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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. Relief cement tile are not commonly found here in the United States. These tiles and designs dont capture the stunning sculpture or clever subterfuge that youll find in todays cement tile relief designs. at 6:00 AM.

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What Are Victorian Tiles?

Granada Tile

At the beginning of the 19 th century, encaustic tiles saw a revival and ceramic tile manufacturers emerged and made this material a popular trend for not just religious establishments but also private residences and commercial buildings. The true Victorian tiles are ceramic tiles made with clays and powdered glazes and fired in a kiln.

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COVERINGS LEADS NATIONAL TILE DAY CELEBRATION WITH 2019 PRODUCT PREVIEWS & SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Ceramica Gomez (Booth 4939), Zante: Zante introduces textures and reliefs which turn ceramic tile into works of art, spanning weathered, high-gloss, volumetric, rugged and embossed finishes. Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 3025), METROBRICK®: The METROBRICK Fast Ship offering features six new blends added to the product line for 2019.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

The Preservation of our Tile Heritage The Tile Heritage Foundation promotes an awareness and appreciation of ceramic surfaces in the United States. The Tile Heritage library and research facility has a wealth of knowledge including books and slides about ceramic tile surfaces. A mosaic brings you back to the Roman Empire.

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Decorator On Demand: Bold, Beautiful, Batik in Bali

Decorator on Demand

Kathy, an interior designer, and her hubby, Rally, an architect, picked up and moved to Bali from the United States to escape the downturn in the economy, nice escape right? You can buy these in Bali, Australia or in the United States, see this list right here for details on locations. cement pond. (1). Montreal.

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Great Looks & Installations Start Here!

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Mediterranea utilizes Dynamic HD Imaging design technology to flawlessly blend the modern look of cement with the delicate veining and coloration from exquisite stones. Ocean Drive is available in three sizes: 12” x 24”, 18”x18” and 13”x13” with matching bullnose trim and 2”x2” mosaics. www.mediterranea-usa.com.

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