CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

The updated course offers a comprehensive look at ceramic tile uses, including industry standards, installation methods, avoiding problems, sales training, and how to work effectively with clients. The updated course has an expanded section on glass tile and mosaics. Volume discounts are available.

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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

MARCH 11, 2014

It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color. While pattern refers to recurring visual events or motifs, they can exhibit visual texture, as well as true texture. Texture refers to the tactile quality of the surface - what you feel when you touch the tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. Check out this stunning Calacatta Gold bathroom on our Houzz page or another example below. Calacatta Gold Master Bath.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. For instance, the terms " surface bullnose " and " single bullnose " refer to the same transition on a finished edge. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

Finsbury Park on the Victoria Line has balloon mosaics in reference to the balloon launches at the park. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Reference Sources. design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. ¹ [link]. ² [link]. ³ [link]. † [link].

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. This Guide will serve not only as inspiration, but also as a reference source that addresses everything you need to know about cement tile, before, during and after purchase! design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Posted by William Buyok.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Italy-based company Friul Mosaic creates designs meant “to be lived, walked upon, brushed up against, touched, cleaned, felt” Their mosaics are inspired by the most various themes such as nature, famous works of art, mythology and modern design keeping in mind the latest tendencies. Ideas Roulette Mosaic'

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The Casablanca rug pattern is available in the standard 8" square format with a less-common 4"x8" border and 4"x4" corner to create a classic rug design. Zellij is the art of hand-cut geometric mosaic design. In this case, the blue is also thematic; it represents the gem tones one might find in a zellij mosaic. design standards.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Decorative 1" ceramic tiles, referred to as dots, can be paired with 4" plain white tile. design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. This random pattern draws its inspiration from the pinwheel pattern.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). You only need to refer to ancient European ruins to see how the properties of cement tile remain time-tested elements of any structure. design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

In essence, field tile refers to a solid color tile. design standards. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. 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. backsplash designs. bathroom tile.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MARCH 29, 2012

I now have a level line to reference and by measuring from that line to the floor at various points I am able to determine if the floor is level. If the floor isnt level then I can make marks down from my reference line to create a level line with another chalk line. Mosaic Art NOW. New Ravenna Mosaics. kitchen design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MARCH 13, 2012

Reflexive pronouns refer the action of a verb back to the subject of a sentence. Infinitive mood describes a state of being without referring to a subject directly. It's the reference book I refer to more than any other. Mosaic Art NOW. The first one out of the gate is the blatant misuse of reflexive pronouns.

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Decorator on Demand

MARCH 18, 2011

" The chard reference had never occurred to me. I knew they made bigger King beds but this the bigger ones are good news since Alpha Hubby needs a better one than standard king! glass mosaics. (1). And downtown is awesome. I like this site! I'll be following. March 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM. Toquas Crafts. LBDDiaries.

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Building Moxie

MAY 31, 2017

Refer to manufacturer specifications before choosing a specific adhesive. I flash-patched those repairs with standard joint compound and sanded. This created quite a mosaic across the surface, and in general, I knew I’d have to take special steps in preparation. Using Reference Lines. Good question.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 25, 2016

“They want the panels to be visible but still clean and concise — which means no mosaic designs.” If you Google “ugly solar panels,” you’ll find examples of block and mosaic arrays. The first, like Marsh says, are clean and concise, arranged in a tidy shape across all or part of the roof. Look at the simple toilet.

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