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Ceramics, the Material of Choice for Residential Environments

Tile of Spain USA

Ceramic tile has earned notoriety as the top building and surface material when it comes to commercial design, but did you know it has also gained prominence as the material of choice for residential design? Additionally, ceramics are safe, strong, long lasting, chemical resistant, fire-retardant, hygienic and cost-effective.

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The Cement Tile Backsplash: How the Look Has Changed Over the Years

Granada Tile

A long, long time ago, kitchens didn’t have any backsplashes. The backsplash was initially only about 4 inches high and went above the sink and stove (where splashes were most prevalent). This doesn’t mean that the style has always stayed the same, as the look of cement tile backsplash has changed dramatically over the years.

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Porcelain Tile vs. Ceramic Tile

Tile Talk

Since launching our new line of Porcelain Pool Tile earlier this month, we''ve been getting a lot of questions about what makes porcelain tile better than ceramic tile. More commonly, the question is simply, "What is the difference between porcelain and ceramic tile?" Porcelain tile is a type of ceramic tile and nothing more.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation.

Tile Talk

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

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Avente Tile Talk: Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash

Tile Talk

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She also included this kind note: I just wanted to let you know that my project was completed and my clients are very happy with their backsplash. Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

Tile Talk

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project. Portuguese Oporto 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic.

Tile Talk

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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