Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Field tile, or solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Image via Lonny Magazine.

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Granada Tile

MAY 3, 2016

Cement, unlike porcelain, is porous, so it’s less slippery when wet. And, because the designs are created by pouring the colors into the mold, rather than just painting them on top, scrubbing the tile won’t wash away the design. Below, Granada Tile’s La Rochelle tile on the patio of Bestia, in downtown Los Angeles.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Yet when it is finished, it provides a unique and durable floor. floor tile. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. These star polygons were not limited only to the painted figure. This technique evolved to include painted pictures on plain tiles which were then glazed and fired afterwards. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Located 83 miles north of Los Angeles, CA, is a gem of a city nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains. Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Here’s just a sampling of what was available on the show floor. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. This interactive and vibrant area was strategically located on the show floor. floor tile. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The Getty Villa of Los Angeles has been reconstructed after an ancient Roman style villa. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Photography by Joanne Bradley When building defects caused floor subsidence, or if the style of the time changed and the floor of an important room was no longer fashionable, a new floor was laid over the old. floor tile. hand painted tile. Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. If your project is located where frost or freezing temperatures are common, then you should use a porcelain or vitreous tiles for your project. floor tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. Here are two great examples of the hand-painted Malibu ceramic tiles we offer: Malibu Catalina and Malibu Zeteca. Tile Tip Small tiles are the optimal choice for shower floors because they: Follow the contour slope to the drain. floor tile. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Where would you use hand-painted Spanish ceramic tiles ? floor tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale. floor tile. Featured Tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Image via Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Images were first painted onto plain rectangular tiles, glazed, and then fired. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Early 14th century).

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 28, 2014

Thank you Richard and Mary - your kindness and support of the THF in this expression of art is greatly appreciated and will be fondly included as part of my Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. cement tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. However, to achieve the longest possible life, it is advisable to regularly sweep the floor and maintain a clean and sanitary tile surface. floor tile. hand painted tile. Flooring The Consumer.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. According to my informal poll on the show floor, all responses indicated an overwhelmingly positive outlook for the 2015 event. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Flooring The Consumer. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. floor tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

Or, to add historical intrigue to your design, consider our Barcelona La Ermitta hand-painted ceramic tile , which boasts centuries-old Spanish patterns and Majolica glaze techniques. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Flooring The Consumer.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Spanish Cadiz Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile.

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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. floor tile. hand painted tile. Flooring The Consumer.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Flooring The Consumer. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

based importers and suppliers of a wide range of quality floor and wall tiles for bathrooms, kitchens, and any area of your home you would like to improve. Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. floor tile. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? Labels: cement tile , cement tile floors , ceramic tile , Tile design , top tiles. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We discussed the different hand painted Spanish Tiles lines. A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. A Hand Painted Sink Adds a Special Touch. Spanish Tile and Hand Painted Trim. Ines and I found each other through Houzz.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. Avente Tile is happy to announce that our extensive collection of line of Arabesque Spanish Cement floor tiles and pavers have been expanded to include several new patterns.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

If you enjoy our blog - devoted to hand-painted and hand crafted tiles - make sure to follow our blog as told through pinterest and houzz. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Flooring The Consumer.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

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. Fruit Basket Hand Painted Tile Mural. Measuring 18"x18", hand-painted ceramic tile mural is accented with a border of rope liner for added visual interest.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Labels: cement tile , cement tile designs , cement tile floors , ceramic tile , ceramic tile designs , Tile design , top tiles. floor tile. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JULY 30, 2013

In my last blog article, I wrote about the mosaic tile floors of Fishborne Roman Palace in Sussex, England. Unlike the Roman rulers, most of us do not have the time or money to have elaborate tile mosaics fashioned for our floors. The floor was re-buried to protect it. floor tile. hand painted tile. 16 Tile Layout.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Court-appointed artisans were now imitating the 15th century Chinese Ming porcelains that had begun to permeate the Ottoman court. Polychrome tiles, underglaze painting, harem of the Topkapi Sarayi, Istanbul, 16th century. floor tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. With the guidance of their mentors, the pupils would learn the essential, but laborious, task of baking clay, meticulously hand-cutting each piece, and then painting the pieces with painstaking accuracy.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

It is difficult to get the tiles to release intact even after a century² Over time station names have changed, so the tiles were painted over to conceal the old names. floor tile. hand painted tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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