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Why Replacing Ceramic Tiles With Concrete Tiles Has Changed the Game

Granada Tile

Interior and exterior designs with tile accents are trendy, but the installation and upkeep of non-cement tile options can be a huge turn-off. Cement tiles carry a long list of benefits over other alternatives. The Sad Reality of Terracotta Tile and Saltillo Tile. Cement vs. Ceramic Tiles: What You Should Know.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Visit the Granada Tile Minis collection to view our zellige-inspired cement tile. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile. Firenze Tile.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Unlike standard ceramic tiles, terracotta is often left in a more natural state though it can be sealed or glazed.

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How to Use Cement Tile to Add Color and Pattern to Your Kitchen

Granada Tile

Cement kitchen tiles are one of the ways you can update the overall look and feel of your kitchen, while adding serious value and infusing your personal style. Why Use Cement Tiles in the Kitchen? Cement tiles are not your average ceramic tile. The design of patterned cement tiles is embedded into the tile itself!

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Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

Tile Talk

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Lets first look at handcrafted cement tiles, which provide both long life and distinctive beauty. Here are some wonderful examples of indoor/outdoor tile fireplaces. at 6:00 AM.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Painting a space is a simple way to introduce color. Paint is easy, but we feel the most impact is made with tile. We are loving this marble and brushed brass mosaic. The product shown is our hand-painted Palio 20 terracotta field.

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Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace

Architectural Ceramics

The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. Ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles are all top picks for fireplace surrounds, although we have been seeing a rise in popularity of cement tile over the last few years. The product above is Gemma 2 from our Cement Tile collection.

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