History of Tiles
Posted on September 28, 2007 - Filed Under Tiles, History | Leave a Comment
Tile… An Italian Tradition
The use of Italian tile began in the Middle Ages when ceramic tile became a useful architectural medium for the decoration of walls and floors in religious and public building. The tiles, mostly hand decorated majolica, had their origin as a local handcraft. The local artisans, in turn borrowed from the hexagonal […]
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY ANNOUNCES 2007 DESIGN COMPETITION WINNERS
Posted on September 28, 2007 - Filed Under Tiles, Design, Competition | Leave a Comment
Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Commission are pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition. A record breaking number of projects, particularly in the commercial category, were submitted to the competition this year. The rich and diverse pool of applicants serves as an example of the wide usage […]
RAKU TILES
Posted on September 6, 2007 - Filed Under Raku, Tiles, Kilns & Firing, Article | Leave a Comment
Sample of Raku Tile
“The creation of raku tiles is unique in the spectrum of tile making. In addition to an unusual range of surface glaze effects, the raku technique provides for almost instant gratification. The raku method of firing glazes can take as little as ten minutes from start to finish.
It is useful to learn […]
brick flooring: Thin bricks
Posted on September 4, 2007 - Filed Under Tiles | Leave a Comment
Thin slices of authentic clay bricks make a durable, natural floor that’s as easy to install as tile. Owners of historic and older homes might be particularly interested in this company’s old Chicago bricks, salvaged from buildings in the Windy City and sliced into half-inch tiles.No two Chicago pieces are the same, with colors ranging […]