Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors. Earlier this year I did a guest post for the Gold Notes blog called, Tile Trends from Coverings 2012. I reported that I was seeing a trend to use texture, color, and geometric patterns in tile. Melilla Cement Tile. Montecristi Cement Tile.

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Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2019

What could encompass all of these besides handmade cement tiles? The word ‘handmade’ by itself evokes a sense of luxury, and each tile having undergone a specific process to end up a beautiful piece on its own allows the designer to truly represent his or her vision without sacrificing that luxury. Photography by Jason Schmidt.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We had a year filled with unexpected trends, such as the rise of working from home and what that meant for your home interior-design life. We curated some of our favorite top 5 posts since January of 2020 and have compiled our favorite moments from each, concluding our year of design! Latin American Design Influences.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 7, 2021

Ceramic tile has earned notoriety as the top building and surface material when it comes to commercial design, but did you know it has also gained prominence as the material of choice for residential design? Learn more about the advantages ceramic tiles lend to each area of the home: Facades. Techlam, Slate Ivory.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The powder room, also known as a small guest bath or half bath, is usually located near a home or apartment’s entrance and consists of a toilet and sink. Most half bath spaces are small and basic, but they don’t have to be. If you entertain often, your guests will most likely use your half bath.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

Because the percentage of people interested in horse-themed tile is slim and it’s hard to give your mother a bouquet of tile, let’s instead honor Cinco de Mayo with 5 ways to bring Mexican-inspired tile to your next project. Handmade Talavera Tile. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Watch any interior design show on HGTV or DIY Network, and an open concept layout is in. One bathroom trend that’s always sure to make a statement, is the use of an accent wall in the shower. Herringbone, arabesque, chevron — Geometric tile patterns have long been in style. They come and they go.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting Styles, Educational Opportunities. With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Coverings 2013 Highlights.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Interior design is much more affordable when you know where to splurge and where to save. If you’re thinking of investing in interior design, this post is for you. Refaced cabinets chip, laminate flooring bows and stick-on tiles fall off. You can easily change out textiles as trends come and go.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

As you work to create a bathroom that is fashionable and functional, you’ll want to know about all of the latest 2019 bathroom trends. We’ve rounded up some of the trends that are on their way in and some on their way out. One of the biggest 2019 bathroom trends is the complete opposite of glam. Instant style update!

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 29, 2014

Yes, peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. 2) Soaking Tubs Are Important in Japanese Interior Design.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

“Our goal at TISE has always been to inspire design, surface and construction professionals by connecting them with the leading surface, stone, tile and mosaic exhibitors, while our programming delivers insightful education, events and certification programs.”

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Time2Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Interior Design |Fashion |Style Pairing. I am a firm believer that interior design and fashion design are closely linked together. So often ones personal style in fashion is reflected in their interior design style. Time2 Design, Inc Portfolio 9 15 11 Show View more presentations from Time2Design.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 24, 2020

Check out their 9 design ideas on how to incorporate your pets into your next home-design project! Interior Design to Keep the Tails Wagging. Tips And Tricks For The Perfect Pet Friendly Interior Design , Trendir. Trends for the Dogs and Designers. Dog-Friendly Design Trends , Midwest Home.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2021

Ceramic tile, more specifically, takes its cue quite regularly from the evolutions within the fashion world. In fact, tile manufacturers can often be found partnering with fashion designers from across the globe in an effort to impart high style and design into their collections. Emser’s Parkview in blue. Geometrics.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Lots of patterned tiles!

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Creative floor tiling. Its a bit of a story to this tile project as this section of the floor has been concrete for a few years. We went to the tile store that we had purchased from here in Eleuthera and they no longer carried the same tiles that we had used so it was decision time. Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Polished Cement Tile Benefits a Kitchen Backsplash. Last week, I received a wonderful email from Interior Designer Eugenia Triandos in Montreal, Canada. She shared an installation photo from a recent project that showcases Aventes popular Cuban Cement Tile! A recent kitchen remodel in Quebec used Cuban Cement tiles.

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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. • Stone tiles with metal insets.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile.

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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. All tiles are in the 10-inch square format.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Yowie is billed as “offering a thoughtfully curated guest stay providing a unique experience,” fostered in part by each guest room being designed with a different bright color as its prominent vibe. Color impacts the way we feel and our experience of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

A tile shower installation- Time lapsed video/explanation. How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! This will give you a great overview of the process though from sealing the cement board to wiping the tile clean. I had already planned out the tile layout so the next part was to actually start setting the tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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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.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. Islamic tile were oftentimes manufactured in a star pattern where they were organized into a complex mosaic.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Arabesque Cement Tile Spanish Pavers. New Arabesque Cement Tiles Bring Spanish Flair to Any Décor. Our newest line of cement tile offers not only a classic, time-tested look, but also the durability and craftsmanship of traditional handmade cement tile. Introducing Arabesque Cement Tile!

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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. Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. This edition of the show did that, and more, with everything from micro-mosaics to large-format tiles. The Shizen collection from Bedrosians Tile and Stone.

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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 are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3. In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). Trencadís is a type of mosaic created from broken tile shards. Note: The following images were made available by Tile of Spain.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Interior design trends change over time, just like any other industry like fashion. Owner and certified home stager, Malena Kaplan, of the Bethesda-based company MK Staging & Design, LLC. Photo Credit: Katarina Price Photography for MK Staging & Design, LLC. Photo Credit: MK Staging & Design, LLC.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

13 Top Selling Tiles from 2013. I also like to review the years top selling tiles. This informal review provides some insight as to whats trending in tile. Last year, I reported that for the "first time in three years, a white tile was not our top seller!" Classic LaRochelle - A 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile.

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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.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. Naturally, over time, this material with its new found purpose led to the production of ceramic tile back in 14,000 B.C. Iznik ceramic tile motif (16th century).

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

Playing with Pattern in Tile Design. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile & Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. Plain Diamond Shaped Tiles in 3 Glazes Create A Tessellation Pattern. Patterns are fun.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Cement Tile Create a Warm Welcome. Traditional Gran Cordoba Cement Tile Polished 8"x8". When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. How can we help you with your design needs today? Featured Tile.

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