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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!

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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!

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

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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. decorative tile. design standards. Image by Viktor Keech. Written by Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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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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Coverings 2023 energizes the masses

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What was evident in walking the show floor was that visual interest—whether that be via color, texture or decoration—is taking the reins when it comes to trending design. Everybody wants to have the grand look—larger and larger scales and grand patterns,” Portugal explained. We’re excited to be able to produce concepts like this.”

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

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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. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. decorative tile. design standards.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

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are at record highs,” said Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing, Anthology. “I Ceramic wall tile and decorative mosaics in unique patterns, shapes and colors continue to gain popularity as consumers look to more dramatic feature walls and backsplashes to individualize their spaces. Census Bureau.