Architectural Ceramics
MAY 3, 2019
Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day. Hasta pronto!
Architectural Ceramics
MAY 4, 2017
You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. Photo Credit: Pinterest.
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Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Highlighting its latest products that shine in hospitality, the company will have a dual presence with its own booth and in the 1 Hotels: Designed by Nature space on the show floor. Roam reflects Shaw Contract’s commitment to sustainability and expertise in biophilic-inspired design and bringing in a sense of place through flooring.”
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 19, 2014
Conscientiously constructed and meticulously maintained, “Stairway to Heaven” is said to be one of the sturdiest and most precisely constructed buildings on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. The first floor is comprised of one large and one intimate room that share a bath and convenience bar.
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 25, 2017
Today, several tile manufacturers still honor the handmade tradition in shaping and painting natural clay tiles, but drying is done in a closed kiln instead of in the open air. The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces. Our London Collection.
Tile Talk
APRIL 7, 2015
Hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. According to the John Bridge Forum : "Saltillo tile floors must be sealed with a penetrating tile sealer, and usually a top finish is applied to act as a sort of glaze.
Kitchens for Living
MAY 11, 2015
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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