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MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement 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. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif.

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APRIL 16, 2013

Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting Styles, Educational Opportunities. 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. Coverings 2013 Highlights.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Tuesday, 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.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. Photo courtesy of Avente Customer.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. So, how can we help you with your cement tile needs today? Featured Cement Tile.

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JULY 30, 2013

Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow. This article will explore how ancient designs still have a place in modern life. Designed by Joanne Bradley. Let us consider the humble, hard-wearing cement tile that is available in ever increasing designs and patterns.

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APRIL 29, 2014

New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip. As I conclude my final post on playing with pattern in tile design, Im excited to share a unique wall installation of our classic, popular Cuban tiles and our newest line of cement tile offered by Aguayo Cement Tile. Asterisk is a new, contemporary cement tile pattern.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. With these pavers, you get the benefit of cement in their durability and strength, a broader color palette, and sizes and shapes that can be adapted to any décor and environment. Our Rustic Cement Tile Pavers come in various square and rectangular formats.

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JUNE 2, 2015

Steeped in a rich history of architectural, design and natural elements, the hexagon is a fundamental shape when it comes to building. Beginning in late 2013, it was evident the hexagon was once again climbing in ranks as a desirable shape in the designs and patterns of tile. Mission Hexagonal Frame 8" Cement Tile | Avente Tile.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013. Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour. I just returned from a business trip in the Dominican Republic meeting with the owners of the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Marble dust.

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Cement Tile is Our Life. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. As Autumn rolls in, were taking time to reflect on how proud and honored we are to offer handmade cement tiles created by true artisans.

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JULY 2, 2013

Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Enhance Your Outdoor Space with Cement or Ceramic Tiles. Dominican artist Cándido Bidó is the creative force behind the bold Espiral cement tile. We have just the right solution for you - ceramic and cement tiles in a multitude of colors, shapes, and motifs. Arabesque Cement Tile.

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APRIL 8, 2014

Two-Tone Cement Tile Pattern Creates Serenity. This recent cement tile installation features a centered pattern so the eye is naturally drawn to the main field pattern. design list. design list. Designing with cement tile means taking a vision, idea or surrounding complementary area, and making it come to life!

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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. Geometric 10. Fall Mosaic.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project. Featured Tile.

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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 are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut.

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MAY 28, 2013

Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Creating a Custom Cement Tile.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles. With their Moorish and Spanish influences, Arabesque designs and patterns have remained timeless and always in fashion (think Boho chic and the California missions). Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends.

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JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. Last week, I received a wonderful email from Interior Designer Eugenia Triandos in Montreal, Canada. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles.

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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. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Tuesday, 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. These tiles come in a staggering array of shades (mostly of blue) and designs. Image via Nigel J.

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MARCH 25, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Shy. Weve been Playing with Pattern in Tile Design this month and shown you how Simple Patterns are Powerful ! Theres no doubt that patterned cement tiles are a great way to add style to any room. Today, I want to share a few design secrets on how to effectively use patterns. Pattern Shy.

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APRIL 1, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Addict. The month of March was devoted to tile patterns and designs. Last week, I provided some design tips on how to effectively use patterns if you are pattern shy or a pattern wallflower. Today, I share my favorite cement tile tips for the pattern addict. Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

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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. Tuesday, August 21, 2012.

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MARCH 19, 2013

Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. You only need to refer to ancient European ruins to see how the properties of cement tile remain time-tested elements of any structure.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. Relief cement tile are not commonly found here in the United States. These tiles and designs dont capture the stunning sculpture or clever subterfuge that youll find in todays cement tile relief designs. at 6:00 AM.

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JUNE 4, 2013

Tuesday, June 4, 2013. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Recent Cement Tile Projects. It provides customers with a better idea of what the cement tiles look like right out of the box. It provides customers with a better idea of what the cement tiles look like right out of the box. From the Traditional Series of Cement Tile. Mark and Erin C.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Playing with Pattern in Tile Design. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. Hex Cement Tiles Create a similar Tessellation.

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MAY 21, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. 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. at 6:00 AM.

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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. Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

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APRIL 22, 2014

Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of Tucson-Area Restaurant. We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona. We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. 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. Heres a great example of a pinwheel tile pattern that pairs glazed ceramic dots with large ceramic tiles in a matte finish.

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OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

Arabesque Cement Tile Spanish Pavers. New Arabesque Cement Tiles Bring Spanish Flair to Any Décor. Our newest line of cement tile offers not only a classic, time-tested look, but also the durability and craftsmanship of traditional handmade cement tile. Introducing Arabesque Cement Tile! Posted by William Buyok.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Finding the Right Cement Tile Adds Personalized Touch. What a great space and design! Avente provided both the design services and ultimately created the custom cement tile you see here! I asked Mark, " How did you find this cement tile pattern, and why did you decide to work with Avente?

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