Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options. Its amazing how a burst of color can enhance someones day or living space. What better color is there than yellow to brighten up an area that lacks something. Tania Marmolejo.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Those of you who follow our blog know that Im a big proponent both of color and pattern in design. I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. design standards.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Texture and color are important elements, as well as the notion of secluding oneself from the rest of the world.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Early Islamic tiles involved a simple process of cutting single color, small tile fragments and assembled with the use of liquid plaster. The color palette also extended to include oranges and yellows. With their vibrant colors and eye-catching shapes and designs, artisans have a near endless variety of choices of expression.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. I’ve seen more colorful tile at trade shows than ever before and the trend is coming to showrooms. I’ve also sent out an amazing array of colorful tile. Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

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Tile Talk

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. design standards. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

Not only is it the first to market with an actual scratch-proof guarantee, the colors and visuals are right on point with the most current trends. Natural Essence represents both luxury and supreme craftsmanship and is crafted with Greenguard Certified environmental standards. Carlos Rivera, Rivera’s Floor Covering, Los Angeles.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Over the centuries, creative artisans used colored stones and brick to create geometric patterns on structures. Image via Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). It was during this time that ornamental mosaic pieces were often replaced using the haft rang (seven colors) technique. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color. Although the shape repeats, the random color of this Saltillo-looking color makes the pattern very playful, sophisticated, and fun! True "through body" color. Pick a color.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile. In the example above, tiles in similar colors are set-off by contrasting matte and gloss glazes.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 18, 2014

Patterns establish the mood of a room – just like color. However, they add complexity to the design because they need to work effectively with color to maintain the mood and feel. It’s more difficult to create an effective pattern and color palette than just choosing colors. Playful Pattern.

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Tile Talk

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. The tiles, patterns and colors used for each project will be unique and different. design standards. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

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. design standards. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. More on that later. cement tile.

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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. field tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Gone are the days of solely mixing bold colors and patterns only to walk away with a headache rather than inspiration! Such was the case with one of our clients who created a very different effect with the Mission Ring Cement Tile pattern on their kitchens backsplash by using the same color in almost all of the cement tile mold segments.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Thats the basics of tiling a shower and I do have to apologize for the yellow color in the photos. design standards. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. The finished product!

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for. Cement Tile Color Trends.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises." -- Pedro Calderon de la Barca. The color green not only symbolizes money (U.S. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. design standards.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

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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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. Youll see the pigmented cement color and not the unsightly edge that shows the color layer and grey concrete with aggregate. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). The Chemistry Behind the Color. Our next stop on the tour included a peek into the science behind the coloring process of concrete tile. Did you require custom colors, sizes or shapes? design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 1, 2014

Unify different patterns in a room by choosing a common color for all patterns. Or, use the same pattern in different scales or colors. The patterns are unified by common colors. Unify patterns in different rooms by choosing common colors. Use the same colors in patterns to unify patterns in the same room.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

But as eternal optimists, were looking ahead to the greener, colorful season where every living thing seems to rejoice in the coming vernal equinox. This months Pinboards focus on seasonal changes where, just like nature, were bursting for changes in designs, patterns and colors in our homes and businesses. design standards.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. We’ve also unveiled several new Dazzle colors here at Surfaces, as well.". “Dazzle was used in all of these creations," said Ryan Blair, Laticrete Channel Manager. "We’ve

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. There is time to work out the design of the pattern, choose the colors, and create virtual designs with options.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Mixing the Color Layer of Cement Tile. The calcium carbonate in these bins will first be weighed, and then mixed to form the color layer of cement tile. The color layer of handmade cement tiles is about 1/8" thick.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 25, 2014

For example, you might start with a bold Cuban pattern rug and then choose fabric with similar colors and design elements. Remember, colors dont have to match exactly, they just need to be close enough for your eye to tie it all together. The dark finish on the coffee table picks up the dark roast color in the tile. Pattern Shy.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Heritage Olive Green 14" x 14" Solid Color Cement Tile (Polished Finish). For your trend-spotters, theres something to be said about large format tiles and Pantones color pick for 2013, Emerald Green. Classic Solid Color White 8" x 8" Cement Tile. Existing patterns can be easily customized with a myriad of colors.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

design standards. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

They wisely considered some of our existing patterns that allow for easy color substitution from the existing color palette. Mark and Erin knew what they wanted and partnered with Avente to develop the pattern while they finalized the colors. design standards. The process requires additional cost and time. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 2012

Color substitutions, custom colors and patterns can double or triple the cost on small projects. Because a residential backsplash, bath floor or fireplace requires less than 50 square feet, using stocked tiles in standard colorways will save money. design standards. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. field tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless. design standards. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Use Handmade Tiles. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Countries with colorful histories have always provided a deep-rooted fascination to outsiders because of their culture, traditions, food, and most importantly, the art produced within the country. design standards. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

If youve got some flexibility with your design and color choices, then here’s five ways to get more cement tile for less. Use existing patterns in standard colorways. Use only plain tiles or solid color tiles that dont have a pattern. Or, choose plain tiles in two or three colors to create a rug design for a room.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

The color choices really stand out. Everything works together using the same color palette as the tiles. Buffing will also remove any surface color bleed on cement tile; but, you won’t be able to use a floor buffer on a vertical backsplash installation. Color bleed can occur when the tiles are removed. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 21, 2012

Heres a few tips if you decide to use cement tile treads or risers: The tread is only available in solid colors. Generally, the tread color should match the solid color used to fill the area outside of the pattern and border. design standards. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles.

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