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Adamson House Tile Tour

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The factory produced tiles that are still coveted today and can be be found in some of Los Angeles' architectural treasures like the Mayan Theater and City Hall. Glazed terracotta planters with ornate designs are clues to what await. Today, we'll explore only the outside grounds. Did you enjoy today's post?

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

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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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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

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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. ceramic tile. Oporto 6"x6". at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

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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. backsplash designs. cement tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

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With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch

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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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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

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His Arts and Crafts designs can still be recognized by their ox-blood red glazed terracotta block facades† Covant Garden Station. ceramic tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Carter's Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Fa.

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