Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). The Agora (LÀgora) building within the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is part of a larger complex of facilities designed by Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. Comment Policy. backsplash designs.

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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. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. A closer look at Susan Dunbars beautiful hand-painted tile craftsmanship.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

With history on their minds, I, as well as several architects and design professionals, recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA. Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Spanish Cadiz Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

If you enjoy our blog - devoted to hand-painted and hand crafted tiles - make sure to follow our blog as told through pinterest and houzz. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. As a result, a distinctive style of Seljuk art and architecture emerged by the 13th century. Hexagonal, triangular, square, and rectangular monochrome tiles were also used in creating architectural details. Comment Policy. Panel of Hexagonal Tiles.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles. You can pair field tile with our decorative Spanish ceramic tiles to create spectacular designs.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Beautiful glazes and intricate relief designs are just a few of the wonderful traits our collection of ceramic Gourmet Garden tiles and custom murals offer. With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Labels: artisan tile , cement tile , cement tile design , cement tile patterns , commercial tile design , Coverings 2014 , cuban cement tile , Las Vegas Cement Tile Installations , tile murals. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

Labels: ceramic tile , ceramic tile design. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Modenus Interior Design Blog.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? Labels: cement tile , cement tile floors , ceramic tile , Tile design , top tiles. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 3, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. 10 Easy Design Touches for your Master Bathroom. Bathroom › 10 Easy Design Touches for your Master Bathroom. Take a look at some easy design touches that will leave your master bath feeling like new with little effort. Image Via: Narofsky Architecture + Way2Design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Cuban Heritage Cross Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Cuban Heritage Medallion Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Comment Policy. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

The Arena Corinthians Stadium has been built to sustainable design standards. Architectural solutions for energy efficiency, the use of alternative energies, improvement of interior environmental quality and efficient water consumption have been implemented in this project," noted Tile of Spain. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. Also, our ceramic mosaic tile designs are perfect for adding the right touch to a fireplace, hearth, mantle or chimney. Design Ideas to Help. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

It is difficult to get the tiles to release intact even after a century² Over time station names have changed, so the tiles were painted over to conceal the old names. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

At this event, there was also an opportunity to gain a CEU credit but I was interested in learning more about the possibilities and innovations that were coming along and how they related to architecture. Labels: architecture , ceramic tile , ink jet printers , tile , Tile of Spain. Comment Policy. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. Design Firm/Designers: Foreman Rogers, ASID, IIDA, tvsdesign, and Allison Isaacs, AIA tvsdesign. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

The variation found in each hand-painted tile mimics nature in that no two hand-colored leaves are exactly the same. Large Pressed Leaf Tiles Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf , Ash Leaf and Ginkgo Leaf design. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf, Ash Leaf, and Ginkgo Leaf design. Tom chose one of each of the following designs in the 8"x8" format to create a triptych that has perfect balance. Spring Vine Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 1, 2013

Here are some great examples of how tile, the color of the year, and design go hand-in-hand! Portuguese Braganza Green Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

Labels: ceramic tile design , fountain tile , garden design , Mediterranean garden , mosaic tile , paver tiles , pool tile , rustic cement tile pavers , Spanish tile. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 22, 2014

Sally mentioned she had this painting that would be the focal point of the main dining room and the tile pattern and colors should draw you to the painting; but, not take your attention away. The painting, El Morocco , is by Jerome Carlin and depicts a well-healed family having dinner in a nice restaurant. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Labels: artisan tile , ceramic tile hand-crafted cement tile , Coverings 2014 , patchwork tile , patterned tile , Porcelain tile , tile designs , Tile of Spain , tile trends. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

For the past 13 years, designers, decorators, and fashionista have looked forward to seeing which trend-setting color the experts at Pantone have chosen. Since 2000, when Cerulean was the chosen shade, Pantones color of the year has continued to influence paint palettes, fashion, home design, product packaging, and so many other industries.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Then visit our pages on houzz.com , our boards on Pinterest , and browse through dozens of our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas portfolio page where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted ceramic tile, cement tile, decorative tile, mosaic tile, and so much more. Comment Policy. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Once again, Coverings will be host to hundreds of exhibitors, distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers. Comment Policy.

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