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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards

Floor Covering News

It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention. Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Winning products are featured on the Good Design website.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove. When using a natural stone tile as a backsplash, it’s important to seal it once a year. The backsplash, pictured below, in the color Raven mixes both finishes, but also rotates the 6″x6″ prism tiles for a more random feel.

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Avente Tile Talk: Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

Tile Talk

These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Use this combination with the smaller 4"x4" formats to make a great looking backsplash or for attention-getting stair risers. backsplash designs. green building products.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Africa & The Middle East: Ceramic tile’s history began in the Middle East. Spain: Because the Moors came up from Africa and occupied southern Spain for nearly 800 years, it’s not hard to see why ceramic tile here often looks Moroccan. Today, the country is also known for its modern production. Ferrari anyone?

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Avente Tile Talk: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

Tile Talk

They have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Unlike most other cement products its also rated for freeze/thaw cycles. Use this combination with the smaller 4"x4" formats to make a great looking backsplash or for stair risers. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

Over time, and with the spread of Islam, the art made its way through to Northern Africa, and to what is now known as Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The 1" dots, used as an accent to a floor inset, are a fitting complement to a backsplash consisting of 6"x6" tiles of the same design. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles

Tile Talk

The geometrically inclined Arabesque pattern, part of Avente Tile ’s extensive cement tile collection, pays homage to the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used throughout Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. backsplash designs. green building products. kitchen backsplash.

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