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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics. Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. Small decorative mosaics or floor tile with the ever-common fleur-de-lis? The famous Tring Tiles , located at the British Museum.

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Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

It’s important for exterior installations to be protected from the [prospect] of efflorescence,” said Ian O’Connor, product manager, grout, care and tools, Custom Building Products. This commercial-grade grout provides color accuracy, water resistance, stain resistance and crack protection. wide variety of indoor and outdoor projects.

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2021 NeoCon Preview

Floor Covering News

The design of Coalesce luxury flooring was influenced by the transformation of earthly materials into textiles and mosaics from the energy of the artisan touch. Inspired by mosaic artisan techniques, Geome features a geometric pattern with subtle color shifts, while Oxidize has an anodized metal look, similar to glazed ceramic.

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COVERINGS LEADS NATIONAL TILE DAY CELEBRATION WITH 2019 PRODUCT PREVIEWS & SOCIAL ACTIVATIONS

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Here’s a look at the patterns, colors, sizes and textures, which will continue to shape the industry: Florals & Leaves: With its pop of personality, florals and leaves are a perfect alternative to wallpaper – especially in commercial spaces seeking durability.

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Avente Tile Talk: New Tile Designs, Installation Products from.

Tile Talk

event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for.

Tile Talk

Our hands have always been our best tools, but when things need to be made in massive amounts, then machinery can play an important role in helping to meet the demands of impeding deadlines. There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). The Chemistry Behind the Color. at 6:00 AM.

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9 Pro Secrets for the Perfect Tile Backsplash

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you have the confidence and the right tools, your backsplash project can be a DIY victory. Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. Buying tile that has matching bullnose edging available will make your project so much easier, but you can improvise with a tile border in a similar color.