Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 16, 2018

We all know that ceramic tile is the world’s greatest surface finish, with unsurpassed aesthetics, technical performance, practicality, architectural flexibility and eco-credentials. Along with National Tile Week in the UK, this American event sounds like an open goal for tile retailers and tile distributors. Here’s hoping.

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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

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. Terracotta and Porcelain Pot. One can follow the motion of the waving ceramic shapes and imagine the pieces continuing to move and dance. Round Flow. Two Tone Flow.

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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

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. Photo Credits: Shannon Tofts. Frances herself crafted an additional 300 pieces in her Edinburgh studio. Photo Credits: Shannon Tofts.

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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. Photo Credits: Shannon Tofts. Frances herself crafted an additional 300 pieces in her Edinburgh studio. Photo Credits: Shannon Tofts.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 10, 2018

Suitable for heavy loading areas, the coloured body porcelain tiles were the perfect choice for the motorcycle display area. Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of high quality ceramic tile finishes and tiling solutions across all sectors in the UK commercial specification market.

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