Decorative Tiles

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Decorative Tiles

[SURFACES 2009] Solistone to showcase its decorative tiles


Innovation in Decorative Tiles

decorative wall tiles have been around since the early days of human civilization. Some of the earliest examples of decorative coverings date back to Mesopotamia 4000 years ago and are the basis for contemporary decorative paintings found today.

decorative tiles was perfected by the Persians, but he did in Europe until the late 12th century. These hand-painted decorative tiles are made in Spain, Italy and France, and of these three cultural centers spread to the rest of Europe.

As with most of the unions during this period, the processes for making of these hand painted tiles were carefully guarded secrets passed on orally from one generation to the next. Therefore, we have little in the way of written history about these techniques.

During this time, many of the processes and techniques emerged to create images, shapes and patterns of the tiles. These include clay glaze, clay encaustic or inlays, stone mosaics, clay tiles, hand-painted tiles, carved and shaped tiles, sgraffito (scratched tiles) metal overlap and transfer printing.

These methods are used to make decorative tiles today, and decorative tiles (also known as tiles art) have become the fastest growing trend in tile design and designers are so coveted 21st century and my clients as they were valued by our ancestors.

innovative manufacturers of tiles today continue to evolve the art of making decorative tiles through the use of new materials and techniques. The modern consumer day you will find a variety of tiles, metal (bronze, copper, tin, aluminum and steel), glass (mosaic, sealed and trained), wood (bamboo, teak, reclaimed etc.) and stone (carved, painted and mosaic).

Brushed Aluminum Wall Tiles Square
Brushed Aluminum Wall Tiles Square
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Hide damaged walls with self-stick, tile covers. Give any area a whole new look. Durable, won't stain, crack or chip. Ideal in kitchen or bathroom. Square tiles cover surface, triangular tiles fill in edges in four handsome finishes. Cut to fit with scissors, no grout needed clean with soapy cloth. Square tile package covers three square feet, triangular one and a half square feet. Set of 24.

Features

  • Give any area a whole new look; ideal in kitchen or bathroom
  • Durable- won't stain; crack or chip
  • Cut to fit with scissors; clean with soapy water
  • Self-stick, no grout needed
  • Set of 24; covers 3 square feet
Set of 4 Multi-Colored Italian Inspired Decorative Medallion Wall Tiles
Set of 4 Multi-Colored Italian Inspired Decorative Medallion Wall Tiles
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Set of 4 Multi-Colored Medallion Wall Tiles Item #12764-4 Reminiscent of Italian architecture, these ornate floral wall tiles will embellish any room in your home Dimensions: 10"H x 10"W Material(s): metal

BRUSHED ALUMINUM WALL TILES TRIANGLE
BRUSHED ALUMINUM WALL TILES TRIANGLE
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Hide damaged walls with self-stick, tile covers. Give any area a whole new look Durable, won't stain, crack or chip. Ideal in kitchen or bathroom. Square tile fill in edges in four handsome finishes. Cut to fit with scissors, no grout needed clean with soapy cloth. Square tile package covers three square feet, trianglular one and a half square feet. Set of 24.

Features

  • Hide damaged walls with self stick tile covers
  • ideal in kitchen or bathroom
Self Adhesive Decorative Silver Embossed Floral Design Tin Tiles - 6
Self Adhesive Decorative Silver Embossed Floral Design Tin Tiles - 6" X 6" (Set of 32)
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Set of 32 embossed wall tiles update and protect your kitchen wall. 32 embossed tin tiles provide 8 square feet of backsplash. Creates a raised floral relief pattern. Easily installed with self-adhesive strips. Each tile is 6" x 6". Won't crack, chip or stain. Will cover 8 SQ Feet.

Features

  • Self Adhesive Set of 32 Tiles with included self adhesive tabs.
  • Give any wall/room in your house a fresh, clean new look with out ging to the bank!!
  • Retails in hardware shops for over $40.00!!!
  • Won't Crack, Chip Or Stain
  • 1 package will cover 8 square feet so order more then one if needed.
Mexican Tile - 4x4 San Angel Ceramic Talavera
Mexican Tile - 4x4 San Angel Ceramic Talavera
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The San Angel talavera tile can be a perfect complement to decorate a bathroom shower wall, a kitchen backsplash, a fireplace, a stairway, or any other project you have in mind. Each of our Mexican talavera tile is unique and handcrafted. The hand made nature gives it a warm and rustic finish. The tiles are made from clay dug out of the ground and fired to a temperature at which the clay undergoes chemical changes and becomes permanently hard. Then the tile is glazed and decorated by hand, and fired once again to give it its final and lively finish. Its physical characteristics make Mexican tiles particularly attractive and distinctive. Characteristics of Mexican Talavera Tile: 1) All sizes are nominal. Due to the handcrafted nature heir ACTUAL SIZE is approximately 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. 2) Handcrafted talavera tiles are not perfectly square. 3) The height and length of a tile may not be the same. 4) Measurements within a tile may vary by as much as 1/8 in. 5) All of our standard Mexican tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness. 6) The tiles are slippery when wet if used as floors. 7) Industry standard recommends to add on 5-10% additional to the tile needed to account for waste, special cuts, or other unforeseen problems. This is particularly important in complex installations. 8) Lot variation in size and color may be present. 9) There is no guarantee that tiles ordered as add-ons will match those from the original orders. This is an inherent characteristic in all ceramic tiles, and particularly in all handcrafted tiles. 10) Talavera tiles are NOT frost proof. SUITABLE TILE USAGE FOR MEXICAN TALAVERA TILE: All residential and commercial wall applications, bathroom walls, light-use countertop, showers, back splashes, fireplaces, counters, and light-use flooring; as accents flooring, or as a border to define an area. Pool chemicals may negatively impact glazes. Not slip resistant. Outdoor use is subject to climate.

