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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. Do you see large, worn pieces of stone assembled together? Quick History of Tile in Medieval England.

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Nature-Inspired Selections

Garden State Tile Blog

Each of the 3 series features unique planks, mosaics , and decorative pieces with distinct coloring and shade variations. Encaustic-look tiles recall the centuries-old pathways of small villages in Western Europe, where genuine clay tile can still be admired while meandering through the streets. Stone: Belgica Due.

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Decorator On Demand: Walls of Stone

Decorator on Demand

Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. Decorator On Demand on.

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Stand Out With Metallic Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Wood, stone and brick effect tiles have dominated the market for the last couple of years thanks to their realistic finishes and easy maintenance. But the latest trends to emerge from Europe are taking the ‘Tiles in Disguise’ trend to the next level. Love the metallic look but prefer something lighter?

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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards

Floor Covering News

Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Alterna Plank with Diamond 10 technology captures the natural beauty of stone, ceramic or porcelain, while retaining warmth, absorbing sound and feeling more forgiving to your feet.

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Powder Rooms: The Jewelry Box of the Home

Garden State Tile Blog

Well believe it or not, the saying dates back all the way to eighteenth century Europe – and actually has nothing to do with your nose! To keep a hair wig looking fresh and elegant, one would visit the sophisticated and well decorated powder room to discretely powder their wig. A lot has changed since the beginning of the powder room.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Eastern Asia: While China may not be known for it’s tile work, decorative ceramics reign from this area. clean, off-white color.

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