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The Cement Tile Backsplash: How the Look Has Changed Over the Years

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A long, long time ago, kitchens didn’t have any backsplashes. It might seem impossible to imagine a kitchen without one of the most decorative parts of it, but prior to about the 1940s, they weren’t needed. The backsplash was initially only about 4 inches high and went above the sink and stove (where splashes were most prevalent).

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Avente Tile Talk: Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash

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Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. She also included this kind note: I just wanted to let you know that my project was completed and my clients are very happy with their backsplash. Last week I discussed some important points about grout and cement tile for backsplash design. Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

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Avente Tile Talk: Carter's Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and.

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Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. The Swan Inn is an example of Carters hand-painted tiles. Carters Tiles became known for hand-painted and themed tile panels. Hand-painted tile scenes graced the walls of butchers, fishmongers, and greengrocers. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Backsplash Design, Cost & Installation.

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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. Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

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Avente Tile Talk: Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles

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Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Of course, you can pair field tile with decorative ceramic tile to create a spectacular custom design. Of course, you can pair field tile with decorative ceramic tile to create a spectacular custom design.

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2019 Color Trends: Here are What the Experts are Saying

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Seasoned interior designers, burgeoning home decor enthusiasts, and consumers are all captivated by color choices. While some decisions remain timeless, modern color trends are about mixing it up a bit beyond the standard. From HGTV to Elle Decor, we’re seeing experts lean towards a cool, calming approach to colors.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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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. Featured Tile. at 6:00 AM.

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