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Exploring the Typology of Ceramic Tile

Tile of Spain USA

While ceramic tiles are available in an abundance of sizes, shapes, formats and colors, did you know there are also different classifications of ceramic pieces? From thick stoneware to delicate mosaics, there are different types of tile. Wall tile is the given name for dry-pressed, glazed ceramic tiles. Rustic Stoneware.

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Bigger Is Better: Large Format Porcelain Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramic’s put together a small list of some of our large format porcelain tile collections. About Porcelain Tile. Why are large format tiles typically porcelain? Porcelain tile is fired at a higher temperature. Porcelain tile is an excellent option for commercial or residential spaces.

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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. We hope this industrial-looking water-jet mosaic gets you thinking of installing it in your own home. Photo: AC’s Gears Collection, available in three main options: a honed marble or two matte porcelains. mesh-mounted backing.

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CTEF to auction off mosaic ‘Wally the Gator’

Floor Covering News

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will hold an online auction for “Wally the Gator,” the 6 x 4-foot mosaic, alligator-themed mural designed and installed by Joshua Nordstrom of Tierra Tile and Lee Callewaert of Dragonfly Tile and Stone Works from April 1-30, 2023. Pendleton, S.C.—The

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Ceramic: Key requirements for a top-quality installation

Floor Covering News

That axiom certainly applies to the world of ceramic tile installation where careful planning is absolutely crucial to the success of any project, be it residential or commercial. and Brad Trostrud, president of Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Company, Wood Dale, Ill. A wise man once said: “He who fails to prepare, prepares to fail.”

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39 Tips for Using Ceramic Tile Outdoors

Why Tile

Versatility within the “ceramic tile family” (porcelain tile, quarry tile, wall tile, pressed floor tile, and mosaic tile) gives you a wide variety for specifying the appropriate option for your outdoor project. Each of these tile subsets is ceramic tile and thus shares ceramic tile’s general benefits.

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July Featured Tiles: Arabia and Victorian Mosaics

The London Tile Co.

The 500x200mm ceramic wall tiles are available in four shades; White, Grey, Sand & Taupe. You can add extra detail with the textured linear decor tiles in Grey or Taupe, along with matching 480x480mm porcelain floor tiles. Victorian Mosaics.

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