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What Are Encaustic Cement Tiles?

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Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. Some sources describe encaustic cement tiles, and others say cement tiles aren’t actually encaustic. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. So which is it?

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Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year: What Every Interior Designer Needs to Know

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We’ve all heard the phrase “(Blank) is the new black,” referring to a color, pattern or trend that is up-and-coming and destined to be wildly popular. Pantone issues a color of the year every year that stands to be the new black for designers, and the 2020 color has just been unveiled. Photo by Pantone.

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What Are Encaustic Cement Tiles?

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Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. Some sources describe encaustic cement tiles, and others say cement tiles aren’t actually encaustic. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles. So which is it?

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Designing with Cement Tile: Shapes, Sizes, Formats

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Exercise your creativity with handmade cement tile! Last month, we reviewed the time-tested quality manufacturing processes and techniques utilized in producing handmade cement tile. In this third installation, we’ll take a look at the various sizes, shapes and formats available with cement tiles.

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Avente Tile Talk: New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile

Tile Talk

New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color.

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How to Create a Cement Tile Rug Design

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Cement tile rugs can give even the simplest of rooms a unique look. One of the great things about cement tile rugs is their flexibility when it comes to design; the sheer amount of tile choice means that it’s easy to create a tile rug that fits your home and expresses your personality. What is a cement tile rug? Pick colors.

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Architectural Design Trends to Watch Out for in 2021

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From minimalist and multipurpose to eco-friendly and natural light, let’s see the role that cement tile might play. Add a different shade of color, mirror, plants and etch to bring out the entryway and add some life to your space. The one design feature that fits with all of the above is hand-poured cement tile. Minimalism.