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You’ve not seen mosaics like this

Diary of a Tile Addict

Elevating the mastery of mosaics to utterly bewildering heights is an artist whose skill and vision is unmatched, with talents honed by “straddling the worlds of fine art and contemporary craft”, and tiletastic displays one has to see to believe. Today we’re talking Susan Day. So far no tiles have been lost!

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The Ceramic House

Diary of a Tile Addict

The Ceramic House will have its moment. Kay Aplin at her home – The Ceramic House Stanmer Villas Brighton Picture by Jim Holden Coated in unique tiled features, The Ceramic House serves as a permanent exhibition for the works of Brighton-based architectural ceramicist Kay Alpin. But that changes today.

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The Ceramic House

Diary of a Tile Addict

The Ceramic House will have its moment. Kay Aplin at her home – The Ceramic House Stanmer Villas Brighton Picture by Jim Holden Coated in unique tiled features, The Ceramic House serves as a permanent exhibition for the works of Brighton-based architectural ceramicist Kay Alpin. But that changes today.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

Tile Talk

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

Tile Talk

Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. These mosaics are incredibly complicated and detailed with thousands of pieces that comprise each one. Mosaics from the Cologne Cathedral.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

Tile Talk

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

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Decorating with Moroccan-Inspired Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

In addition to multicolored geometric patterns, zellige tile designs also include plain tile borders with mathematically placed interior mosaics, patterned border tiles and corner tiles to create a unique focal point and two-toned geometric patterns. Why Choose Cement Tile Over Ceramic?

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