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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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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Come with us back in time to learn a few quick facts about medieval flooring, from stone to encaustic! The image above shows the intricate detail that was put into floor mosaics.

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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

Tile Talk

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. design standards. floor tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

Tile Talk

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

Tile Talk

Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. These mosaics are incredibly complicated and detailed with thousands of pieces that comprise each one. Mosaics from the Cologne Cathedral.

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Ceramic: Key requirements for a top-quality installation

Floor Covering News

and Brad Trostrud, president of Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Company, Wood Dale, Ill. Are they flat within the standards we need for the type of tile we’re installing?” It’s usually more expensive because all the labor we’re putting into the floor, but it’s a no-brainer.” Following are some of their top recommendations.

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TISE 2024: Bold design takes tile to the next level

Floor Covering News

It’s currently available as a wall tile in three styles—Pyramid White, Wave Black and Stries Calacata—and a floor tile in six colors and two sizes. Divinium is a porcelain and ceramic wall and mosaic collection. The line includes 3D ribbed, 8-inch hexagons, plus 6 x 18, 3 x 12 pickets a 1 x 6 mosaic and a basketweave mosaic.

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