Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. When I set out to write this blog article, I intended to put a few words to a photograph of the Poole Arms (in Poole, Dorset, UK,) with its striking green tile fa ç ade. The Swan Inn is an example of Carters hand-painted tiles.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 30, 2021

The Olvera Collection is an excellent choice for those looking for a classic, rustic design. They similarly resemble Saltillo or Terra Cotta, but they’re far sturdier than those clay-made tiles. Despite decades of wear and tear, these hand crafted tiles will stay in pristine condition for generations. Why Choose Olvera?

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Granada Tile has become a leading name in encaustic cement tiles worldwide. Our tiles are the design item of choice for famous interior designers, home builders, and architects. Check out these mind-blowing facts about Granada Tile that are as fun and exciting as they are educational. Tile featured: Cluny.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Ceramica San Ginés Decorates The New Restaurant of Jose Andres with Hand Painted Tiles. The hotel’s restaurant, Bazaar Mar by Jose Andres, was designed by Philippe Starck and stands out with its artistic tiling from Spanish ceramics company Ceramica San Ginés. … Continue Reading.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Tile Fireplace Design Tips. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile As February comes to a close, so does this month’s focus on tiled hearths and fireplaces. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Field tile, or solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. Featured Tile.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Cement tiles are a great option for any space. Cement tiles add elegance and dimension to the room Cement tiles add texture and dimension to the floor, wall or stairs the decorate. Cement tiles, also known as encaustic tiles, are made by pouring a mixture of sand, cement, color pigment, and marble powder into metal molds.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A truly unique hearth will feature a concrete fireplace design. Most importantly, these sturdy, low-maintenance designs are baked-in, making them resistant to fade. Turn over a new leaf this fall with these five inspiring fireplace designs. Photographer: Jessica Isaac | Designer: Denise Palma of Eclectic Goods.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. The pinwheel pattern is a common tile layout.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Cement tile is an outstanding addition to any home decor, remodeling or renovation project. These tiles are sturdy and will last for many years without a great deal of upkeep required. They can be had in a wide variety of colors and patterns, and these will not fade, as they are baked into the tile instead of painted on.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 25, 2013

Interview with Nutmeg Designs. Todays post is the first in an occasional series exploring Tile Artisans. I hope to share their love of tile by discovering both their techniques and inspirations. Today Im excited to share an interview with Margaret Almon of Nutmeg Designs. House Numbers 1670 by Nutmeg Designs.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

One of the best ways to breathe new life into a room is new flooring, and it’s hard to go wrong with cement tile. There are many reasons you might choose tile for a kitchen, bathroom, entryway, or other areas in your home, including sustainability and gorgeous design options. The Advantages of Hand-Poured Cement Tiles.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 31, 2020

Let’s check out how you can create a home office design masterpiece with cement tiles and learn about the advantages of using this elegant and sturdy material for your space. Why Choose Cement Tiles? These tiles are ideal for wall accents, flooring or any other use you can imagine. Fast and Easy Installation.

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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.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Cement tiles are a wildly popular design option for floors, walls, and even fireplaces! They are sturdier than ceramic tiles because they are hand-poured, so it won’t fade or chip like hand-painted ceramic tiles. These tiles have an incredibly long life, are low maintenance, and can hold up to heavy use.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Cement tiles are a wildly popular design option for floors, walls, and even fireplaces! They are sturdier than ceramic tiles because they are hand-poured, so it won’t fade or chip like hand-painted ceramic tiles. These tiles have an incredibly long life, are low maintenance, and can hold up to heavy use.

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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

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile.

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Granada Tile

JULY 15, 2020

Unlike vinyl or ceramic tiles, cement tiles present a timeless, sturdy, and low-maintenance solution to your project. Learn about the Granada Tile difference, why our cement tiles are perfect for your home, and how they can stand out in any location. This paint can and does fade over time. Any Location, Any Use.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Create a Spanish Tile Design with Rustic Pavers. A beautiful floor tile design really makes a tremendous statement in your room. There is so much more to a floor than the tile itself. The pattern or layout of the floor tiles along with the accent tile will change both the look and the feel.

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

All it takes to make a big visual impact is one simple tool, cement kitchen tiles. So Much to Love About Cement Kitchen Tiles. We love cement kitchen tiles because they are practical and extremely durable, can be designed into virtually any color or pattern, and are fairly easy to install. Black and White Kitchen Tiles.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the best ways to add value to your bathroom makeover is by choosing handmade cement tiles. Check out these design ideas featuring our line of eco-friendly, long-lasting cement tiles, and discover some inspiration to take your bathroom remodel to the next level. This elegant shower design makes use of our Droplet tile.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 29, 2019

Cement tiles can be an outstanding addition to any home decor scheme. You need to understand a number of things about cement tiles before diving in, however. Learn five important things that designers and architects need to know when shopping for cement tile patterns for the first time. Cement Tile Patterns: What to Know.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Arabesque & Spanish Cement Tile Designs to Love. Together with Arabesque Spanish floor tiles, our hand-painted La Merced ceramic tiles (from our Barcelona collection) reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. Moreover, the cement used for producing these tiles is supplied by an Energy Star Certified factory.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Cement tiles have a lot of advantages over ceramic or porcelain tiles. They are long-lasting, relatively low maintenance, quite sturdy and totally eco-friendly, but you need to pay close attention when you choose your tile. As cement tiles become ever more popular, the market is starting to see tiles that are “faux cement.”

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Granada Tile

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Not all tiles are created equal. One tile type deserves special notice, encaustic cement tile. The unique patterns , often found with encaustic tiles, make them the best choice for bathroom wall tiles intended to make a splash with visitors and homeowners alike. Individual tiles have a pigment layer ?”

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

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. Featured Tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Leaf Imprint Tiles and the Right Design Create Tranquility. Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint tiles for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Im glad we could help with the tiles.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Further, by using our Spanish Paver Tiles, youll feel good knowing your choice is also good for the environment.

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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. There are many more posts to read all dealing with your home on my blog, The Building Blox. Now how to make 48 tiles cover the area that we had? Tuesday, November 27, 2012. The finished floor.

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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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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

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. Pick the right grout color.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Five fabulous decorative tiles coming up in today’s collection of Cyberspace Curiosities. 1) Biselado Vintage Pearlescent and shimmering in varying shades of pink, Dreamtile ‘s Biselado Vintage tiles blend a mature shape with playful light and colour. Pink and peach pair together for stunning statement design.

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