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The hands of a working man

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Ive been posting articles here since 2011. Ive been criticized by my peers mostly competitors and at times threats of being sued because i shared my opinions of products and procedures I use tried and true from over 35 years of laying tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

Tile Talk

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. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. ► 2011. (64). Photo by Karol.

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Avente Tile Talk: Installing a slate tile floor

Tile Talk

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. ► 2011. (64).

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

Tile Talk

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.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings.

Tile Talk

Grespania showcased the marble looks of its Numancia (shown above) and Icaria porcelain floor tiles in 60x60cm and 30x60cm sizes. Keraben showcased its Maderia series, part of the company’s Home Collection, which takes its inspiration from natural wood. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. ► 2011. (64).

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

Tile Talk

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. The Shizen collection from Bedrosians Tile and Stone. Galala dimensional stone from Marmi Natural Stone. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ► 2011. (64).

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • 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. This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications.

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