Ever wondered how your tile was made? Join us on an ARTO factory tour.
On October 27, 2017 by ARTOAlthough ARTO is unique for a number of reasons, maybe the number one reason is that we have been making handcrafted products in Southern California for over 50 years now. Arto (our founder) started in Culver City back in 1966 and moved to Gardena in 1999 when we outgrew our space. Since then our factory
How to Evaluate a Finished Tile Installation
On October 19, 2017 by ARTOVery much liked this article from the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. Much useful information including the excerpt below. Evaluate the Finished Installation from a Normal Distance Perhaps the most important aspect for evaluating a finished installation is the viewing distance. It should be viewed for acceptability from a normal viewing distance, not a foot away or
The Acid Test – Why We Love This Topical Sealer
On October 16, 2017 by ARTOEvery box of ARTO tile notes that the installation is not finished until sealed. While it is no doubt important to seal your (porous) concrete tile installation, sealers have always come with trade offs. Penetrating sealers give a natural look but could be better at protecting against stains and scratching. Topical sealers provide more protection
Concrete Tile is “Movin’ On Up”
On October 10, 2017 by ARTOARTO has made beautiful concrete tiles for decades but the perception lingered that concrete tiles were gray, basic, and utilitarian. Since then, concrete has been recognized as a warm and versatile medium but it still surprises us old-timers to see this quote in a recent article in Los Angeles Magazine: Then there are the label-conscious
Sleeping with ARTO – The Hotel Californian
On October 6, 2017 by ARTOThe Hotel Californian is the new center of the Santa Barbara waterfront incorporating the original 1925 Spanish Revival facade and featuring interiors by celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard. Indochine cement tiles are featured throughout the rooms and public spaces along with concrete tile accents from our Artillo series.