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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

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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

Many original Victorian tiles were a black and white colored pattern, often in a checkerboard design. Another classic Victorian tile was the mosaic floor tile, which boasted a wide array of rich colors and intricate patterns, like Fleur-de-lis type scrolls, flowers, birds, and literature characters.

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

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Here’s a look at the patterns, colors, sizes and textures, which will continue to shape the industry: Florals & Leaves: With its pop of personality, florals and leaves are a perfect alternative to wallpaper – especially in commercial spaces seeking durability.

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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. A mosaic brings you back to the Roman Empire. His goal was to preserve these amazing tile tapestries of pattern and color found in Cuban tile. cement tile. field tile.

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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? love the pattern and color selections they give you, your choices are endless.Here are just a few of my favs. Love the colors, so perfect for spring.

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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. The series is available in four trend-setting colors: Beach (Beige), Palm (Walnut), Shell (Taupe/Grey) and Wave (Charcoal). www.mediterranea-usa.com.

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