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MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. 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. An inviting fireplace with charming handpainted tiles. Here are some wonderful examples of indoor/outdoor tile fireplaces.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012. Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll

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MARCH 17, 2013

Go Green with Tile. Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Classic Provence Handmade Cement Tile. Go Green with cement tiles!

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Creative floor tiling. Its a bit of a story to this tile project as this section of the floor has been concrete for a few years. We went to the tile store that we had purchased from here in Eleuthera and they no longer carried the same tiles that we had used so it was decision time. Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

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APRIL 29, 2014

New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This week Im in Las Vegas making my yearly pilgrimage to Coverings 2014 , an annual tile trade show. Avente Tile Owner, Bill Buyok, in front of the Cuban Heritage Tile Mural at the Tropicana. All tiles are in the 10-inch square format.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Playing with Pattern in Tile Design. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile & Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Plain Diamond Shaped Tiles in 3 Glazes Create A Tessellation Pattern. We love pattern and tile. Tiles are great way to add pattern to your style. Hex Cement Tiles Create a similar Tessellation.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Spanish Tiles Make Magic. The geometric patterns of Spanish tiles have created alluring charm in homes for centuries. Powder Room using Spanish Tiles. About a year ago, Ines Haml, a designer in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada called me looking for Spanish tiles. A Hand Painted Sink Adds a Special Touch.

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APRIL 8, 2014

Two-Tone Cement Tile Pattern Creates Serenity. This recent cement tile installation features a centered pattern so the eye is naturally drawn to the main field pattern. The green of the Mission Verde Caribe color was the perfect choice for this kitchen located in Hawaii. Featured Tile. Tuesday, April 8, 2014. design list.

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JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. Brightly colored tiles are grouped beneath a Moorish arch.

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JANUARY 29, 2013

Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. Look at this closely and youll see that various tiles are used for the shading. Lets Talk Tile. Avente Tile Talk. cement tile.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Tile Fireplace Design Tips. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile As February comes to a close, so does this month’s focus on tiled hearths and fireplaces. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. A fireplace using hand-painted Spanish Tile.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. They wouldnt be picking up a box of these tiles at Lowes.

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JUNE 25, 2013

Todays post is the first in an occasional series exploring Tile Artisans. I hope to share their love of tile by discovering both their techniques and inspirations. Social media allows me to find and connect with these amazing tiles artisans that I never knew existed - some around the corner and others across the globe.

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. In Portugal, the tiles (or Azulejos in Portuguese) that cover the country’s buildings are a distinctive part of this land.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Field tile, or plain, solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

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MARCH 12, 2013

Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in Coverings Discussion. As the founder and owner of Avente Tile, I take great pride in offering each of my clients a diverse and unique professional experience. Steve Slutzah, President/CEO, of Westside Tile and Stone , Inc. Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Pan American Ceramics, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

A tile shower installation- Time lapsed video/explanation. How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! This will give you a great overview of the process though from sealing the cement board to wiping the tile clean. I had already planned out the tile layout so the next part was to actually start setting the tile.

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MAY 6, 2014

Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Lots of patterned tiles!

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APRIL 1, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Addict. — By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The month of March was devoted to tile patterns and designs. Im no April Fool, when I say weve got some more great tile talk on pattern. Today, I share my favorite cement tile tips for the pattern addict. Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Gloss Vegetable Garden Tiles. Matte Gourmet Garden Tiles.

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APRIL 22, 2014

Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of Tucson-Area Restaurant. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona. The Coronet is a brasserie style restaurant featuring Old World cuisine and cement tile!

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages. The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Throne scene on a star-shaped tile using the Iranian-Seljuk minai technique. Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

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MARCH 5, 2013

Along with the tour, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Course, “The Beautiful Face of Concrete: Using Precast Tile, Pavers, and Wall Veneer for Historic Restoration and Renovation,” was offered. The Tile Art Studio. The method of Silk Screening transfers an outlined image onto the tile.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Before we get too far into the new year, I want to share our most popular selling tiles of 2012. For the first time in three years, a white tile was not our top seller! In fact, you wont see a white tile until position #8. Traditional Anillos Cement Tile 8" x 8" (Polished Finish).

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips. Meet our newest line of cement tile: Fragments ! Its pretty easy to see that these tiny, tesserae have cement tile pedigree. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip. Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut.

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JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. Although initial cost can be expensive, these tiles are easy to maintain and can stand the test of time. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. Lets Talk Tile.

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JANUARY 7, 2014

13 Top Selling Tiles from 2013. I also like to review the years top selling tiles. This informal review provides some insight as to whats trending in tile. Last year, I reported that for the "first time in three years, a white tile was not our top seller!" Classic LaRochelle - A 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Enduring Tile of the London Underground. But I digress, after all this is a tile blog. To The Trains Tile Sign. Covant Garden - Photo Illustration Tile is used extensively on the underground. To maximize the light, reflective white tiles were applied to the stations. Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own. But for this post, I would like to focus on just one of these art forms -- the mesmerizing forms, colors and shapes of Moroccan tile, Zillij (also spelled as Zellige or Zellij ). ” Handmade cement tile inspired by Moroccan patterns. Fez" by Avente Tile. at 6:00 AM.

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MAY 27, 2014

Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles Neighborhood. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Spanish tile adorn the riser and column on this Los Angeles home. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. These are original tile circa 1928. Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

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JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations. This month, Avente pays homage to the classic styles of Portuguese Tiles. In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Oporto 6"x6".

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. For the present project that we are working on Vermont slate tile was chosen for the mudroom entry way as well as the half bathroom that is attached to it. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Lets Talk Tile.

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MAY 14, 2013

Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch. New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch. Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes.

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JUNE 24, 2014

Pavers, Tiles and Fountains: Mediterranean Gardens and Courtyards. The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Spanish Tile Fountain.

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