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The Lantern that Illuminates Hanoi, Vietnam

Tile of Spain USA

To help the building stand out, VTN crafted a bespoke facade using a network of 5,625 perforated terracotta brick-like tiles that instantly captivate the attention of passersby. The terracotta pieces were traditionally used in Vietnam before air-conditioning became more wide-spread.

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Lovely Roof Garden Adorns Contemporary Home in Vietnam

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The project in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Province is surrounded by a rich natural landscape, with neighboring sea and mountains. “To obey this rule but maximize the green area atop, the roof is divided into parallel bands of greened roofs and tiled roofs in an alternating sequence , ” the architects explained.

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Coziness and Style Displayed by 83 Sqm Family Apartment in Vietnam

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Coziness and Style Displayed by 83 Sqm Family Apartment in Vietnam. Apartments › Coziness and Style Displayed by 83 Sqm Family Apartment in Vietnam. With a privileged location in the center of Hanoi, Vietnam, this charming family apartment filled with color is the result of a massive design renovation. Facebook Twitter.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile. Here it is.

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Cambodia’s Antique Patterned Cement Tile Floors

Cement Style

The Khmer Rouge may have destroyed much of the population and vitality of Cambodia in the 1970’s but the lovely cement tile floors in the old districts lived through it all. The cafes and shops along the streets in the Siem Reap Old Market district reveal an assortment of colorful cement tile floors in age old patterns.

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NFA Showcase: Supplier turnout, product diversification excites dealers

Floor Covering News

That sentiment was shared by other NFA dealers, including Jason Waggoner, vice president of sales for Indianapolis-based ICC Floors, who said his team welcomed the addition of hardwood, laminate and tile variations. You know what kind of customers you are dealing with here,” said Kuo, who was showing a new laminate line sourced from Vietnam.

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Family Fourth

Architectural Ceramics

Pretzel (no joke), who’s brother fought in the Vietnam War, so she would always play ‘I’m Proud to be an American’ all the time for the class. Okay, so what you all were waiting for, some patriotic tile favorites! Sneak peak at my new tiled patio! On Square Cemento 24×24 Tile.

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