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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else?

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Terracotta Quarry Design Cement

The Most Stylish Patios with Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2019

Creating a custom, stylish patio does not need to be a challenge with the creative use of stunning cement tiles. Outdoor areas often pose a challenge for interior designers, as the open spacing can offer complications. Berkus and Brent’s LA patio surrounded by Granada cement tiles. Photo by Architectural Digest.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Outdoor

Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Visit the Granada Tile Minis collection to view our zellige-inspired cement tile. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile. Firenze Tile.

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Cement Terracotta Tile Colombia

Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for.

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Cement Trends Tile Design

Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. Relief cement tile are not commonly found here in the United States. These tiles and designs dont capture the stunning sculpture or clever subterfuge that youll find in todays cement tile relief designs. at 6:00 AM.

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Cement Tile Terracotta Los Angeles

4 Timeless Patterns from Our Olvera Collection

Granada Tile

AUGUST 15, 2021

Design by Zelig Architecture featuring Huesca via GranadaTile.com. Our Olvera Collection is a fantastic choice for interior and exterior design projects. Check out some timeless patterns from the Olvera Collection and take your design to the next level! A Variety of Patterns and Looks. Diamonds and Triangles.

Terracotta

Terracotta Backsplash Cement Exterior Design

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

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. With these pavers, you get the benefit of cement in their durability and strength, a broader color palette, and sizes and shapes that can be adapted to any décor and environment. Our Rustic Cement Tile Pavers come in various square and rectangular formats.

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Cement Tile Flooring Design

4 Reasons Why Our Clients Love the Olvera Collection

Granada Tile

JULY 6, 2021

Olvera Octagons and Designer: Zelig Architecture. Whether it’s an interior or exterior space, your personalized home design showcases your personality and taste. These tiles are super easy to customize, with an array of design schemes to choose from. The texture of these cement tiles mimics that of limestone.

Terracotta

Terracotta Europe Cement Outdoor

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

Terracotta

Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath

Avente Tile Talk: Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles. 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. Handmade Arabesque Cement Pattern Details.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles California

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

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie. Boasting more than 900 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, and 176,000 square meters (577,428 square feet) of exhibition space, Cersaie is a not-to-be missed event for distributors, retailers, interior designers, architects and installers. Designer Collections. The Trends.

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Tile Design Porcelain Terracotta

Avente Tile Talk: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. However, I couldnt wait any longer to introduce our newest line of cement tiles, Rustic Cement Tiles Pavers. However, I couldnt wait any longer to introduce our newest line of cement tiles, Rustic Cement Tiles Pavers. Rustic Cement Tile Pavers Come in a Variety of Colors & Sizes.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash

Bathroom Tiles In A Beastie Boy’s Malibu Home

Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Colorful Bathroom Tiles in a Malibu Home as seen in Architectural Digest. As a matter of fact, it’s designed by Barbara Bestor of Bestor Architecture, one of our favorite architects. Incidentally, she used our Fez cement tile over a decade ago in Silver Lake’s Intelligensia Coffee.

Terracotta

Terracotta Cement Tile California

Bathroom Tiles In A Beastie Boy’s Malibu Home

Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Colorful Bathroom Tiles in a Malibu Home as seen in Architectural Digest. As a matter of fact, it’s designed by Barbara Bestor of Bestor Architecture, one of our favorite architects. Incidentally, she used our Fez cement tile over a decade ago in Silver Lake’s Intelligensia Coffee.

Terracotta

Terracotta Cement Tile California

Artisan Tile Company Shares Ways to Personalize a Home

Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

This not only provides a focal point but adds some bright colors and designs that are a unique blend of ultramodern and traditional/classic. These designs are outstanding for accent patterns, the floor inside a shower, or even a shelf in your bathroom for a touch of extra elegance. Photo by Douglas Friedman for Architectural Digest.

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Tile Cement Terracotta Colors

Adamson House Tile Tour

Tile Talk

JUNE 30, 2015

It has a unique mix of Spanish and Moorish architecture styles and perhaps one of the most comprehensive collections of tiles from the day. The factory produced tiles that are still coveted today and can be be found in some of Los Angeles' architectural treasures like the Mayan Theater and City Hall. Sign-up for our Free Newsletter!

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Tile Flagstone California

Caprice June Tiles Bring the Beauty of the Garden to Your Indoor Space

Cement Style

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Inspired by French and Spanish architecture, the Caprice June cement tile pattern by Villa Lagoon Tile is a new classic featuring alternating quatrefoils and spear-point crosses. The timeless design lends a warm sophistication as a kitchen backsplash or a master bathroom wall. MSRP for the tiles is $16.77 per square foot.

Sealants

Sealants Terracotta Natural Stone Cement

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

Tile Talk

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. Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Tile California Cement

Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

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. backsplash designs. bathroom design. cement tile. design ideas.

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Tile Portugal Terracotta Backsplash

Avente Tile Talk: Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch

Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes. There are 6 designs within this collection. Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Cement Ceramics Backsplash

Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tiles Make Magic

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

About a year ago, Ines Haml, a designer in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada called me looking for Spanish tiles. I later learned she was also the Principal of her design firm, The Sky is theLimit Interior Design Concepts. The hand-painted designs of Spanish tile add charm and color to this powder room. bathroom design.

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Tile San Diego California Painted

Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

The restorations vary from tear downs with the complete loss of the Edwardian patterns, to tile replacements faithful to the original designs¹ Finsbury Park Platform. Photography from Joanne Bradley The tile designs at some stations reflect famous places found above ground. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Los Angeles Training Backsplash

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Cement & Terracotta. Lunada Bay Glass.

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Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile

Outstanding Ornamenta

Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

Deco by Ornamenta When it came to achingly beautiful tiles in all the current design trends, Coverings delivered in spades. The halls abounded in excellent examples of the latest in cement-, wood-, marble-, cotto-, and terrazzo-effects, plus a good smattering of geometrics, planks and modern metallics. moment in Altanta.

Terracotta

Terracotta Decorative Ceramics Trends

Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

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Tile Cement Design Painted

Ceramic Central

Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

The Most Stylish Patios with Cement Tiles

Trending Sources

Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips

Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

4 Timeless Patterns from Our Olvera Collection

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

4 Reasons Why Our Clients Love the Olvera Collection

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Avente Tile Talk: Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles

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

Avente Tile Talk: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

Bathroom Tiles In A Beastie Boy’s Malibu Home

Bathroom Tiles In A Beastie Boy’s Malibu Home

Artisan Tile Company Shares Ways to Personalize a Home

Adamson House Tile Tour

Caprice June Tiles Bring the Beauty of the Garden to Your Indoor Space

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

Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Avente Tile Talk: Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch

Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tiles Make Magic

Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Outstanding Ornamenta

Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

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