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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

Tile Talk

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. There are many fine examples to be found throughout Europe. The earliest Fishborne mosaics reflect the esthetic of the time and are fashioned in geometric patterns of black and white. Lets Talk Tile.

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What Are Victorian Tiles?

Granada Tile

Victorian tiles are a type of encaustic tile that are most notably known for their striking geometric patterns. They are often used for restorations and historical replicas, but many interested buyers are also using Victorian tiles for new buildings and modern style homes. The History of Victorian Tiles.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC

Tile Talk

Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Todays post is the second in our Tile Artisans Interview Series. It’s a joy to share their love of tile. I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Bosphorous/Rosette Focal by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3

Tile Talk

Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3. In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). Trencadís is a type of mosaic created from broken tile shards. Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Cevisama, the Event.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. With tools for homeowners, architects, contractors and distributors (that’s us) alike, Laticrete is a great resource for tile installation products and learning. This style is newer and more common in Europe than in the U.S. Made in the U.S.A. Schluter Systems.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I During the show, Eric Astrachan, executive director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), gave a full report on the U.S. ceramic tile market. ceramic tile consumption in 2021 was 3.11 There was 2.23

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

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