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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Arto Alajians signature on brick is proudly displayed at the ARTOs Brick and California Paver factory in Gardena, CA. design standards. Tuesday, March 5, 2013. bathroom design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile.

Tile Talk

As summer starts to kicks into full swing with the solstice less than 10 days away, I find myself enjoying the perfectly splendid outdoors of Southern California with longer walks each day. Brightly colored tiles are grouped beneath a Moorish arch. create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. The field tiles range from a standard 4×4 to an arabesque and elongated hexagon.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for.

Tile Talk

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). Thus, when I recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA, along with several architects and designers, I knew I would be in for a treat. The Chemistry Behind the Color. design standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tiles Make Magic

Tile Talk

The subtle variation in color in our hand painted Yucatan field tile works well with the change in color values found in hand painted decorative tiles. Samples sent to Ines included the SpanishValencia , California San Diego and the Barcelona La Merced. Barceloan La Merced Spanish Valencia California San Diego.

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

Tile Talk

Before and after Cabrillo’s visit, the Chumash Indians populated the coastline, cruised through its coastal waters and lived off the land until Spanish Franciscan monks arrived in the 18th century on their mission-building quest through California. design standards. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Avente Tile Talk: Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles

Tile Talk

With their Moorish and Spanish influences, Arabesque designs and patterns have remained timeless and always in fashion (think Boho chic and the California missions). Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. The colors are available in two styles: solid or flash. design standards.

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