Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 25, 2019

Cuban flags are a repeated motif and ‘Viva Cuba’ stands proud atop eight chimney breasts. Fuster also incorporates unbroken and independent hand-painted tiles throughout the mosaic and within the studio, and some are for sale to visitors. Image from Dan Lundberg on Flickr. Image from Dan Lundberg on Flickr.

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Cuba Mosaics Florida Tile 40

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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Cement Terracotta Tile Colombia 100

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. hand painted tile. cement tile.

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Tile Los Angeles Cement Cuba 150

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. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. field tile.

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Cement Tile Design Los Angeles 145

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. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls. backsplash designs.

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Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 130