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AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. Tuesday, August 14, 2012. at 6:00 AM.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Enduring Tile of the London Underground. 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the first train journey on the London underground. But I digress, after all this is a tile blog. To The Trains Tile Sign. Covant Garden - Photo Illustration Tile is used extensively on the underground.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations. This month, Avente pays homage to the classic styles of Portuguese Tiles. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. Kitchen Backsplash with 6"x6" Oporto Portuguese Ceramic Tiles. Oporto 6"x6".

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JULY 23, 2013

Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara is considered by many to be the American Riviera as it shares the same dramatic mountains, sparkling seas, lush gardens, white-washed buildings, red-tile roofs and abundant sunshine of its French and Italian counterparts.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? Traditional Sosua Cement Tile installed as a rug. Traditional Sosua Cement Tile installed as a rug.

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MAY 14, 2013

Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch. New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch. The clay Arabesque tiles pictured above are from Aljafería Palace, a fortified medieval Islamic palace built during the 11th century in Zaragoza, Spain. Clay Arabesque Tile: Alcazar.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles. The same philosophy also applies to the time-tested look and durability of handmade cement tiles, in this case, Arabesque cement tiles. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. Let’s look at these additions.

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