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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! Quick History of Tile in Medieval England. Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. You are standing in a room.

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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

United Kingdom – English Country House. Explore This Charming Historic Home in the English Countryside , Elle Decor. Dark-stained wood paired with clean white walls, custom patterned floor tiles and rustic shower fixtures. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012. Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Posted by William Buyok.

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Week of October 26th, 2020 –Halloween

Architectural Ceramics

One thing remains the same, and that’s putting up those Halloween decorations to show some spooky spirit. 19 dark and atmospheric decorating ideas , Real Homes. brings us to the United Kingdom for this “sunken house purely made form concrete”, giving it the appearance of a villain’s dream hideout. Black is the New Black.

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Cement Tile Circling the Globe: India

Cement Style

We already know that cement tile has recently seen huge surges in popularity in the US and Canada, the United Kingdom, and throughout Europe. India’s Surfaces Reporter Magazine devoted a portion of their June 2013 issue to the growing popularity of decorative cement tile in India over the last decade.

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The Tiled Corridor

Diary of a Tile Addict

It’s the exceptionally exquisite Tiled Corridor from Frances Priest. Priest sought inspiration from Craig House, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s former site, drawing on two Victorian tiled staircases in the building. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2019. Photo Credits: Shannon Tofts.

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The Tiled Corridor

Diary of a Tile Addict

It’s the exceptionally exquisite Tiled Corridor from Frances Priest. Priest sought inspiration from Craig House, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s former site, drawing on two Victorian tiled staircases in the building. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2019. Photo Credits: Shannon Tofts.

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