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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation.

Tile Talk

Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation Tips. One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Pick the right grout color.

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Avente Tile Talk: Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash

Tile Talk

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She also included this kind note: I just wanted to let you know that my project was completed and my clients are very happy with their backsplash. Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

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Avente Tile Talk: Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation

Tile Talk

Removing Grout Haze in a Cement Tile Installation. Today, I discuss grout haze – a problem that often occurs with both ceramic and cement tile installations. I’ll explain what grout haze is, how to correctly identify the problem, and why it occurs. Cement tiles that needs to be grouted. What is Grout Haze?

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Handmade ceramics are often hand-painted. your handmade ceramic tile has a crackle finish, clean it the same way you would a hand-painted tile.

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A Growing Trend: Matte Black Tile is Back

Architectural Ceramics

At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Let’s start with an Architectural Ceramic porcelain tile that offers several options: the Aristocrat Collection. For this kitchen backsplash, AC’s Aristocrat Collection was used in the Anthracite Strip mosaic in a matte black and cream.

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14 Creative Backsplash Ideas for your Kitchen

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A kitchen can look finished without a backsplash, and sometimes a clean coat of (washable) paint is what best executes a design. While countertops, flooring and cabinets are generally places to keep it simple, the backsplash is a good place to inject some personal style, whether that’s with a mosaic feature or a bold color.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove. This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern.

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