Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. With history on their minds, I, as well as several architects and design professionals, recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Because Islamic cultural beliefs negated the use of human form depictions, creative inspirations of florals, stars, animals, and geometric designs were used in the elaborate mosaics that became readily identifiable as Islamic. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The Getty Villa of Los Angeles has been reconstructed after an ancient Roman style villa. There was no limit to the imagination for fountain designs, motifs, and materials used. A mosaic could be created using smaller, brightly colored stones, tiles, and gravel. Getty Villa Mosaic in East Garden. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! 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. Modenus Interior Design Blog.

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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. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

This annual tile and stone trade show, now in its 25 th year, brings together manufacturers from all corners of the globe to showcase the latest designs, materials, colors, and patterns available with cement, porcelain, ceramic or glass tiles. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Image via Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Moraq tiles (mosaic style) panels created with this technique were made to withstand the elements of time. The dome of this religious building, which originates from the 17th century, serves as a wonderful example for mosaic tile, as well as cuerda seca tiles.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile by Ann Sacks. . • Water-jet cut mosaic tile and stone panels. • Mosaic tiles (stone, glass, and mixed). Even though I’m partial to the Moorish look, I seem to be drawn to mixed mosaics each and every time. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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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. This article will explore how ancient designs still have a place in modern life. Designed by Joanne Bradley. Designed by Joanne Bradley. A single cement tile replaces hundreds of tessera in a design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Lama is a visual artist, graphic designer, paper lover and obsessed with both patterns and the production process. His works influences are based on vibration and repetitions of experimental electronic music, mosaics, and the patterns of human behavior. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles.

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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. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. There is no limit to their imagination. Industrial" by Floor Gres. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. The mosaic art gallery featured unique, museum-quality creations using Laticrete’s SpectraLock Grout Dazzle.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

This edition of the show did that, and more, with everything from micro-mosaics to large-format tiles. Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. Design Firm/Designers: Foreman Rogers, ASID, IIDA, tvsdesign, and Allison Isaacs, AIA tvsdesign. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

She’s currently building her reputation as an online writer of Marble Mosaic. Labels: ceramic tile , ceramic tile design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

ðis] ) is a type of mosaic used in Catalan modernism , created from broken tile shards. This mosaic is done using broken pieces of ceramic, like tiles and dinnerware. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Modenus Interior Design Blog.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Cement Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Modenus Interior Design Blog.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

This spring I was touched by the kindness of a simple gesture that few of us do in this electronic age, Margaret wrote a note thanking me for my support - on the cover was a joyful expression of her stain glass mosaics. How and when did you start creating the mosaic glass art masterpieces? Quilt blocks were my first inspiration.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The authors further go on to say, “Zillij has been employed in Morocco since the earliest times, as may be seen from the mosaic pavements of the old city of Walili (Volubilis). Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Modenus Interior Design Blog. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Grespania showcased the marble looks of its Numancia (shown above) and Icaria porcelain floor tiles in 60x60cm and 30x60cm sizes. Onix presented its FuseGlass 1"x1" mosaic tile which artfully combines textures and effects. Its Reef series of porcelain tiles, available in six colors and three formats, were also attention-getters!

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Cement Tile Design Ideas and Ceramic Tile Design Ideas where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Another area that will be seeing expansion is the use of robotics in 3D tile production as a way to create varying textures that couldnt be duplicated before and some wonderful possibilities for mosaics. Presently work is being done with robots to read a design and create the pattern with tile through advanced computer programs.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

However, decorative ceramic tiles, like our Malibu or Portuguese tiles provide eye-catching patterns and designs. Also, our ceramic mosaic tile designs are perfect for adding the right touch to a fireplace, hearth, mantle or chimney. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics. The centuries-old technique is believed to have originated in 9th century Mesopotamia with the desire to imitate the white porcelain wares coming from China. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

Trencadís is a type of mosaic created from broken tile shards. Labels: architecture , ceramic tile , Cevisama , City of Arts and Sciences , design , Islamic architecture , mosaic tile , Mudejar architecture , Spain , Spanish tile , sustainable , tile trends , trencadis , Valencia. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Modenus Interior Design Blog.

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