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.
Sleeping with ARTO – The Santa Barbara Inn
On September 26, 2017 by ARTOARTO handcrafted terracotta tile made in Southern California perfectly complements the Santa Barbara lifestyle. After an exhaustive search the owners were initially unable to find the classic yellow terracotta tiles envisioned for the lobby. However they eventually found ARTO through our local distributor Buena Tile and selected 16×16 Oleson tiles in Yellowstone. As you can
Indochine Kitchen Tile Installation – Pat’s (not so) Grim Progress*
On September 12, 2017 by ARTOWe here at ARTO are very excited about our new Indochine line of handcrafted cement tile and our graphic designer/webmaster Pat is already installing them in his kitchen. They look fantastic so far and will look forward to sharing professional photos once the job is complete. For all you fashionistas, Pat’s kitchen floor is wearing the
The Importance of Proper Materials
On September 6, 2017 by ARTOAlthough tile is the most visible (and typically most expensive) component, it is just one part of the ultimate tile assembly. We have been making our concrete and ceramic tiles for over 50 years so we know they work pretty well. However, using the wrong mortar, grout, membrane, or other materials can result in cracking,
The Life of ARTO – Drinking with ARTO!
On August 29, 2017 by ARTOWe here at ARTO love to enjoy potent potables (as Alex Trebek would say) especially when our handmade tiles, decos, and brick veneer can join the fun. The rooftop bar at the ACE Hotel DTLA features Roman tiles plus custom decos inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright concrete block patterns. For a change of scene and