Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 25, 2019

Cuban flags are a repeated motif and ‘Viva Cuba’ stands proud atop eight chimney breasts. For those that can’t make it all the way to Cuba, a number of his individual works can be found around the world in more than 600 exhibitions. Image from Dan Lundberg on Flickr. Image from Dan Lundberg on Flickr.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Shortly after I started Avente Tile, I remember Jorge Aguayo, of Aguayo Tile explaining that he had discovered many floors in disrepair while visiting Cuba. Because of these efforts, the organization now plays a major role in the preservation of rare existing ceramic installations. They promote contemporary tile work as well.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

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. Cuban tile brings the warmth and color from Havana and Camaguey, Cuba to your home or business to provide for a lively atmosphere.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

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. ceramic tile. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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Mosaicos

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The name encaustic tiles was applied to ceramic floor tiles with inlaid colours. We have to dig a bit into the history: In medieval England they used to make ceramic floor tiles with two colours by pressing a wooden relief stamp into red clay and filling the depressions with white clay. The architect A.W.N. design ideas. collection.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement tiles are often called Cuban tiles because of their ubiquitous use in both residential and commercial applications on the island of Cuba when it was a tropical playground. ceramic tile. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Cuban tiles patterns are generally more elaborate and often use bold, strong colors. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. ceramic tile. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Additionally, we invite you to explore the world of cement tile via our Pinterest boards Cement tile floors/walls , and Cement Tile Rugs. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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