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What are the three types of tiles?

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What are the three types of tiles?
Although many types of tile exist, three major types are ceramic, stone and glass. Different materials suit different spaces, and tiling has long been a favorite of builders and interior designers worldwide. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary decorative tile from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Salvaged Antique Decorative Tiles by American Encaustic Co. of New York
By American Encaustic Tiling Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique tiles are signed by the American Encaustic tile company of New York and date
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Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Architectural Ele...

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Pottery

Antique Campbell Tile Co Terracotta Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique terracotta glazed tile by Campbell Tile Co, Stoke on Trent. Dating to circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mounted Objects

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Steel

Encaustic Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful colorful encaustic tiles.
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Antique 19th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

Encaustic Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful blue and grey encaustic tiles.
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Antique 19th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

Encaustic Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful blue and orange encaustic tiles.
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Antique 19th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

Encaustic Tiles
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful encaustic tiles with borders (Measures: 3" x 6").    
Category

Antique 19th Century Flooring

Materials

Cement

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