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An exhibition named "Tile in Russian Architecture" was opened at the Shusev National Museum of Architecture on April 19th, showing most interesting pieces dated 17th to the 20th centuries. Among the exhibits, you can see a lion's head, made according to Vrubel's sketches, three decorative panels, created in the 1890's by the famous ceramic and faience products group of M.S. Kuznetsov, and much more. This is the first time that the Foundation of construction materials of Shusev National Museum of Architecture, which is very well known to specialists in the field, is exhibiting as an independent entity.

The third part of our price review for wall tile. If you have started renovations, you like Spanish and Italian tile and you are trying to figure out how much the renovation of your bathroom will cost you, read the third part of this series.

Usually, tile is sold in square meters and to order it, all you have to know is the area of a room. But sometimes, you want to know exactly how many tiles you need for each square meter. What do you have to do to find out how many tiles there are in a square meter? Can you trust the math or can the amount of tiles in a square meter change?

Answers from Italian factory Atlas Concorde to the most frequently asked questions about ceramic tile. What the inscriptions on tile boxes mean. How many years tiles can last. Why the better Italian tile is better. Why red tile is more expensive

What can happen if you buy additional tiles sometime after making some repairs? How do tiles of different shades actually look? Looking on the box, how can you determine which tile you have inside? How can you correctly buy additional tiles to avoid mistakes? Read the answers to these questions on our new article and ask more questions

Answers from Italian factory Atlas Concorde to the most frequently asked questions about ceramic tile. The weight of 1 square meter of tile. The tools used to cut and drill tiles. The reason why seams in the bathroom turn yellow. How to calculate the number of tiles needed for an installation. Why some tiles do not carry the factory's logo. What to do if the workers say that your tiles are defective

How many tile shades exist? Why are there black dots on red tile glaze? Can tiles be laid seamlessly? Do seamless tiles have a caliber? Why did spots remain after grouting? What does the arrow on the back of the tile mean? Answers from the Italian factory Atlas Concorde to common questions about ceramic tiles.

It does not take much to turn a simple design into ellegant and stunning. All you need is mostly to add some decorative border, a decorated tile or a mural. It is always better to know al possibilities before making the final decision. In this article you will find the most common ceramic decoration you may use to transform your interior.

Ever wondered how porcelain stonewear is made? Here is a video by Italon showing all key steps in the production process.