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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Moroccan Tile. Spanish Tile. Cuban Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas

Tile Talk

Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls.

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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

Granada Tile

While ceramic encaustic tiles are very similar to cement tiles, the materials and processes by which they are made differ from one another. Cement tiles are poured into metal molds from a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, and mineral powders. So to answer a common question, cement tiles are not truly encaustic.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

The founder and creative visionary of this glass mosaic company, is Allison Eden herself. To say that Eden is bold and beautiful describes her mosaics and her reputation. ” Photo: Oval mosaic for Palm Beach client, image via Instagram @allisonedenstudios. Have we sparked your interest?

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Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

Tile Talk

Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. Cement Tiles are often called hydraulic tiles in Spanish-speaking countries. cement tile. cement tile plans. green building products.

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Displays of Diversity

Diary of a Tile Addict

As Tile Addict continues to evaluate advance notices of forthcoming Cersaie product launches, it is becoming apparent that this year’s Bologna exhibition will be one of the most diverse and interesting for many years. Shades Dawn Blot hexagons by Ceramiche Piemme. It comes in shades ranging from white to beige to grey.

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Avente Tile Talk: Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles

Tile Talk

Inspired by the fields of Provence, France, this series is available in five colorways. cement tile. cement tile plans. green building products. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. Margaret Almon Mosaics. backsplash designs.

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