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. Painted Desert is the first selection from the ROAM series, which will have additional launches throughout the next year. Javits Center November 12 and 13.
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. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. Photo: Chinoiserie vases, painted in traditional blue and white imagery, popularized in Eastern Asia.
Tile Talk
APRIL 28, 2015
A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile. To recap, 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. Couples perfectly with hand-painted decorative ceramic tiles.
Kitchen and Residential Design
MAY 12, 2014
The ShopRTACabinets product is guaranteed to be cost effective and easy to install. Regardless of budget, you will find a product that makes your new kitchen sparkle. These products may seem a steal at the price, but they fall apart and you end up replacing the cabinets sooner than later. Homepath Products. Kitchens.com.
Kitchen and Residential Design
DECEMBER 20, 2011
Every time that happens by the way, its another job exported to Mexico or China; countries where living wages and environmental regulations are considered to be quaint ideas at best. It extends into other businesses where staff reductions and increased productivity to accommodate them are considered to be normal. Homepath Products.
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