Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics.

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Flooring Tile United Kingdom Stone 176

Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Brookes left the United Kingdom for San Francisco in 1994, where he started work for a masonry company as superintendent and, in 1997, obtained a California State License for Masonry (C29) and Tile (C54). He is a member of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification as an inspector for stone and ceramic tile.

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San Francisco United Kingdom Tile Marble 52

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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Tile Painted United Kingdom Ceramics 145