Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles. Everything works together using the same color palette as the tiles.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

For his place in Redondo Beach, just south of Los Angeles, “I wanted to keep a Spanish flair in the kitchen and decided to an accent wall behind the stove,” he reports. Coming across our tile, he was smitten—”the design and sheen drew me toward it,” he says. Tile photo courtesy John Hixson.

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APRIL 25, 2019

Creating a custom, stylish patio does not need to be a challenge with the creative use of stunning cement tiles. With the creative use of cement tiles, interior designers can introduce innovative and striking elements into walkways, patios, and all outdoor living spaces. Photo by Architectural Digest.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

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.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

We recently wandered into The Line Hotel in Los Angeles for a drink. What we didn’t expect was that our visit would also satisfy our constant hunger for discovering new spaces that feature Granada Tile’s cement tile. The bathroom wall tiles in the photo below are our Torino concrete tiles!

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. Tania Marmolejo.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2018

No wonder that one of the selling points in this house in the tony Outpost Estates section of Los Angeles is the fact that the kitchen sports a beautiful backsplash of Granada Tile’s Serengeti cement tiles in black and white.

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MARCH 4, 2014

At Granada Tile , we have a solution to at least part—the cement tile part—of that problem. If you take a spin around Granada Tile’s Web site, you’ll see that we have a section for in-stock cement tiles. It’s the perfect spot for people who want to dig into a tile installation immediately.

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JULY 9, 2015

The quartet of designers that comprise Commune Desig n have been making waves in the Los Angeles area (and beyond!) This project in the July / August 2015 issue of Elle Decor spotlights the versatility of Granada Tile’s Sofia cement tile from the Echo Collection in a custom black, white and coral colorway.

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

In a recent post on Apartment Therapy, titled “ Kitchen Backsplash Ideas That Are Next Level ” what did we spot but one of our favorite installations. This kitchen at Biscuit Studios in Los Angeles takes our Fez cement tile to extraordinary heights — literally!

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This week Im in Las Vegas making my yearly pilgrimage to Coverings 2014 , an annual tile trade show. Avente Tile Owner, Bill Buyok, in front of the Cuban Heritage Tile Mural at the Tropicana. Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

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JULY 17, 2015

We recently stopped by a home where the cement tile was in the process of being installed by Vahe Alvazian of Artisan Tile and Stone Works in Playa del Rey, California. Here are some of his tips: – Installing cement tile is not that much different from installing regular tile, says Alvazian.

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MAY 28, 2015

As regular readers may know, Granada Tile’s global perspective and love of travel means that we like to name our encaustic tile patterns after cities, countries and favorite spots around the world that inspire us. Case in point, our Santander cement tile.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

In the most recent issue of Lonny Magazine , a black and white palette equals instant sophistication in the “London in Los Angeles” Hancock Park neighborhood townhouse of design publicist Molly Schoneveld. Granada Tile’s Cluny cement tiles are the star of the shower area.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

Interior designer Kristin Rocke extolls the virtues of cement tile and her love affair with Granada Tile in Salt Lake City News , picking out some beautiful examples of concrete tile installations using our encaustic tiles in spaces around the country.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Time to catch the last vestiges of warm weather and longer days, lingering over a cocktail at one of these beautiful outdoor bars, their happy hours made even better with the presence of Granada Tile Company’s cement tile. Make your space happy at any hour of the day or night with Granada Tiles cement tiles.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 31, 2015

A recent house tour on Domaine Home spotlits the Los Angeles home of Fall Out Boy guitarist, Joe Trohman, and his family. The showpiece in the living room is the amazing and arresting fireplace surround clad in the black and white version of our Serengeti cement tiles. Photos by Daniel Collopy for Domaine Home.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips. Meet our newest line of cement tile: Fragments ! Its pretty easy to see that these tiny, tesserae have cement tile pedigree. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip - Bar Format in Winter.

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JUNE 4, 2015

We finally got a peek at Bestia, the hottest restaurant in Los Angeles. Looking down, there was our beautiful La Rochelle cement tile brightening up the well-populated space and bringing a touch of color and pattern to this funky warehouse district spot.

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JUNE 25, 2015

It’s no secret that we here at Granada Tile love architect Barbara Bestor. Bestor feels the same way about us and about our concrete tiles, especially our Fez encaustic tile design which she first used in Los Angeles coffee shop, Silver Lake’s Intelligentsia Coffee, still one of the most Instagrammed spots in Los Angeles.

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MAY 3, 2016

Restaurants love tile for some many reasons — it’s beautiful and it’s easy to wipe clean. That goes double for cement tile and Granada Tile’s cement tile in particular. Cement, unlike porcelain, is porous, so it’s less slippery when wet.

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APRIL 15, 2016

Granada Tiles will be at the Covering Trade Show , THE global tile and stone experience starting this coming Monday, April 18 and running through Thursday, April 21st. Stop by and say hello and let us show you why we’ve got this thing with cement tiles! Find us at Booth #8719. . We’ve love to meet you!

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Along with the tour, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Course, “The Beautiful Face of Concrete: Using Precast Tile, Pavers, and Wall Veneer for Historic Restoration and Renovation,” was offered. The Tile Art Studio.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. Learn How Custom Cement Tiles.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! One of these materials is tile. For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. Cuban tiles patterns are generally more elaborate and often use bold, strong colors. Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Even usually sunny and warm Los Angeles, one of our ports of call, has been cold and damp. So we have to say we’re jealous of our Buniel cement tile It can be found throughout The Cape, a Thompson Hotel in Cabo, basking in the warm glow of the Caribbean sun.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tile Factory Tour. I just returned from a business trip in the Dominican Republic meeting with the owners of the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory. Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Cuban Tiles from the Aguayo Cement Tile Factory.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 25, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Shy. — By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Weve been Playing with Pattern in Tile Design this month and shown you how Simple Patterns are Powerful ! Theres no doubt that patterned cement tiles are a great way to add style to any room. Think about a kitchen backsplash or entry.

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JANUARY 6, 2014

As years go, 2013 was a pretty fantastic one for Granada Tile. Our sensational cement tiles were featured in some stunning concrete tile installations, from chic, retro-inspired bathrooms to stylish restaurants. As far as cement tile installations go, it’s almost impossible to pick our favorite from the past year.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Cement Tile is Our Life. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. As Autumn rolls in, were taking time to reflect on how proud and honored we are to offer handmade cement tiles created by true artisans. Featured Tile.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 2012

Focus on Romana Cement Tile | August 2012. Project Pick: Romana Cement Tile for Kitchen Backsplash. Avente Tile customer Constance Zaytoun recently designed and oversaw the remodeling of her Chelsea, NY, kitchen that included a cement tile backsplash to be envied. Lets Talk Tile!

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. The cohesive palette and tiles is circa 1925.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Los Angeles—Emser Tile is highlighting versatility and sophistication with the release of five on-trend new collections of glazed porcelain tile: Visconde, Nobleza, Regala, Mixt and Fixt. said Suzanne Zurfluh, director of design and Trend at Emser Tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Two-Tone Cement Tile Pattern Creates Serenity. This recent cement tile installation features a centered pattern so the eye is naturally drawn to the main field pattern. The white in the tile accentuates the white of the cabinets, while the effect of the wood tones reinforces the tropical, peaceful feel.

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JANUARY 21, 2016

SF Girl By Bay, also known as Victoria, is now living in Los Angeles. She’s been raving out the charms of cement tile and has been playing around with some ideas in advance of redoing her kitchen. Recently she posted about the concrete tile floor in this kitchen.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. Tuesday, August 14, 2012.

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