you can see, cement tiles dominate our top-selling tile list, with our new Malibu ceramic tile line making two appearances. 2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. backsplash designs. ceramic tile.

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