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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Did you know: Green, blue-green, and blue are sacred colors in Iran, where they symbolize paradise.

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Hexagon Cement Tile – Patterned and Plain

Tile Talk

Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). During Coverings 2015, hexagons played a more sophisticated role in terms of visual and tactile significance with increased offerings in cement, encaustic, glass, porcelain, ceramic and stone. Image via The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. According to the Iran Chamber Society , “The history of Iranian tile dates back to the prehistoric period. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org. Imam Mosque, Isfahan.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

Iran: Iran, formerly Persia, is the land where the Three Wise men are believed to have lived when Jesus was born. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. bathroom design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool. Chinese Fans made from Porcelain and Bamboo. By Selena Madden. Contact Avente Tile. bathrom blogfest 2010. bathroom design. bathroom tile.

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