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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Cinco de Mayo or the 5th of May is a holiday that celebrates Mexico’s unlikely military victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. The color of the clay as it comes from the earth (and thus the tile), will vary depending on where it is from, like Spain, France, Italy, etc.

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Avente Tile Talk: Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles

Tile Talk

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Inspired by the fields of Provence, France, this series is available in five colorways. The wonderful translucent colors are hand-painted onto softly domed "pillow-like" tiles. Tuesday, June 11, 2013.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

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. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. Photo: Chinoiserie vases, painted in traditional blue and white imagery, popularized in Eastern Asia.

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The Bee and Blossom Inn Gets a Buzzing New Kitchen For The CSOL Designer Showhouse

Garden State Tile Blog

“Garden State Tile is my ‘GO TO’ for innovative products” says Huddleston. The knowledgeable staff at the Charleston showroom shines, and the vast assortment of products is on trend with plenty of classic options for timeless design solutions too.”. said Huddleston. “I Photography by Kim Graham.

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The Bee and Blossom Inn Gets a Buzzing New Kitchen For The CSOL Designer Showhouse

Garden State Tile Blog

“Garden State Tile is my ‘GO TO’ for innovative products” says Huddleston. The knowledgeable staff at the Charleston showroom shines, and the vast assortment of products is on trend with plenty of classic options for timeless design solutions too.”. said Huddleston. “I Photography by Kim Graham.

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All About the Craftsmanship of Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles aren’t a new invention; their development can actually be traced back to 19 th century France. All of the cement tiles made by Granada Tile are handmade by our talented craftspeople using a technique developed in France in the late 1870s. Historic Techniques Brought To Life With Quality Craftsmanship.

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Instant Room Upgrade: Mineral Wall Panels by 3DWalldecor

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

These easy-to-install tiles have a seamless surface with a perfect automatic pattern repeat, and can be painted in any color. The 3DWalldecor pure white mineral wall panels are designed in The Netherlands and made in France to be a green, durable, fire-safe and modern high-end interior product.