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Living History: More Sensational Cement Tile from Guatemala

Granada Tile

Guatemala, as with Nicaragua, has a robust tradition of cement tile installations. In older parts of its cities and towns, surfaces are covered with stunning cement tile designs ranging from the subtle to the extravagant. Spied at a posada in Antigua, Nicaragua, a simple cement tile floor caught Melanie and Marcos’s attention.

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Get the Look: Bring the Flavor of Guatemalan Cement Tile’s to Your Next Project

Granada Tile

Last week, we showed you some great cement tiles Melanie and Marcos came across on trip to Guatemala. This week, we thought we’d show you how to bring the look of Guatemalan cement tile into your own concrete tile installation project. Tile photo, Granada Tile. Tile photo, Granada Tile.

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Colouration, Colouration, Colouration!

Diary of a Tile Addict

As consumers begin to tire of greys and whites, backsplashes, floor tiles, and countertops in contrasting or complementary colours become more popular. It is also likely to be used in conjunction with texture and pattern, and even large format tiles to really make a statement. Mosaic by Cerâmica Antigua (300x300mm).

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Colouration, Colouration, Colouration!

Diary of a Tile Addict

As consumers begin to tire of greys and whites, backsplashes, floor tiles, and countertops in contrasting or complementary colours become more popular. It is also likely to be used in conjunction with texture and pattern, and even large format tiles to really make a statement. Mosaic by Cerâmica Antigua (300x300mm).

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Avente Tile Talk: 2012's Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles

Tile Talk

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Before we get too far into the new year, I want to share our most popular selling tiles of 2012. For the first time in three years, a white tile was not our top seller! In fact, you wont see a white tile until position #8. Traditional Anillos Cement Tile 8" x 8" (Polished Finish).

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome

Tile Talk

Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. The colors used in this custom cement tile pattern include: Heritage Lemon Chiffon.

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Old Meets New

Diary of a Tile Addict

Thankfully it’s also a trend that comes quite naturally to many tile manufacturers and producers. Rivoli takes inspiration from 50s and 60s design, with geometric patterns and a sober colour palette creating classy tiles in five shades and six styles. They can be used for walls, flooring and even to create unique countertops.

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