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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

Meanwhile, a host of new prefabricated furnishing options and collaborations with the world’s leading design firms signaled the strength of the industry while carbon-neutral collections and the workings of a new industry ISO standard for embodied carbon demonstrated contributions to the future of the built environment.

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Old Meets New

Diary of a Tile Addict

Alpe White, Black and Torino offer base decorations in varied motifs for a mix and match wall that pairs easily with the colour choices: White, Grey, Black, Brown and Blu. These ceramic tiles are available in three rusty shades and five decors in natural colours. Rivoli Grey, Luserna and Saboya from Mainzu (150x300mm).

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Old Meets New

Diary of a Tile Addict

Alpe White, Black and Torino offer base decorations in varied motifs for a mix and match wall that pairs easily with the colour choices: White, Grey, Black, Brown and Blu. These ceramic tiles are available in three rusty shades and five decors in natural colours. Rivoli Grey, Luserna and Saboya from Mainzu (150x300mm).

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. Oporto 3"x6".

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

Tile Talk

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. A closer look at Susan Dunbars beautiful hand-painted tile craftsmanship.

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Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

Tile Talk

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Designers, bloggers, and design-oriented publications have dutifully observed this trend, and have embraced the use of decorative tile fireplaces. decorative tile. Decor Girl.

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