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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

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Ceramic encaustic tiles were made with clay and glazes that have been put through a heating process to essentially burn the pigments and patterns into the tile. While ceramic encaustic tiles are very similar to cement tiles, the materials and processes by which they are made differ from one another. Where do Encaustic Tiles Originate?

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Decorating with Moroccan-Inspired Cement Tiles

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Dating back to the 10 th century, Moroccan tiles are truly historic pieces of art that originate in the old city of Fez, Morocco and parts of Spain. The tiles have made a significant comeback over the years, and have hypnotized home and business owners once again with their intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

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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. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Machine-Made Ceramics.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

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Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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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. Cuban Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

Tile Talk

Countries with colorful histories have always provided a deep-rooted fascination to outsiders because of their culture, traditions, food, and most importantly, the art produced within the country. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of.

Tile Talk

Shes good at what she does; from color choice and tile design, to finding just the right plates and chairs for her bistro, to hiring the right team. It was almost a year ago she called to order the Heritage Solid Color Chip Set for her cement tile project. Heres a great shot that showcases the color variation. ceramic tile.

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