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Porcelain, The Ultimate Outdoor Tile

Conestoga Tile Blog

Tangier, Morocco. Now, fast forward thousands of years to today where ceramic tile comes to us in the form of porcelain tile, a much more durable product that can withstand the rigorous outdoor elements in variety of climates. Unlike ceramic tile, porcelain tile is impervious, meaning it has a water absorption rate of 0.5

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Porcelain, The Ultimate Outdoor Tile

Conestoga Tile

Tangier, Morocco. Now, fast forward thousands of years to today where ceramic tile comes to us in the form of porcelain tile, a much more durable product that can withstand the rigorous outdoor elements in variety of climates. Unlike ceramic tile, porcelain tile is impervious, meaning it has a water absorption rate of 0.5

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

Vivian and Joe, Principal Designers of Global Home Interiors took their expeditions to the next level by incorporating their travels into interior designs concepts for their clients. Parisians are known for their impeccable taste and love of preserving history when it comes to interior design. Irish Cottage. Tangier Hotel.

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

Vivian and Joe, Principal Designers of Global Home Interiors took their expeditions to the next level by incorporating their travels into interior designs concepts for their clients. Parisians are known for their impeccable taste and love of preserving history when it comes to interior design. Irish Cottage. Tangier Hotel.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

Tile Talk

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. ” Zillij, or tilework of Morocco. It’s written by author, designer and photographer, Maryam Montague. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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