Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 25, 2019

It was a delight to find out that just outside the original Havana stands a miraculous mosaic masterpiece spanning the small fishing neighbourhood of Jaimanitas. Cuban flags are a repeated motif and ‘Viva Cuba’ stands proud atop eight chimney breasts. Image from Dan Lundberg on Flickr. Image from Dan Lundberg on Flickr.

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Cuba Mosaics Florida Tile 40

Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Early Spanish tile mostly consisted of unglazed bricks, mosaics, roofing tiles and water channel tile. Cuban tile brings the warmth and color from Havana and Camaguey, Cuba to your home or business to provide for a lively atmosphere.

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Cement Terracotta Tile Colombia 100

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Tile and our Collective History One of the reasons I started Avente was my love of tile - both in the beauty of the hand painted design and the sense of place and time it conveys. A mosaic brings you back to the Roman Empire. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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Tile Los Angeles Cement Cuba 150

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement tiles are often called Cuban tiles because of their ubiquitous use in both residential and commercial applications on the island of Cuba when it was a tropical playground. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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Cement Tile Design Los Angeles 145

Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. hand painted tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls. backsplash designs.

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Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 130