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Behind The Scenes at Pratt & Larson

As The Tile Turns

As one of the country’s leading handmade ceramic tile manufacturers, Pratt & Larson continues to pay homage to traditional designs while pushing the boundaries with cutting edge and forward thinking shapes, sizes and colors. Left to right: Clay made in Portland in its natural state. 3x6 beveled brick in production.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs That Impress!

Tile Talk

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 Design Trends

United Tile's Blog

There’s been a lot of talk of “Design Trends” around here lately. These hand-painted tiles are influenced by Spanish and Moroccan cultures – as well as the Arts & Crafts movement. We are seeing playful layouts as well as contrasting grout colors to enhance an installation. Some have a terra cotta body.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

The designer didn’t stop with the walls – instead they opted to finish the ceilings in both tile and wood! Ask us about our Scraffito tile, handmade in Portland Oregon. Nothing will make a room feel more inviting than a roaring fire on a cold night, and if designed well, will make an immediate statement in any room.

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Retailers share their A+ products from 2022

Floor Covering News

With Lasting Traditions, homeowners can choose a flooring that complements any existing design, traditional or trendy, all with one collection. New England is split between very traditional/colonial and coastal interior design styles, and this line has something for everyone.” — Sam Locher, A.J. inches to 75.6

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Tile Tuesday: The Many Meanings of “Encaustic”

Kitchens for Living

What is encaustic painting? Encaustic painting involves beeswax, resin and pigments in varying combinations. One of my paintings, SurfAcing, 2014 12″X12″ Encaustic mixed media on wood boards. Encaustic painting predates oil painting and was used to create portraits on mummy casings dating back to 100BC in Egypt.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

It’s there that Eden and her husband have active roles in the design and business side of things. ” Today, after 20 years of designing glass mosaics, Allison Eden Studios is expanding their artistry. ” Today, after 20 years of designing glass mosaics, Allison Eden Studios is expanding their artistry.

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