Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 30, 2014

For the last post of the year, I''m excited to share an exclusive tour of a private residence that uses Cuban Heritage cement tiles in a custom, muted color palette. The redux also shows how cement tiles are not just for flooring anymore. Avente''s exclusive tour of a private residence using Cuban cement tiles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 13, 2015

If you’re looking for something special for your restaurant’s walls and flooring that can stand up to high traffic while also being resistant to water, food and drink spills, and environmental damage, take a look at beautiful cement tile. Reminiscent of century-old Encaustic Tiles, cement tiles have been handcrafted by artisans for decades.

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 16, 2018

Patrick’s Day and the color green, then you’re in luck with our Surge Collection. Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. 5 colors, in bold and subtle hues. 5 colors, in bold and subtle hues.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Taking a closer look, the mix of three ceramics work harmoniously together not only because of their monochromatic color palette, but their shapes as well. The circle and rectangular pinwheel mosaic relates to the rectangular field tile on either side of the stove, and the accent band in between marries both shapes.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

mosaic, in Buoy shape, Harbor Blue; 3. Stellar handmade ceramic, Radicchio colored glaze; 4. Stellar handmade ceramic, Spice Market colored glaze; 5. Euphoria handmade ceramic, in Mystic shape, Ruby Sky colored glaze; 6. Namibia mosaic, in Crescent shape, White Sand; 7. Silver Wave Marble stone field tile; 2.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. Learn How Custom Cement Tiles. Learn How Custom Cement Tiles.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! For this post, I’d like to focus on cement tile specifically. Alcala cement tile in a custom colorway. The stunning Alcala cement tile pattern (pictured above) is a wonderful example of how a custom colorway created an eye-catching floor using warm colors and earth tones.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 2, 2015

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. Geometric Cube A 8" Hexagon Cement Tile | Avente Tile. Mission Hexagonal Frame 8" Cement Tile | Avente Tile. Pythagoras.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 17, 2018

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. Nickel & Dimed.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s the collection’s name or color palette, Architectural Ceramics is getting into the seasonal spirit with tile that is fit for fall. AC’s Atlas Collection, a slate-look porcelain in the color Slate Multicolor. The collection also boasts a range of field sizes and mosaics. Autumn Park.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has unveiled the top tile trends for 2024 in celebration of National Tile Day, which takes place February 23. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Offered in a 12 x 24 tile size, as well as two mosaic patterns, Visconde adds quiet luxury to indoor spaces, be it floor or wall application. The color and design possibilities are virtually endless for Mixt and Fixt, making both collections ideal for mixing and matching.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

The neutral color palette of beige, blue, gray and white combines classic elegance with farmhouse comfort, embracing a transitional design style. Echoing the soft, matte look and feel of cement tile, these new mosaic stone-inspired encaustics set in porcelain reflect a variety of cultures and architectural influences.

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Tile of Spain USA

JULY 22, 2020

The manufacturing processes and quality materials used mean that they can be made in a multitude of geometric shapes and to replicate endless types of stone and wood. Combining different materials opens the door to new effects that can be amazingly rich in color. Ceramic is very much a part of this practice.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Color and pattern dominated the aisles of Cersaie this year, which is evident in a few playful collections including U-Color by newcomer 41Zero42 , Mix and Match by Gamma Due and Type-32 by Lea Ceramiche , which is part of the company’s new Slimtech 5Plus series of 5mm thick laminated stoneware.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 30, 2020

The aesthetic of the collection is timeworn and scratched, with a wide color palette that includes dramatic modern shades such as white and dark gray, as well as the more traditional ivory and mid-tone gray. The authentic soft cement look makes Avenue the perfect addition for authentic modern and contemporary interiors. Browse Venue.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. As you can see, it really is simple to create a mosaic wall feature.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2022

He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. This will prevent that from defacing your installation. Custom Building Products.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. I’ve seen more colorful tile at trade shows than ever before and the trend is coming to showrooms. I’ve also sent out an amazing array of colorful tile. Galrão Groups Wave Stone Tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Check out the following tips below, organized into categories, to care for and maintain your porcelain, ceramic, glass or natural stone tile. Ceramic tile has a colorful history because of its global contributors, like delicate Delft blue and white tile from the Netherlands or bright and geometric tile from Morocco. Natural Stone.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Stone Looks | Speaking of timeless, stone is always classic, these true-look stone replicas are consistently a wise choice. Concrete Looks | For a contemporary, urban look cement looks are great for home or office. Bold Walls | Shapes, textures and colors can add great definition to an otherwise common space.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Finding the Right Cement Tile Adds Personalized Touch. Avente provided both the design services and ultimately created the custom cement tile you see here! He also provided a great summary of how they decided on this tile design, the decisions he and Erin struggled with to make, and the custom design process of cement tiles.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Create a focal point in your bathroom that is also functional with cement tile. As the best tile for showers, cement tile offers a wide range of benefits for this space. When compared to ceramic, glass or stone tile, cement tile are the best tiles for showers. Look for Tile Qualities and Conditions. Waterproof.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

Your contractor will thank you for not having to pour a cement basin. The pale celadon or sage green paint color on the vertical walls, for example, is close in color and hue to the backsplash and tub tile used on the walls. Here, the Jura Beige color mimics what was used is the space. has us drooling over the space.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. Coverings exhibit booth #C6428. Coverings exhibit booth #C8635. Coverings exhibit booth #N2245.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The product above is a fun chevron glass mosaic from our Devotion series, the pattern is Echo shown in the Million Dollar Blend. Ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles are all top picks for fireplace surrounds, although we have been seeing a rise in popularity of cement tile over the last few years. We love them all.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 21, 2015

Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. Hexagons used as small mosaics, elongated hexagons, hexagons in bold colors, and hexagons in relief. Concave Hexagon in black with a waxed finish is a new cast cement line from Aguayo. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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ISC Surfaces

JANUARY 30, 2015

Ascend Stone —Featuring two marbles and two limestones, Ascend Natural Stone delivers a captivating mix of color movement and finishes. Reveal Imaging For more information about these products, please click on the product name to visit the American Olean web site.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. 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. The color green not only symbolizes money (U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

moldings and mosaics allow for many design options. But why are you cautioned with “Install with White Thinset only!” White Thinset is the standard recommendation for Bianco Carrara, Calacata, Onyx, Thassos, most Limestone, and other light or translucent stones. Calacatta Gold Master Bath. successful jobs and satisfied clients.

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Garden State Tile Blog

APRIL 4, 2019

From porcelain to cement to natural stone, new designs and innovations have lead to some of the most breathtaking new collections for both residential and commercial projects. Check out Fancy Stone by Garden State Tile , Hexa Porcelain Mosaics by Garden State Tile and Handwritten by Crossville. Patterned Cement Tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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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. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Ergon –Cornerstone – a nice variety of stones looks gathered into one line: Slate Multicolor is very nice! Emil – Millelegni – seven wonderful wood colors! Kalebodur – 4×12 La Crete – with a cement, wood and Terra Cotta mix. Kalebodur – 4×12 La Crete – with a cement, wood and Terra Cotta mix. Did I say Hexagon….

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