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Stone Fireplace

The Perfect Bath

Rarely do I see a fireplace using directional stone and one that is so bold. The gray and white marble, called Zephyr, is quarried in Turkey. Rather than just face the firebox with a ubiquitous stone, this installation shows how slabs have been layered for a simple but architectural installation.

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Avente Tile Talk: Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages

Tile Talk

Aladdin Palace, Konya, Turkey. Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Animal and flower figures, 16th century, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey. Image via www.turkishculture.org. Kubadabad Palace, c.

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Meram Blanc Marble

The Tile Shop

Guest Blogger: Lauren Get excited about Meram Blanc, The Tile Shop''s newest line of Marble from Turkey! The fun fabric will add a pop of color to the white stone bathroom. The dark wood from the Kohler Evanston vanity and the navy blue paint color will add dimension to the space. All pieces will be available beginning February.

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Exclusive: MSI sees opportunities amid challenges

Floor Covering News

Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. We have come a long way from being just a natural stone company. India has a problem, Turkey. Turkey, has a problem, Brazil. So if China has a problem, Vietnam.

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Member Blogs-Sylvie Atanasio

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Sylvie recently traveled to Turkey for the CTDA Trade Mission as well as China. TURKEY: JUNE 2015. I feel extremely lucky to have been a part of the CTDA delegation that went to Istanbul to learn more about Turkey’s ceramic tile industry, as well as their culture. Read about her travels below.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core.

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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels. Over the centuries, creative artisans used colored stones and brick to create geometric patterns on structures. Images were first painted onto plain rectangular tiles, glazed, and then fired. hand painted tile. Image via www.IslamicArts.org. bathroom design.

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