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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Relief Cement Tiles Simulate Terracotta Is it cement or is it clay? Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. If you are thinking of using Spanish-style pavers or terracotta for your floor, consider what you can do with cement! hand painted tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

Tile Talk

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. A closer look at Susan Dunbars beautiful hand-painted tile craftsmanship.

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

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. Aventes Portuguese tiled are hand-painted by an artisan tile maker and fired twice. hand painted tile. The first firing sets the glaze.

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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. Hand-painted Albacete Spanish ceramic tiles are right at home with the terracotta floor pavers, stone molding and black granite mantle and bench. hand painted tile.

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

Tile Talk

Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The latest trends for Italian ceramics include nature-inspired materials, a rediscovery of terracotta, monolithic tiles, textures, and cutting-edge design that remains environmentally conscious. Italian manufacturers have also seemed to embrace the warmth and appeal of terracotta. hand painted tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tiles Make Magic

Tile Talk

We discussed the different hand painted Spanish Tiles lines. A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. A Hand Painted Sink Adds a Special Touch. Spanish Tile and Hand Painted Trim. Ines and I found each other through Houzz.

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Avente Tile Talk: Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles

Tile Talk

The Rustic Spanish Paver color palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown that provides traditional style. In 2012, when Avente first introduced its Arabesque cement tile line, the made-to-order collection featured eight patterns. hand painted tile. ► 2012. (58). Posted by Arpi Nalbandian.

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