Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Leaf Imprint Tiles and the Right Design Create Tranquility. Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint tiles for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Tuesday, March 26, 2013. They are located at 1409 W.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! Cement tiles offer flexibility to the architect, designer or homeowner like no other material with its expansive color palette, sustainable properties, timeless patterns and distinct beauty. Similarly, Moroccan design and its various styling elements have always enjoyed great popularity.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie. Boasting more than 900 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, and 176,000 square meters (577,428 square feet) of exhibition space, Cersaie is a not-to-be missed event for distributors, retailers, interior designers, architects and installers. Designer Collections. The Trends.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, is refreshing its high-performing, premium Contour LVT offerings with two new design collections: Collaborative and Mindful Maker. Made in USA: Designed and manufactured in Florence, Ala.; Part of the ReStart take back and recycling program.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Beautiful glazes and intricate relief designs are just a few of the wonderful traits our collection of ceramic Gourmet Garden tiles and custom murals offer. With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

With this renewed back-to-basics philosophy, homeowners have found the need to refresh the look of their kitchens, be it with new, energy-conserving appliances or a fresh coat of paint, the need for a soothing, yet workable environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. • Stone tiles with metal insets. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Artisans employed in the studios of the Ottoman court were sent to Iznik so their designs could be interpreted upon the ceramic wares and tiles that would adorn the palaces. Polychrome tiles, underglaze painting, harem of the Topkapi Sarayi, Istanbul, 16th century.

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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. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels. Using an intricate method of manufacturing, design and the type of materials used in the four methods mentioned above, the methods have evolved as a result of natural factors, economical and political effects.” Comment Policy. Image via www.IslamicArts.org.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. If they wanted this exact design, Avente would need to design the pattern and create a mold for the cement tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

These tiles come in a staggering array of shades (mostly of blue) and designs. The patterns evolved from early designs, and the basic tin-glazing and shaping technique has changed little since. Comment Policy. Near the coast, everything is tiled. Image by Viktor Keech. Overview of Porto’s Sé Cathedral. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Imagine my delight when Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint Ceramic Tile for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Spring Vine Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Comment Policy. bathroom design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

APRIL 17, 2014

Here is more from Aakash Nihalani regarding his work: “ Most artists use a canvas in order to paint on a limited surface. like a painter I start with the canvas, but I also explore the ways to sculpt and paint around it, using it as a visual object in and of itself. Thomas Quinn painted letters [.] -->. 0 comments.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. For a more modern design, we suggest combining geometric borders together with traditional patterns. Fragments is designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless. Feel free to let your imagination run wild, and go with whatever patterns or designs appeal to you. Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , bathroom tile , decorative tile , glass tile , kitchen backsplash , mixed mosaics , mosaic tile , mosaics , wall tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

The Ryans, who shared these photos, chose the vibrant hand-painted Spanish Cadiz tiles to add focal points to the white tile backsplashes behind their oven and kitchen sink. Its a great example of how different sizes of decorative tile are used to bring both pattern and color to a design. Expect Variation in Hand-Painted Tiles.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Ryan Fasan - Tile and Stone specialist and Tile of Spain consultant speaking about the advances in the ceramic tile industry. Presently work is being done with robots to read a design and create the pattern with tile through advanced computer programs. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. Large format tiles and stone tiles are are available in relief, too. I love these stone tiles by Galrão Group from Portugal. They transform stone into textured landscapes that are absolutely captivating. Galrão Groups Wave Stone Tile. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

What a great space and design! Avente provided both the design services and ultimately created the custom cement tile you see here! He also provided a great summary of how they decided on this tile design, the decisions he and Erin struggled with to make, and the custom design process of cement tiles.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Now, of the many designs and projects, which stands out as your favorite? We were able to work more closely during the backsplash design process for this project. Comment Policy. — Bill Buyok. at 6:00 AM.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Unfortunately, many communities are attempting to improve housing affordability with policies that do not work—i.e., rent control, inclusionary zoning or policies that increase the cost of housing,” Dietz explained. Across the board, there is a movement toward smaller housing designs, stimulating demand for micro units.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 25, 2014

Modern white kitchen design. Here are some ways to make your home shine: Put a coat of fresh, neutral-colored paint on all the walls, and paint the front door and trim a pretty color that coordinates with your homes façade. Stone mansion with nighttime landscape lighting. 10 Easy Design Touches for your Master Bathroom.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Halo Stone Designs This is awesome Bob. i like sketching, i dont like dealing with paints etc. Anyway, I have engaged an architect here in Maryland to design a house for me and I have a few questions about “process” that I would love to ask. Thanks for sharing! i think i can draw well. it was great.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

I was impressed by the regular artwork – paintings, etchings, sculptures (especially the sculptures) – but the architectural section was even more eye-catching and enjoyable. I know I’ll get flamed but it’s not like the 1970′s when you could walk amongsth the stones. They are actually boring.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 17, 2013

The living and dining rooms are one large space which is divided by a monumental stone fireplace that is constructed of the same stone used to build the retaining walls, water table and foundation of the house itself. Off the main house is a swimming pool with a stone edge, set flush with the grass. What a great choice.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

There are currently 7 fairly large models stashed all over the office and despite the fact that the staff is almost sitting on top of one another, we are okay taking up precious real estate because we think these models send the right sort of message and help set the tone for the type of design culture we want to maintain in the office.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Erasure – The Innocents Another album I remember getting me through Grad School was Erasure “The innocents” Grad school by night, car audio consultant and system designer by day to put myself through school. The music of Sibelius was also identified with that movement. Cheers – and happy listening!

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