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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

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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! design standards.

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

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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. design standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

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The Portuguese Braganza pattern is a classic pattern with an unusual color palette including pistachio green, azure blue, and terracotta against a bright yellow background. Detailed view: A medallion of Portuguese Braganza 3"x3" tiles on terracotta. design standards. ► 2012. (58). Portuguese Braganza Tiles.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips

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After returning from Coverings 2012 , I was so ecstatic about the use of color in the tile I saw that I couldnt wait to get home so I could blog about it (see Tile Trends from Coverings 2012 ). Customers gravitate to the natural red, brown, and terracotta bisque colors these tiles adroitly mimic. design standards.

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

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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. An Old World terracotta look is graced with intricately designed inserts. design standards. ► 2012. (58). backsplash designs. bathroom tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles

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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. design standards. ► 2012. (58). backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012. The Paver Color Palette includes classic bisque colors in terracotta, red and brown hues that provide traditional style. design standards. ▼ 2012. (58). Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. Youve changed the clocks, youve voted, the election season is over and fall is in full swing. bathroom tile.

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