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

Tile Talk

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Inspired by the fields of Provence, France, this series is available in five colorways. The wonderful translucent colors are hand-painted onto softly domed "pillow-like" tiles. Tuesday, June 11, 2013.

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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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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Today, several tile manufacturers still honor the handmade tradition in shaping and painting natural clay tiles, but drying is done in a closed kiln instead of in the open air. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. Photo: Chinoiserie vases, painted in traditional blue and white imagery, popularized in Eastern Asia.

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Installation Equation: Cement Wall Tiles Add a Lovely Layer in Chicago

Granada Tile

Don’t get us wrong—we love the backsplashes and floor tile installations that we see—but we go gaga when we see unusual cement tile installations. Of course, given its deep Spanish roots, it’s no wonder Granada Tile is in the mix, since cement tiles were especially popular in both Spain and France in the 19th century.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas

Tile Talk

Our extensive portfolio of design ideas will show you how handmade cement tile can be used on floors, wall, ceilings, backsplashes, as a tile rug, wainscoting, mural, or in or around a water feature. Cement tiles are used all over the world in countries such as Cuba, France, Spain, Portugal and more. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

Tile Talk

Apavisa isnt shy about letting us know that the inspiration for these tiles comes from the cement tile manufacturing method that was first developed in Southern France during the mid 19th century. backsplash designs. hand painted tile. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. hand painted tile. bathroom tile.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

Photo: Allison Eden hand-assembling Kris Kardashian’s backsplash, image via Instagram @allisonedenstudios. Owner and founder, Christian Quemere, was born in Brittany, France, an area known for ceramics. Amidst the popularity and celebrity client list, Allison Eden Studios stays humble and homegrown.

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