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Twin Cities Tile Spotlight: Porcelain Inspired by Ancient Architectural Traditions

Rubble Tile

With that in mind, Mediterranea has designed two porcelain tile collections that evoke the timeworn stone look of ancient Egypt and ancient Babylon. We often find inspiration from the architecture and design of past eras and civilizations. These collections, Giza and Babylon, portray the uniquely.

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Get the Look: Bring the Flavor of Guatemalan Cement Tile’s to Your Next Project

Granada Tile

Borga in a simple mix of terra-cotta and cream yields an elegant cement tile design that works perfectly as a floor tile installation. The abstract design brings a bit of Egypt into a cement tile installation, and—much like Kiev—it looks great installed in a continuous field or as a tile carpet. Tile photo, Granada Tile.

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Interlocking Circles: The Power and History of Pattern in Design

Tile Talk

Interlocking circle patterns grace the floor tiles of this establishment''s corridor. Indelibly etched on the walls of temple of the Osirion at Abydos, Egypt, the Flower of Life contains a vast Akashic system of information, including templates for the five Platonic Solids." Image via Sacred Geometry.

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How To Get The Art Deco Look In Your Bathroom

The London Tile Co.

Inspired by the glamour of early Hollywood, coupled with exotic influences from the Orient, Africa and Egypt, art deco made its way into every room of the house – including the bathroom. Use black and white tiles on the walls and floors, or smaller Victorian mosaic tiles on the floor with simple white tiles on the walls.

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How To Choose Your Tile Material

The London Tile Co.

Durable – historic tiles from Egypt and China have shown us that ceramic is long lasting. It is important when choosing a ceramic tile that it is fit for purpose, for example some ceramic tiles are not suitable for use on floors. Extremely hardwearing – perfect for use on high traffic floors. Great for everyday use.

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Tile Tuesday: The Many Meanings of “Encaustic”

Kitchens for Living

Encaustic painting predates oil painting and was used to create portraits on mummy casings dating back to 100BC in Egypt. This attractive geometric floor tile is a modern example of cement/hydraulic/inlaid/encaustic tile by Peronda. Encaustic, or cement tiles are known for their durability as floor tile and have lasted centuries.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces. Originally, handmade tiles were used to adorn places of worship like temples and mosques throughout countries like Iran, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco. Our London Collection. ″ x 9.5″

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