Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom Showpieces. Murphy Mosaic Backsplash by Appomattox Tile Art. Stainless Steel Mosaic Tile by Ann Sacks. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. • Metallic tiles.

Backsplash 173

Backsplash Kitchen Tile Mosaics 173

Tile Talk

JULY 28, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. A kitchen backsplash is one place you’ll be looking at a lot while you enjoy your home. Creating an eye-catching backsplash that reflects your style and taste is easy with tile. Don’t be afraid to splurge a little on the backsplash. Make sure the two complement each other.

Backsplash 100

Backsplash Tile San Jose Cement 100

Rubble Tile

APRIL 10, 2023

This month, we’re featuring Sirocco – a Spanish porcelain tile collection with soft, warm tones and classic patterns. Sirocco’s hand-painted look and feel evokes the encaustic cement tiles of the Spanish Mediterranean, yet each tile’s high-fired porcelain clay body provides a higher level of durability.

Porcelain 52

Porcelain Painted Tile Cement 52

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 13, 2018

Just like movies released this time of year hope to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, Architectural Ceramics recently launched a few new tile collections that we hope will be a hit among clients like you. This porcelain tile made to look like hand-painted cement has a flare for the dramatic that will grab the attention of any room.

Tile 170

Tile Porcelain North Dakota Backsplash 170

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.

Cement 206

Cement Las Vegas Tile Dominican Republic 206

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 18, 2018

The basic function of kitchen backsplashes is to prevent water, food and other types of liquids and solids from damaging the wall behind your kitchen counters. However, backsplashes can be both functional and stylish. A photo of the city’s skyline is the inspiration for this spectacular kitchen backsplash in Melbourne.

Backsplash 111

Backsplash Kitchen Cement New York 111

Rubble Tile

JUNE 15, 2022

Cement tile, which has been around since the 19th century, has taken off in popularity in recent years. There’s a good chance that the ornately patterned tile feature that caught your eye in a stylish café or a modern apartment was made from cement or.

Cement 40

Cement Porcelain Tile Ceramics 40

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. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile. What type of tile can be used outdoors? Whether using tile under foot on a balcony, your pool deck, or in the pool itself, outdoor tiles come in a few varieties.

Outdoor 157

Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157

Cement Style

MARCH 3, 2022

Black and white tile patterns are both classic and contemporary–basically the very definition of timeless design. Handcrafted cement tiles change up this vintage tile style with a matte finish that has depth and character, such you see in our with a Troika pattern below. What is Cement Tile?

Cement 52

Cement Trends Tile Natural Stone 52

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.

Cement 188

Cement Tile Mosaics Los Angeles 188

Tile Talk

APRIL 1, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Addict. — By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The month of March was devoted to tile patterns and designs. Im no April Fool, when I say weve got some more great tile talk on pattern. Today, I share my favorite cement tile tips for the pattern addict. What do you see?

Cement 159

Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 159

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.

Cement 145

Cement Tile Design Los Angeles 145

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.

Cement 160

Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 160

Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While we can’t help you clean out your closet by purging, thanking, or folding your clothes, Architectural Ceramics can help you clean your tile floor or backsplash. Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile.

How To 178

How To Natural Stone Sealants Tile 178

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.

Cement 158

Cement Dominican Republic Tile Los Angeles 158

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.

Cement 163

Cement Tile Mosaics Los Angeles 163

Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Tiles are the go-to material for bathrooms and showers, but that doesn’t mean you have to go with the same, boring square tiles. Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Ceramic tile is manufactured from clay and powdered glazes and is fired in a kiln to harden.

Cement 100

Cement Tile Flooring Backsplash 100

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.

Cement 142

Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 142

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.

Cement 120

Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 120

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!

Cement 143

Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 143

Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. Arabesque Paver Tiles are Different.

Cement 150

Cement Tile Design Los Angeles 150

Granada Tile

JUNE 14, 2017

How To Add Traditional Cement Tiles To A Modern Home. Dwell Magazine recently shared some examples of how to add traditional materials, like cement tile, to modern homes. This vibrant space highlights both our Serengeti and our Santander cement tiles. We think that’s a great bonus for a bathroom!

Cement 100

Cement Tile Backsplash Porcelain 100

Granada Tile

AUGUST 23, 2016

Yesterday , we shared how to get the look of this fabulous yet simple kitchen designed by Christian May of Maision21 that used a backsplash of hex-shaped cement tiles to take a modern kitchen from meh to marvelous. Or chose from a large selection of tile patterns available in our Echo Collection.

Cement 100

Cement Tile Backsplash New York 100

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.

Cement 133

Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 133

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.

Cement 138

Cement Tile Terracotta Los Angeles 138

Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Field tile, or plain, solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. at 6:00 AM.

Porcelain 120

Porcelain Tile Los Angeles Outdoor 120

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? Traditional Sosua Cement Tile installed as a rug. Traditional Sosua Cement Tile installed as a rug.

Cement 126

Cement Trends Tile Design 126

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

In case shopping at midnight or facial hair aren’t your thing, there’s another trend that’s growing attention: matte black tile. At Architectural Ceramics, we’re excited for this sophisticated tile trend. Available in five colorways, this tile blends durability and style. We hope they grow on you.

Trends 188

Trends Tile Cement Mosaics 188

Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project. The stadiums façade is covered with approximately 12,000 square meters of tile, which is equivalent to 2.97 129,000 sq.

Spain 129

Spain Porcelain Brazil Tile 129

Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls.

Cement 130

Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 130

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. your next tile project. 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. All tiles are 3/4" thick nominal thickness.

Cement 135

Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 135

Tile Talk

AUGUST 21, 2012

Cement Tile Stair Treads Provide a Great Look. When considering handmade cement tile for an installation, customers often ask, "How do I finish a stair riser or stair tread with cement tile?" The question most often occurs when we are discussing cement tile trim, molding and finished edges.

Cement 164

Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 164

Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Finding the Right Cement Tile Adds Personalized Touch. Avente provided both the design services and ultimately created the custom cement tile you see here! I asked Mark, " How did you find this cement tile pattern, and why did you decide to work with Avente? Finding the Right Tile. Heres his reply.

Cement 127

Cement Tile Backsplash Kitchen 127

Tile Talk

APRIL 22, 2014

Cement Tiles Add to the Impeccable Details of Tucson-Area Restaurant. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. We just happened to meet because she called to talk about cement tile for her new restaurant, The Coronet , in Tucson, Arizona. The Coronet is a brasserie style restaurant featuring Old World cuisine and cement tile!

Cement 145

Cement Tile Tucson Morocco 145

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Alluring Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles. The same philosophy also applies to the time-tested look and durability of handmade cement tiles, in this case, Arabesque cement tiles. Arabesque Spanish Cement Tiles are available in 30 colors and two blends. Handmade Arabesque Cement Pattern Details.

Cement 132

Cement Tile Los Angeles California 132

Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for Handmade Tiles: Part 2 of Our Look at ARTO Brick. ARTOs Normandy Cream cement tile board is getting ready for shipment. Over the years, I have been on several tile manufacturing tours, but let me stress how excited I am for each and every tour. Custom Tile Molds.

Cement 182

Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 182

Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas In this guide we will give you some decorative kitchen tile ideas. Introduction to Kitchen Tile Designs The kitchen , where timeless meets contemporary, can be transformed by tiles. These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. How is it made?

Decorative 52

Decorative Kitchen Tile Stone 52