Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. Portuguese Oporto Kitchen Backsplash. Oporto 6"x6".

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Alpe White, Black and Torino offer base decorations in varied motifs for a mix and match wall that pairs easily with the colour choices: White, Grey, Black, Brown and Blu. These ceramic tiles are available in three rusty shades and five decors in natural colours. Rivoli Grey, Luserna and Saboya from Mainzu (150x300mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Alpe White, Black and Torino offer base decorations in varied motifs for a mix and match wall that pairs easily with the colour choices: White, Grey, Black, Brown and Blu. These ceramic tiles are available in three rusty shades and five decors in natural colours. Rivoli Grey, Luserna and Saboya from Mainzu (150x300mm).

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. An Old World terracotta look is graced with intricately designed inserts. Hand-painted ceramic tiles that reflect the Spanish influence of Santa Barbara.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Outdoor living area with a fireplace featuring a ceramic tile Pomegranate mural.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch. Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes. Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 28, 2015

Couples perfectly with hand-painted decorative ceramic tiles. Saltillo tile walkway features hand-painted ceramic tiles on the risers. The tiles come with a standard smooth finish; however, additional textures are available to create a weathered, antiqued patina. There are four standard Rustic Paver Textures.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tiles Simulate Terracotta Is it cement or is it clay? Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. If you are thinking of using Spanish-style pavers or terracotta for your floor, consider what you can do with cement! ceramic tile. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

South Kensington is decorated with scenes reflecting the Natural History Museum. His Arts and Crafts designs can still be recognized by their ox-blood red glazed terracotta block facades† Covant Garden Station. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. South Kensington Platform.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. The subtle variation in color in our hand painted Yucatan field tile works well with the change in color values found in hand painted decorative tiles. Decorative Spanish Wall Tile in Powder Room.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Alfa Ceramic offers a similar range of porcelain tiles, from stone and marble-effect to a cement look. Laminated porcelain stoneware is used to create 6mm thick imitation marble tiles in four unique colours, and three intriguing decors. Many of the styles come in both square (800x800mm) and rectangle form (600x1200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Alfa Ceramic offers a similar range of porcelain tiles, from stone and marble-effect to a cement look. Laminated porcelain stoneware is used to create 6mm thick imitation marble tiles in four unique colours, and three intriguing decors. Many of the styles come in both square (800x800mm) and rectangle form (600x1200mm).

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

A few square formats also include clipped corners to accommodate decorative accent tiles. Here are two great examples of the hand-painted Malibu ceramic tiles we offer: Malibu Catalina and Malibu Zeteca. The Paver Color Palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown that provides traditional style.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The Rustic Spanish Paver color palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown that provides traditional style. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Cement tiles offer durability and strength, a broader color pallet, and sizes and shapes that can be adapted to any decor and environment. A few square formats also include clipped corners to accommodate decorative accent tiles. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Customers gravitate to the natural red, brown, and terracotta bisque colors these tiles adroitly mimic. ceramic tile. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. However, the gray colors from this palette are a popular choice, too. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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