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A Book Recommendation for California Tile

Tile Talk

Colorful tile circa 1920 found on a Beverly Hills storefront. A few weeks later, my spouse visited The California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica. On my spouses’ return, I received a wonderful book about "California Tile" that is edited by none other than, Joseph Taylor. for historical California tile patterns.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Arto Alajians signature on brick is proudly displayed at the ARTOs Brick and California Paver factory in Gardena, CA. Tuesday, March 5, 2013. ARTOs Antik tumbled brick veneer.

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Malibu with Terracotta Ceramic Tiles: A Historical Perspective

Tile Talk

Situated in one of the most sought after coastal locations on the West Coast in Southern California, and perhaps the nation, is the Adamson House. Moreover, the Spanish Colonial Revival style home, built in 1929, enjoys the designation of being a National Historic Site, California Historical Landmark, and a California State Park.

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Design Trends: Going for Gold

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. Not only the color, but the size of this tile is on trend. The darkest color, Abyss, is shown here. The Pacific colorway, shown here, mixes gold and silver glazed ceramic tiles in either a Smooth or Reef (rough) blend.

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Malibu Field Tiles for Enhancing Your Space

Tile Talk

Spanish Santa Barbara Style tiled fountain with handmade patterned and solid-colored field tiles. With the same giddiness that accompanies summer, we''re proud to introduce our Malibu Field Tiles , the latest addition to our extensive collection of ceramic tiles. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Image via Pinterest. Cherry Red.

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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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AHF unveils Comfortstone engineered stone

Floor Covering News

AHF Products introduced Bruce Comfortstone engineered stone tile, featuring the look of natural stone and ceramic. This collection captures the textures and vibrant color depths found in authentic stone flooring, and with grout it is almost indistinguishable from the real thing.” Comfortstone Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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