Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Near the coast, everything is tiled.

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Portugal Ceramics Architecture Tile 150

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. In that period, the azulejos used in Portugal came from Seville, the only supplier manufacturing center in the first half of the 16th century. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use.

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Ceramics Portugal Tile Painted 130

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. I’ve seen more colorful tile at trade shows than ever before and the trend is coming to showrooms. I’ve also sent out an amazing array of colorful tile. Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

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Colors Tile Cement Backsplash 132

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. Oporto 3"x6". The first firing sets the glaze.

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Tile Portugal Terracotta Backsplash 109

The Habitus Collection

OCTOBER 3, 2017

It is produced using remnants of the cork industry in Spain and Portugal. Suitable for application to all walls, including wet areas such as bath walls or backsplashes. Supplied in the natural color of cork, or in solid colors or color mixes. Custom solid colors and color mixes available upon request.

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Portugal Japan Tile Adhesive 40

Realstone

MAY 16, 2023

This versatile material can be used in various rooms of the home, including walls, floors, fireplaces, showers, and backsplashes by adding color, interest, warmth and style to any space. The subtly shifting colors and textures of the different stones add a lot of depth to the room, making it feel larger and more spacious than it is.

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Natural Stone Stone Design Travertine 52

Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. 2 days ago.

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Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 130