Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Leading UK tile distributor CTD Tiles can now offer customers a range of ceramic superhero creations made of tiles. Each design pack contains a blueprint of the easy-to-follow design, as well as all of the tiles required, selected from the Reflections by Gemini range of gloss glazed ceramic tiles. Prices start at £39.99.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

brings us to the United Kingdom for this “sunken house purely made form concrete”, giving it the appearance of a villain’s dream hideout. Here’s a House Fit for a Super-villain. BPN Architects designs Ghost House to have “ethereal presence” , Dezeen. Wrapping up our Halloween Week top 5, Dezeen.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 3, 2019

The final decision was the inclusion of coloured tiles from Solus Ceramics ‘ Travertine 1 collection. Solus Ceramics. The challenge was to find a solution to help bring together the varied floor finishes now present in the space. Quadrant Design. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2019.

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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. Click to view slideshow.

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The agreement strengthens the international growth of Laminam, which thus adds Poland to the already consolidated European branches in Spain, Germany, France, Benelux and the United Kingdom and those outside the continent in the United States, Canada, Israel, China, Japan, Russia and Australia. “We

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

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 22, 2019

In April they also donated materials to help create 5,000 ceramic butterflies in Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent. The materials were provided free of charge from Johnson Tiles , as just one of many social projects the company has been involved in. Joanne Dawson, Queens Park, Glasgow, June 2019. © Malcolm Cochrane Photography.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In 1997 Crinson first developed his digital printing method, enabling a dramatic shift within the ceramic tile industry. These days digitally printing tiles to create intricate and unimaginable designs is fairly standard practice, but 20 years ago things were rather different.

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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

MAY 13, 2019

The result was Silicastone, a new durable material made from 98% minimum of glass, ceramics and mineral waste. Silicastone Strata in Charcoal from Alusid. Five tile collections and two surface solutions are offered on their site, each range exploring the unique and varied look of Silicastone.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2019

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. Southampton has seen a burst of mosaic activity in the last few years thanks to the mind and creativity of Will Rosie.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 20, 2018

At CDW, many flooring and surface showrooms have an open door policy, so Clerkenwell is well worth a visit during the day.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2019

Solus Ceramics. This is not 20.20’s first endeavor into the football world, having previously created spaces for Manchester City and Liverpool , both projects can be viewed by clicking on their respective names. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 22, 2019

The materials they work with are varied, encompassing concrete, metal, ceramic, plaster, glass, and more. They have been involved in mural projects, architectural biennales, and art exhibitions, demonstrating the extent of their creativity and the brilliance behind their manufacturing processes.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Seaton Ceramic Sea Glass is a range inspired by the Cornish town which gives the collection its name. The 98 by 522mm chevron shapes allow for multiple styles to be reproduced, and they are suitable for use on walls, in domestic spaces, and in light traffic commercial areas. Rotterdam Light, Mid and Dark (98x522mm). Rotterdam Dark (98x522mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 17, 2019

It’s the tie-dye of ceramics, and the result is beautiful and fun, and en masse, highly effective. With these ‘designs’ it is up to chance to decide what the final product will look like. Random combinations of coloured clay are pushed together and moulded under extreme pressure.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 10, 2018

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. More at: [link]. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018.

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