Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. This week I share my favorite historical tile installations that Ive discovered during my urban treks in the neighborhoods of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. The period in the late 1920s in Los Angeles was one of optimism and hope.

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JULY 16, 2013

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. ceramic tile. hand painted tile.

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JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Image by Viktor Keech.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Of course, you can pair field tile with decorative ceramic tile to create a spectacular custom design. The wonderful translucent colors are hand-painted onto softly domed "pillow-like" tiles.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Fruit Basket Hand Painted Tile Mural. Tuesday, August 6, 2013.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

As we conclude our tour of the Original Los Angeles Spec House, I''ll pick up where we left off from last week''s post. Located in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles, the home tour was arranged by Joe Taylor and Sheila Menzies of The Tile Heritage Foundation for a collector. First, a little background information!

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APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. As you can see, it really is simple to create a mosaic wall feature. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Break the Rules!

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JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Portuguese Ruan - 6" x 6" Ceramic Tile. Nevertheless, our timeless ceramic tile patterns are not to be outdone! Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? ceramic tile. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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JULY 23, 2013

Located 83 miles north of Los Angeles, CA, is a gem of a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. 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. ceramic tile.

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. at 6:00 AM.

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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. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Visit our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas section.

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JUNE 24, 2014

The Getty Villa of Los Angeles has been reconstructed after an ancient Roman style villa. A mosaic could be created using smaller, brightly colored stones, tiles, and gravel. Getty Villa Mosaic in East Garden. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Getty Villa East Garden.

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MAY 6, 2014

As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles. Finally, a tip of the hat to Tile of Spain for exhibiting distinctively unique ceramic innovations at Coverings 2014! ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. at 6:00 AM.

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APRIL 8, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. ceramic tile.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops. By the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a new period in Ottoman tile and ceramic-making had emerged in Iznik.

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MARCH 17, 2013

Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors!

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. ceramic tile.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. To avoid cuts and cement tile trim, the cement tile is paired with a plain ceramic tile that compliments the design and helps to simplify the installation. Cuban Cement Tile Border Tiles Frame this Fireplace. Posted by William Buyok.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. Image Source: Ceramics Today via Saudi Aramco World. Posted by Arpi Nalbandian.

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JULY 2, 2013

Enhance Your Outdoor Space with Cement or Ceramic Tiles. We have just the right solution for you - ceramic and cement tiles in a multitude of colors, shapes, and motifs. Here are several cement and ceramic tile collections to consider when youre ready to update your outdoor living space. Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile.

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JUNE 18, 2013

From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry. For Mosaico+, renowned mosaic artist Carlo Dal Bianco used mosaics from the company’s various lines to create a series of new decorations.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2012

As a vital area for Mudejar art, a style influenced by Islamic tradition and more contemporary European architectural styles, Teruel’s extensive use of brick and ceramic tile on centuries-old buildings and façades serves as a timeless testament to the importance of ceramic tile as a building material. Cevisama, the Event.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Thank you Richard and Mary - your kindness and support of the THF in this expression of art is greatly appreciated and will be fondly included as part of my Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. field tile.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Margaret Almon Mosaics. bathroom tile.

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MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. ceramic tile.

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APRIL 9, 2013

Imagine my delight when Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint Ceramic Tile for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Spring Vine Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. ceramic tile. hand painted tile.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles. You can pair field tile with our decorative Spanish ceramic tiles to create spectacular designs.

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APRIL 29, 2014

His works influences are based on vibration and repetitions of experimental electronic music, mosaics, and the patterns of human behavior. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Cement Tiles Remain Popular As you can see, cement tiles dominate our top-selling tile list, with our new Malibu ceramic tile line making two appearances. 2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Since 2000, when Cerulean was the chosen shade, Pantones color of the year has continued to influence paint palettes, fashion, home design, product packaging, and so many other industries. In honor of the Color of the Year, weve selected a sampling of ceramic and cement tiles that would fit in perfectly with your current or upcoming projects!

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JUNE 25, 2013

This spring I was touched by the kindness of a simple gesture that few of us do in this electronic age, Margaret wrote a note thanking me for my support - on the cover was a joyful expression of her stain glass mosaics. How and when did you start creating the mosaic glass art masterpieces? Quilt blocks were my first inspiration.

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JANUARY 1, 2013

Not only does the board include a variety of emerald-toned objects and settings, but it also includes thematic and intricately patterned cement and ceramic tiles. Portuguese Braganza Green Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Posted by Arpi Nalbandian.

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