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Vintage Tile Tour of Original Los Angeles Spec House

Tile Talk

Joe Taylor, whose encyclopedic knowledge of tile and tile history is impressive, explains that Royal Dutch cloisonné tiles were only made by one factory in The Netherlands. The process, which uses a mold to keep the glaze colors from mixing, is not all that different than how cement tiles are made. Tiled California Cooler.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Cleaning a porcelain tile floor like our Himalaya Collection , shown above, takes nothing more than a little routine vacuuming or a quick wipe with a damp towel.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

Over time, and with the spread of Islam, the art made its way through to Northern Africa, and to what is now known as Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The 1" dots, used as an accent to a floor inset, are a fitting complement to a backsplash consisting of 6"x6" tiles of the same design. cement tile.

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These 3D-Printed Houses Can Be Printed Today and Move-In Ready Tomorrow – for Under $10K

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A neighborhood of 3D-printed houses for rent in Eindhoven, The Netherlands Eindhoven University of Technology is set to 3D print a neighborhood of concrete houses for rent named Project Milestone. The cement follows the architect’s digital blueprint in layers for high strength. Image: Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten B.V.

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Loft Conversion in Amsterdam Groups Small Houses Inside a House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We’ve seen historic churches turned into homes or even cement factories re-imagined as residences and now it’s time to see an old canteen turned into a modern home in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Photos by Marcel van der Burg showcase how the spaces were arranged and you can also see the floor plans as you scroll down.