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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

Tuesday, December 17, 2013. The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. When this tile is used for the entire kitchen backsplash, the pattern creates eye-catching, decorative appeal and color. Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations. Oporto 3"x6".

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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

Tile Talk

Tuesday, August 27, 2013. 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the first train journey on the London underground. South Kensington is decorated with scenes reflecting the Natural History Museum. His Arts and Crafts designs can still be recognized by their ox-blood red glazed terracotta block facades† Covant Garden Station.

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

Tile Talk

Tuesday, July 23, 2013. 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. decorative tile. Decor Girl. cement tile.

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

Tile Talk

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. Sant’Agostino. Concrete & Cement.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

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! decorative tile. Decor Girl.

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Outstanding Ornamenta

Diary of a Tile Addict

Founded by Davide Tonelli in 2013, Ornamenta weaves a vibrant tale of a manufacturing tradition allied to industrial excellence. The company specialises in the production of decorative surfaces, delivering a portfolio that is in constant evolution. And it proclaims its Italian roots with obvious price.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch

Tile Talk

Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Further adding to its inherit rustic appeal is the fact that our decorative, hand-painted Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile is produced using a classic extruded red clay body. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch. New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch.

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