Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 1, 2014

Fossilized looks are a trend we see in Spanish ceramic tile design today. Spain manufacturers continue to push the envelope on wood looks creating new petrified or fossilized concepts that have a stone-like appearance. Ceracasa Stonewood floor tile was showcased at Cevisama. Take a look!

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Many people incorporate cement tiles into their design projects for classic elegance and sophistication. We’ve even seen them put into use hundreds of years ago, and today, stunning homes around the world exhibit different variations of these lovely tiles. Benefits of Cement Tiles. Cement tiles are also versatile.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Interior designers and architects have begun to turn away from the contemporary looks and revolutionize homeowners’ bathrooms with the advent of indoor-outdoor bathrooms. Indoor-outdoor bathrooms bring the elements of the great outdoors to the home’s interior, through poured cement, thick greenery, or even natural woods. Urban Jungle.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 15, 2022

The month of March has us over the moon for green cement tiles across any space. The right shades can create a timeless look that will keep your space looking fantastic for years to come. Check out inspired ways to use green cement tiles for your next remodeling or home design project. Featured in Veranda.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 15, 2022

The month of March has us over the moon for green cement tiles across any space. The right shades can create a timeless look that will keep your space looking fantastic for years to come. Check out inspired ways to use green cement tiles for your next remodeling or home design project. Featured in Veranda.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

This week, close to 90 ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturers from Spain will be at Cersaie to showcase their new collections. Here’s a deeper look at what you can expect from Tile of Spain manufacturers, such as Porcelanosa, Gayafores , Cevica , Rocersa , and Ceracasa at the show. … Continue Reading.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 15, 2022

Hexagon cement tile has taken over the design scene with its rising popularity. Available in a wide range of colors and patterns, these tiles give your space a unique sense of style. Learn how to take advantage of hexagon cement tiles for your next project. Hexagon Tiles Create Beautiful Spaces. The Timeless Hexagon.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Over the years, world-class designers have utilized our stylish encaustic cement tiles to create astonishing designs. The stunning concrete floor is made with Granada’s Cordoba tiles, offsetting copper and yellow with interlocking diamond shapes. This feature showcases a stark post-modern style combined with basic wood elements.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This bright blue and white fireplace with a flower-burst pattern uses Alhambra 50 B tiles to revitalize a room seen on Apartment Therapy. Striking color offsets the wood patterns of the decor and radiates a beachy tone. Image via Granada Tile | Designer: Pineapples and Coffee Cups. Explore more exotic Moroccan styles, read here.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Oxidized ceramic tiles from Tile of Spain evoke the look and appeal of popular metals bringing bold designs while combining dark bright and dark tones. Azteca Cosmos tiles portray a strong and regal like setting and is ideal for an upscale restaurant setting. … Continue Reading.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

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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Tile Excellence

APRIL 19, 2018

Ive been criticized by my peers mostly competitors and at times threats of being sued because i shared my opinions of products and procedures I use tried and true from over 35 years of laying tile. I spend 8 months a year in Florida and 4 months a year in Massachusetts and install tile to make my living.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Figure 1 In Little Rock, Ashley Knickrehm has created an elegant, bucolic deck with Granada Tile’s encaustic cement tile La Rochelle. That is why they often turn towards tiles for their lasting beauty and eco-friendly properties. Encaustic tiles provide these qualities in plenty. We’ve got the answers.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 30, 2018

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Tile Stats By Type.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Here’s a preview of a few more Tile of Spain manufacturers that will be exhibiting at CERSAIE September 25 th to 29 th in Bologna, Italy. This year’s booth will showcase wood look tiles from the Foresta brand, the shining polished tiles in the Museum collection, new basins from Peronda Bath, and the Windsor Collection.

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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. Is it wood or tile? Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood?

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

What do tiles and textiles have in common? See how Architectural Ceramics used Indonesian textiles to inspire one of our newest glass tile collections: Batik. AC’s Batik Collection, made of fused glass, has several features that make it a standout among other glass collections: 6″x12″ field tile. glossy finish.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Instead of flowers, let’s talk showers and shower tile. This blog post may give you a few ideas now that we hope blossom into a bathroom renovation with us in the future. In other words, the high density polystyrene core is covered with a factory-applied waterproofing membrane that’s ready for thinset and tile.

