Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Tuesday, 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. Labels: ceramic tile , glass tile , Grout , installation , thin set.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile.

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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

Playing with Pattern in Tile Design. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile & Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. The natural world and everyday common objects can be the inspiration for decorative patterns. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation. 2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage.

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Granada Tile

JUNE 27, 2018

If you’re a connoisseur of stunning interiors looking for a list of interior design blogs featuring beautiful cement tile images, practical advice on installing and incorporating cement tiles into residential and commercial projects and insightful tips on how to make the most of this popular material, you’ve come to the right place.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 21, 2012

Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Cement Tile Stair Treads Provide a Great Look. When considering handmade cement tile for an installation, customers often ask, "How do I finish a stair riser or stair tread with cement tile?" The question most often occurs when we are discussing cement tile trim, molding and finished edges.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Tuesday, 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. mortar but you cannot use this on the layer between the Ditra and the tile or slate. Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3. In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). Trencadís is a type of mosaic created from broken tile shards. Cevisama, the Event.

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Time2Design

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Christmas Tree Time2Design 2012. Time2Design is decking its halls with Christmas Decorations. Labels: christmas , christmas decorations , christmas tree , decorations , holiday , my home my time2design , time2design. . ▼ 2012. (39). Christmas Tree Time2Design 2012. christmas decorations.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Tuesday, 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.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Tuesday, 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. Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Featured Tile.

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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Look at this closely and youll see that various tiles are used for the shading. Now add to the fact that on average over 20,000 visitors a day walk through The Cologne Cathedral is a testament to the lasting value of tile and quality workmanship. Lets Talk Tile. Avente Tile Talk.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Save the dates for Coverings 2012. Coverings is a must-see show and conference for the tile and stone worlds and Coverings 2012 is coming to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from April 17 through April 20. Labels: bath design , bath fixtures , countertop , design , flooring , kitchen design , mosaic , tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. Bathroom Blogfest 2012 celebrates its seventh anniversary with the theme Still Climbing Out. Avente Tile Talk has participated for three years in this annual event. One of my biggest frustrations is the ubiquitous sea of beige and white tile.

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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication.

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Tuesday, 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 Cement Tile Accent Strip - Bar Format in Winter.

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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

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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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for.

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Tile Talk

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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Time2Design

JANUARY 3, 2012

Happy 2012! I am so thankful for all that 2011 taught us and heres to all that 2012 has planned for us! To you and yours a wish of blessings upon you as we welcome 2012. Labels: 2012 , happy new year , my home my time2design , thank you. 2 comments: Nick @ Cupboards January 04, 2012 Cheers! ▼ 2012. (39).

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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. At Coverings 2012, Bill Buyok shares tips on How a Social Media Presence Improves Retail Sales. Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

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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

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. Spanish Tile and Hand Painted Trim.

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. your next tile project. However, I couldnt wait any longer to introduce our newest line of cement tiles, Rustic Cement Tiles Pavers. However, I couldnt wait any longer to introduce our newest line of cement tiles, Rustic Cement Tiles Pavers.

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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

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

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

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles. The same philosophy also applies to the time-tested look and durability of handmade cement tiles, in this case, Arabesque cement tiles. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. Arabesque Conche Spanish Paver Handmade Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Arabesque Paver Tiles are Different. Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

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