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Coverings celebrates design innovation with Best Booth Awards

Floor Covering News

“The winning exhibit displays exemplify the spirit of ingenuity Coverings represents, transforming ordinary spaces into spectacular showcases of design and craftsmanship.” The design of the booth’s facade, marked by the company’s elegant wall tiles and the grandeur of their XL Slabs, is the epitome of contemporary design.

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THE BEST WAYS TO USE STACKED STONE TO CREATE A KITCHEN BACKSPLASH DESIGN 

Realstone

The backsplash is the perfect finishing touch to any kitchen design. Backsplashes add color, texture, interest, and pattern to the kitchen, and are considered the most decorative part of the design. Three Dimensional Design Backsplashes do not need to be flat, bland, or fade into the background.

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Gazete Azulejos

Diary of a Tile Addict

The vibrantly tiled façades of Portugal’s homes are one of the country’s most iconic sights, but those sights are disappearing. Once handmade in factories thoroughout Portugal, reduced demand over the years led to closures. Attempting to preserve the tiling legacy before it disappears entirely is Gazete Azulejos.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Tile Talk

Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. These tiles come in a staggering array of shades (mostly of blue) and designs. Image by Viktor Keech. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

Tile Talk

Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. In that period, the azulejos used in Portugal came from Seville, the only supplier manufacturing center in the first half of the 16th century. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project.

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Walker Zanger releases stone mosaic collection

Floor Covering News

The collection is another addition to Walker Zanger’s offering of decorative stone tiles. The collection represents a modern reimagining of one of the most classic looks in natural stone tile,” said Suzi Portugal, VP of design and sourcing, Mosaic Companies. “It It makes an accessible addition to any project.”.

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!