Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 3, 2017

What does the future of ceramics look like? Fellow Tile Addicts are invited to join ECALab for a talk about their upcoming RIBA North exhibition, Cerámica , an event supported by Tile of Spain. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2017. Prototype of a façade that has yet to be glazed. Albert Dock?,

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

Leading UK tile distributor CTD Tiles can now offer customers a range of ceramic superhero creations made of tiles. Callum Pearson, a tiling student at Leeds College of Building and a contestant at the recent UK National Final of SkillBuild 2017, has collaborated with CTD to create a fan art mural made entirely of tiles.

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JUNE 6, 2019

It’s the exceptionally exquisite Tiled Corridor from Frances Priest. Priest sought inspiration from Craig House, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s former site, drawing on two Victorian tiled staircases in the building. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2019. Photo Credits: Shannon Tofts.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Their 19 inspirational ideas for darker interiors are perfect if you’re looking for something on the side of moody , including ideas for utilizing black tile, color-blocking, contrasting colors, and even how to blend in larger pieces of furniture while using darker hues. Here’s a House Fit for a Super-villain.

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JUNE 6, 2019

It’s the exceptionally exquisite Tiled Corridor from Frances Priest. Priest sought inspiration from Craig House, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s former site, drawing on two Victorian tiled staircases in the building. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2019. Photo Credits: Shannon Tofts.

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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

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. The shaped tiles are an extremely delightful blend of delicate and hardy.

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MAY 3, 2019

The final decision was the inclusion of coloured tiles from Solus Ceramics ‘ Travertine 1 collection. The bespoke design was realised by Solus’ tile fabrication department at their HQ in Birmingham using full-sized 300x600mm tiles, cut down to 150x600mm strips. 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. Round Flow.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 22, 2019

The materials were provided free of charge from Johnson Tiles , as just one of many social projects the company has been involved in. In April they also donated materials to help create 5,000 ceramic butterflies in Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent. Johnson Tiles. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2019.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The tile world has not been the same since innovative artist Dominic Crinson began making his mark in 1998. These days digitally printing tiles to create intricate and unimaginable designs is fairly standard practice, but 20 years ago things were rather different. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 20, 2018

My colleagues at Kick-Start Publishing, for whom I edit Tile & Stone Journal , are hosting a launch party for Kick-Start’s latest publication The Specifier’s Guide to Flooring. If any Tile Addict followers would like to attend please click on the following link to register so Kick-Start can send you tickets: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2019

The flooring is varied, with wood, stone and tile all having their moment. The bar and much of the seating area features Victorian inspired black and white square tiles (from Solus ’ Program 2 range), given a modern geometric twist with occasional triangle elements. Solus Ceramics.

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MAY 13, 2019

Adding to the raft of innovative eco companies featured here on Tile Addict is Alusid -formed in 2015 after research at the University of Central Lancashire which investigated ways that waste could be repurposed into surface materials. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2019. Silicastone Strata in Charcoal from Alusid.

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

Another vigilante tiler has come to Tile Addict’s attention, and this time they are much closer to home! In an attempt to make his mark and brighten up his beloved city he has taken to one of the greatest art forms known to man – ceramics. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, October 2019.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

These 200 by 200mm encaustic tiles have a soft satin finish and add a touch of colour and intrigue to interior spaces. Seaton Ceramic Sea Glass is a range inspired by the Cornish town which gives the collection its name. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2019. Navajo Fox (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 17, 2019

The Workshop created a range of products from tiles to fireplaces to be used in the homes which were eventually renovated and made into affordable living spaces. Their materials are all inspiring, but it is their take on encaustic tiles that are of most interest today. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2019.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

The materials they work with are varied, encompassing concrete, metal, ceramic, plaster, glass, and more. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2019. They work closely with their clients, ensuring visual details are translated aesthetically to the surfaces. Graphic Relief.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 10, 2018

So it is some accolade for UK-based CTD Architectural Tiles that it has recently completed its second Harley Davidson garage in Manchester, England; a project developed in collaboration with Focus Architecture and Surveying. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. More at: [link].

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