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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. You are standing in a room.

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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

United Kingdom – English Country House. Dark-stained wood paired with clean white walls, custom patterned floor tiles and rustic shower fixtures. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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Week of October 26th, 2020 –Halloween

Architectural Ceramics

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.