Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 3, 2017

What does the future of ceramics look like? Ahead of its launch, discover how traditional ceramic techniques and digital engineering processes have been used together to produce more meaningful and sustainable architectural elements. Prototype of a façade that has yet to be glazed.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 3, 2019

The building had previously been split into several rooms, altering the original layout and varying greatly in design from wood to large stone slabs. The final decision was the inclusion of coloured tiles from Solus Ceramics ‘ Travertine 1 collection. Solus Ceramics. Quadrant Design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Tile Addict has been following the wonderful work of Fenella Elms for some time, delighting in the unmistakable flowing figures of her ceramic designs. The enigmatic designs have been displayed throughout museums, private homes, within interior design magazines, and now finally on Diary of a Tile Addict. Green Star.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 27, 2019

With a group of designers whose priority is in the art, Smoke and Fire Tiles is a ceramic treasure trove. Their artistic skill is shown in spades throughout their collections which not only covers tile, but also other forms of ceramic art. Click to view slideshow. Click to view slideshow. Click to view slideshow.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

These days digitally printing tiles to create intricate and unimaginable designs is fairly standard practice, but 20 years ago things were rather different. In 1997 Crinson first developed his digital printing method, enabling a dramatic shift within the ceramic tile industry.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 22, 2019

After talking with business owners and primary school children, local artist Joanne Dawson designed the artwork to reflect what the park means to those who use it frequently. In April they also donated materials to help create 5,000 ceramic butterflies in Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent. © Malcolm Cochrane Photography. Johnson Tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 20, 2018

The launch party takes place during Clerkenwell Design Week: the surface sector’s annual combined street party and design event. At CDW, many flooring and surface showrooms have an open door policy, so Clerkenwell is well worth a visit during the day. The Specifier’s Guide to Flooring launch party is by invitation only.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 6, 2019

Working alongside traditional ceramic tile specialists Craven Dunnill Jackfield , 2500 tiles were created for the project resulting in warm ochre and tranquil teal tiled panels decorating the corridor. Priest has since been invited to present a tiled panel from the project at Design Exhibition Scotland ‘s exhibition later this month.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 10, 2020

If there’s one creation that brings the magic of ceramics to life, it’s the BBQ’d tiles from Granby. Systems of glazing and decorating tiles have been developed over centuries, investigating the many ways heat, clay, pigments, and minerals react with one another and sometimes you really have to see it to believe it.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 6, 2019

Working alongside traditional ceramic tile specialists Craven Dunnill Jackfield , 2500 tiles were created for the project resulting in warm ochre and tranquil teal tiled panels decorating the corridor. Priest has since been invited to present a tiled panel from the project at Design Exhibition Scotland ‘s exhibition later this month.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2019

The designers at 20.20 Solus Ceramics. The new, stylish venue for Arsenal FC fans celebrates the birth of the club in a way that ties history with today with a refreshing and modern interior. Located at the Clock End of the Arsenal FC’s Emirates Stadium the club’s origins are highlighted from the off.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 22, 2019

London based surface design company Graphic Relief specialise in texture and materials, crafting unique and curious works and intricate designs. The materials they work with are varied, encompassing concrete, metal, ceramic, plaster, glass, and more. Bletchley Park mural. Graphic Relief.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 13, 2019

The result was Silicastone, a new durable material made from 98% minimum of glass, ceramics and mineral waste. Incline was developed to be used on larger projects and the shape is designed to become a dramatic feature when downlit. Silicastone Strata in Charcoal from Alusid.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Their porcelain wood-look collection Rotterdam is designed to suit any space. Seaton Ceramic Sea Glass is a range inspired by the Cornish town which gives the collection its name. These 200 by 200mm encaustic tiles have a soft satin finish and add a touch of colour and intrigue to interior spaces. Navajo Fox (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 10, 2018

Synonymous with authentic design, Harley-Davidson demands a unique and particular attention to detail when it comes to the design of its showrooms. Here the client’s brief was for an overall design incorporating elements that reflect the local area, while delivering the industrial aesthetic for which the brand is renowned world-wide.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 17, 2019

With these ‘designs’ it is up to chance to decide what the final product will look like. It’s the tie-dye of ceramics, and the result is beautiful and fun, and en masse, highly effective. Their materials are all inspiring, but it is their take on encaustic tiles that are of most interest today.

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