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Terrazzo Tile Today

Garden State Tile Blog

Terrazzo, by historical definition, is a flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished down to give a smooth surface. Whether it be walls, backsplashes, countertops – the sky is the limit with terrazzo! Why Terrazzo? Ancona Terrazzo Sundust 16”x16” Honed from Garden State Tile.

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Powder Rooms: The Jewelry Box of the Home

Garden State Tile Blog

Well believe it or not, the saying dates back all the way to eighteenth century Europe – and actually has nothing to do with your nose! The MLW Artista Miro Collection lends an old world charm with a modern twist for standout floors, walls, and backsplashes. A Room of History. Revving Up the Color. Design by Saiman Designs.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

The iconic blue and white ornamental scenes used in Chinoiseries made an impression on western Europe, where it was adopted in the 18th century. Western Europe: It’s hard to take Western Europe’s wide range of ceramic tile and narrow it down into one small section.

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Spotted: Granada Tiles Fez Cement Tile in East Hampton’s Moby Restaurant In Design Sponge

Granada Tile

To get that certain sheen that’s one of the things that makes Granada Tile different from run of the mill concrete (not all of which is as carefully made or durable as ours) is that we use marble powder in the surface layer along with the color pigment, which gives the tiles a subtle sheen.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

Astrachan went on to note the current issues affecting imports: Freight costs, container shortages, gas prices and sup- ply challenges in Europe. Whether it was through grandiose, large-format styles or elevated lavish looks like classic marble, Coverings hit it on the nose when it predicted “Timeless Luxury.”. Floor-to-Ceiling Marble.

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What Are Victorian Tiles?

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are made with a mixture of cement, color pigments, sand, and marble powder that is poured into molds. Victorian tiles are most famous for the exquisitely tiled floors seen throughout Europe and the United States, but they have also been used to create decorative wall features, fireplace mantels, and patios and outdoor pathways.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Throughout historic cities in Europe, their streets are paved in cobblestones, the statues are carved in marble, and their monuments are clad in limestone. Or, go for a vein-cut marble instead of a slate with an uneven cleft. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. But you don’t have to settle for the norm.

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