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 24, 2012

Cersaie 12 is just one month away, and Tile of Spain is ready to make its mark in Italy. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the Spanish ceramic tile products and trends that Tile of Spain companies that will be exhibiting at the show in Bologna, Italy September 25th through September 29th. … Continue Reading.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles Neighborhood. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Spanish tile adorn the riser and column on this Los Angeles home. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. These are original tile circa 1928.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 15, 2021

An organic aesthetic is becoming more popular, with natural looks and a soft, neutral palette that easily guides the eye through space. Increased storage is a big trend these days, and this can take several forms depending on your style, from closed cabinets or reclaimed wood to open shelving and more. Go With Cement Tiles.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Tile Excellence

JUNE 24, 2017

Tile Installation Services | Labor Only | Tile Excellence. for the entire summer posting tile job pictures here and on Craigslist Boston -something I haven’t done since I retired 2 years ago-- from a tile installation job I just finished in Gloucester, MA ? Hey there, this is Chris Lawson , owner of Tile Excellence.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In case shopping at midnight or facial hair aren’t your thing, there’s another trend that’s growing attention: matte black tile. At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Available in five colorways, this tile blends durability and style. We hope they grow on you.

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Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2019

What could encompass all of these besides handmade cement tiles? The word ‘handmade’ by itself evokes a sense of luxury, and each tile having undergone a specific process to end up a beautiful piece on its own allows the designer to truly represent his or her vision without sacrificing that luxury. Photography by Jason Schmidt.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

However, that doesn’t mean that you have to settle for function over beauty; it just means you should consider alternative options to the more common choices like wood, stone, or laminate. Cement tile, for example, is a durable option and great choice for indoor floors, but don’t just take our word for it! Long-Lasting Looks.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 25, 2018

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. No matter the type of renovation, we can change the look of your home in a big way. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Well, sorry men, this blog post isn’t for you. We’re celebrating Mom by featuring spaces and tile that have woman’s touch. Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. Tile details via prattandlarson.com. Calming and Classic.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

Before we jump into examples of slate tiles, let’s look at slate as a natural material. Let’s pull back a few more layers, and talk more about foliation and how it applies to slate tile. Slate tile with a natural cleft or rough texture. When natural slate becomes tile, that cleavage is known as the cleft.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 6, 2019

There’s something equally soothing and exciting with seeing stunning gourmet food perfectly laid out against a background of beautiful kitchenware, gorgeous locales, and even artisan cement tiles. Very little makes a better background than a vibrantly patterned cement tile. This trend is easy to incorporate into any home kitchen.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. Over the years, I have been on several tile manufacturing tours, but let me stress how excited I am for each and every tour. Custom Tile Molds.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 20, 2020

Cement tiles are an outstanding option for your outdoor renovation, design, or new construction project. They are solid, long-lasting, low-maintenance, and they look beautiful. Because the colors and patterns are poured and pressed in rather than being painted or dyed, these tiles resist fading and will last a very long time.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

I think we can all agree that hexagon tiles aren’t going away any time soon. Sealed with a kiss, this special order tile is headed straight from our heart to yours. Because lead times for special order tile vary from vendor to vendor, please contact an AC sales associate for an estimated wait-time. Tender Loving Care.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. “We do art on glass, I don’t consider it tile” — Allison Eden, of Allison Eden Studios. We’re proud to be an American.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

Porcelain and ceramic tiles are made in basically the same way. This process is called vitrification; it gives the tiles very low porosity so they do not absorb water (and therefore stains) and also makes the porcelain extremely strong. Glazed – a separate layer of glaze is added to the surface of the tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace. The Trends.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

It’s another book-writing deadline week for me, so rather than create a new blog post, I’m sharing links to some articles I’ve written recently that may be of value to you or your friends. Wood-look tiles go from indoors to out with ease (Photo Courtesy: ABK, a Ceramics of Italy member company).

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