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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Arto Alajians signature on brick is proudly displayed at the ARTOs Brick and California Paver factory in Gardena, CA. ceramic tile. Tuesday, March 5, 2013. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

Tile Talk

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

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Misc. photos.

The Tile Shop

This first photo comes from a customer installation at our Marietta, GA store- a contemporary half-bath using our Arcturus ceramic tile with the Miramar mosaic: These next photos are of a California kitchen created by Nar Bastamante. I love the tiled bar area!'

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

Tile Talk

Before and after Cabrillo’s visit, the Chumash Indians populated the coastline, cruised through its coastal waters and lived off the land until Spanish Franciscan monks arrived in the 18th century on their mission-building quest through California. Hand-painted ceramic tiles that reflect the Spanish influence of Santa Barbara.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creative Accents with Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Fragments is a colorful mosaic accent collection of patterned cement tile re-purposed from the cement tile factory.s Each piece, which is first cut into a square or rectangular tessera, is then carefully chosen on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. Spring Mosaic. Summer Mosaic.

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Avente Tile Talk: Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile.

Tile Talk

As summer starts to kicks into full swing with the solstice less than 10 days away, I find myself enjoying the perfectly splendid outdoors of Southern California with longer walks each day. Patterns grouped or "blocked together" create an impact on the entry to a California Courtyard. ceramic tile. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Avente Tile Talk: Avente Tile Owner Selected to Participate in.

Tile Talk

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. Pan American Ceramics, Inc.

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