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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! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. You are standing in a room.

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Stand Out With Metallic Effect Tiles

The London Tile Co.

The latest tile trend is one that will add a touch of urban glamour to any room in your home. Whether you are going for a shimmering bathroom or a high-impact hallway, our range of metallic finish tiles are sure to create the wow-factor. These large porcelain tiles look like distressed metal sheets, and have a glittering finish.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile. Here it is.

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Cement Tile Pattern Sets Theme for Resort Restaurant

Tile Talk

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Patterned cement tiles (like the Geometric one shown here), help provide a sense of style and place in commercial design. The repetition of the motif helps maintain a sense of time and place along with other well-chosen design and decorative elements. From a distance, cement tile patterns catch.

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Nature-Inspired Selections

Garden State Tile Blog

Tiles That Evoke Natural Harmony. Some of Garden State Tile’s latest porcelain tile offerings meet this intrinsic desire with various nature-inspired elements and can easily infuse a space with a biophilic aesthetic. The Habitania collection from Garden State Tile is an update to this classic favorite.

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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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