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    Types of Artworks A common Islamic art masterpiece is the use of tiles, more so the Iranian Star-shaped tile (Necipoglu 174). This is a 15th century artwork, probably made during the time when the Timurids ruled over Iran (Doak 136). This star-like tile; as illustrated in Figure I below, has a decoration of geometric shapes leaves and flowers on it, with a major flower being positioned right at the center of the tile. These tiles were made to cover outer walls of buildings, with designs and colorful

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    ever decide to return to the wood appearance. The natural care of high-end vinyl flooring (a simple weekly mop or clean retains the floor looking as good as new), as well as excellent sound and heat insulation qualities, ensures that luxury vinyl tiles are an excellent, affordable option for the original stone or wood flooring. The enduring allure of wood floors is in its ageless appearance and also the value it adds to your residence. I only cut the casing and also the doorjamb---a shoe molding

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    Artworks A common Islamic art masterpiece is the use of tiles, an example being the Iranian Star-shaped tile (Necipoglu 174). This is a 15th century artwork, star like tile: illustrated in Figure I below was probably made during the time when the Timurids ruled over Iran (Doak 136). His Iranian tile has a decoration of geometric shapes leaves and flowers on it, with a major flower being positioned right at the center of the tile. These tiles were made to cover outer walls of buildings, with designs

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    Edwina Nassar 5043929 COFA9212 The mid to late 20th century brought a series of technological advancements and innovations that have impacted mankind greatly. Since then, almost on a daily basis, something new is either created or discovered, changing life at a rapid and uncontrollable pace. Not only have there been major developments in computers and telephones, but in objects too; Everyday household objects, that were once inanimate, are now connected to electronic devices, or other wireless

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    our professionally trained team address your future needs. When tile masonry becomes part of the picture, we dedicate ourselves to delivering complete satisfaction in a job well done. Here are a few situations why and when we are the best tile company in Memphis, TN. Bringing the Old up to New again After so many years of use, water deterioration and chemical cleaners, walls, floors, and accessories begin to crumble. Bathroom tile gets the worst of abuse due to temperature changes and moisture

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    Concrete Floor Concrete floor is one of the most durable materials in the world. It can be made with waste products which help to reduce the consumption of valuable materials. It also can be made from fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume, all waste byproducts from steel mills, power plants and other manufacturing facilities. There are the several types of concrete floor styles that can be stamped, stained and polished. But the choice for the employee locker room will be a polished concrete floor

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    replace or repair. Tile Work Incorrect tile placements are common mistakes for the DIY projects. Wrong positions and gaps are hard to hide. Start out by working from the center of the space. Working from the center to outside edge keeps the tile layout looking the same. Only one way to fix this mistake, remove the tile and start over. Grouting There are two types of grout; sanded and unsanded. Sanded grout is used for most home improvement projects. Unsanded is used for small tile joints, stone or

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    projects you may want to consider completing: Add New Tile To Your Kitchen Renovating your kitchen can cost hundreds of dollars. However, you can make a major change to your kitchen without spending a lot of money. You may want to consider adding new tile to your kitchen. There are several types of tile you can choose, including natural stone and metal. New tile can help emphasize the appliances and countertops in your kitchen. Installing new tile is

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    Tessellatios often made pictures, The pictures were usually grouped of simple colored square tiles. The group of pictures were very large. It was viewed as like a battlefield. Screens such as tv’s and computers are the same, they are large screens made of pixels. The first kind of tessellation is called Escher-Style or Representational art. In that kind of tesselation each tile likes real and each tile has a repeating shape. Escher invented it and made it popular in Western Culture. The 2nd kind

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    There are ways you can stay classy and neutral but avoid boring. From the tile to the color scheme, you'll have to make careful decisions to stay natural and bright in the space. Stylish Tile In a neutral kitchen, you want to stay timeless. This is especially true with the tile. Stick with subway tiles that will look fresh for years to come. The subway tiles always look great when they're slim. Avoid wide, square tiles and stick to traditional styles. Stripes can be Subtle You don't have

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