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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. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. backsplash designs.

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In The News: Granada Tile In Veranda

Granada Tile

Set off by rustic painted cabinets, burnished wood countertops and that fabulous terracotta pot bursting with sunflowers, the Sherwood tiles in the 6 x 6 inch size from our Echo Collection add to this California space’s unique “south of France meets Arts & Crafts” vibe.

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Cement Tile Rug Creates a Welcoming, Warm Patio

Tile Talk

The stunning pattern of our Traditional Alcala cement tile series, in a custom colorway, creates a spectacular entry for this Southern California home. Our hand-painted, glazed ceramic Valencia Spanish tile makes a great kitchen listello or backsplash. A centered rug pattern with border in a warm palette welcomes guests.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tiles Make Magic

Tile Talk

We discussed the different hand painted Spanish Tiles lines. A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. Samples sent to Ines included the SpanishValencia , California San Diego and the Barcelona La Merced. Thanksgiving Greetings.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

Tile Talk

According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale. backsplash designs.

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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. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA.

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Conversations Art Tile by David Shipley

Tile Talk

Southern California artist David Shipley has created a line of contemporary hand-painted ceramic art tile based upon his unique paintings and sculptures. With their stylish, abstract designs, the Conversation Series of decorative hand-painted ceramic tiles are high fired. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Get talking!

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