Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Handmade cement tile by Tiles Couture.

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Tile Talk

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. The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Did you know?

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom Showpieces. Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile by Ann Sacks. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. • Stone tiles with metal insets.

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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs.

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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

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. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression. The impact of Persian tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. According to the Iran Chamber Society , “The history of Iranian tile dates back to the prehistoric period. They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. Avente Tile Talk has participated for three years in this annual event. We kicked-off this years blogfest with Tile Talk Contributor, Arpi Nalbandian, explaining Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. One of my biggest frustrations is the ubiquitous sea of beige and white tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. From Venetian glass mosaic tiles, to ceramic tile that closely resembles heavy brocade patterns, to the crispness of summery linens, it seems the Italians have perfected the art of mimicry.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show.

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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Spring into a Tranquil Space with Leaf Imprint Tiles. Project Pick: Leaf Imprint Tiles Make a Tranquil Space Bring the outdoors in with our Leaf Imprint Tiles! These decorative leaf tiles are pressed with real leaves, giving them a fossilized look. Of course, the artisan agreed and the tiles arrived in time for the show.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

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. Is it wood or tile? Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood?

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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Todays post is the second in our Tile Artisans Interview Series. It’s a joy to share their love of tile. I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. How and when did you start creating your tiles?

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace. The Trends.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. Avente Tile welcomes a new tile perspective to our blog. Our guest post is provided by Ruth Hinds on behalf of Tons of Tiles , U.K.-based Then, its just a case of picking the best tiles for your job! Use Handmade Tiles. Lets Talk Tile. bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen. If you follow this blog, you know theres nothing I like better than sharing a tile installation photo from our customers! They were kind enough to show us how they used Aventes Spanish Cadiz Tiles! They were kind enough to show us how they used Aventes Spanish Cadiz Tiles!

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Leaf Imprint Tiles and the Right Design Create Tranquility. Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint tiles for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Im glad we could help with the tiles.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

JANUARY 29, 2014

Installation of Ceramic Tile in the Wet-Set Method, with Portland Cement Mortar – 2013 [Revised] Status: The publication available for purchase through TCNA and ANSI is current. There is an open PINS on this standard because a group of technical experts is working on possible revisions to section 3.6 Metal lathe or approved alternate).

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Decorator on Demand

APRIL 16, 2010

Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. Walls of Stone.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. The outstanding range of tile formats is available in 43-x-43, 40-x-60 and 57-x-57 cm.

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Sunday, September 20, 2009. Sunday, September 20, 2009. September 21, 2009 at 8:48 AM. September 21, 2009 at 8:49 AM. September 21, 2009 at 8:55 AM. ▼ 2009. Walls of Stone. carpet tiles. (1). cement pond. (1). cement tiles. (1). Input Form. Email This BlogThis!

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Decorator on Demand

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Thursday, October 15, 2009. Thursday, October 15, 2009. October 15, 2009 at 10:28 AM. October 15, 2009 at 11:05 AM. October 15, 2009 at 11:23 AM. October 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM. October 15, 2009 at 4:29 PM. October 15, 2009 at 6:57 PM. November 21, 2009 at 1:20 PM. Input Form. Morningblue.

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Decorator on Demand

AUGUST 4, 2009

Tuesday, August 4, 2009. We also stoned the fireplace insert. So we covered up the brick with black granite tiles and painted the tired wood white so now the dental moldings really show up. So we covered up the brick with black granite tiles and painted the tired wood white so now the dental moldings really show up.

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Decorator on Demand

AUGUST 2, 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009. Sunday, August 02, 2009. August 2, 2009 at 10:15 AM. August 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM. August 2, 2009 at 1:11 PM. August 2, 2009 at 5:28 PM. August 2, 2009 at 6:40 PM. ▼ 2009. Input Form. Can Do Pendants. I love easy transformations, especially if I can do them myself.

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Decorator on Demand

OCTOBER 25, 2009

Sunday, October 25, 2009. Here are just a few of my glass fetish blog posts "Jewelry Box Bath" , "Now This Blows", "Ice Ice Baby" and "Glass Tile Possibilites" , see I have it bad dont I? One of my favorite glass tile companies is SICIS , they are the "Art Mosaic Factory" and I simply love their glass!!! I LOVE glass tiles!

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Decorator on Demand

AUGUST 16, 2009

Sunday, August 16, 2009. Sunday, August 16, 2009. August 16, 2009 at 10:30 AM. August 16, 2009 at 10:38 AM. August 16, 2009 at 10:41 AM. August 16, 2009 at 11:41 AM. August 18, 2009 at 8:45 AM. ▼ 2009. Input Form. Urning for a Home Urinal? Ewwww gross, I know. But why not? Jim Jarrell.

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Decorator on Demand

JULY 26, 2009

Sunday, July 26, 2009. Sunday, July 26, 2009. July 26, 2009 at 10:44 AM. July 26, 2009 at 10:47 AM. July 26, 2009 at 11:29 AM. < July 26, 2009 at 12:46 PM. July 26, 2009 at 12:46 PM. July 27, 2009 at 10:23 AM. July 28, 2009 at 4:08 PM. Input Form. Now This Blows. Email This BlogThis!

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Monday, September 14, 2009. Monday, September 14, 2009. September 14, 2009 at 1:52 PM. September 15, 2009 at 12:21 PM. September 16, 2009 at 8:29 AM. September 18, 2009 at 4:52 PM. September 18, 2009 at 6:05 PM. ▼ 2009. Walls of Stone. Input Form. Barbie Loves Jonathan. Newer Post.

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