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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic.

Tile Talk

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012.

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Avente Tile Talk: Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with.

Tile Talk

As a visual artist, graphic designer, paper lover and one who is obsessed with patterns and the production process, Guillermo began his art studies at UMASS Amherst in Boston. ceramic tile. hand painted tile. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Let us know how we at Avente Tile can assist you!

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The Making of a (Transitional) Tile Mosaic in Historic Baltimore

Architectural Ceramics

January 2016 – Baltimore, MD – As a design consultant at Architectural Ceramics in Canton, a neighborhood of Baltimore City, I recently had the privilege of meeting a great couple that allowed me to create a mosaic design for the fireplace in their Bolton-Hill home in downtown Baltimore. It was my “ah-ha” moment!

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Natick, MA

The Tile Shop

We just got back from a trip to our new store in Natick (Boston), MA. The painting is from Ballard Designs and the cool, contemporary pillow is from the new Spring Crate and Barrel collection: Ceramic and glass walls with a stone floor: Posted by. Its a great location.and we wish them well. Especially in the shower.

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Reasons Why Architects Choose Handmade Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Encaustic tiles begin their lives differently than porcelain or ceramic. Both practical and beautiful, encaustic cement tiles are poured rather than painted and created under pressure rather than heat. Ceramic tiles are fired in a kiln, while encaustic cement tiles are poured into a mold and compressed using pressure.

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