Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Surface Design Show is fast approaching and Tile of Spain have shared five themes to look out for amongst the leading Spanish brands. Patterns, patchworks, colour, contrast, and intricate layouts, Triangles with a Twist are touching every corner of surface design.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Healthcare spaces such as hospitals, health centers and other facilities warrant special attention as they are designed for use by the public and will need to provide an optimum response to the new health demands and requirements set in place to deliver the necessary levels of safety to protect our health.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. You can pair field tile with our decorative Spanish ceramic tiles to create spectacular designs. Here are examples of the soothing porcelain tile glazes we offer in our Pool Tile collection.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show.

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Rubble Tile

MAY 16, 2022

Cement and cement-look tiles have been a trending look in the world of interior design for a while, and for good reason. The geometric and pattern options that you get in encaustic cement tiles can add a bespoke, yet contemporary feel to any space.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! The quarter design circular patter has strong ties to Moorish patterns and the smaller format cross pattern is class Spanish. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). The Agora (LÀgora) building within the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is part of a larger complex of facilities designed by Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Those of you who follow our blog know that Im a big proponent both of color and pattern in design. So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2018

Tile of Spain’s many Spanish member companies promise to deliver a riot of pattern, colour and innovation at Coverings. The Granada Collection from Oset features fish scale pattern designs in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format. These multi-purpose porcelain floor and wall tiles feature a satin finish on a slightly raised face.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

showcases a multiplicity of genres and styles that merge into unique and original designs. Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Set for April 29 to May 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Coverings is prepared to help its attendees tackle real-world installation situations, preview the latest in tile and stone designs and products from global providers, and help attendees utilize their time and efforts within various social media platforms.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Ryan Fasan - Tile and Stone specialist and Tile of Spain consultant speaking about the advances in the ceramic tile industry. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

With smaller spaces and fewer facilities in general, the focus for design is on health, safety and longevity, making ceramic one of the best answers for post-pandemic commercial spaces,” said Rocamador Rubio Gomez, director for Tile of Spain in the U.S. The workplace is among the most diverse segments for flooring.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 30, 2018

With just over week to go now until Coverings opens its doors in Atlanta, Tile Addict now turns the focus on another of Europe’s tiling powerhouses, Spain. The collection’s design balance results in a timeless product, that sports a neutral and natural chromatic range, but one with a modern, urban and industrial spirit.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications. • Azulejos Plaza (Booth 2106) will impress attendees with Ecowood, a porcelain stoneware wall tile comprised of 85% recycled content. 11 April 2012.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The annual event brings together architects, interior designers and tile producers to explore the latest innovations and trends in the ceramic sector. Spain is a regular participant at the show and this year was no exception with 69 Spanish companies presenting their latest ceramic offerings during the weeklong fair.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Emphasis was given to the pools and fountains and there was great variety in these designs. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Using the Majolica technique of glazing, our Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile designs include colorful patterns from the different regions of Spain, or the traditional blue and white found in the New Iberica border tiles and liners. Use the 3"x6" tiles to create a border, or make a bold design statement using the 2" dots in a row.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. Installation Design Showcase: Bar/Lounge. Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Various shapes and sizes of white and green ceramic tiles used throughout Teruel, Spain. Archconcept" from Tile of Spain manufacturer Apavisa. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Now once the decision was made I had to start the layout and plan on the concrete floor for how the tiles were to be spaced so that they looked like the design that I had made. When I first thought about doing this a good friend, Paul Anater, said it was very similar to what is done in Spain called Trencadis. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

The clay Arabesque tiles pictured above are from Aljafería Palace, a fortified medieval Islamic palace built during the 11th century in Zaragoza, Spain. There are 6 designs within this collection. Our online product catalog details the available styles, tile sizes, shapes, formats, color, and price for each design.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

With their Moorish and Spanish influences, Arabesque designs and patterns have remained timeless and always in fashion (think Boho chic and the California missions). In addition to their flexibility to adapt to any design need, Avente Tile’s Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are also good for the environment. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. To that end, we’ve assembled dozens of image-filled cement tile projects and ideas onto our Design Ideas Portfolio.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. When the Moors conquered Spain in 711 A.D., It’s written by author, designer and photographer, Maryam Montague. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

JULY 2, 2013

Our handmade cement tiles offer a range of design possibilities. With their interlaced geometric patterns, these hand-crafted tiles are designed and made in the USA. Our rustic pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The geometrically inclined Arabesque pattern, part of our cement tile collection, pays homage the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. There are 8 designs within the collection. are into, such as travel, architecture, design, nature, and so on.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere. Paolo Lucidi and Luca Pevere designed the Cava collection. Cava has many design strengths: a mix of modular formats, engraved linear decoration, and colour play. Floor: Cava Beige with Beige joints.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

They have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Stagetecture

JUNE 27, 2016

From glass and mosaic tile to ceramic and porcelain, the options are endless. If you need ideas check out the current bathroom design trends for this season and see what other homeowners are doing in their bathrooms. Today, ceramic and porcelain tiles come in a variety of grades, colors and styles to fit your budget and personal style.

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Here is the scoop for those of you who need the 411 on how it is made - Dekton is made from a mixture of inorganic raw materials found in glass, porcelain tile and natural quartz. DEKTON Factory Almeria, Spain. Time2 Design, Inc Portfolio 9 15 11 Show View more presentations from Time2Design. atlanta interior design.

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Tile of Spain USA

APRIL 29, 2021

The surfaces and edges are even, well-polished and embellished with decorative designs. Porcelain refers to single-fired, dry-pressed tiles, that are available with a glazed or unglazed finish: Glazed porcelain has a low water absorption rate. Like wall tiles, stoneware has a fine homogenous texture with little to no flaws.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 22, 2017

Living Ceramics creates versatile ceramic solutions for interior design and architecture. We feel a true passion for good design. Ferrero synthesised this into a range of three timeless and elegant 150 by 150mm tile designs, delivered in four different finishes. Warp by Living Ceramics (colour range).

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