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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble. neutral honed marble. About Our Gears Collection. mesh-mounted backing. an in-stock item*.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. neutral honed marble. neutral honed marble. About Our Gears Collection. mesh-mounted backing. an in-stock item*.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Simply strolling the mosaic-tiled streets while eating a pastel de nata and taking in the sites like beautifully tiled buildings is a treat when vacationing in Lisbon. This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. Lisbon, Portugal. Paris, France.

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Nature-Inspired Selections

Garden State Tile Blog

Each of the 3 series features unique planks, mosaics , and decorative pieces with distinct coloring and shade variations. Encaustic-look tiles recall the centuries-old pathways of small villages in Western Europe, where genuine clay tile can still be admired while meandering through the streets. Wood: 3Barrel. Clay: Habitania.

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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

Granada Tile

Many 13 th century and earlier churches and palaces incorporated the use of tile made of various shapes and interlocked them to form a mosaic-like design. The 12 th and 13 th centuries were the golden age for encaustic tile and western Europe was the region that brought them to life. This process was very time-consuming and tedious.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Throughout historic cities in Europe, their streets are paved in cobblestones, the statues are carved in marble, and their monuments are clad in limestone. Or, go for a vein-cut marble instead of a slate with an uneven cleft. These 10″x10″ cement tiles have faux grout lines to mimic small-scale mosaics.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

Astrachan went on to note the current issues affecting imports: Freight costs, container shortages, gas prices and sup- ply challenges in Europe. Whether it was through grandiose, large-format styles or elevated lavish looks like classic marble, Coverings hit it on the nose when it predicted “Timeless Luxury.”. Floor-to-Ceiling Marble.

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