Features

  • All our talavera tiles have a red body bisque.
  • Color variation within individual tiles. Crazing effect may be appear before or after installation.
  • Variations in thickness, flatness, size, colors, design, and squareness.
  • Characterized as unique, irregular, functional, and expressive.
  • Our talavera tiles have a 1/4 in. thickness.
Place Tile Design Scroll Large Message Tile with Pen, Antique White
Place Tile Design Scroll Large Message Tile with Pen, Antique White
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This beautiful erasable ceramic message board will look amazing on a kitchen island or large buffet table. Stay efficient and use it to keep track of the family schedule and or to tell people what's cooking. Ready to hang or use our wrought iron easel to help it stand steady (sold separately). Color: Antique White. Sized: 14-inch h by 10-inch w. Comes in our signature blue gift box with one dry-erase marker.

Features

  • Large antique white scroll message tile with dry erase pen
  • Ceramic
  • antique white scroll detail
  • Wipe Clean
Place Tile Design Vine Menu Tile with Pen, Egg White
Place Tile Design Vine Menu Tile with Pen, Egg White
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A festive vine and grape motif recalling the days of Bacchanalia, a Roman festival celebrated with wine, song and dance. Made of erasable ceramic, use as a menu board or to write messages in the kitchen or wine cellar. These are a must for wine lovers and cellar owners! A dry-erase marker is included making it easy to write and erase. Size of MenuTile: 6-inch w by 8-inch h. Photo shows it with our Vine PlaceTile place cards too. Self-supporting and will stand on its own. Comes Gift Boxed.

Features

  • Egg white vine menu tile with dry erase pen
  • Ceramic
  • egg white grape and vine motif
  • Wipe Clean
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8"x 8" Art Tile - Sea Turtles
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This ceramic art hand painted tile will be a lovely decoration for any room: business office, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, childrens room, living room, museum, and gallery. Each tile can immediately hung on the wall or stood on a table using the built-in easel on the back. It can also be used as an actual ceramic tile by easily removing the backing . Soak the tile for 2-3 hours in water and the backing will loosen. Then you can permanently affix the tile like any ceramic tile. The tile has two dimensional contour lines that are hard to see by the picture image alone. The actual art tile has elevated outlines that you can feel with your hands, almost like reliefs. The hand painted ceramic is unique in its clear glazed shiny finish. It will sparkle as it reflects any lighting through the transparent glass-like glaze which is unlike photo copies or pictures. It is very classy, elegant and luxurious that will brighten up any room. Every art tile from EN VOGUE ART ON TILES is hand pinted by highly skilled Crafts artist .

Features

  • Hand crafted art tile, then kilifired at high temperature
  • Brillianty colored, with complex glazes and unique textures
  • Hang on the wall or use built easel to display
  • Can also be used as a hot plate
  • Backing is removable to install as a standard tile
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8"x 8" Art Tile - Seahorse
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This ceramic art hand painted tile will be a lovely decoration for any room: business office, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, childrens room, living room, museum, and gallery. Each tile can immediately hung on the wall or stood on a table using the built-in easel on the back. It can also be used as an actual ceramic tile by easily removing the backing . Soak the tile for 2-3 hours in water and the backing will loosen. Then you can permanently affix the tile like any ceramic tile. The tile has two dimensional contour lines that are hard to see by the picture image alone. The actual art tile has elevated outlines that you can feel with your hands, almost like reliefs. The hand painted ceramic is unique in its clear glazed shiny finish. It will sparkle as it reflects any lighting through the transparent glass-like glaze which is unlike photo copies or pictures. It is very classy, elegant and luxurious that will brighten up any room. Every art tile from EN VOGUE ART ON TILES is hand pinted by highly skilled Crafts artist .

Features

  • Hand crafted art tile, then kilifired at high temperature
  • Brillianty colored, with complex glazes and unique textures
  • Hang on the wall or use built easel to display
  • Can also be used as a hot plate
  • Backing is removable to install as a standard tile
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3"x16" Art Tile - Laugher Is Always the Best Medicine , a Little Wine Doesn't Hurt
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WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE TO EN VOGUEART ON TILES . 3X16 Size Only Available EN VOGUE ART ON TILES. This ceramic art hand painted tile will be a lovely decoration for any room: business office, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, childrens room, living room, museum, and gallery. Each tile comes with a black felt-like material backing with a wall hook so you can immediately hang on the wall. It can also be used as an actual ceramic tile by easily removing the backing. Soak the tile in either tap or hot water. If using tap water to soak the tile, leave the tile overnight and the backing will loosen. If using hot water to soak the tile the backing will loosen with in few hours. Then you can permanently affix the tile like any ceramic tile. The tile has two dimensional contour lines that are hard to see by the picture image alone. The actual art tile has elevated outlines that you can feel with your hands, almost like reliefs. The hand painted ceramic is unique in its clear glazed shiny finish. It will sparkle as it reflects any lighting through the transparent glass-like glaze which is unlike photo copies or pictures. It is very classy, elegant and luxurious that will brighten up any room. Every art tile from EN VOGUEART ON TILES is handpainted by highly skilled crafts artist.

Features

  • Hand crafted art tile, then kilifired at high temperature
  • Brillianty colored, with complex glazes and unique textures
  • Hang on the wall with built - in hook
  • Backing is removable to install as a standard tile
  • 3X16 Size only Available EN VOGUE ART ON TILES.
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