Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Tuesday, December 3, 2013. According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale.

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MARCH 12, 2013

Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

Tuesday, August 27, 2013. 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the first train journey on the London underground. It is difficult to get the tiles to release intact even after a century² Over time station names have changed, so the tiles were painted over to conceal the old names. design standards. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

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. If your project is located where frost or freezing temperatures are common, then you should use a porcelain or vitreous tiles for your project. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll

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AUGUST 20, 2013

Tuesday, August 20, 2013. With this renewed back-to-basics philosophy, homeowners have found the need to refresh the look of their kitchens, be it with new, energy-conserving appliances or a fresh coat of paint, the need for a soothing, yet workable environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. design standards.

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APRIL 2, 2013

Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Then take note of these two recent Pinterest-inspired events: Car manufacturer Buick put a social network spin on its 2013 Encore luxury car by reinventing its interiors and exteriors based on a Pinterest board. May 1, 2013 (10:45 to 11:45 AM). design standards. hand painted tile.

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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. At Coverings 2013 , held recently in Atlanta, the Tile of Spain marked its 26th year in exhibiting Spanish innovation at the annual tile and stone show. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Tuesday, January 15, 2013. For your trend-spotters, theres something to be said about large format tiles and Pantones color pick for 2013, Emerald Green. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? design standards. hand painted tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Avente Tile works closely with its tile artisans and we can often beat the standard delivery time, or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf, Ash Leaf, and Ginkgo Leaf design. bathroom tile.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013. New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. ’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. design standards.

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DECEMBER 31, 2013

Tuesday, December 31, 2013. 2013 has been a year of tremendous growth, exciting change, stronger partnerships, and a lot of learning coupled with fun about a product I really love. If you enjoy our blog - devoted to hand-painted and hand crafted tiles - make sure to follow our blog as told through pinterest and houzz.

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JANUARY 1, 2013

Tuesday, January 1, 2013. As many of you know, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2013 , Emerald, was announced recently. Portuguese Braganza Green Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. That being said, I wish nothing but happiness, health, and wisdom to all of you for 2013! design standards. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Tuesday, January 8, 2013. We wish you a great 2013! Since 2000, when Cerulean was the chosen shade, Pantones color of the year has continued to influence paint palettes, fashion, home design, product packaging, and so many other industries. Best Wishes for 2013! design standards. hand painted tile.

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APRIL 30, 2013

Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. ▼ 2013. (53).

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Sunday, March 17, 2013. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Go Green with Tile. Did you know? bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Tuesday, November 26, 2013. 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.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! Then look through our Spanish tiles or browse our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted Spanish tile. design standards. hand painted tile. Posted by William Buyok.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

Tuesday, June 4, 2013. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. ▼ 2013. (53). Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Cement Tile is Our Life. Let us know how we at Avente Tile can assist you!

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MARCH 5, 2013

Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. Making Hand Painted Field Tile. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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JANUARY 29, 2013

Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Tuesday, August 6, 2013. With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty. Fruit Basket Hand Painted Tile Mural. Relief Hand-Painted Bouquet Mural. Fruit Basket Hand-Painted Tile Mural. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

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. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. design standards. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs. Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. Matching is Overrated. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These star polygons were not limited only to the painted figure. This technique evolved to include painted pictures on plain tiles which were then glazed and fired afterwards. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. This finished, rounded edge provides a transition from the tile surface to another surface, like a painted wall. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

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. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Avente works closely with its tile artisans and sometimes, we can beat the standard delivery time or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. The variation found in each hand-painted tile mimics nature in that no two hand-colored leaves are exactly the same. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 28, 2014

It’s our pleasure to let you know that your name has been drawn from the group of December 2013 THF Matching Fund Donors, "Fund the Founders Legacy." design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. ► 2013. (53).

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Inspired by centuries-old styles from Portugal, these decorative ceramic tiles are hand painted on red bisque and finished with a high-gloss glaze. design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Court-appointed artisans were now imitating the 15th century Chinese Ming porcelains that had begun to permeate the Ottoman court. Polychrome tiles, underglaze painting, harem of the Topkapi Sarayi, Istanbul, 16th century. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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JUNE 24, 2014

design standards. hand painted tile. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. ► 2013. (53). bathroom tile.

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