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Inspiring Individuals

Diary of a Tile Addict

Maggie’s tiles and tile panels, often made for individual clients or a specific site, are best thought of as pictures painted with glazes and oxides, fired on unglazed tiles. It was back in 1983 that Kneale, with a £10,000 bank loan and four Spanish terracotta tiles, set up Fired Earth. We always went in for quality products.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips

Tile Talk

The rendering below shows the final design and colors of the cement tiles destined for a New York City hotel. Avoid bringing in new colors just because you like them. Customers gravitate to the natural red, brown, and terracotta bisque colors these tiles adroitly mimic. hand painted tile. backsplash designs.

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