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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013. 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. ▼ 2013. (53). Google+ Followers.

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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013. 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the first train journey on the London underground. His Arts and Crafts designs can still be recognized by their ox-blood red glazed terracotta block facades† Covant Garden Station. ▼ 2013. (53). Enduring Tile of the London Underground.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

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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! ► 2013. (53). Google+ Followers.

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

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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. ▼ 2013. (53). Google+ Followers.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Im thrilled to report that the trend continues from what I saw recently during Coverings 2013. Customers gravitate to the natural red, brown, and terracotta bisque colors these tiles adroitly mimic. ▼ 2013. (53). Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. Google+ Followers. Blog Archive.

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

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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. ► 2013. (53). Google+ Followers.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Manufactured in the USA, these high-fired classic terracotta tiles offer unsurpassed flexibility as they can be customized for any décor need with traditional unglazed bisque colors, glazed bisque colors, glazed blends, and more than 50 studio glazes. . ▼ 2013. (53). ► January. (4).

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